Religion events in the San Fernando Valley area, Oct. 14-21

Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley area.

Oct. 14

Solidarity Gathering for Israel: 12:45 p.m. or online. HaMakom, south campus, 6025 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills. www.hamakomla.org/event/solidarity-gathering-for-israel.html

Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: The Rev. Titus Utecht delivers the message at the “Real Presence” service, 5 p.m. Also, a traditional/blended service, 10 a.m. Oct. 15. The “Oak Leaves” newsletter: tinyurl.com/5n6jmjr8. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org

Oktoberfest– Palisades Lutheran Church: Purchase tickets for the event that includes traditional German food, games, a log sawing event and music, 5-9 p.m. Tickets $22; $10 ages 13 and younger (online purchase); $25; $12 ages 13 and younger (on Oct. 14). Location, 15905 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades. 310-459-2358. www.plc.cc/about-5

Things My Mother Taught Me: Charles Stewart Howard Playhouse presents the play by Katherine DiSavino about a couple who move into their first apartment together and are surprised when their parents show up to help, opening night 7 p.m. Show runs 7 p.m. Oct. 15, 21-22 and 28. Tickets $21.50. Harter Hall, at Woodland Hills Community Church, 21338 Dumetz Road, Woodland Hills. Tickets $25. 818-835-0612. www.facebook.com/WHCTheatre. Details and purchase tickets: tinyurl.com/y9wpkr76

Oct. 15

Stewardship – Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost: 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/

Shaking Up Our World View: The Rev. Michael McMorrow delivers the message, part two of five sermons on the October theme of “Playing with Paradox,” at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services. Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills….