Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley area.
Aug. 12
God’s Awesome Power of Blessing: Southern California Renewal Communities present a program by Fr. John Farao, OFM Conv., prison ministry and exorcist for the Diocese of Monterey, CA, and Dominic Berardino, president of SCRC, with topics that include “Divine Power in Times of Extreme Wickedness,” “Daily Living in God’s Blessings” and “Proper Reverence for Sacred Objects,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Participants may bring religious articles to be blessed. Admission $25. Lunch on your own. St. John Eudes Parish Hall, 9901 Mason Ave., Chatsworth. 818-771-1361. Details: tinyurl.com/ympszzrj
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. Aug. 13. The August “Oak Leaves” newsletter: tinyurl.com/ykratt9p. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
Aug. 13
Percolating Your Passion with Purpose: The Rev. Michael McMorrow explains the message, 9 and 10:30 a.m. The church’s August spiritual theme is “My Passion, My Purpose.” Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-363-8136. www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills. Details: tinyurl.com/57vctp9j
Taking Love to the Next Level – Communion Sunday: The Rev. Lance Allen delivers the message, based on John 13:1-20, 31-35, at the 9 and 11 a.m. services. The August “Spire” newsletter: tinyurl.com/3bbbpwtz. First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org; www.facebook.com/fpcgh/
Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost: Service at 9 a.m. (summertime hour). 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].
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