Religious events in the San Fernando Valley area, Oct. 26-Nov. 2 – Daily news

Here is a selection of upcoming religious gatherings and outreach events.

October 26

Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego – Pilgrimage 2024: Images are sent to various parishes in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles, including today’s St. Rose of Lima Church (4430 E. 60th St., Maywood). Nearest image stops at these churches: Sacred Heart (565 W. Kettering St., Lancaster; Nov. 3); St. Mary’s (1600 E. Ave., R-4, Palmdale; Nov. 4-5); St. Kateri Tekawitha (22508 Copper Hill Drive, Santa Clarita; Nov. 6); Guardian Angel (10886 Lehigh Ave., Pacoima; Nov. 7-8); St. Patrick’s (6160 Cartwright Ave., North Hollywood; Nov. 9); St. Catherine of Siena (18115 Sherman Way, Reseda; Nov. 10). The pilgrimage will culminate on Dec. 1 with the 93rd annual procession from Our Lady of Solitude (4561 E. Cesar Chavez Ave.) to East Los Angeles Community College Stadium (1301 Cesar Chavez Ave. Monterey Park) for mass. Full schedule: tinyurl.com/5n6dt7rw.

Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: Contemporary service, 5:00 p.m. Also, Reformation Sunday, traditional service, 10:00 a.m. October 27. Church Bulletin “Oak Leaves”: tinyurl.com/4ed5ke6s. Reverend Titus A. Utecht is the senior pastor. Location: 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. shermanoakslutheran.org

October 27

More than enough: The theme of the church’s “Season of Stewardship” is based on Luke 9:16-17. Sermon “Generosity”, 8 and 10 a.m. (service bulletin on Sunday at 10 a.m., tinyurl.com/438um2aa). Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. www.popwh.org. Newsletter: www.popwh.org/happenings.html

Reformation Sunday – Sola Scriptura, Sola Fide, Sola Gratia: Rev. Timothy Jenks explains the message during the 9:30 a.m. service. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: tinyurl.com/4kvwdryn. www.cplchurch.org

Reformation Sunday: The Rev. Janet Hunstead delivers the message at 9:30 a.m. St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com

Mutual value and worth: The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall, Ph.D., discusses a message based on 1 Kings 5:1-5 during the 10 a.m. service. First Christian Church of North Hollywood (Disciples of Christ), 4390 Colfax Ave. 818-763-8218. www.fccnh.org. Details of the Sunday newsletter: tinyurl.com/9cp5c8nm

Our common values ​​are pluralism: Reverend Chloe Bride discusses the message, 10:30am. Bring a mask to wear to the service or watch on Zoom (website link). Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. www.emersonuuc.org

Death wish: Rev. Kikanza Nuri-Robins, author of The Cultural Proficiency Journey and Fish Out of Water, discusses why it’s good to plan your death in advance and discuss your wishes with family members, 10:30 a.m. service. The service is available for viewing on Zoom (see website for how to join). Verdugo Hills Unitarian Universalist Church, 4451 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta. 818-248-3954. www.uuverdugo.org

Leadership: The Rev. Michelle Hubbard shares her perspective on the center in October during the 11 a.m. service. Unity Burbank, Center for Spiritual Living, 637 S. Victory Blvd. (at West Cedar Avenue), Burbank. 818-841-4037. www.unityburbank.org/speaker-schedule. www.unityburbank.org

Looking behind the curtain: Arrival at the meeting at 16:30; Rev. Gordon Bailey discusses the significance of Halloween, All Saints’ Day, and All Souls’ Day, 5 p.m.; refreshments, 6:00 p.m.; follow-up talks, 6:30 p.m. Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, meeting at Spiritual Life Center, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-724-4260. sepulvedauu.org. Details: sepulvedauu.org/looking-behind-the-veil/

November 1

Craft Fair at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church: The event features one-of-a-kind handmade gifts, food and bake sales and raffles, 3 to 6 p.m., and 9 a.m. to noon on November 2. Location: 12227 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. 818-360-4777. www.facebook.com/BethlehemGranadaHills/

Autumn Festival at Shepherd Church: Event includes hayrides, pumpkin patch, petting zoo and candy, 5:30-8:30pm Food and drinks available from food trucks. Entrance is free. Location: 19700 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch. shepherdchurch.com/fallfestival

Choir Shabbat at Temple Beth Hillel: 7:00 p.m. Rabbi Sarah Hronsky, Senior Rabbi, and Rabbi Keara Stein conduct services. Location: 12326 Riverside Drive, Valley Village. Email: [email protected]. www.tbhla.org/

Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: Rabbi Janet Bieber leads the service at 7 p.m. Check out the ‘Chai Times’ newsletter on the website. Location: 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com

November 2

Día de los Muertos – Santa Clara Cemetery and Mortuary: The public is invited to a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Jose H. Gomez at 10 a.m., followed by a procession — featuring images of Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego on their pilgrimage to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles — and the blessing of the altar. Doors open, 9:00. A cultural celebration with folkloric dancers, music, children’s activities and an altar tour, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location, 2370 N. H St., Oxnard. 844-286-6041. Flyer: tinyurl.com/4a97ubz6. catholiccm.org/diadelosmuertos

Día de los Muertos – San Fernando Mission Cemetery and Mission Hills Mortuary: The public is invited to Mass at 10 a.m., followed by a procession and dedication of the altars. Gathering for mass, 9:30 am. A cultural celebration with folkloric dancers, music, children’s activities and an altar tour, 11:30am-4pm. Location, 11160 Stranwood Ave., Mission Hills. 844-286-6041. Flyer: tinyurl.com/2ts4btkp. catholiccm.org/diadelosmuertos

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