Passover Seder plate with symbolic foods and a plate of matzos. Passover begins at sundown April 5 and ends at sundown April 13, 2023. (Photo by Mikael Haggstrom/Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication)
Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley area.
April 1
Holy Week at Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: The Rev. Titus Utecht delivers the message at the contemporary service, 5 p.m. Also, at the Palm Sunday service, 10 a.m. April 2. Also, Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m. April 6; Good Friday, 7 p.m. April 7; Saturday Holy Week Experience, 5 p.m. April 8. Check the website for the church’s April newsletter, the Oakleaves. Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
The Passion Play at Shepherd Church: Presentations, 6 p.m., and also 9 and 11 a.m. April 2. Easter services, 7 p.m. April 7; 5 and 7 p.m. April 8; 9 and 11 a.m. April 9. Location, 19700 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch. 818-831-9333. www.theshepherd.org/
April 2
Holy Week at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Palm/Passion Sunday, 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday’s service bulletin: bit.ly/3h83EUS. Also: Holy Eucharist, 8 a.m. April 3-5 (in the chapel); Maundy Thursday, noon and 7 p.m. April 6; Good Friday noon April 7 and also, self-guided tour of Stations of the Cross, until twilight; Holy Saturday, 8 p.m. April 8. This week’s newsletter: www.popwh.org/happenings.html. Location, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. Email: office@popwh.org.
Vulnerability – Defining and Aligning: The Rev. Michael McMorrow explains the message at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services. The church’s April theme is “Vulnerability.” Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-363-8136. www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills. This week’s details: bit.ly/3U4hD2s
Last Lessons – Palm Sunday and Holy Week services: The Rev. Jim Sillerud delivers the Palm Sunday message, based on Luke 19:28-40, at the 9 and 11 a.m. services. Holy Week: Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m. April 6; Good Friday, 7 p.m. April 7. The April “Spire” newsletter: bit.ly/3K5G8b0. First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org; www.facebook.com/fpcgh/
Attitude Check (Having the Same Attitude of Jesus) and Holy Week services: The Rev. Timothy Jenks explains the message, based on Philippians 2:5-11, at 9:30 a.m. Also, Maundy Thursday, with Communion, 6:30 p.m. April 6; Good Friday, 6:30 p.m. April 7. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: bit.ly/41nCcKs. www.cplchurch.org
Palm/Passion Sunday and Good Friday at St. Luke Lutheran Church: The Rev. Janet Hansted delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. Check here for the service bulletin: bit.ly/3G7hlBX. Also, Good Friday, 7 p.m. April 7. Weekly newsletter: (www.stlukelutheran.com/events-1). Location, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
Palm Sunday and Good Friday at Bethel Church: Hear a Palm Sunday message, 10 a.m. Also, a Good Friday Communion service, 8 p.m. April 7. Easter sunrise, 7 a.m., followed by a breakfast, 8:45 a.m., and a children’s Easter egg hunt, 10 a.m. April 9. Location, 10725 Penrose St., Sun Valley. 818-767-4488.
Palm/Passion Sunday and Holy Week at Northridge United Methodist Church: The Rev. Douglas Dickson delivers two messages “From Palm to Palm,” based on Mark 11:1-11, and “When No One Is Looking,” based on Luke 22:1-6,” at the 10 a.m. service (English-language). The Rev. Ralph Kwon delivers the Sunday message at the 11:30 a.m. service (Korean-language). Also, on Maundy Thursday with a labyrinth walk and Reflecting Stations, 7 p.m. April 6; a “Choral Reflection on the Cross of Christ” for Good Friday, 7 p.m. April 7. The April newsletter: bit.ly/3TZTHxe. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. northridgeumc.org
Causing Earthquakes – Palm Sunday and Holy Week: The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall explains the message, based on Matthew 21:1-17, at the 10 a.m. service. Check the newsletter for a Maundy Thursday event; a Labyrinth Walk, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. (in the social hall), also a Prayer Vigil, noon-3 p.m. (in the chapel), and a Good Friday service , 7 p.m., all three on April 7. First Christian Church of North Hollywood, 4390 Colfax Ave. 818-763-8218. www.fccnh.org. Newsletter for this Sunday and Holy Week: bit.ly/42Sq2tA
Reseda Church of Christ: The Rev. Dewayne Winrow delivers the message, 10 a.m. Location, 7806 Reseda Blvd. 818-342-4755. www.facebook.com/ResedaChurch. Church website: bit.ly/3jl8LaQ
It’s Time for Some Good Trouble – Palm Sunday and Holy Week: Interim pastor, the Rev. Christian Washington delivers the message, 10:30 a.m. Holy Week: Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m. April 6; Good Friday, 7 p.m. April 7. North Hollywood First United Methodist Church, 4832 Tujunga Ave. 818-763-8231. Church details: bit.ly/3LLOlDn. Updates on services: www.facebook.com/nohofumc1
Stand for the Things You Know are Write – Why Fascists Fear Books and How We Win with Words: Guest speaker Robert Morgan Fisher discusses the topic, with worship associates David Early and Robin Wilkes, 10:30 a.m. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. www.emersonuuc.org
April 6
Full Moon World Healing Meditation Ceremony: Spiritual Unity Movement presents guest speaker Jami Lula, a recording artist and teacher, discussing the theme “Love In Bloom,” at 6:55 p.m. The gathering is also available to watch on Zoom: bit.ly/3miA0Un and use ID: 86727985830 and Passcode: FullMoon. Donation $20 suggested. Meeting at the Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 855-786-2642. www.jamilula.com. www.spiritualunitymovement.org
April 7
Shabbat at Temple Judea: 6:15 p.m. Location, 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. 818-758-3800. templejudea.com. Details: bit.ly/3u20TvJ
Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: Rabbi Mark H. Sobel leads the service, 7 p.m. Check the congregation’s “Chai Times” newsletter for April on the website. Location, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
Send information at least two weeks ahead. holly.andres@dailynews.com. 818-713-3708.
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