Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings and outreach events.
Rummage Sale - Benefit for Ascencia: Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills hosts the event that raises funds for the nonprofit homeless services agency and emergency shelter in Glendale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (www.ascenciaca.org). The sale includes household items, crafts, baked goods and novelties. Location, 4451 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta. 818-248-3954. Email: [email protected]. www.uuverdugo.org
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: A contemporary service, 5 p.m. Also, a 10 a.m. traditional service on Oct. 13. Check the church's "Oakleaves" newsletter for details. The Rev. Titus A. Utecht is the lead pastor. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
Seek Good - Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost: The Rev. Timothy Jenks delivers the message, based on Amos 5:6-7 and 10-15, at the 9:30 a.m. service. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: tinyurl.com/4kvwdryn. www.cplchurch.org
Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost: The Rev. Janet Hansted delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. Sunday's service bulletin: tinyurl.com/4bwd2tx2. St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
Feeling Heard: The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall, PhD, explains the message, based on 1 Samuel 1:12-17, at the 10 a.m. service. First Christian Church of North Hollywood (Disciples of Christ), 4390 Colfax Ave. 818-763-8218. www.fccnh.org. www.facebook.com/FCCNorthHollywood. Sunday newsletter details: tinyurl.com/yc5uzccb
Sacred Cinema - Movie Reflection: Worship leader Todd Covert, along with worship associate Julie Borden, lead the service and a discussion of spiritual themes that may be found in the film "Paris, Texas" (1984), 10:30 a.m. Bring a mask to wear at the service or watch on Zoom (link on the website). Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. www.emersonuuc.org. Details: tinyurl.com/yc8nk8t8
Guidance: Matt Toronto shares his thoughts on the church's theme for October, 11 a.m. 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
Annual Mass in Recognition of Healthcare Professionals - Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels: Bishop Slawomir Szkredka celebrates the Mass 3:30 p.m. A "Blessing of the Hands" of healthcare professionals takes place near the end of the service. Healthcare professionals are asked to make a reservation if they are attending the Mass and the reception that follows: (lifejusticeandpeace.lacatholics.org/catholic-healthcare). Location, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. 213-637-7655. Email: [email protected]. lacatholics.org/healthcare-professionals-mass/
Time of Reflection and Renewal: Arrive for a meet-and-greet, 4:30 p.m.; Phyllis Ruscillo discusses the topic, 5 p.m.; refreshments, 6 p.m.; continuing conversations on the topic, 6:30 p.m. Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, meeting at Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-724-4260. sepulvedauu.org. Details: sepulvedauu.org/time-of-reflection-renewal/
Full Moon and World Healing Meditation Ceremony: The Spiritual Unity Movement holds a gathering on October's full moon, the Hunter's Moon, with guest speaker Diana Lang (author of "Opening to Meditation") and music by Darius Lux, 6:55 p.m. If you are able, bring your own percussion instrument. Donation $20 suggested. Meeting is also online on Zoom: tinyurl.com/3x8kwk49 and use ID: 867 2798 5830 and Passcode: FullMoon. Meeting at Center for Spiritual Living - Granada Hills, 17622 Chatsworth St. 855-786-2642. Email: [email protected]. www.dariuslux.com. www.spiritualunitymovement.org
Sukkot Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: Rabbi Janet Bieber leads the 7 p.m. service, outdoors in the sukkah. October "Chai Times" newsletter: tinyurl.com/mrypzrk8. Location, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
Mission San Gabriel Arcángel - Festival of Cultures: The oldest church in Los Angeles County, founded in 1771, celebrates its 253rd anniversary, 12:30-10 p.m. The event includes games, musical performances, multicultural foods and shopping. Location, 429 S. Junípero Serra Drive, San Gabriel. 626-457-3035. missionsangabriel.org. Details: sangabrielmissionchurch.org/festival-of-cultures