Religion events
Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley area.
TODAY
Las Posadas on Olvera Street:
A pre-procession activity for ages 3-12is a children's pinata, 6:30p.m. tonight and Dec. 24. The procession begins at the Avila Adobe, 7:15 p.m. tonight and Dec. 24(statues of Mary and Joseph are carried, tonight; Mary and Joseph re-enactors, and a baby Jesus statue display, on Dec. 24). Music from Grupo Rondalla del Sol, 6:30-8p.m. Free sweet bread and champurrado given out after the procession. Location, 845 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles. Map of Olvera Street area: calleolvera.com. Details on the event here: www. olveraevents.com/olvera-streetlas-posadas
SUNDAY
Saddleback Church Los Angeles — Christmas services:
The Rev. Zac Tsai leads the 9 and 11a.m. services (indoors) and the 5 p.m. candlelight and caroling service (outdoors). Also, the church offers a pancake breakfast, 10:30-11 a.m., before the Christmas Day service, 11 a.m. Dec. 25. Location, Van Nuys Middle School, 14658Albers St. (at Cedros Avenue). Select Los Angeles campus on the website: www.saddleback.com
Prince of Peace Episcopal Church services:
Fourth
Sunday in Advent Holy Communion, 9 a.m. (Sunday's service bulletin, tinyurl.com/438um2aa). Musical prelude to Christmas Eve Candlelight early service, 4:45 p.m., followed by a Family Communion service; Contemplative Communion service, 8p.m. Also, Christmas Day and Holy Communion, 9a.m. Dec. 25. Newsletter: www.popwh.org/happenings. html. Location, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-3466968. Email: office@popwh.org. www.popwh.org/
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church services:
A Fourth Sunday in Advent message at 10 a.m. Christmas Eve services, 7and 11p.m. The “Oak Leaves” December newsletter: tinyurl. com/5a455wcm. Location, 14847Dickens St. 818-7890215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills — Christmas Eve services:
Lessons and Carols, 10a.m. Also, Candlelight and Communion, 5and 10p.m. The congregation's December newsletter: tinyurl.com/mwaa8x3v. Location, 10400Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org
God's Power — Fourth Sunday in Advent:
The Rev. Timothy Jenks delivers the message, based on Luke 1:26-38, at 9:30a.m. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: bit. ly/41nCcKs. www.cplchurch.org
First Christian Church of North Hollywood (Disciples of Christ) — Christmas Eve:
Pastor Tau Tupua delivers the message “Standing on the Shoulders of Our Ancestors,” based on Luke 1:5-13and 57-63, at the 10a.m. service. A “Live Nativity” is presented at 5p.m. The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall, PhD, delivers the message “Can You Hear the Good News?” based on Luke 2:8-18, at the Children and Family service, 5:30p.m. and at the Candlelight and Communion service, 11p.m. Location, 4390Colfax Ave., Studio City. 818-763-8218. www.fccnh. org. Newsletter for the week and upcoming events: tinyurl. com/4fzdcuf4
Northridge United Methodist Church — Christmas Eve:
A combined morning service with the English-language and Korean-language congregations, to hear the Fourth Sunday in Advent message “He's on His Way!” based on Matthew 1:1825, at 11a.m. Later: Children and Family service, 5p.m.; Lessons and Carols, 7p.m.; Candlelight, 11p.m. See the details on the December newsletter: tinyurl. com/y3smh3x6. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. northridgeumc.org
Lessons and Carols at Panorama Presbyterian Church:
The Rev. Darren Pollack, PhD, leads the service that includes a handbell performance by the Panorama Presbyterian Church Bronze Trio, 10 a.m. Location, 14201Roscoe Blvd., Panorama City. 818-894-8316.
