LCIF Welcomes Community

Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) is finalizing preparations for its “In the Footsteps of Paul” pilgrimage to Greece. The journey, scheduled for May, will allow participants to walk in the footsteps of the Apostle Paul, visiting significant historical and biblical sites. Final signups for the pilgrimage are being taken now.

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.

Building a Christ-Centered Marriage – Free Class at La Crescenta Presbyterian

A free nine-week course at La Crescenta Presbyterian Church will focus on how to build a Christ-centered marriage rooted in faith, prayer and intentional choices.

The course, which will take place on Wednesday evenings from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. and began Jan. 15, will explore God’s design for marriage, the power of praying over your spouse and relationship, aligning expectations, and navigating influences from family, culture and social media.

Jamie Given, licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed professional clinical counselor, and owner and executive director of Given Guidance Family Counseling in La Crescenta, will facilitate the course.

The course is part of La Crescenta Presbyterian’s Praise and Education for Adults and Kids (PEAK) program, which also offers free child care for infants and toddlers; classes for children from pre-school to sixth grade; and Abide, a safe and welcoming environment for middle school and high school students. 

All programs take place on the LCPC campus at 2902 Montrose Ave. in La Crescenta. Classes begin on Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m., but attendees are  invited to come early for a nutritious and delicious meal for the whole family, from 5:30 to 6:10 p.m., at a cost of $5 for adults and $3 for kids. 

For more information about the “Marriage Through Christ” course, email info@givenguidance.com. For more information about La Crescenta Presbyterian’s PEAK programming, visit lcpc.net or call (818) 249-6137.

Mt. Olive Offers A Breakfast Bible Study & A Community Lunch

Mt. Olive invites the Crescenta Valley community to its monthly breakfast Bible study at Panera Bread Restaurant, 990 Town Center Drive, Suite A in La Cañada on the third Saturday of each month at 8:30 a.m. They are currently in the Book of Second Corinthians. Also, a weekly Bible study is held at the church on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. 

Lastly, Mt. Olive offers a community luncheon every second Wednesday through May. For a suggested minimum donation of $5, a delicious lunch is offered including a brief uplifting devotion and some great entertainment provided by various local artists. 

Mt. Olive is located at 3561 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta.

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 Jan. 19 and 26. 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.