Here is a sampling of indoor, outdoor and online religious services in the San Fernando Valley area.
Temple Beth Hillel services: Havdalah online, 7 p.m. May 1 (click on the Facebook link here: bit.ly/3vm2yM2). Shabbat service, 7 p.m. May 7 (bit.ly/3e4cTX7). The Reform Jewish temple is in Valley Village. 818-763-9148. tbhla.org
Reseda Church of Christ’s Sunday service: Online on Facebook, 8 a.m. May 2. The senior minister is the Rev. Dewayne Winrow. www.facebook.com/ResedaChurch; resedachurch.com
Never Say Never: The Rev. John Stalboerger explains the message, from the sermon series “Attitude Adjustment,” based on Ephesians 2:8, John 11:40 and Isaiah 54:17, at the 9 a.m. (on the lawn) and 10:30 a.m. (indoors and online) on May 2. West Valley Christian Church, 22450 Sherman Way, West Hills. 818-884-6480. www.wvcch.org; www.facebook.com/westvalley.christianchurch
The Church on the Way: In-person and online Sunday service, 9 a.m., and an in-person service, 11 a.m. May 2. Senior pastors are Deborah and Tim Clark. 14300 Sherman Way, Van Nuys. 818-779-8000. Email: [email protected]. thechurchontheway.org; www.facebook.com/myTCOTW
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church: Traditional service, 9 a.m., and a contemporary service, 11:30 a.m. (also live stream on Facebook) on May 2. 8520 Winnetka Ave., Winnetka. 818-341-3460. Facebook: bit.ly/2FhJvy1. www.our-redeemer.org
Services with the Rev. Chuck Bunnell at Prince of Peace Lutheran, St. Andrews Lutheran and on YouTube: In-person services on May 2: 9 a.m. at Prince of Peace (9440 Balboa Blvd., Northridge), and also at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Lutheran (15520 Sherman Way, Van Nuys). For more information or for prayer request, 818-782-5953.
Connected to Jesus: Pastor Timothy Jenks explains the message, based on John 15:1-8, 9:30 a.m. May 2. The service is in-person but mask wearing and social distancing are observed. Sermons also available on the church’s Facebook (bit.ly/33bLo8k) or here www.cplchurch.org/worship-videos-2. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. www.cplchurch.org
Fifth Sunday in Easter with St. Luke Lutheran Church: The Rev. Janet Hansted delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. May 2. Watch on Facebook here: bit.ly/3lJkVX4 or the Zoom link from the website. The church is in Woodland Hills. Voice mail, 818-346-3070. Email: [email protected]. www.stlukelutheran.com
Don’t Be Afraid of Anyone!: The Rev. Joseph Choi, from Northridge United Methodist Church, delivers the message, based on Deuteronomy 1:9-18 (CEV), 10 a.m. (in English) and 11:30 a.m. (in Korean) on May 2. Watch here: youtube.com/numcvideo. The church’s May newsletter: bit.ly/3aNgWF2. 818-886-1555. Facebook: www.facebook.com/northridgeumc. www.northridgeumc.org
I’m So Proud of You: The Rev. Bill Freeman, from Congregational Church of Chatsworth, explains the message online, 10 a.m. May 2. Find the Zoom link on the website. 616-796-5598. billfreeman.org
Fifth Sunday in Easter with Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Online on YouTube, 10 a.m. May 2. Readings for this service: 1 John 4:7-21, John 15:1-8 and Psalm 22. Find the Sunday bulletin and links to online services here: www.popwh.org/happenings.html. The church is in Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. www.popwh.org
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles: Sunday Masses are live streamed, 10 a.m. (in English) and noon (Spanish) from the Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels: lacatholics.org/mass-for-the-homebound. The daily Masses are live streamed from the Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels, 8 a.m. (in English). For local parishes that live stream Mass: lacatholics.org/parish-livestreams. Facebook: www.facebook.com/lacatholics. For more information: lacatholics.org
Woodland Hills Community Church (United Church of Christ): The Rev. Craig Peterson delivers the message online, 10 a.m. May 2. Piano prelude, 9:45 a.m. Watch the service from the church’s Facebook here: www.facebook.com/whccucc. Voice mail, 818-346-0820. Email: [email protected]. www.woodlandhillscommunitychurch.org
