Religion events in the San Fernando Valley area, Feb. 26-March 5 – LA Daily News

Ash Wednesday observance on March 2 at North Hollywood First United Methodist Church on Tujunga Avenue. (Google Street View)

Here is a sampling of religion events in the San Fernando Valley area.

Final Sunday in Epiphany at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: In-person services at 8 and 10 a.m. (10 a.m. service is live stream; click on the link from the website). 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. http://www.popwh.org. http://www.facebook.com/POPWH. Details on this Sundays services: http://www.popwh.org/happenings.html

Respect Honor Above All: The Rev. Rob Denton delivers the message, part of a sermon series Character Still Counts, at the 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services. The 10:30 a.m. service is live stream on the website. West Valley Christian Church, 22450 Sherman Way, West Hills. 818-884-6480. http://www.facebook.com/westvalley.christianchurch; http://www.wvcch.org

Joshua Lay It on the Line: Pastor Jim Sillerud explains the message, based on Joshua 24:14-18, at the 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday services. Watch the service on YouTube from the website link. Read more about the church in the February The Spire newsletter here: bit.ly/3L8uATK. First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. http://www.fpcgh.org

What Are You Thinking? Transfiguration Sunday: Pastor Timothy Jenks delivers the message, based on Hebrews 3:1-6, at 9:30 a.m. Masks required. Sermons also available to watch on the churchs Facebook and website. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. http://www.facebook.com/canoga.park.lutheran.church; http://www.cplchurch.org

Transfiguration Sunday with St. Luke Lutheran Church: Lay leader David Primuth delivers the message online, 9:30 a.m. Readings: Exodus 34:29-35; Psalm 99; 2 Corinthians 3:12 to 4:2; Luke 9:28-36 and 37-43a.Click on the YouTube link on the website to watch the service or follow the Facebook directions for watching on Zoom. The church is located at 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. http://www.stlukelutheran.com; details on the service and the bulletin to download, bit.ly/3HkuW6N

Do You Want to Be Well?: The Rev. Joseph Choi explains the message, based on John 5:1-9, at 10 a.m. (in English) and at 11:30 a.m. (in Korean). Also, service are available to watch online here: youtube.com/numcvideo. The churchs February newsletter: bit.ly/3olx7QJ. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/northridgeumc. http://www.northridgeumc.org

Turning Christians into Followers of Jesus: The Rev. Bill Freeman discusses the topic online at 10 a.m. Find the Zoom link on the website. 616-796-5598. church-ish.org

Sunday at Woodland Hills Community Church (United Church of Christ): The Rev. Craig Peterson delivers the message in-person, 10 a.m. Also, watch live on the churchs Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/whccucc or on Zoom (see the recent announcements page for the Zoom information). Recent announcements: bit.ly/31AhfP1. Location, 21338 Dumetz Road, Woodland Hills. Voice mail, 818-346-0820. Email: whccucc@gmail.com. http://www.woodlandhillscommunitychurch.org

Between Realities Transfiguration Sunday: The Rev. Steve Peralta delivers the message, based on Luke 9:28-36, at 10:30 a.m. First United Methodist Church, 4832 Tujunga Ave., North Hollywood. 818-763-8231. http://www.facebook.com/nohofumc1

Liberation of Spirit Power to Change the Things We Can: Sabbatical Minister Joshua Berg delivers the message, 10:30 a.m. Make a reservation to attend in person from the link here: bit.ly/3BOBgCh. Options to watch the service on Zoom at live.emersonuuc.org or listen by phone, 669-900-6833 and use ID: 8581092800 and Password: chalice. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. Voice mail, 818-887-6101. emersonuuc.org; details on this service: bit.ly/3BOBgCh

Living the Story: The Rev. Stephen Rambo explains the message, 10:30 a.m. Watch on Facebook by using the link here: bit.ly/3Ij7iJ3. Center for Spiritual Living-Simi Valley, 1756 Erringer Road. 805-527-0870. http://www.facebook.com/cslsimi; http://www.cslsimi.org

Love Responds to Me: The Rev. Michael McMorrow delivers the message, 10:30 a.m. during an online-only service. The centers February theme is The Power of Love. Click on the link to watch a service here: http://www.youtube.com/user/CSLGranadaHills. In addition, the Rev. Michael McMorrow often gives a Mid-Day Reset, around noon Monday-Friday on the centers Facebook (www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills). Center for Spiritual Living-Granada Hills, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-363-8136. Check the centers Facebook page for updates. Details on this weeks online service: conta.cc/35lglL4

