Religious events in the San Fernando Valley region, September 7-14 – Daily News

Here is a sampling of upcoming religious gatherings and community outreach events.

September 7th

One Mother, Many Peoples – Mass of Our Lady of the Angels: A procession at 10 a.m., followed by a multilingual rosary at 10:30 a.m., and Archbishop José H. Gomez celebrates Mass, 11 a.m. Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. The flyer: tinyurl.com/9fyrpcu8.lacatholics.org/one-mother-many-peoples

Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: Contemporary “Real Presence” service, 5 p.m. Also, a traditional mixed service at 10 a.m. on Sept. 8. The Rev. Titus A. Utecht is the senior pastor. Address: 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org

September 8

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Sunday Service Bulletin at 9 a.m.: (tinyurl.com/438um2aa). (Services will resume at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. on September 15.) Address: 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. www.popwh.org. Newsletter: www.popwh.org/happenings.html

Talking is cheap – Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost: The Rev. Timothy Jenks delivers the message, based on James 2:1-10 and 14-18, at the 9:30 a.m. service. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: tinyurl.com/4kvwdryn. www.cplchurch.org

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Rev. Janet Hansted delivers the message, Sunday bulletin at 9:30 a.m.: tinyurl.com/bdzxsbxe. St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com

Centenary celebration on Sunday: Rev. Jonathan B. Hall, Ph.D., delivers the church’s 100th anniversary message, service at 10 a.m. First Christian Church of North Hollywood (Disciples of Christ), 4390 Colfax Ave. 818-763-8218. www.fccnh.org. www.facebook.com/FCCNorthHollywood. Details: tinyurl.com/3fakceev

Be strong and courageous: Rev. Kalesita Tu’ifua delivers the message, based on Isaiah 35:4-7 and Mark 7:24-30, during the 10 a.m. service. Knollwood United Methodist Church, 12121 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. 818-360-8111 or 818-284-3495. https://knollwoodchurch.wordpress.com. https://www.facebook.com/KnollwoodUMC1

Gathering Sunday – Let’s gather by the water: The Rev. Chloë Briedé leads the “water communion” service at 10:30 a.m. This is Briedé’s first Sunday service at the church. Bring a mask to wear during the service or watch it on Zoom (link on website). Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. www.emersonuuc.org

Water Ceremony – Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills: Congregation members share stories and water from their summer vacations during the service that marks the beginning of a new church year, at 10:30 a.m. The service is also presented on Zoom. Address: 4451 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta. 818-248-3954. www.uuverdugo.org

The boy who saw the truth: Professional actor and storyteller Harry Hart-Browne presents his one-man show, based on the Victorian diary of a young clairvoyant, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance (includes a noon barbecue lunch); $25 at the door. Also, Matt Toronto delivers the Sunday service message, with musicians Dawn Smithey and Richard Berent, at 11 a.m. Unity Burbank – Center for Spiritual Awareness, 637 S. Victory Blvd., Burbank. 818-841-4037. unityburbank.org. To purchase advance tickets: www.unityburbank.org/events

Open House at Adat Shalom Los Angeles: Prospective temple members are invited to meet with Rabbi Miriam Potok, Cantor Dale Schatz and current members of the congregation at 4 p.m. Reservations are required (www.adatshalomla.org/form/openhouse2425.html). Address: 3030 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-475-4985. adatshalomla.org

This Land is Your Land, This Land is My Land – Homecoming Sunday: Meet for a 4:30 p.m. meeting; Rev. Gordon Clay-Bailey discusses the message, 5:00 p.m. Refreshments, 6:00 p.m. Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, meeting at the Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-724-4260. sepulvedauu.org. Details for this service: tinyurl.com/bdemenmb

Hey Mom! Welcome to the 60’s! – Woodland Hills Community Church: Reservations are due today (Sept. 8) for a musical celebration presented by the Charles Stewart Howard Playhouse on Sept. 14. Fun dress code: groovy. Tickets are $40 (includes a reception at 6:45 p.m., followed by the concert at 8 p.m.). All proceeds benefit the Woodland Hills Community Church music program. Address: 21338 Dumetz Road, Woodland Hills. Details and tickets: tinyurl.com/3rju27cr

September 13

Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: 7 p.m. service. September temple newsletter: tinyurl.com/ynmykmne. Address: 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com

Shabbat at the Temple of Ramat Zion: Rabbi Ahud Sela leads the service, at 7:30 p.m. In addition, a morning Shabbat service, at 9 a.m. every Saturday. (First Friday of the month, Shabbat service, 6 p.m.). Address, 17655 Devonshire St., Northridge. 818-360-1881. www.trz.org

September 14-15

Back to Church on Weekends – Bethel Church: Families are invited to a pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sept. 14, followed by games and inflatables for children, and a meet-and-greet with church leaders, staff and congregation members. A worship service at 10 a.m. Sept. 15, followed by a coffee social. Address: 10725 Penrose St., Sun Valley. 818-767-4488. bethelsunvalley.com

September 21

St. John Seminary 85th Anniversary Gala: The event, which honors Camarillo Seminary’s distinguished alumni and Catholic leaders, begins with a vigil Mass at 5 p.m., followed by a cocktail reception at 6 p.m., followed by dinner. The reception and dinner are held on Cathedral Square. Tickets are $500. Reservations required. Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. 805-482-2755, ext. 1003. Email: [email protected]. stjohnsem.edu/gala

Send information at least two weeks in advance. [email protected]. 818-713-3708.