Lutheran Church to Host Events
Lutheran Church in the Foothills is gearing up for a busy weekend of community and faith. On Saturday, Aug. 24, the church will host a men’s breakfast at 9 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Pastor Rick Hall will be taking on chef duties, preparing a delicious meal for attendees. The morning will include fellowship, conversation, and prayer.

On Sunday, Aug. 24, the church will offer a special back-to-school blessing during its 10 a.m. worship service. Students, teachers and staff will be recognized and receive a special blessing as LCIF celebrates the beginning of a new school season.

LCIF will continue its Wednesday Summer Fun series on Aug. 28 at 6 p.m.

Meet at LCIF for an evening of pickleball! It’s a great opportunity to meet new people, enjoy some friendly competition and spend a pleasant evening outdoors. Visit lcifoothills.org for information on 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.

Back To Church Weekend 

Bethel Church in Sun Valley is hosting a special “Back to Church” weekend celebration on Sept. 14 – 15 that the whole community is invited. 

On Saturday, Sept. 14, a free pancake breakfast will be offered from 9 – 10 a.m. followed by games, inflatables for the kids and prizes. 

On Sunday, Sept. 15, everyone is invited to a joyful worship service at 10 a.m. followed by a free coffee/lunch fellowship time. 

Contact the church at (818) 767-4488 or go online to bethelsunvalley.com for more information.

Bethel Church is located at 10725 Penrose St. in Sun Valley.

Women’s Nondenominational Bible Study

Seasons of Life Bible Study offers three classes to choose from: Joy of Living will be studying “The Letters of John and the Gospel of Mark.” Women of Faith will be studying “Minor Prophets” and “Living a Purposeful Life.” This year, a Women’s Coffee Club will be offered along with “Ribbons of Renewal” discussing daily struggles with the stress and anxiety of life.

Studies meet on Thursday mornings from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. beginning Sept. 26 and continuing through April 14, 2025 at Highlands Church (4441 La Crescenta Ave. in La Crescenta).  

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

Registration deadline is Sept. 5. 

Mt. Olive Offers Community 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.

All are invited.

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 Aug. 25. 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.