Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley area.
Dec. 16
Community Christmas Celebration: Event includes Christmas craft activities, cookie and ornament decorating, a trivia contest, Christmas carols, gifts for children, tree lighting, desserts and a Nativity photo backdrop, 6-8:30 p.m. Free admission. Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 10725 Penrose St., Sun Valley. 818-767-4488. www.bethelsunvalley.com/
Las Posadas on Olvera Street: A pre-procession activity for ages 3-12 is a children’s pinata, 6:30 p.m. tonight (and nightly through Dec. 24). The procession begins at the Avila Adobe, 7:15 p.m. tonight through Dec. 24 (statues of Mary and Joseph are carried, tonight through Dec. 23; and Mary and Joseph re-enactors, and a baby Jesus statue display, on Dec. 24). Music from Grupo Rondalla del Sol, 6:30-8 p.m. Free sweet bread and champurrado given out after the procession. Location, 845 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles. Map of Olvera Street area: calleolvera.com. Details on the event here: www.olveraevents.com/olvera-street-las-posadas
Dec. 17
Third Sunday in Advent: Services, 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday’s service bulletin: tinyurl.com/438um2aa. Newsletter: www.popwh.org/happenings.html. Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. Email: [email protected]. www.popwh.org/
Shepherds – Third Sunday in Advent: The Rev. Lance Allen delivers the message at the 9 and 11 a.m. services. The December “The Spire” newsletter: tinyurl.com/mwaa8x3v. First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. Church voicemail, 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org
In the Name of Wholeness – Enriching the World: The Rev. Michael McMorrow delivers the message, based on the church’s December spiritual values theme “Living as Wholeness,” at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services. Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-363-8136.
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