Religion events in the San Fernando Valley area, Oct. 12-19

Spiritual Unity Movement holds Full Moon and World Healing Meditation Ceremony

This Week’s Faith Events

October 12

• 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: info@uuverdugo.org. www.uuverdugo.org
• Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: A contemporary service, 5 p.m. Also, a 10 a.m. traditional service on October 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

October 13

• Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost – Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Services, 8 and 10 a.m. (Sunday’s 10 a.m. service bulletin, tinyurl.com/438um2aa). Location, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. www.popwh.org. Newsletter: www.popwh.org/happenings.html
• 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

October 17

• 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: sumfullmoon@gmail.com. www.dariuslux.com. www.spiritualunitymovement.org

October 18

• 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

October 19

• 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

Conclusion

This article highlights various faith events and outreach activities taking place in the area, including a Full Moon and World Healing Meditation Ceremony and a Festival of Cultures. For more information, visit the individual websites or contact the respective organizations.

FAQs

Q: What is the date of the Full Moon and World Healing Meditation Ceremony?
A: October 17

Q: What is the time of the Full Moon and World Healing Meditation Ceremony?
A: 6:55 p.m.

Q: How can I attend the Full Moon and World Healing Meditation Ceremony online?
A: You can attend the ceremony online on Zoom using the link tinyurl.com/3x8kwk49 and the ID: 867 2798 5830 and Passcode: FullMoon.