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Large crowds, road closures and heavy security expected for Pope Francis’ visit to Alberta  | Globalnews.ca

Organizers of the Pope’s upcoming visit to Alberta are asking people to arrive early to events and follow the rules so Indigenous residential school survivors, elders and youth can attend them with dignity in the spirit of reconciliation and healing.

On July 25 and July 26, people from across the country and around the world are expected to flock to the Edmonton area, where 85-year-old Pope Francis is to meet and apologize to residential school survivors, say a mass and participate in a pilgrimage. After that, the Pope will make stops in the Quebec City area and Iqaluit.

READ MORE: Ottawa to provide over $35M in supports to Indigenous communities during Pope Francis visit

Representatives from the province, the City of Edmonton, two police services and coordinators of the papal visit said during a news conference Thursday that co-operation from the public will be needed. There will be multiple road closures, no parking at some events and no overnight camping permitted at event spaces.

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“This is a really emotional event as well as solemn,” said Anne Wildcat, who is co-ordinating the Pope’s visit to the former site of one of Canada’s largest residential school in Maskwacis, south of Edmonton.

“Incredible amount of logistics have gone into this event. When we’re meeting, we have to keep reminding ourselves there are emotions involved here. It’s not just a visit .. and a few words. There’s a lot of prayer, a lot of hope. This will assist many survivors to move forward.”

Marion Haggarty-France, the Alberta sites co-ordinator for the papal visit, said papal visits normally happen after years of planning.

“We’ve had about four months,” she said.

The Pope is to participate in four events in Alberta after he arrives at Edmonton International Airport in 10 days. The Queen Elizabeth II Highway will be closed temporarily before, during and after the Pope’s motorcade takes him from the airport to where he is staying.

“As is customary with visits of all foreign dignitaries, Pope Francis’ security is being managed by the RCMP in close collaboration with the Vatican,” said an email from Laryssa Waler,a spokesperson for the papal visit.

“Given the nature of this work, it would be inappropriate to speak to any specifics.”

The day after his arrival, organizers anticipate a crowd of about 15,000 people at the first event in Maskwacis, where the Pope is to apologize to survivors. Organizers said no parking is available. Overnight camping is only available in nearby communities offering a space and those needing to do so must register in advance.

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READ MORE: Maskwacis, Alta., prepares emotional support ahead of Pope Francis’ visit

Some roads leading the Pope back-and-forth from Maskwacis and Edmonton will temporarily closed again for his motorcade.


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Later that day, he is to meet the parishioners of a inner-city church in Edmonton that practices Catholicism with Indigenous rituals and symbols. This event is invitation-only.

On the second day of his visit in Alberta, the Pope is to participate in a mass at the Commonwealth Stadium with about 64,000 people.

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The last event, a pilgrimage, is to take place that afternoon in Lac Ste. Anne, Alta., where 25,000 people are anticipated. Many are expected to walk to the county in accordance with pilgrim tradition. Some have also been asked to register with nearby communities that have made space for overnight camping.

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Organizers said there will be shuttle buses for attendees to travel to and from different communities. Attendees can register for the services online.

“We need people to register so we can figure out how many buses (there are) so we can get people there in a timely fashion,” said Shane Schreiber, assistant deputy minister of parks.

“Many people coming to the pilgrimage are coming from the North, from northern Manitoba, and they will bring their own buses. We’re asking for those individuals to register their buses as well,” added Haggarty-France.

“We require registration and that’s simply to manage capacity.”

READ MORE: Lac Ste. Anne prepares for Pope Francis’ visit


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The city said people can use their registration tickets to ride on public transit for free to events within the city.

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“A number of road closures, traffic detours, parking restrictions, transit adjustments will also be in effect during the papal visit,” said Nicole Poirier, the director of civic events and festivals for the City of Edmonton.

Schreiber said during the news conference the government has invested up to $20 million to pave roads and upgrade infrastructure in the various communities the Pope will visit.

This move has been criticized by many, including the Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller while he was in Washington Thursday.

