By Ted AYALA Christmas – such an ubiquitous holiday today – is so deeply ingrained into the popular consciousness that we forget that many others this season have their own holidays and religious traditions they follow. This week, Jewish friends and neighbors celebrated Hanukkah: the Jewish “festival of lights.” Lasting seven days, Hanukkah celebrates the […]
Tujunga church welcomes guests to Drive-thru Nativity scenes Dec.10 and Dec. 11. For flying angels, roaming livestock and traveling wise men, head west — to Tujunga. For the tenth year, Community Christian Church of the Foothills is presenting its Drive-thru Nativity Scenes for the public. According to church elder Chet Stilabower, the event is a […]
By Brandon HENSLEY and Mary O’KEEFE In the 1970s, 13% of Americans, ages 18 to 29, described themselves as not affiliated with any religion. A recent study found that in 2010, 25% of Americans in that same age range are unaffiliated with a specific religion. In the western states that number jumps to 48%. Among […]
It was 61 years ago this fall when three nuns, Bernice Fay and 225 children became the first teachers and students of Our Lady of Lourdes School. On Sept. 13, 1949, Sisters Mary Carla, Mary Baptist, Mary Gilberta and “Miss Fay” began teaching first through sixth grade. They squeezed into four classrooms and an assembly […]
By Jason KUROSU La Crescenta Presbyterian Church celebrated its 125th anniversary this past Sunday, following the usual service with lunch in the Fellowship Hall downstairs and a presentation on a recent project to build an orphanage in Rosarito, Mexico. Churchgoers filed into the Hall after the service to a buffet line of tacos, rice, beans, […]
By Brandon HENSLEY and Mary O’KEEFE In times of trouble, especially during the holidays, people seem to turn to religion for help, whether it is guidance, comfort or shelter. And at this time of being thankful, turning to one’s faith and church can be a source of strength. But what happens when a church itself […]
On Sunday, Nov. 14, St. Luke’s Anglican Church, fulfilling part of its mission of “Encountering Christ, Transforming Lives, and Demonstrating Love,” participated in Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse which provides simple gift-filled care boxes to children in desperate situations all over the world. “We estimate 114 boxes received,” said Kelly Ralston, St. […]
On Nov. 1, La Cañada Presbyterian Church’s Parent Education Program launched an outreach fundraiser slated to benefit the global Generosity Water Project that builds needed wells in Third World countries. The effort involves the selling of enviromentally friendly stainless steel water bottles for $15 each. Most of the proceeds will go to constructing the well, […]
The Alumnae Association and Parents’ Guild of Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy along with St. Bede the Venerable Church in La Cañada is hosting a special evening with Father Greg Boyle, the executive director of Homeboy Industries at St. Bede’s Catholic Church in La Cañada. A nationally renowned speaker, Father Greg will be speaking about his […]
Finding and funding the college that’s right for you Part two of La Crescenta Presbyterian’s “Finding and Funding the College That’s Right for You” is next Wednesday, Nov. 10 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. It is led by Pastor Andy Wilson and is open to the public at no cost. The class is for both parents and […]