Photo by Jeanne AKERLEY The Gathering of the Waters, was recently celebrated at The Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills in La Crescenta. At the end of summer, members bring samples of water from their summer activities and travels and pour them into a bowl as a symbol of reuniting again. The waters come […]
“Doing Theology” with Pastor Gary Dennis Join Pastor Gary Dennis as he begins this series of four classes on Friday, Oct. 29, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the La Cañada Presbyterian Church. This first class in the series of Continuing the Journey classes deals with questions about theology. Follow-up classes […]
Every Sunday morning starting at 9:30 a.m., people begin to gather on the large patio outside the main building at Saint Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church on the corner of Foothill Boulevard and Rosemont Avenue in La Crescenta. There is a table set out with coffee, tea, fruit and sweets. There are other tables […]
Jazz concert coming to Unity Unity Church of the Valley is hosting its annual Jazz Benefit Concert on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. The concert features vocalist Brenna Whitaker and other outstanding performers. Brenna has performed with Michael Buble and is an exceptional new talent in the L.A. area. The cost is $20 per […]
On Oct. 17, St. Luke’s Anglican Church celebrates its first anniversary of worshipping, praying and serving as a “church without walls.” For the past year the congregation has met in leased and borrowed space for all its church activities. “It has been a season of receiving more than giving,” said Rev. Rob Holman, Rector of […]
Last Sunday, Oct. 3, St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church hosted its first ever Blessing of the Animals ceremony on its patio reception area. St. Luke’s congregation, which will celebrate its first year anniversary in about two weeks, celebrated the Feast of St. Francis by blessing household pets that were invited to church. In […]
First Baptist Church extends concert invitation The First Baptist Church at La Crescenta cordially invites the public to the presentation by the California Baptist University School of Music of the University Choir and Orchestra, the premier performance group of the School of Music. The University Choir and Orchestra is led by nationally acclaimed conductor Dr. […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Nancy Thomas calls it the Batcave, so perhaps anyone would be anxious to see the place that a church secretary alludes to as the lair of a mysterious superhero. But the journey down the stairs and into the belly of the La Crescenta Presbyterian Church campus doesn’t provide an image of secret […]
On Sept. 12, two Catholic sisters who live in St. James parish celebrated 50 years of service. Sister Pat Peach, B.V.M., and Sister Rita Basta, B.V.M., teach college level math. Sister Rita is the president of the St. James/Holy Redeemer school boards and works to enhance the new school model of kindergarten – fourth grade […]
Midnight Winds coming to La Cañada Pres The Midnight Winds, a new Los Angeles-based woodwind quintet, will perform at La Canada Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Oct. 3 at 4 p.m. as part of the church’s acclaimed Ovations series. The concert will feature music ranging from the 18th-century compositions of Haydn to the 20th-century works of […]