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‘Pray the Devil’ at CVUMC A screening of “Pray the Devil Back to Hell” is being held at the Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church on Friday. Jan. 13. The film chronicles the remarkable story of the courageous Liberian women who came together to end a bloody civil war and bring peace to their shattered country. […]

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Spiritual Events at Center for Spiritual Living The La Crescenta Center for Spiritual Living has announced events for January. On Friday, Jan. 6, there is a screening of the movie “Buck.” “Buck” is a true American cowboy and sage on horseback who travels the country helping horses with people problems.  A love donation will be […]

Ramsey Workshop Offered at Church

By Brandon HENSLEY There is a saying that employees of Montrose Church have geared toward its own members, one in which might at first seem at odds with the Christian philosophy: “Are we so heavenly-minded that we are no earthly good?” To sum up the thoughts of some in the church, it’s okay while you’re […]

Author Frank Pastore to Speak at Two St. Bede Events

Frank Pastore, author of the book “Shattered,” will be the guest speaker at the St. Bede School general parent meeting on Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. Pastore will also be the guest speaker at the St. Bede Monthly Book Club meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 10 a.m. in the parish center. All parishioners, as […]

Christmas Concert and Village A Hit at La Cañ Pres

Friends and neighbors came from as far as Houston, Tex. on Dec. 18 to La Cañada Presbyterian Church to enjoy LCPC’s Christmas Musical Feast and Christmas Village. With two near-capacity filled shows, the Christmas Musical Feast offered an entertainingly rich musical experience along with lasting images of the meaning and spirit of Christmas. Conducted by […]

Spiritually Speaking

QUESTION: We’re in our mid-40s with two children in college. My husband has worked at the same job for 25 years and now would like to begin another career. This would require him receiving additional education to complete an advanced degree as well. I’ve always been a stay-at-home mom, and although I’m college educated, I […]

Back From Africa

Father Gregg Dongklore, a priest of the Diocese of Waa in Ghana, West Africa who spent five years in La Cañada Flintridge at St Bede the Venerable Roman Catholic Church while studying for his doctorate at Claremont College, is shown above surrounded by several members of the Italian Catholic Federation at St. Bede. While at […]

Special Morning of Prayer at St. Bede

A special morning of prayer led by Sister Rosemarie Tulacz, SND, of Notre Dame Creations in Thousand Oaks will take place at St. Bede the Venerable Roman Catholic Church on Monday, Jan. 9 from 8:45 a.m. to noon in the John XXIII Room. Sister Rosemarie is an accomplished photographer and specializes in a ministry of […]

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Christmas Services at La Crescenta Presbyterian La Crescenta Presbyterian is having several services for Christmas. Family candlelight services will include Christmas carols with a full band, a brief message by Pastor Andy Wilson and “Silent Night” by candlelight.  There will be live nativity animals in the front of the church prior to and after the […]

Nativity Performances Draw Crowds

Pastor Beth Krausse of Crescenta Valley Community Church and the children’s ministry – Kids Place – presented a live nativity for the community outside its facilities at 4001 La Crescenta Ave. from Dec. 4 through Dec. 10 with two performances nightly at 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The performers included children from the community and […]