Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley area.
Oct. 7
Blessing of the Animals at First Christian Church of North Hollywood: The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall, PhD, leads the outdoor blessing service, 11 a.m. Pets must be properly restrained or bring a photo of your pet. Location, in the Prayer Garden (facing Colfax Avenue), 4390 Colfax Ave., Studio City. 818-763-8218. www.fccnh.org. Weekly newsletter: tinyurl.com/2j6927wa
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. 8. The “Oak Leaves” newsletter: tinyurl.com/5n6jmjr8. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
A New Way to Worship – Northridge United Methodist Church: Rev. Doug Dickson presents a new service at the church, 7 p.m. Location, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. northridgeumc.org. Details on the newsletter: tinyurl.com/4mjxuk2x
Oct. 8
Holy Women and Holy Men – Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost: The Prince’s Players present the life of a noteworthy Christian, 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/
Getting Comfortable with Discomfort: 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. 818-363-8136. www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills. Details for this Sunday: tinyurl.com/2kxkpk4b
The King Is Coming: The Rev. Timothy Jenks explains the message, based on Psalm 24:7-10, at 9:30 a.m. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: bit.ly/41nCcKs. www.cplchurch.org
Crucified/Resurrected:…
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