Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings and community outreach events.
Aug. 31
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: “Real Presence” contemporary service, 5 p.m. Also, a 10 a.m. traditional-blended service on Sept. 1. The Rev. Titus A. Utecht is the lead pastor. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
Sept. 1
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Service 9 a.m. (one Sunday service through Sept. 8; check the website). Sunday service bulletin: (tinyurl.com/438um2aa). Location, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. www.popwh.org
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost: The Rev. Timothy Jenks delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. service. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: tinyurl.com/4kvwdryn. www.cplchurch.org
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Guest speaker the Rev. Melissa Maxwell-Doherty delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. Sunday service bulletin: tinyurl.com/43jp2tt2. St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
Carrying Others: The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall, PhD, discusses the message, based on Mark 2:2-12, at the 10 a.m. service. First Christian Church of North Hollywood (Disciples of Christ), 4390 Colfax Ave. 818-763-8218. www.fccnh.org. www.facebook.com/FCCNorthHollywood. Details on this service, and also the church’s 100th anniversary festival, Sept. 7, and its centennial Sunday service, Sept. 8: tinyurl.com/ydukmjx3
The Heart That Matters – Holy Communion Sunday: The Rev. Kalesita Tu’ifua delivers the message, based on Mark 7:1-8, 14-15 and 21-23, at the 10 a.m. service. Knollwood United Methodist Church, 12121 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. 818-360-8111 or 818-284-3495. https://knollwoodchurch.wordpress.com. https://www.facebook.com/KnollwoodUMC1
Labor of Love: Worship leaders Julie Borden and Tess Lotta discuss the message, 10:30 a.m. Bring a mask to wear at the service or…
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