“It’s important that as part of investing in infrastructures in Indigenous communities that provinces are stepping up,” said Miller.

“It shouldn’t take the visit (from the) Pope to actually get the road paved. That’s a reactionary approach to things.”

Schreiber said the province is hoping to share the cost of the upgrades with others.

Haggarty-France said the archdiocese is fundraising up to $18 million for the Pope’s visit.

She said organizers worry day and night about making sure the events run smoothly.

“The Holy Father… is determined to get here but we also have to keep him safe and able to do the whole trip,” she said. “There’s lots of plans. Everything’s down to the 30-second increment about how we get there.”

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“We’re hoping to get it roughly right versus precisely wrong.”

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Fall 2022 Seminar in American Religion | Department of Theology | University of Notre Dame

Panel Discussion:
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Philip Jenkins (Baylor University) will discuss his book Climate, Catastrophe, and Faith: How Changes in Climate Drive Religious Upheaval (Oxford, 2021) at the Cushwa Center’s fall 2022 Seminar in American Religion.

Commentators for this seminar are Celia Deane-Drummond (University of Oxford) and Peter Thuesen (IUPUI).

 

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Religion events in the San Fernando Valley area, April 9-16

Religion events in the San Fernando Valley area, April 9-16

Passover Seder plate with symbolic foods and a plate of matzos. Passover begins at sundown April 15 and ends at sundown April 23, 2022. (Photo by Mikael Haggstrom/Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication)

 

April 9

 

Heal Us, Oh Lord – Healing the Harmful Effects of the Pandemic: Southern California Renewal Communities present the event with healing presentations, a healing service led by Father Patrick Crowley and a Palm Sunday Vigil Mass celebrated by Father Bill Delaney, 11:45 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission $35. St. Finbar Parish Hall, 2010 W. Olive Ave., Burbank. 818-771-1361. Email: spirit@scrc.org. Register online, www.scrc.org

St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church: Stations of the Cross, 3 p.m. Location, 3646 Coldwater Canyon Ave., Studio City. 818-763-9193. Email: mail@stmikessc.org.

The month of Ramadan: The holy month for Muslims this year began at the sighting of the crescent moon on April 2 (in Los Angeles) and ends at the sighting of the next crescent moon on/around May 2. Muslims, who are able, fast during the daylight hours during this ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims are encouraged to read the entire Quran, pray/adding a special night prayer, and to give to charities during the month. The Council on American-Islamic Relations has a number of online guides to read about Muslim religious practices: www.cair.com/resources/guides-to-muslim-religious-practices. The Islamic Center of Southern California, on Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles, has an “Islam 101” page on its website: www.islamiccenter.com/visitors-members/islam-101/

 

April 10

 

Holy Week and Easter at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church: Two services for Palm Sunday, 8 and 10:30 a.m. Holy Week: Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m. April 14. Good Friday, noon April 15. Great Vigil of Easter, 7:30 p.m. April 16. Two Easter Sunday services, 8 and 10:30 a.m. April 17, followed by an Easter egg hunt for children, 11:30 a.m. Location, 3646 Coldwater Canyon Ave., Studio City. 818-763-9193. Email: mail@stmikessc.org.

Palm Sunday and Holy Wednesday at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Palm Sunday, 8 and 10 a.m. services. Also, for Holy Week, a  Wednesday Eucharist service, 8 a.m. April 13. Location, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. www.popwh.org. www.facebook.com/POPWH. Details on Sunday and Holy Week services: www.popwh.org/happenings.html

Holy Week and Easter at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church: Palm Sunday: 8:30 a.m. traditional and 11 a.m. contemporary. Maundy Thursday: 6 p.m. Good Friday: 6:30 p.m. Easter services: 8:30 a.m. traditional and 11 a.m. contemporary. 8520 Winnetka Ave., Winnetka. 818-341-3460. www.our-redeemer.org

Palm Sunday at First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills: Palm Sunday services, 9 and 11 a.m. The church’s April  newsletter “The Spire” here: bit.ly/3IUTCDw. 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org

