Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings and outreach events.
Oct. 19
Mission San Gabriel Arcángel – Festival of Cultures: The oldest church in Los Angeles County, founded in 1771, celebrates its 253rd anniversary, 12:30-10 p.m. The event includes games, musical performances, multicultural foods and shopping. Location, 429 S. Junípero Serra Drive, San Gabriel. 626-457-3035. missionsangabriel.org. Details: sangabrielmissionchurch.org/festival-of-cultures
Oct. 20
More Than Enough: The theme for the church’s “Stewardship Season” is based on Luke 9:16-17. The sermon is “Family,” 8 and 10 a.m. (Sunday’s 10 a.m. service bulletin, tinyurl.com/438um2aa). Upcoming sermon: “Generosity,” Oct. 27. Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. www.popwh.org. Newsletter: www.popwh.org/happenings.html
Gifts of God – Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost: The Rev. Timothy Jenks discusses the message, based on Ecclesiastes 5 and Mark 10, at the 9:30 a.m. service. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: tinyurl.com/4kvwdryn. www.cplchurch.org
The Promise of Provision – Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost: The Rev. Janet Hansted explains the message, 9:30 a.m. Sunday’s service bulletin: tinyurl.com/2hj99b8s. St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
Creating Space: The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall, PhD, discusses the message, based on 2 Samuel 7:1-7, at the 10 a.m. service. First Christian Church of North Hollywood (Disciples of Christ), 4390 Colfax Ave. 818-763-8218. www.fccnh.org. Sunday newsletter details: tinyurl.com/2nyarpxz
Hold Hope Close: The Rev. Chloë Briedé discusses the message, 10:30 a.m. Bring a mask to wear at the service or watch on Zoom (link on the website). Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. www.emersonuuc.org. Details: tinyurl.com/mryreh62
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