LCIF

Lutheran Church in the Foothills is collecting donations for victims of the Maui wildfire disaster. LCIF will match monetary donations from the congregation up to $500 and will direct the funds to the Pacifica Synod for distribution to wildfire victims in Hawaii. Those wishing to donate should visit LCIF’s website for more information, including a link to donate.

It’s back-to-school time and, with that, Lutheran Church in the Foothills is assembling school kits for children in need. The church is accepting donations of the following items to be included in the kits: 70-sheet spiral notebooks, scissors with blunt tips and pink rubber erasers. Items can be dropped off during Sunday worship, or at the church office. The church is also accepting gently worn clothing and non-perishable food to help all ages in need.

LCIF would also like to invite parents and youth to a confirmation informational meeting on Sunday, Aug. 27 at 6 p.m. at the church. Pastor Rick Hall will lay out what the year will look like and discuss meeting times for Confirmation classes. Topics to be explored this year include the Sacraments, the Small Catechism, and Scripture.

Summer worship with Pastor Rick Hall continues to include programming for young children. Children’s church is offered during 10 a.m. worship. Families should meet in the church’s sanctuary. After a message for the children from Pastor Hall, the kids head to the Youth Room for games, crafts and study.

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.

Healing Sound at Center for Spiritual Living

Center for Spiritual Living – La Crescenta is hosting Healing Sound with IYASHROCHI on Saturday, Aug. 19 at 1 p.m. Sound healing is the use of specific instruments, music, tones and other sonic vibrations to balance and heal the body, mind and spirit. Donation is $25.

The Center is located at 4845 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta (at Santa Carlotta).

All Invited to Support Group

Around the Rainbow, a support group for families of LGBTQIA individuals, meets weekly on Tuesday nights at Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church, 2700 Montrose Ave. in Montrose in room 24. Gathering is at 6:30 p.m. and meeting is from 7-8 p.m. 

For more information, contact Jo Ann Stupakis at jostupakis@yahoo.com.

Women’s Nondenominational Bible Study

Seasons of Life Bible study offers two classes to choose from, the Joy of Living class will be studying II Samuel and the Book of Job. The Women of Faith class will be studying the books, “Ten Women of the Bible” and “Life Changes in Minor Prophets” by Max Lucado. Classes are on Thursday mornings from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. beginning Sept. 21 through April 4 at Highlands Church, formerly First Baptist Church of La Crescenta, (4441 La Crescenta Ave., La Crescenta). 

If interested, contact Lynda Hessick at (818) 640-6022 or lyndahessick@gmail.com

Registration deadline is Sept. 7.

Summer Adult Christian Education

Confirmation class (aka catechism class) is an educational ministry of the Church for baptized Christians to equip them with the essential principles of Christianity for the purpose of helping them personally affirm the baptismal covenant God made with them, personally confirm their faith in Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord, personally identify more deeply with the Christian community, and personally commit to participate more fully in Christian life and mission.

This week’s topic, on Aug. 23, is “Why does God let bad things happen?”

(Please note: This adult confirmation class can serve as a preparation for Holy Baptism for those who have a personal faith in Jesus Christ but have not yet been baptized.)

Over these Wednesdays in August, from 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m., Mount Olive Lutheran Church in La Crescenta will explore Christian life, faith, theology and spirituality, drawing upon the truth of Almighty God within the Ten Commandments, the Apostle’s Creed, the Lord’s Prayer and various key passages of the Holy Bible.

All those seeking to deepen their understanding of Christ and to strengthen the foundation of their personal relationship with God are welcome to attend! And bring a friend!

Mount Olive Lutheran Church is located at 3561 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta.

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. 20 & 27. 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.