Religion events in the San Fernando Valley, March 2-9

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

March 2

Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: A contemporary service, 5 p.m. Also, a 10 a.m. traditional service on March 3. The Rev. Titus A. Utecht is the lead pastor. The “Oak Leaves” March newsletter: tinyurl.com/yd3pcnmz. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org

March 3

Third Sunday in Lent at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Services, 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday’s service bulletin: tinyurl.com/438um2aa. Location, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. Email: office@popwh.org. www.facebook.com/POPWH. www.popwh.org

It’s a Brand New Baby Day: The Rev. Michael McMorrow explains the message at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services. The church theme for March is “That’s How We’ve Never Done It.” Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-363-8136. www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills. Details on this week’s service and upcoming programs: tinyurl.com/mtmsn25z

Your Temple – Third Sunday in Lent: The Rev. Timothy Jenks explains the message, based on John 2:13-22, at 9:30 a.m. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: bit.ly/41nCcKs. www.cplchurch.org

Third Sunday in Lent at St. Luke Lutheran Church: Guest speaker the Rev. Melissa Maxwell-Doherty delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. The Sunday service bulletin: tinyurl.com/4k3wnwmr. Location, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com

Get Out There! – Communion Sunday: The Rev. Douglas Dickson explains the message, based on John 4:5-15, at the 10 a.m. English-language service. The Rev. Ralph Kwon delivers the message at the 11:30 a.m. Korean-language service. March newsletter: tinyurl.com/3uzd4hc3. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. northridgeumc.org

Life in the Spirit – Holy Communion Sunday: The Rev. Kalesita ‘Ulu’ave-Tu’ifua explains the message, based on Romans 8:1-17, at 10 a.m. Knollwood United Methodist Church, 12121 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. 818-360-8111 or 818-284-3495. Facebook: www.facebook.com/KnollwoodUMC1. knollwoodchurch.wordpress.com/

Reseda Church of Christ: The Rev. Dewayne Winrow, PhD, delivers the message, 10:15 a.m. Location, 7806 Reseda Blvd. 818-342-4755. resedachurch.com. www.facebook.com/ResedaChurch

Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church: The Rev. Matthew McHale delivers the Sunday message, 10:30 a.m. Bring a mask to wear. Location, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. www.emersonuuc.org

Communion Sunday – Third Sunday in Lent: The Rev. Chamie Delkeskamp leads the service, 10:30 a.m. The congregation is studying the Gospel of Mark every Sunday through Easter (March 31). North Hollywood First United Methodist Church, 4831 Tujunga Ave. 818-763-8231. Church website: tinyurl.com/bdznz2e6. Newsletter: tinyurl.com/25a889dx

Abundance: The Rev. Karen Mitchell shares her perspective on the church’s March theme, based on Psalm 23:5, at the 11 a.m. service. Unity Burbank – Center for Spiritual Awareness, 637 S. Victory Blvd., Burbank. 818-841-4037. Watch the service on Facebook: www.facebook.com/unityburbank. “Words of Light” March newsletter: tinyurl.com/2j5yjje2

Sylmar Christian Fellowship Church: Pastor Pierre Howard and First Lady-Evangelist Mary Howard lead the worship service, 11 a.m. The church theme for 2024 is “God Still Has Work for Us to Do,” based on 1 Corinthians 3:8. Location, 13901 Polk St. 818-364-8955. Facebook: tinyurl.com/292rauyu. www.sylmarcfc.org

She Rocks!: The Rev. Gordon Clay Bailey explains the message, 5 p.m. The church’s March theme is “Love as Transformation.” Meet-and-greet, 4:30 p.m. Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, meeting at Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-724-4260. sepulvedauu.org/upcoming-services

March 8

Temple Ahavat Shalom’s TAS Band Shabbat: Rabbi Becky Hoffman and Cantorial Soloist Elizabeth Kerstein lead the service, 7 p.m. Location, 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge. 818-360-2258. www.tasnorthridge.org/

Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: Rabbi Mark H. Sobel leads the service, 7 p.m. Location, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com

Band Shabbat at Temple Beth Hillel: 7 p.m. Rabbi Sarah Hronsky is the senior rabbi. Location, 12326 Riverside Drive, Valley Village. 818-763-9148. www.tbhla.org/

March 12

Jews of the West – An Adult Education Series: Rabbi Mark H. Sobel presents the final installment of his five-part-series, “California – The Goldeneh Medina?” 7 p.m. Free to attend. Donations accepted. Lectures available to watch on Zoom. Temple Beth Emet, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. See the flyer: www.templebethemet.com/education/adult-education/

March 16

Centering Prayer – Lenten Silent Sunday: Communal gathering with Centering Prayer, silence and a contemplative walk, 9 a.m.-noon. A brief introduction to the Centering Prayer will be given to beginners. Register by March 15 to attend. Arrive by 8:45 a.m. Free will offering. Holy Spirit Retreat Center, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino. Marilyn Nobori, 818-815-4480 or email centeringprayer@hsrcenter.com. www.hsrcenter.com. Details and to register online: tinyurl.com/y2s89y9v

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