Bring Many Names: Guest speaker the Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur explains the message, 10:30 a.m. May 2. Watch the service on Zoom with the link: bit.ly/3hh4xKc and use ID: 8581092800 and the Password: chalice. Listen by phone: 669-900-6833 and use the ID number and press #. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church is in Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. www.emersonuuc.org
Communion Sunday with First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood: The Rev. Steve Peralta explains the message “@thetruevine,” based on John 15:1-8, 10:30 a.m. May 2. Have bread/cracker and grape or other juice ready for Communion. Watch on the church’s Facebook here: HEREj, or YouTube here: bit.ly/3vzgzpR. bit.ly/3sZfW7j
These Three Things: The Rev. Stephen Rambo delivers the Sunday message, 10:30 a.m. May 2 (click to watch here: bit.ly/3vlNcam). Center for Spiritual Living-Simi Valley. 805-527-0870. www.facebook.com/cslsimi; www.cslsimi.org
This Adventure Called Life: The Rev. Michael McMorrow delivers the message, based on the center’s May theme “Wholly Holy Uprising,” 10:30 a.m. May 2. In addition, McMorrow gives a “Mid-Day Reset,” at noon Monday-Friday on the center’s Facebook (www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills). Center for Spiritual Living-Granada Hills. 818-363-8136. Click on the link to watch the service here: www.youtube.com/user/CSLGranadaHills. https://www.cslgh.org
I Am One With Life: The Rev. Maria Felipe gives her thoughts on the center’s May theme, 11 a.m. May 2. The theme is based on John 1:4. Watch the service on Zoom here: bit.ly/39Y0TTv and use ID: 3148040257, or by phone, 669-900-6833 and use the ID and press #. Unity Burbank – Center for Spiritual Awareness’s Facebook here: www.facebook.com/unityburbank. Sign up for the center’s “Words of Light” newsletter here: unityburbank.org
Megillat Ruth: Ilan Sendowski, author of two books on Biblical commentary — Genesis and Esther — and a member of Shomrei Torah Synagogue in West Hills, discusses the book and why it is read on Shavuot, 7 p.m. May 4. Join the class on Zoom from here: bit.ly/3e3r6U7. Shavuot begins at sundown, May 16. www.stsonline.org
Deuteronomy – Bible Study with Northridge United Methodist Church: The group explores the book of Deuteronomy, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. May 6 and following Thursdays through Aug. 26 (bit.ly/3aNgWF2). 818-886-1555. Find the “Upcoming Events” calendar and scroll to the time and day to join the meeting on Zoom: www.northridgeumc.org
Shabbat with Shomrei Torah Synagogue: Musical Kabbalat Shabbat service, 6-7:15 p.m. May 7 and a traditional Shabbat morning service, 10 a.m.-noon May 8 (www.stsonline.org/calendar). The Conservative Jewish congregation is in West Hills. Voice mail, 818-854-7650. www.stsonline.org
Shabbat with Temple Ramat Zion: Evening service, 6 p.m. May 7, and the morning service, 9 a.m. May 8. The Conservative Jewish congregation is in Northridge. Voice mail, 818-360-1881. Watch on the YouTube link from the website. Registration is required for in-person attendance. www.trz.org
Shabbat with Temple Judea: Use the Facebook link to watch the service, 6:15 p.m. May 7. The Reform Jewish congregation is in Tarzana. 818-758-3800. Email: [email protected]. The temple’s Facebook: bit.ly/3fEI0G5. templejudea.com
Encountering Christ in Harmony: The Office of Ethnic Ministry of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles presents an online talk by the Rev. Linh Hoang, 10 a.m.-noon May 8. Auxiliary Bishop Alejandro “Alex” Aclan, from the San Fernando Pastoral Region of the Archdiocese will lead a question and answer session after the presentation. Register in advance here: lacatholics.org/event/encountering-christ-in-harmony. 213-637-7356. lacatholics.org
Mother’s Day Virtual Rosary: Catholic Cemeteries & Mortuaries of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles hold the online Rosary, 2 p.m. May 8. Watch the live stream on Facebook here: www.facebook.com/lacatholics, or catholiccm.org
Send information at least two weeks ahead. [email protected]. 818-713-3708.