Reseda Church of Christ:
Hear a Christmas message at the praise and worship service, 10 a.m. The Rev. Dewayne Winrow is the senior pastor. Location, 7806Reseda Blvd. 818-3424755. resedachurch.com. www. facebook.com/ResedaChurch
Embodying Christ Consciousness — A Wholeness Prototype:
The Rev. Michael McMorrow delivers the message, based on the church's December spiritual values theme “Living as Wholeness,” at 10:30a.m. (only one service on this date). Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-363-8136. www.facebook. com/csl.granadahills. Details: tinyurl.com/546kxcyx
The Gifts of Christmas:
The Rev. Matthew McHale delivers the message, with Todd Covert, worship associate, 10:30a.m. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. www. emersonuuc.org
Peace — I Am Calm and Peaceful:
Jimmy Burns delivers the Christmas Eve message at a candlelight service, 11a.m. The church's December theme is based on Philippians 4:7. Unity Burbank — Center for Spiritual Awareness, 637S. Victory Blvd., Burbank. 818-841-4037. Watch the service on Facebook: www.facebook.com/unityburbank. Details on the church and services in the “Words of Light” December newsletter: tinyurl. com/4fv5vppn
Sylmar Christian Fellowship Church:
Pastor Pierre Howard and First Lady-Evangelist Mary Howard lead the worship service, 11 a.m. The church theme for 2023is “Believe in God,” based on John 14:1. Location, 13901 Polk St. 818-364-8955. Facebook: tinyurl.com/292rauyu. www.sylmarcfc.org
Manifestations of Beauty — Letting Your Light Shine:
The Rev. Gordon Clay Bailey delivers the message, 5p.m. Meet-andgreet, 4:30p.m. Services are in-person and on Zoom (find the link on the website). The society's December theme is “Divine Light.” Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, meeting at Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-894-9251. Details: tinyurl. com/2p8zxzhd
Knollwood United Methodist Church — Christmas Eve Candlelight service:
Rev. Kalesita `Ulu'ave-Tu'ifua delivers the message, 5p.m. Location, 12121 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. 818360-8111 or 818-284-3495. knollwoodchurch.wordpress. com/
Christmas — It's NOT About Us…It's ALL About Us:
The Rev. Timothy Jenks delivers the Christmas Eve message, 5:30 p.m. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: bit. ly/41nCcKs. www.cplchurch.org
Bethel Christian Reformed Church — Christmas Eve:
The service includes candle lighting, carols and special music, 6 p.m. Location, 10725Penrose St., Sun Valley. 818-767-4488. bethelsunvalley.com
Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church — Christmas Eve Candlelight service:
The Rev. Matthew McHale delivers the message, with Julie Borden, worship associate, 7p.m. Location, 7304Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. www. emersonuuc.org
North Hollywood First United Methodist Church — Christmas Eve Candlelight service:
The Rev. Chamie Delkeskamp delivers the message “Come and See,” based on Luke 2:1-20, at 7 p.m. Location, 4831 Tujunga Ave. 818-763-8231. www.facebook. com/nohofumc1. “Good News” newsletter details: tinyurl. com/4a3tnsbh
Classical Midnight Mass St. Cyril of Jerusalem Catholic Church:
Carols and hymns precede the Mass, 11:30p.m. The Midnight Mass, with choir, soloists and a chamber orchestra, uses music by Johann Ernst Eberlin (Missa Sexti Toni), and also, hymns and music by Mozart, Rutter and Wagner. William Beck is the director of the music program at the church. Location, 15520 Ventura Blvd., Encino. st-cyril.org/
THURSDAY
Full Moon and World Healing Meditation Ceremony — Turning the Corner:
The Spiritual Unity Movement holds a gathering with the Rev. Betsy A. Haas and musician-vocalist Cassandra Murillo, 6:55 p.m. Bring percussion instruments if you are able. Donation $20suggested. Meeting is also online on Zoom: tinyurl.com/3x8kwk49 and use ID: 86727985830and Passcode: FullMoon. Meeting at Center for Spiritual Living — Granada Hills, 17622 Chatsworth St. 855-7862642. Email: sumfullmoon@ gmail.com. www.spiritualunitymovement.org
FRIDAY
Shabbat at Temple Beth Hillel:
6p.m. Rabbi Sarah Hronsky is the senior rabbi. Location, 12326 Riverside Drive, Valley Village. 818-763-9148. www.tbhla.org/
Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet:
Rabbi Mark H. Sobel leads the service, 7p.m. Check the “Chai Times” for December: tinyurl. com/3xprukjm. Location, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com