Palm Sunday at La Cañada Presbyterian Church: A traditional service, 9 a.m., and contemporary service with band and praise music, 10:30 a.m. Also, the congregation presents its annual Palm Sunday concert “King of Kings” with choir and orchestra, 2 p.m. (pre-concert lecture, 1 p.m.). 626 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge. lacanadapc.org

Life Is Activity, Never Stagnant: The Rev. Michael McMorrow explains the message at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services. The center’s April theme is “Renewal.” In addition, the Rev. Michael McMorrow often gives a “Mid-Day Reset,” around noon Monday-Friday on the center’s Facebook (www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills). Center for Spiritual Living-Granada Hills, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-363-8136. Check the center’s Facebook page here for this Sunday’s updates: conta.cc/3jaTPrM

Dead End: The Rev. Rob Denton explains the message, part of a sermon series “Road to Easter — Unleash the Good News,” based on Matthew 26-28, at the 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services. West Valley Christian Church, 22450 Sherman Way, West Hills. 818-884-6480. www.facebook.com/westvalley.christianchurch; www.wvcch.org

Attitude Check – Palm Sunday: Pastor Timothy Jenks explains the message, based on Philippians 2:5-11, at 9:30 a.m.  Sermons also available to watch on the church’s Facebook and website. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. www.facebook.com/canoga.park.lutheran.church; www.cplchurch.org

Palm/Passion Sunday at St. Luke Lutheran Church: The Rev. Janet Hansted delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. Location, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com

What Is Truth? – Palm Sunday: The Rev. Joseph Choi delivers the message, based on John 18:31-40, at 10 a.m. (in English) and at 11:30 a.m. (in Korean). The church’s newsletter for April: bit.ly/36HMb5N. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. www.facebook.com/northridgeumc. www.northridgeumc.org

Taxes = Patriotic Dues: The Rev. Bill Freeman discusses the message online at 10 a.m. Find the Zoom link on the website. 616-796-5598. church-ish.org

Holy Week and Easter at Bethel Church: Palm Sunday, 10 a.m., and Good Friday Communion service 8 p.m. April 15. Two Easter services: sunrise, 7:30 a.m., and worship and praise, 10 a.m. April 17. Also, a fellowship breakfast, 8:45 a.m., and a children’s egg hunt after the 10 a.m. service. 10725 Penrose St., Sun Valley. 818-767-4488.

Palm/Passion Sunday at Woodland Hills Community Church (United Church of Christ): The Rev. Craig Peterson delivers the message, 10 a.m. Recent announcements: bit.ly/31AhfP1. Location, 21338 Dumetz Road, Woodland Hills. Voice mail, 818-346-0820. Email: whccucc@gmail.com. www.facebook.com/whccucc; www.woodlandhillscommunitychurch.org

Proclaiming Jesus – Palm Sunday: The Rev. Steve Peralta delivers the message, based on Luke 19:28-40, at 10:30 a.m. First United Methodist Church, 4832 Tujunga Ave., North Hollywood. 818-763-8231. Church updates: www.facebook.com/nohofumc1. Details on the Sunday service and upcoming events: conta.cc/3JhevsT

Called to Imagination: Guest speaker the Rev. Liz Murphy explains the message, with worship associate David Early, 10:30 a.m. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. Voice mail, 818-887-6101. emersonuuc.org

It’s Your Thang: The Rev. Stephen Rambo explains the message, 10:30 a.m. Also available to watch on Facebook here: bit.ly/3NYBPiS. Center for Spiritual Living-Simi Valley, 1756 Erringer Road. 805-527-0870. www.facebook.com/cslsimi; www.cslsimi.org

I Embrace Faith – Palm Sunday: Matt Toronto gives his thoughts on Unity Burbank – Center for Spiritual Awareness’s April theme, 11 a.m. The church’s theme for April is based on Hebrews 11:1. Background on Unity, founded in the 1880s, here: www.unity.org. Unity Burbank, 637 S. Victory Blvd., Burbank. 818-841-4037. Facebook: www.facebook.com/unityburbank. Details on the church and services in the “Words of Light” newsletter: bit.ly/3DthRI5

