Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings and community outreach events.
July 6
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: “Real Presence” contemporary service, 5 p.m. Also, a 10 a.m. traditional-blended service on July 7. The Rev. Titus A. Utecht leads services. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
July 7
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Service 9 a.m. (one Sunday service during the summer). Bulletin: (tinyurl.com/438um2aa). Location, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. Email: [email protected]. www.popwh.org.
What’s the Good News? – Seventh Sunday after Pentecost: The Rev. Timothy Jenks delivers the message, 9:30 a.m., at a special Fourth of July weekend service. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park 818-348-5714. Facebook: tinyurl.com/4kvwdryn. www.cplchurch.org
Embracing Transition and Newness in Ministry – Holy Communion Sunday: The Rev. Kalesita Tu’ifu delivers the message, 10 a.m. service. Scripture reading: 2 Samuel 5:1-5 and 9-10; Mark 6:7-13. Knollwood United Methodist Church, 12121 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. 818-360-8111. https://knollwoodchurch.wordpress.com/
The Dangers of Worshiping Victory – Revelation: The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall, PhD, delivers part three in a sermon series on the Book of Revelation, 10 a.m. The sermon message is based on Revelation 19:11-13 and 16. First Christian Church of North Hollywood (Disciples of Christ), 4390 Colfax Ave. 818-763-8218. www.fccnh.org. www.facebook.com/FCCNorthHollywood. Details on the newsletter: tinyurl.com/3f75v7n5
God’s Escape Room – Communion Sunday: The Rev. Douglas Dickson explains the message, based on Genesis 6:9-19, at the 10 a.m. English-language service. The Rev. Ralph Kwon delivers the message at the 11:30 a.m. Korean-language service. July newsletter: tinyurl.com/2fjr4mht. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555….
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