Jewish American Heritage Month

Posted By admin on August 2, 2020

Most religious congregation continue to hold services and classes/lectures online only due to the coronavirus pandemic concerns and restrictions.

Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered on July 13 that places of worship in counties such as Los Angeles and Ventura need to stop indoor services, once again, due to a surge in the number of people infected by the virus. Services and other religious gatherings may take place outdoors if social distancing and mask-wearing are observed.

Here is a sampling of upcoming services and events.

The Pasture Food Bank at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Tujunga: The parishs food bank has reopened. Needy families may use the drive-thru line, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of the month. The public may donate canned and boxed food. The food pantry is co-sponsored the Sunland-Tujunga Elks, Lodge 2098. For more information about the food bank, Jim Lank, 818-367-4757. http://www.ollchurch.us

St. Innocent Orthodox Church: The Rev. Yousuf Rassam leads the Great Vespers service, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 1 (watch on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/StInnocentTarzana). The Divine Liturgy is outdoors and open to the public, 9:30 a.m. Aug. 2. 5657 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. 818-881-1123. Church website: stioctca.orthodoxws.com

Shepherd Church: Worship services, 6 p.m. Aug. 1 and 9 and 11 a.m. Aug. 2 (live.shepherdchurch.com). The church is in Porter Ranch. Email: mail@shepherdchurch.com. http://www.theshepherd.org/#

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church: Two services on Aug. 2: An out-door traditional service in the Serenity Garden, 8:30 a.m. (must make a phone reservation by noon Aug. 1 to attend; see website for rules to follow; bring your own Bible), and a contemporary and live stream service, 11 a.m. (call to register for this service; http://www.our-redeemer.org/www.our-redeemer.org/worship). 8520 Winnetka Ave., Winnetka. 818-341-3460. http://www.our-redeemer.org

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles: The daily Masses are live streamed from the Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels, 7 a.m. (in Spanish) and 8 a.m. (in English); Sunday Masses are live streamed, 7 a.m. (in Spanish) and 10 a.m. (in English): lacatholics.org/mass-for-the-homebound. For local parishes that live stream Mass: lacatholics.org/parish-livestreams. For more information: lacatholics.org

A Life of Integrity: The Rev. Rob Denton delivers the message, part four of a five-part sermon series Live Life Beyond, based on the book A Life Beyond Amazing by David Jeremiah. Two services available on Aug. 2: Outdoor on the church lawn, 9 a.m. (bring your own blanket or chair, shade umbrella, wear a mask and practice social distancing); Online, 10:45 a.m. (go to website for link). Readings: James 4:10, 1; Luke 22:27; Peter 5:6; Romans 12:3. Also, an outdoor Saturday service, 6 p.m. Aug. 1. Register online for the 6 p.m. Aug. 1 and 9 a.m. Aug. 2 services (www.journey365.org/about/covid-19). West Valley Christian Church, 22450 Sherman Way, West Hills. 818-884-6480. http://www.wvcch.org; http://www.facebook.com/westvalley.christianchurch

First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills: The Rev. Jourdan Turner leads the live stream Sunday service, 9 a.m. Aug. 2 (www.fpcgh.org/watch). See website for church bulletin for specifics on the service. http://www.fpcgh.org; http://www.facebook.com/fpcgh

The Church on the Way: The Revs. Deborah and Tim Clark lead the online Sunday services, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Aug. 2. The church is in Van Nuys. 818-779-8000. Email: info@tcotw.org. thechurchontheway.org; http://www.facebook.com/myTCOTW

Sunday with St. Luke Lutheran Church: The Rev. Janet Hansted leads the service with Holy Communion, 9:30 a.m. Aug. 2. Prepare in advance: bread, wine/juice for the Communion. Click on the Zoom link from the church website. The church is in Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. http://www.stlukelutheran.com

Christians for Jesus: The Rev. Bill Freeman explains the message, 10 a.m. Aug. 2. Find the Zoom link on the website. 616-796-5598. Email: bill@billfreeman.org. http://www.billfreeman.org

Sunday service with the Episcopal Church of St. Andrew and St. Charles: The Rev. Canon Greg Frost leads the online service, 10 a.m. Aug. 2. Check the website for the YouTube link. The church is in Granada Hills. 818-366-7541. Email: office@2saints.org. http://www.facebook.com/2saintsgranadahills; http://www.2saints.org

Sunday with Northridge United Methodist Church: The Rev. Joseph Choi delivers the message, 10 a.m. (in English) and 11:30 a.m. (in Korean) on Aug. 2. Watch here: youtube.com/numcvideo. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. http://www.northridgeumc.org

Reseda Church of Christ: Live stream Sunday service, 10 a.m. Aug. 2. http://www.facebook.com/ResedaChurch; resedachurch.com

Sunday service with Sherman Oaks United Methodist Church: The Rev. Garth C. Gilliam delivers the message, 10 a.m. Aug. 2. Check the website for the church bulletin for the service. Watch the service from the website or listen by phone, 669-900-6833 and use ID: 92413458020. Church, 818-789-0351. Email: soumc@sbcglobal.net. soumc.org; http://www.facebook.com/soumc.church

Woodland Hills Community Church (United Church of Christ): The Rev. Craig Peterson leads the 10 a.m. Aug. 2 service. Piano prelude, 9:45 a.m. Watch on Facebook here: bit.ly/2AxVuoq; woodlandhillscommunitychurch.org

Ninth Sunday After Pentecost and Holy Communion with Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Readings for the 10 a.m. Aug. 2 service include Psalm 119:1-8, James 1:26, Exodus 20:16 and Matthew 26:59-61. Prepare in advance: bread, wine/juice for the Communion. The church is in Woodland Hills. Find the Sunday bulletin and link to the service here: bit.ly/2EtWNGQ. 818-346-6968. http://www.popwh.org

