LCIF News

On the lawn and under the stars, family movie night is making a comeback at Lutheran Church in the Foothills after a more than two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. All are welcome to attend on Friday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. Popcorn and refreshments will be served. Families can check the church’s website as the date gets closer for more details.

LCIF continues to offer a number of community activities this summer: Bible study groups, knitting, quilting, opportunities to learn live-streaming media production, and more! All are welcome! Sunday worship service is held at 10 a.m. in person and online. Children’s church is offered as well. Families should meet in the sanctuary at 10 a.m. After the children’s sermon, the kids head to the Youth Room for a time of play and study.

LCIF Pastor Chuck Bunnell reminds the community that he is available to consult with anyone interested in baptism, confirmation or membership. He is also available for visitation. Anyone with loved ones wanting a pastoral visit at their home or in the hospital should contact the church.

For more information or to request/offer help, email office@lcifoothills.org or call (818) 790-1951. The church is located at 1700 Foothill Blvd in La Cañada Flintridge. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Walk and Word

In August, Walk and Word participants will meet in the parking lot of Deukmejian Wilderness Park, 3429 Markridge Road in La Crescenta/Glendale at 8 a.m. on Aug. 28. Participants 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.

Those with questions can email Jeanne at jnlavieri@earthlink.net.

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.

Red Cross Blood Drives 

The community is invited to give the life-saving gift of blood at a Red Cross Blood Drive. Two are planned in the next few weeks. The first is on Sept. 1 at The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, 4550 Raymond Ave. in La Crescenta from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. in its Cultural Hall. To make an appointment, visit https://www.redcross.org/give-blood.html.

On Sunday, Sept. 25 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. a blood drive will be held at La Crescenta Presbyterian Church, 2902 Montrose Ave. in La Crescenta. 

Blood is essential for surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses and traumatic injuries. Anyone who has been looking for a local venue to donate is invited to take part.

For more information or to sign up, visit redcrossblood.org or contact La Crescenta Presbyterian at (818) 249-6137.

La Cres Pres Hosting Course on Healthier Living

The new interim pastor at La Crescenta Presbyterian is having a new eight-week class as part of its PEAK program. Beginning on Aug. 31 at 5:30 p.m., “Emotionally Healthy Spirituality” will teach people what keeps them from living a healthy and fulfilling life. It also provides a clear path into the life people most want to live. On Aug. 31 there will be a “sneak peak” of the program at the church that includes a barbecue, explanation of the course and a chance to register. “Emotionally Healthy Spirituality” is open to anyone in the community and continues on Wednesdays through Oct. 26. The cost is $35 for course resources (book, workbook and prayer guide). It will be held at La Crescenta Presbyterian Church, 2902 Montrose Ave.

For more information and to register, call the church office at (818) 249-6137.

Women’s Nondenominational Bible Study

Seasons of Life Bible Study offers two classes to choose from: “Joy of Living” will be studying the book of 1 Samuel and “The Joy of Knowing.” “Women of Faith” will be doing book studies of Max Lucado’s “Life Lessons from Colossians and Philemon” and Margaret Feinberg’s “Experiencing Spiritual Revival” beginning Sept. 22 through April 7 from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the Community Life/First Baptist Church of La Crescenta, 4441 La Crescenta Ave. in La Crescenta.

Anyone interested in taking part can contact Lynda Hessick at (818) 640-6022 or email lyndahessick@gmail.com.

Registration deadline is Sept. 6.