The Shining: The Rev. Beth Bingham, PhD, explains the message, based on Luke 9:28-36, at the 10:30 a.m. service. Bingham or the Rev. Curtis Peek give a devotional and prayer, 10 a.m. Monday-Friday on the churchs Facebook page. Congregational Church of the Chimes, 14115 Magnolia Blvd., Sherman Oaks. 818-789-7124. Email: office@churchofthechimes.org. http://www.facebook.com/ChurchofChimes; churchofthechimes.org

Sunday at St. James Presbyterian Church: The Rev. Erik Daily, PhD, delivers the message, 10:30 a.m. 19414 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana. 818-345-2057. http://www.stjamespres.org; http://www.facebook.com/stjamesprestarzana/

Ash Wednesday at North Hollywood First United Methodist Church: Imposition of Ashes, 7-9 a.m. (Boyer Chapel) and a service, 7 p.m. (in the sanctuary) Details on Ash Wednesday, and also a Lenten Study beginning 7 p.m. March 3: conta.cc/35rXQoo. 4832 Tujunga Ave., North Hollywood. 818-763-8231. http://www.facebook.com/nohofumc1

Ash Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills: Imposition of Ashes, 7:45-9 a.m. and 11:45 a.m-1 p.m., and also at the end of the 7 p.m. service. 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. http://www.fpcgh.org

Ash Wednesday at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes, 8 a.m. and noon (in the chapel) and 7 p.m. (in the sanctuary and also live stream). 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. Email: office@popwh.org. http://www.popwh.org. Details on these services and Lent observances: http://www.popwh.org/happenings.html

Ash Wednesday Online: Hear the message from Congregational Church of the Chimes, 10 a.m. on the congregations Facebook page (have Communion elements ready to use at 10 a.m. or whenever youre able to watch the brief service). 818-789-7124. Email: office@churchofthechimes.org. http://www.facebook.com/ChurchofChimes; churchofthechimes.org

Ash Wednesday at St. Luke Lutheran Church: Pastor Brian Hiortdahl, from Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, leads the service, noon. 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. http://www.stlukelutheran.com; details on the service, bit.ly/3HkuW6N

Ash Wednesday at Canoga Park Lutheran Church: Pastor Timothy Jenks delivers the message Witnesses John the Baptist, based on John 1:29-34. The service is available to watch on the churchs Facebook and website. Lent services, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through April 6. The church is located at 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. http://www.facebook.com/canoga.park.lutheran.church; http://www.cplchurch.org

Ash Wednesday at Woodland Hills Community Church (United Church of Christ): The Rev. Craig Peterson leads the service, 6:30 p.m. Also, watch live on the churchs Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/whccucc or on Zoom (see the recent announcements page for the Zoom information). Recent announcements: bit.ly/31AhfP1. Location, 21338 Dumetz Road, Woodland Hills. Voice mail, 818-346-0820. Email: whccucc@gmail.com. http://www.woodlandhillscommunitychurch.org

Ash Wednesday at Northridge United Methodist Church: A service with the Imposition of Ashes, 7 p.m. The service is also available to watch live stream on the congregations YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/c/NorthridgeUMC). 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. http://www.northridgeumc.org

Ash Wednesday at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church: Pastor Brian Hiortdahl leads the service, 7 p.m. Also available to watch live from the congregations Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sovlc. 23838 Kittridge St., West Hills. 818-348-8343. http://www.sovlc.org

Shabbat at Temple Judea: A service, 6:15 p.m. Must show proof of Covid-19 vaccination, valid ID and wear a mask to attend. Outdoors (if weather permits) at 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. 818-758-3800. portal.templejudea.com/event/erev-shabbat-service-.html

Shabbat at Temple Beth Hillel: 7 p.m. Details on attending in-person or online here: bit.ly/3sghsVe. 12326 Riverside Drive, Valley Village. 818-763-9148. tbhla.org

Holy Spirit Retreat Center events: Lenten Silent Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon. An introduction to the centering prayer given at 8 a.m. (for those familiar with centering prayer, arrive by 8:45 a.m.). A donation/offering is appreciated for participation in this retreat. 4316 Lanai Road, Encino. 818-784-4515. Email: officemanager@hsrcenter.com. Details and about the events, click on One-Day Retreats, here: bit.ly/3oTrCJy. http://www.hsrcenter.com

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