 

April 14

 

Maundy Thursday at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Two services: Communion service at noon, and also a Tenebrae and Communion service, 7 p.m. Location, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. www.popwh.org. www.facebook.com/POPWH. Details on this week’s services: www.popwh.org/happenings.html

Maundy Thursday at First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills: A soup dinner, 6 p.m., followed by a service, 7 p.m. Location, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org

Witnesses – Judas Iscariot: The Rev. Timothy Jens delivers the Maundy Thursday message, 6:30 p.m. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. www.facebook.com/canoga.park.lutheran.church; www.cplchurch.org

Maundy Thursday at St. Luke Lutheran Church: 7 p.m. Location, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com

Maundy Thursday at La Cañada Presbyterian Church: Traditional service with Communion, 7 p.m. 626 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge. lacanadapc.org

 

April 15

 

Good Friday at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Two services: A prayerbook service, noon (in the sanctuary), and also Stations of the Cross, 7 p.m. (Reasoner Family Center). 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. www.popwh.org. www.facebook.com/POPWH. Details and Easter services: www.popwh.org/happenings.html

Good Friday at Canoga Park Lutheran Church: 6:30 p.m. Location, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. www.facebook.com/canoga.park.lutheran.church; www.cplchurch.org

Good Friday at First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills: 7 p.m. Read the church’s April newsletter “The Spire” here for details and Easter services on April 17: bit.ly/3IUTCDw. First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org

Good Friday and Easter at St. Luke Lutheran Church: 7 p.m. Also, Easter service, 9:30 a.m. April 17. Location, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com

Good Friday at La Cañada Presbyterian Church: The congregation’s Family Ministry team leads an interactive contemporary service for all ages, 7 p.m. 626 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge. lacanadapc.org

Easter services with Shepherd Church: The church has three locations offering Easter services. Porter Ranch: 7 p.m.; 5 and 7 p.m. April 16; 9 and 11 a.m. April 17 (19700 Rinaldi St; 818-831-9333). Woodland Hills: 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m. April 17 (5901 De Soto Ave.; 818-888-7501. Agua Dulce: 9 a.m. April 17 (34709 Agua Dulce Road; 661-268-1488).

 

April 17

 

Easter sunrise service at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park: The Conejo Valley Interfaith Association sponsors the service with guest speakers from local churches and music, 6 a.m. Free. Parking lot of the main building, 5600 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. 818-889-0902.

Easter with La Cañada Presbyterian Church: The church has four Easter services: “Risen Son” sunrise service, 6:30 a.m. (at La Cañada Memorial Park, 1301 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge). On the church campus: traditional services with choir and orchestra, 8 and 9:30 a.m., and a contemporary service with the congregation’s praise band, 11 a.m. An egg hunt for toddlers through sixth grade is scheduled following the 11 a.m. service. The public is invited to one-two flowers to decorate a cross on the church’s upper patio. 626 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge. lacanadapc.org

 

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Religion events in the San Fernando Valley area, March 19-26

Religion events in the San Fernando Valley area, March 19-26

 

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Sherman Way in Van Nuys. (Google Street View)

 

March 19

 

The Feast of St. Joseph – Guardian of the Redeemer: Southern California Renewal Communities with the Rev. Bob Garon and Dominic Berardino lead an event celebrating St. Joseph, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A Mass will be celebrated. Admission $35. St. Didacus Parish Hall, 14325 Astoria St., Sylmar. 818-771-1361. Email: spirit@scrc.org. Register on the website: www.scrc.org

Full Moon World Healing Ceremony: The Spiritual Unity Movement holds the service, 6:55 p.m. SUM is an all-denominational, non-profit organization. Center for Spiritual Living – Antelope Valley, 1030 W. Ave. L-8, Lancaster. 855-786-2642. spiritualunitymovement.org

Purim celebration: A multi-lingual reading of the Megillah of Esther, 7 p.m. The congregation’s “Chai Times” newsletter for March: bit.ly/3HHM72l. Temple Beth Emet, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com