Jah Love: The Rev. Stephen Rambo explains the message during the online service, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 2. Center for Spiritual Living-Simi Valley. 805-527-0870. http://www.cslsimi.org; http://www.facebook.com/cslsimi

Lets Get Together and Feel Alright: The Rev. Michael McMorrow explains the message, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 2 (bit.ly/336XPCR). Center for Spiritual Living-Granada Hills. 818-363-8136. Watch the service here cslgh.com or here: http://www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills

Take Care of Yourself Beyond What You Feel Is Acceptable: Barbara Calvi and Brian Nelson, worship associates, and Todd Covert, tech associate, lead the online service, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 2. Check website for the link to join the online service or join by phone, 669-900-6833 and use ID: 8581092800. For upcoming services and church information contact Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church in Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. http://www.emersonuuc.org

Wrestling with God: The Rev. Steve Peralta explains the message, based on Genesis 32:22-31, during a Holy Communion service, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 2. Prepare in advance: bread, wine/juice for the Communion. North Hollywood United Methodist Church. Click here to join the service on Zoom: bit.ly/30HapWH. 818-763-8231. Email: nohofumc@gmail.com. Facebook: bit.ly/2BPcdo4. nohofumc.org

Sunday service with Congregational Church of the Chimes: The Revs. Beth Bingham and Curtis Peek lead the live stream service, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 2. Click here for the service: bit.ly/392shiy. The church is in Sherman Oaks. 818-789-7124. Email: office@churchofthechimes.org. churchofthechimes.org

The Power of Acceptance: The Rev. Maria Felipe shares her thoughts on the centers August theme, 11 a.m. Aug. 2 (bit.ly/33acMV1). Unity Burbank Center for Spiritual Awareness. http://www.unityburbank.org; http://www.facebook.com/unityburbank

Temple Beth Hillel online: Shabbat service, join at 6 p.m. Aug. 7 (watch online or call 669-900-6833 and use password shalom; tbhla.org/tbh-online). The Reform Jewish congregation is in Valley Village. 818-763-9148. tbhla.org

Shomrei Torah Synagogue: Kabbalat Shabbat, 6 p.m. Aug. 7 and a Shabbat morning service, 10 a.m. Aug. 8. Click on the link to download the prayer book and to watch the Shabbat services and other programming, http://www.stsonline.org/media-galleries/live-streaming. The synagogue is in West Hills. 818-854-7650. http://www.stsonline.org

Temple Judea: Shabbat live stream service, 6:15 p.m. Aug. 7. More online programming, see this page: templejudea.com/covid19response The Reform Jewish congregation is in Tarzana. 818-758-3800. Email: info@templejudea.com. templejudea.com

Temple Ahavat Shalom: Rabbi Becky Hoffman leads the 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7 (contact the temple in advance for a link to the Zoom service). The temple is in Northridge. 818-360-2258. Email: info@tasnorthridge.org. http://www.facebook.com/TASnorthridge; http://www.tasnorthridge.org

Temple Aliyah: Shabbat services, 7 p.m. Aug. 7 and a morning service, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 8 (check website for Zoom meeting information or, by phone, 669-900-9128 and use ID 114134 894). Check website for other services and educational programs from the Conservative Jewish congregation in Woodland Hills. templealiyah.org/livestream; http://www.templealiyah.org

Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: The Burbank temple holds a service, 7 p.m. Aug. 7. Check here for Zoom instructions to join the service: bit.ly/2ONsBZe. 818-843-4787. Email: office@templebethemet.com. http://www.templebethemet.com

Valley Beth Shalom: For Shabbat services, prerecorded lectures and classes, check the schedule here: http://www.vbs.org/vbsathome The Conservative Jewish congregation is in Encino. 818-788-6000. http://www.vbs.org

Communal Reflection American Jews, Civil Rights and Racial Justice: Adat Ari El presents a four-part lecture by Marc Dollinger, author and a professor at San Francisco State University, 10-11:30 a.m. Aug. 9, 16, 23 and 30. 818-766-9426. Click on the link to watch bit.ly/310tSSl. http://www.adatariel.org

Lets Get Uncomfortable A Conversation About Death and Jewish Ritual: Temple Aliyah in Woodland Hills presents the talk with Rabbi Stewart Vogel, senior rabbi at the Conservative Jewish temple, and Kimber Sax, director of advance planning at Mount Sinai Memorial Parks and Mortuaries, 7:30-9 p.m. Aug. 11. Free. Register in advance to receive the Zoom link: bit.ly/3fgc22M. 818-346-3545. http://www.templealiyah.org

Preparing Our Souls for the High Holy Days: Shomrei Torah Synagogue in West Hills co-presents an online six-part program with the Center for Contemporary Mussar in Philadelphia. First lecture On Elul: Introducing the Month of Preparation, with Rabbi Ira Stone, from Rosh Yesivah, the Center for Contemporary Mussar, 5-6 p.m. Aug. 12. Upcoming lectures, presented on Thursdays, include repentance, prayer, tzedakah, averting and preparing for Yom Kippur. Free. Register in advance bit.ly/2DmbN94. 818-854-7650. stsonline.org

Mission San Buenaventura: Archbishop Jos H. Gomez, leader of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, announced on July 15 that the mission founded by St. Junpero Serra has been designated a minor basilica by Pope Francis. It is the first church in the archdiocese to be given the title. It is the 88th minor basilica in the United States. San Buenaventura was the ninth and last mission, on March 31, 1782, to be founded by Serra and also, the sixth to be personally consecrated by Serra. 211 E. Main St., Ventura. More on the newly-renamed Mission Basilica San Buenaventura here: http://www.sanbuenaventuramission.org

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