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

Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings and outreach events.

October 26

Our Lady of Guadalupe and Saint Juan Diego – Pilgrimage 2024: The images go to various parishes in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles, including today at St. Rose of Lima (4430 E. 60th St., Maywood). Next picture 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); Saint Catherine of Siena (18115 Sherman Way, Reseda; Nov. 10). The pilgrimage culminates 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 a mass. Full program: tinyurl.com/5n6dt7rw.

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

October 27

More than enough: The theme for the church’s “Season of Stewardship” is based on Luke 9:16-17. The sermon is “Generosity”, 8 and 10 am (the 10 am service bulletin, 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 at the 9:30 am service. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: tinyurl.com/4kvwdryn. www.cplchurch.org

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

Value and mutual value: rev. Jonathan B. Hall, PhD, discusses the message, based on 1 Kings 5:1-5, at the 10 a.m. service. First Christian Church of North Hollywood (Disciples of Christ), 4390 Colfax Ave. 818-763-8218. www.fccnh.org. Sunday newsletter details: tinyurl.com/9cp5c8nm

Our shared values ​​– Pluralism: Rev. Chloë Briedé discusses the message, 10:30 a.m. Bring a mask to wear to service or watch on Zoom (website link). Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. www.emersonuuc.org

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

Guidance: Rev. Michelle Hubbard offers her perspective on the center’s theme for October at the 11am service. Unity Burbank, Center for Spiritual Life, 637 S. Victory Blvd. (at West Cedar Avenue), Burbank. 818-841-4037. www.unityburbank.org/speaker-schedule. www.unityburbank.org

Looking behind the veil: Arrival for a meeting at 16:30; rev. Gordon Bailey discusses the meaning of Halloween, All Saints and All Souls, 5pm; refreshments, 6 p.m.; follow-up conversations, 6:30 p.m., Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, meeting at Center for Spiritual Life, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-724-4260. sepulvedauu.org. Details: sepulvedauu.org/looking-behind-the-veil/

November 1

Craft Fair at Bethlehem Lutheran Church: The event features unique handmade gift items, food and bake sales and raffles from 3-6pm and also 9-9pm on November 2nd. Location, 12227 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. 818-360-4777. www.facebook.com/BethlehemGranadaHills/

Fall Festival at Shepherd Church: Event includes hay rides, pumpkin patch, petting zoo and candy, 5:30-8:30pm Food and drinks available for purchase from food trucks. Free admission. Location, 19700 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch. shepherdchurch.com/fallfestival

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

Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: Rabbi Janet Bieber conducts the 7:00 p.m. service. 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 José H. Gomez at 10 a.m., followed by a procession – with images of Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego on their pilgrimage to the Los Angeles Archdiocese – and a blessing of the altars. Doors Open, 9 a.m. Cultural celebration with folk dancers, music, children’s activities and altar viewing, 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Location, 2370 N. H St., Oxnard. 844-286-6041. Flyer: tinyurl.com/4a97ubz6. catholiccm.org/diadelosmuertos

Día de los Muertos – Mission San Fernando Cemetery and Mission Hills Mortuary: The public is invited to a Liturgy at 10 am, followed by a process and the blessing of the altars. Gathering for Mass, 9:30 a.m. A cultural celebration with folk dancers, music, children’s activities and altar viewing, 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. 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.