 

March 20

 

Third Sunday in Lent at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: The Rev. Canon Rand Reasoner delivers the message, 8 and 10 a.m. (10 a.m. service is live stream; click on the link from the website). 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. www.popwh.org. www.facebook.com/POPWH. Details on this Sunday’s services: www.popwh.org/happenings.html

Directions for Speaking – Third Sunday in Lent: Pastoral Apprentice Stephen Robertson delivers the message, based on James 3:1-12, at the 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday services. Watch the service on YouTube from the website link. Read more about the church in the March “The Spire” newsletter here: bit.ly/3sDyrB4. First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org

Reboot Relationships: The Rev. Michael McMorrow explains the message at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services. The center’s March theme is “Reboot.” Watch the 10:30 a.m. service live here: www.youtube.com/user/CSLGranadaHills. In addition, the Rev. Michael McMorrow often gives a “Mid-Day Reset,” around noon Monday-Friday on the center’s Facebook (www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills). Center for Spiritual Living-Granada Hills, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-363-8136. Check the center’s Facebook page for updates.

Self-Control – Caging the Lion: The Rev. John Stalboerger delivers the message, part of a sermon series “Character Still Counts,” at the 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services. The 10:30 a.m. service is live stream on the website. West Valley Christian Church, 22450 Sherman Way, West Hills. 818-884-6480. www.facebook.com/westvalley.christianchurch; www.wvcch.org

Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church: Vaccinations will be given by Providence Health Care professionals, 9 a.m.-noon. Make an appointment by phone, 818-847-3860 (walk-ins may be accepted). Parish Hall at the church, 14646 Sherman Way, Van Nuys. 818-946-8099. www.stmarksvannuys.org

Worse Sinners Than Us — Third Sunday in Lent: Pastor Timothy Jenks explains the message, based on Luke 13:1-9, at 9:30 a.m. Also, a Lenten evening worship service is held weekly during Lent, 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Sermons also available to watch on the church’s Facebook and website. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. www.facebook.com/canoga.park.lutheran.church; www.cplchurch.org

Third Sunday in Lent with St. Luke Lutheran Church: The Rev. Janet Hansted delivers the message online, 9:30 a.m.  Click on the YouTube link on the website to watch the service or follow the Facebook directions for watching on Zoom. The church is located at 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. Check for the Sunday bulletin here: www.stlukelutheran.com

Justice for More Than Just Us (White Guys): The Rev. Bill Freeman delivers the message online at 10 a.m. Find the Zoom link on the website. 616-796-5598. church-ish.org

Take Away the Stone: The Rev. Joseph Choi explains the message, based on John 11:38-44, at 10 a.m. (in English) and at 11:30 a.m. (in Korean). Also, service are available to watch online here: youtube.com/numcvideo. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. Facebook: www.facebook.com/northridgeumc. www.northridgeumc.org

Sunday at Global Truth Center: The Rev. James Mellon delivers the message, 10 a.m. online. 880 Hampshire Road, Suite W., Westlake Village. 818-508-7171. Read about the historical background of Centers for Spiritual Living, once known as Religious Science, that originated in the New Thought movement in the late 1800s: https://csl.org/about-us/faq. www.globaltruthcenter.org

Sunday at Woodland Hills Community Church (United Church of Christ): The Rev. Craig Peterson delivers the message, 10 a.m. Also, watch live on the church’s Facebook here: www.facebook.com/whccucc or on Zoom (see the recent announcements page for the Zoom information). Recent announcements: bit.ly/31AhfP1. Location, 21338 Dumetz Road, Woodland Hills. Voice mail, 818-346-0820. Email: whccucc@gmail.com. www.woodlandhillscommunitychurch.org

Discouraging Jesus — Third Sunday in Lent: The Rev. Steve Peralta explains the message, based on Luke 13:1-9, at 10:30 a.m. First United Methodist Church, 4832 Tujunga Ave., North Hollywood. 818-763-8231. Church updates: www.facebook.com/nohofumc1. Details on the Sunday service, and also a Lenten Bible Study on Thursdays: conta.cc/3iiGaP0

