Advent Services and Study at LCIF
The community is invited to join Lutheran Church in the Foothills at its 10 a.m. worship service on Sunday, Nov. 27. Pastor Scott Peterson begins a series of sermons for Advent on incarnation and exile with this Sunday’s sermon “Hope.” During the service Children’s Church participants will make advent chains.
Also plan on taking part on Wednesdays during the Advent season at 7 p.m. for a time of study and action. Pastor Scott will lead participants on a journey through Scripture to look at the story of Advent as a story of hunger.
On Nov. 30, take a first step as “People of Promise.”
Lutheran Church in the Foothills, the “touchdown” church, is located at 1700 Foothill Blvd. For more information, call (818) 790-1951 or visit www.lcifoothills.org.

Seminar on Mindful Aging
The community is invited to join a free seminar on mindful aging facilitated by Kathy Garcia Egan, LCSW. Attendees will learn practical tools to enrich them on life’s journey. The seminar is being held on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in La Crescenta. Reservations are required. Please call the church office (818) 248-3738 to reserve a seat.
http://kathygarciaegan.com
Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 2723 Orange Ave., La Crescenta
Channeling The Light Of Divine Wisdom and Energy
The Center for Spiritual Living-La Crescenta is hosting David Hamilton Nichols in Channeling the Light. There will be spiritual information with lively Q&A and a lot of energy transmitted to fill the room. The event is on Sunday, Dec. 4 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (longer if guests wish) and is $20 to attend.
The purpose of the event is to foster spiritual upliftment through communication with the “Spirit” (including teaching both with messages and Q&A) and through transmitting/receiving spiritual energy, along with meditation space. Fifty percent of all monies raised will be dedicated to the Center for Spiritual Living La Crescenta.
Center for Spiritual Living La Crescenta, 4845 Dunsmore Ave. (at Santa Carlotta Ave.).
La Cañada Congregational Church Plans Christmas Concert
The Chancel Choir of La Cañada Congregational Church will present An Old-Fashioned Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. in the church sanctuary.
The choir, under the direction of music director Dr. Harold Daugherty, will sing both sacred and secular carols. The program will also include carols in which the audience will be invited to join in singing.
Soloists will be soprano Mariana Ramirez, mezzo-soprano Christina Thomas, tenor Russell Smith and bass Kurt Winterhalter. The choir will be accompanied by organist and pianist Joseph Klice. A free will offering to support the church’s music program will be received. Free childcare is available for those attending the concert.
The performance will be followed by a reception, presented by the Worship Board, in Fellowship Hall.
The Church is located at 1200 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada.
For more information contact the Church office at (818) 790-1185.
Community Messiah Sing-Along
A Community Messiah Sing-Along is planned hosted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, La Crescenta Stake. All members of the community are invited to attend and participate in this glorious event.
The evening will include an orchestra, organ, soloists and audience participation. Music will be provided, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own score if possible. Light refreshments will be served after the concert.
All are welcome! Please feel free to contact Robin Johnson with questions at (818) 458-9525.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1101 N. Central Ave. in Glendale.
Life Improvement Courses Offered
The Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills is offering variety of courses to better one’s life and relationships. Among the many courses offered are “How to Improve Relationships with Others,” “Successfully Raising Children” and “Knowing Who You Can Trust.”
Courses are $50 each. Call (818) 957-1500 for more information.
Courses offered at the Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills, 2254 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose.