LCIF News

On Sunday, May 21, Rev. Charles “Chuck” Bunnell will be joined by Rev. Richard “Rick” Hall at worship as part of discerning who will be the next LCIF pastor. The community is invited to hear from Pastor Rick during 10 a.m. worship and stay for fellowship afterward. There is a congregational meeting on June 4 to consider pastoral leadership.

Bunnell, in the meantime, continues to serve and is available to anyone needing help, including visitation at home or in the hospital. The congregation is especially grateful to Pastor Chuck for coming out of retirement to serve LCIF during the lengthy call process.

LCIF encourages the community to donate blood at its upcoming blood drive on Thursday, May 25 in the church’s Fellowship Hall from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Visit lcifoothills.org for event details. 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.

Metaphysical and Artisan Fair

A diverse group of healing arts practitioners, artists and vendors will gather in La Crescenta for “A Day of Healing” at the Spring 2023 Metaphysical and Artisan Fair.

The fair includes over 40 talented and diverse artists and vendors selected to showcase their talents and crafts of handmade and metaphysical products as well as healing arts services. Attendees are invited to explore, engage in healing services, shop, enjoy delicious food, participate in a relaxing group sound bath meditation as well as energy healing and drum circle meditation.

The Fair is on Saturday, May 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Center for Spiritual Living, 4845 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta.

Musical Variety Show ‘Strike Up the Band’ Coming May 21 

“Strike up the Band,” a musical variety show to benefit the La Crescenta Presbyterian Church Deacons Scholarship Fund, will take place Sunday, May 21 at 2 p.m. in the church’s sanctuary.

The concert will feature a 10-piece professional band and vocalists performing pop, rock, swing, jazz and gospel, as well as theme songs from film and television.

Suggested donation is $15 per person or $30 per family. The community is invited to enjoy the show and support the scholarship fund.

La Crescenta Presbyterian Church is located at 2902 Montrose Ave. in La Crescenta. For more information, visit lcpc.net or call (818) 249-6137.

Walk and Word

In May, 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 May 14, 21 & 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.