This Thing as You (God Is. Life Is. I Am. We Are…This Thing): The Rev. Stephen Rambo explains the message, 10:30 a.m. Also available to watch on Facebook here: bit.ly/3CPSlfG. Center for Spiritual Living-Simi Valley, 1756 Erringer Road. 805-527-0870. www.facebook.com/cslsimi; www.cslsimi.org

Universalism in the 21st Century: Sabbatical Minister Joshua Berg discusses the topic, with worship associate Julie Borden, 10:30 a.m. Also, options to watch the service on Zoom at live.emersonuuc.org or listen by phone, 669-900-6833 and use ID: 8581092800 and Password: chalice. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. Voice mail, 818-887-6101. emersonuuc.org; details on this service: bit.ly/3IjwjmS

Will Full: The Rev. Beth Bingham explains the message, based on Luke 1-11 and 39-40, at 10:30 a.m. Congregational Church of the Chimes, 14115 Magnolia Blvd., Sherman Oaks. 818-789-7124. churchofthechimes.org

Sunday at St. James Presbyterian Church: The Rev. Erik Daily, PhD, delivers the message, 10:30 a.m. 19414 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana. 818-345-2057. www.stjamespres.org; www.facebook.com/stjamesprestarzana/

I Embrace Perfect Health: The Rev. Jenenne Macklin gives her thoughts on Unity Burbank – Center for Spiritual Awareness’s March theme, 11 a.m. (or watch live on the center’s Facebook). March’s theme is based on 1 Corinthians 6:19. Background on Unity, founded in the 1880s, here: www.unity.org. Unity Burbank, 637 S. Victory Blvd., Burbank. 818-841-4037. Facebook: www.facebook.com/unityburbank. Details on the church and services in March’s “Words of Light” newsletter: bit.ly/3tvbwHo

 

March 25

 

Shabbat at Temple Judea: A service, 6:15 p.m. (indoors or outdoors, depending on the weather) at 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. 818-758-3800. portal.templejudea.com/event/erev-shabbat-service-.html

Debbie Friedman Shabbat at Kol Tikvah: The music of the late singer-songwriter is incorporated into the service, 6:30 p.m.  20400 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-348-0670. www.facebook.com/koltikvahtemple; koltikvah.org

Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: Rabbi Mark H. Sobel leads the service, 7 p.m. The congregation’s “Chai Times” newsletter for March: bit.ly/3HHM72l. 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com

Shabbat at Temple Beth Hillel: 7 p.m. 12326 Riverside Drive, Valley Village. 818-763-9148. tbhla.org. Details on attending in-person or online here: bit.ly/3IptY9H

 

March 26

 

Benefit Concert for the People of Ukraine: St. James Presbyterian Church hosts a concert by violinist Ken Aiso and pianists Mikhail Morgovsky and Valeria Morgovskaya with music by Bach, Barvinsky, Beethoven, Liszt, Mussorgsky, Saint-Saens, Tsintsadze and Vivaldi, 7:30 p.m. Proceeds, by donation (if unable to attend, make a contribution online at www.comebackalive.in.ua/). 19414 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana. 818-345-2057.

 

April 2

 

Camino – A Walk with Jesus: The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles invites people to an 11-mile walk in celebration of 250 years of Catholic faith in Los Angeles from Mission San Gabriel Arcángel (428 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel). Archbishop José H. Gomez celebrates Mass at the mission at 8 a.m. The walk, beginning at 9 a.m., will end with a prayer service, 2:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. There will be rest and water stops and a lunch along the route (see the website). The walk is part of the Jubilee Year, “Forward in Mission,” that began on Sept. 11, 2021 and runs through Sept. 10. Catholics in the archdiocese are also encouraged to go to other pilgrimage sites in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties during this time; see the list here: forwardinmission.com/pilgrimage-sites. Details about the April 2 pilgrimage walk and to register, forwardinmission.com

 

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