IRC Seeking Help

The Glendale office of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has asked for help in assisting Afghan families who are relocating to Glendale with their most urgent needs.

The IRC has provided the Unitarian Universalist Church of The Verdugo Hills with a “wish list” of items ranging from cleaning products and kitchenware to toddler beds, iPads, car seats and a bike (high priority).

The UUCVH Social Justice Committee will collect monetary donations, then purchase gift(s) to send to needy family(ies).

To donate, send a check made out to the UUCVH and mail to Madeline Dow, c/o UUCVH, 4451 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta, CA 91214. Note in the memo line that the donation is for Afghan refugees.

This Week at LCIF 

Lutheran Church in the Foothills invites the community to worship in the church’s Worship Center. Pastor Scott Peterson will lead worship at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 17 with a message titled “Suffering Is Optional” as he begins his sermon series on “Stewardship Is Heart Work.” Quilts and school kits for Lutheran World Response will be blessed before shipping. The service will also be live-streamed at 10 a.m. on the church’s YouTube channel. For those unable to attend or watch live, the videos will be available on the website, Facebook page and YouTube channel later in the week. 

Sunday school for grades one through four began Oct. 10. Kids meet in the Worship Center at 10 a.m. then head to the Youth Room for a time of play and study.

The church is collecting non-perishable food and clean, gently used clothing to distribute to local people in need. Please bring the items to the church office lobby during office hours.

Visit the church’s website at lcifoothills.org for details on all of the events happening including small group gatherings and opportunities to serve.

The church office is located at 1700 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada Flintridge and is generally open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact the office via email at office@lcifoothills.org or call (818) 790-1951 for details, information, offering help or requesting help.

Fall Classes at La Crescenta Presbyterian

The community is invited to La Crescenta Presbyterian Church’s weekly Praise and Education for Adults and Kids (PEAK) series. 

Bring the family every Wednesday at 5:45 p.m. for a delicious low-cost meal. Then from 6:30-7:30 p.m., choose from a variety of classes for adults and children.

This fall’s adult classes include “Gracious Conversations About God, Ethnicity and the Church,” “The Letter to the Hebrews” and two small groups, one focusing on marriage and the other on parenting.

For more information about the church’s PEAK programming, contact the church at (818) 249-6137.

La Crescenta Presbyterian is located at 2902 Montrose Ave. in La Crescenta. 

Grief Recovery Seminar

The Rev. Dr. Peter Hintzolglou is leading a six-week seminar on coping with grief. The series began on Sept. 15 and is held Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. at Community Life Church, 4441 La Crescenta Ave. in La Crescenta.

It is free and open to all.

Anyone with questions can call (818) 249-5832.

Walk and Word Returns

After an 18-month hiatus, Walk and Word returned on Sunday, Oct. 10. At 8 a.m., participants meet in the parking lot at Deukmejian Wilderness Park, 3429 Markridge Road, La Crescenta/Glendale. They will walk for the first hour and then gather to read a selection of Scripture. About a half hour will be spent journaling about what was read and then there will be conversation, sharing thoughts.

         Participants are asked to bring something to write with, anything wanted to eat or drink, and a chair to use for the writing part of the morning. Because people will be outdoors and social distancing will be practiced, masks will be optional.

         All are welcome. If the hike is too strenuous, there are level paths at the park. There are ramps from the parking lot to the field where the group gathers after the hike.

24-Hour Prayer Event

Lift Up Crescenta Valley is holding its 24-hour prayer event on Thursday, Nov. 4 at 6 a.m. to Nov. 5 at 6 a.m. (note new date). It will be held at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 2416 Montrose Ave. in Montrose.

To sign up, visit https://www.stlukesanglican.org/prayer.

The theme this year is the Unity of the Church and the land 

Scripture reference is Ephesians 2:13-16.

Moderators are also needed. Moderators need to commit to a minimum of one hour and Lift Up Crescenta Valley will provide a simple guide outlining what to do. The first column of the sign-up sheet is for the moderators only.

In compliance with the LA County indoor masking requirement, all who are not vaccinated are asked to wear masks. Those who are vaccinated are encouraged to mask, but are welcome to use their own discretion. Social distancing is encouraged.

Anyone who has a fever or cold or flu or a temperature or a cough should stay home.