Lutheran Church to Host Events

On Father’s Day there will be a special celebration at Lutheran Church in the Foothills. Dads and recent graduates will be honored on Sunday, June 16 during the 10 a.m. worship service with Pastor Rick Hall. The event is a heartwarming tradition at LCIF, recognizing the achievements of these special individuals. Among the graduates is the pastor’s son, Max Hall, who received his undergraduate degree from Valley City State University in North Dakota.

Additionally, on this Sunday LCIF welcomes Luther Richert, a representative from Mental Health LA. Richert will share insights into the organization’s ministry and the work it does in supporting Angelenos facing mental health crises. The importance of Mental Health LA’s work is further emphasized by the recent $2,000 grant it received from the Lutheran Church in the Foothills Endowment. This financial support will empower the organization to continue providing crucial services to those in need.

Also, a heads-up for those enjoying the church’s Wednesday Night Fun program. Due to Vacation Bible School (VBS), there will be no Wednesday night fellowship on June 19. Late registration for VBS will be accepted if space permits, so interested parents are encouraged to reach out to the church for more information.

Visit lcifoothills.org for event details, including small group gatherings and opportunities to serve. 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.

St. Bede The Venerable in La Cañada to Host Ancient Relic of St. Jude
St. Bede the Venerable in La Canada Flintridge will host the ancient relic of St. Jude the Apostle, cousin of Jesus, on Thursday, June 27 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Church. Veneration will begin at 2 p.m., Mass will be offered at 7 p.m. and veneration will end at 10 p.m.

The relic, widely believed to perform miracles, is a piece of bone
from St. Jude’s arm that centuries ago was separated from his remains.
The bone is inside a wooden reliquary carved in the shape of an
upright arm that gives the gesture of imparting a blessing. This visit
is part of the Tour of the Relics of St. Jude the Apostle, which has
already made over 100 stops throughout the United States since it
began last September, and marked the first time the relic has left
Italy in 1,700 years.

Admission is free and open to people of all faiths.

St. Bede the Venerable is located at 215 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada

Flintridge. Additional information can be found at the website at www.bede.org or by calling (818) 949-4300.

Learn more about the St. Jude the Apostle of the Impossible Tour at:
https://apostleoftheimpossible.com.

Mt. Olive Offers Community Luncheon, Breakfast Bible Study

Mt. Olive Lutheran Church reminds the public that all are invited to its monthly breakfast Bible study at Panera Bread Restaurant, 990 Town Center Dr., Suite A in La Cañada on the third Saturday of each month at 8:30 a.m. The Book of Ephesians is currently being studied. The church also hosts a community luncheon on the second Wednesday of each month through May. There is “wonderful food and amazing entertainment.” Cost is just $5.

All are invited.

All Invited to Support Group

Around the Rainbow, a support group for families of LGBTQIA individuals, meets monthly on the first and third Tuesday nights at Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church, 2700 Montrose Ave. in Montrose in room 24: church narthex. 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.

Walk and Word

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 June 16, 23, & 30. 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.