QUESTION: The “Occupy” movements have me baffled. Throughout history masses of people have demonstrated for change in their governments; however, there doesn’t seem to be any change coming about from these folks camping out around government buildings for extended periods of time. Isn’t this a government “…of the people, by the people, and for the […]
As Jews around the world look forward to Chanukah, this year’s celebration will have special meaning for members of Temple Sinai of Glendale. The congregation will celebrate the Festival of Lights by installing solar panels on its roof that will significantly decrease both its environmental footprint and its energy costs. The project places Temple Sinai […]
St. Luke’s Anglican Church Prepares for Christmas Projects St. Luke’s Anglican Church is preparing for a number of upcoming Christmas ministry projects to benefit children, give thanks to military soldiers and support young mothers-to-be, among other annual Christmas projects. Elizabeth House, a local Pasadena ministry supporting young mothers-to-be, hopes to have 45 new moms adopted […]
QUESTION: My husband and I have been married for three years and for two years have tried to start a family. Even though medical tests indicate there is nothing that would prevent us from having a child, nothing has happened. We’re both in our mid-30s and time is running out as far as child-bearing years […]
St. Luke’s Anglican Church Prepares for Christmas Projects St. Luke’s Anglican Church is preparing for a number of upcoming Christmas ministry projects to benefit children, give thanks to military soldiers and support young mothers-to-be, among other annual Christmas projects. A favorite tradition at St. Luke’s is St. Nicholas Day on Dec. 4. Children bring a […]
By Agnes CONSTANTE In an effort to help the hungry, the Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church sponsored a fundraising event on Nov. 12 involving handmade ceramic bowls and a variety of soups. The event, “Empty Bowls: Hope Not Hunger,” took place at the Methodist church on Montrose Avenue and ran from 4:30 to 8 p.m. […]
Italian Americans and other members of parishes all over the archdiocese of Los Angeles, including members of the Italian Catholic Federation branch at St. Bede the Venerable Roman Catholic Church in La Cañada Flintridge, will honor Archbishop Jose H. Gomez at a Bishop’s Banquet and Mass to be held on Sunday at the Cathedral of […]
QUESTION: Our family has become fragmented over holiday gatherings. Now, with Thanksgiving approaching, I’m inclined to take our children to volunteer at a Thanksgiving dinner for homeless folks rather than gathering with our larger family; however, when I spoke to my brother about doing that, he was angry. The problem is our children, ranging in […]
With Montrose/La Crescenta potters, the Community Center of La Cañada-Flintridge, CV High School, local restaurants and shops, the Crescenta Valley United Methodist congregation mounts a big fundraising event. Crescenta Valley UMC will host its annual Empty Bowls event on Saturday, Nov. 12 to raise money for three organizations that feed hungry people: The Ecumenical Council […]
La Crescenta Presbyterian is pleased to present the world renowned Watoto Children’s Choir from Uganda, Africa on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m. The Watoto Children’s Choir is an African children’s choir based in Kampala, Uganda, at Watoto Church (formerly Kampala Pentecostal Church or KPC). It is composed of about 18 children, mainly from Uganda. […]