Open Bible Church welcomes their new youth pastor to Tujunga

Open Bible Church welcomes their new youth pastor to Tujunga

By Shana LiVIGNI Mission statement: Open Bible Church exists to share our abundant life with our neighbors. Jesus has given us life, not just physically – breathing, talking and eating – but mentally, emotionally and spiritually. He has awakened us to fullness of life – life that enjoys God and His creation, life that renews […]

The Center for Spiritual Living – Religious Science is not Scientology

The Center for Spiritual Living – Religious Science is not Scientology

By Shana LiVIGNI “Religious Science is a compilation, correlation and integration of the major religions of the world with a strong Christian bias,” local icon Reverend Beverly Craig explained. “The number one thing you can say about this church is: it is family.” The Science of Mind is intensely practical because it teaches us how […]

Unity Church of the Valley FUN-raiser lives up to its name

Unity Church of the Valley FUN-raiser lives up to its name

By Shana LiVIGNI Last Saturday, Unity Church of the Valley held its second annual FUN-raising event, “Broadway with a Message.” This musical featured eight talented singers performing various songs from the stage to Elvis, from Monty Python’s “Spamalot” score to a piano solo of Haydn’s Concerto in C by 10-year-old Keavin Ly. UCOV’s long time […]

Episcopals return to St. Luke’s of the Mountains

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY It was a festive mood as the Episcopalians poured into St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church on Sunday, Oct. 18, afternoon. The faithful gathered to celebrate a service of reconciliation and renewal, to acknowledge the end of a three year battle to keep a property that to many is more than […]

Montrose Church launches new series

Montrose Church launches new series

By Shana LiVIGNI When you think about church, chances are a lot of stereotypes come to mind. But Pastor Dave Roberts of Montrose Church wants to shatter those stereotypes and encourages community members to stop by who want to “be real,” get connected and serve the community, no matter where they are in their life […]

Congregation moves on

Congregation moves on

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY It’s been three years, and the congregation of St. Luke’s Anglican Church in La Crescenta has heard the final decisions by the California courts. It’s time now for the congregation to move on. At the final service in the facility at Rosemont Avenue and Foothill Boulevard last Sunday, the parishoners celebrated the […]

Animals come for blessing

Animals come for blessing

By  Mary O’KEEFE All animals large and small made their way to Holy Redeemer Catholic School, along with their pet parents, for Friday’s Blessing of the Animals. As the students and parents waited for Monsignor Jack “Father Jack” Foley to begin the ceremony the pets became familiar with each other.  Some sniffed, some slithered and […]

Notes and nods

Events and announcements taking place at our local houses of worship Unity hosts Broadway Unity Church of the Foothills is hosting “Broadway! with a Message” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17. This musical FUN-raiser features Heather Lundstedt, star of “Phantom” and “Oklahoma” and other performances. Tickets are $15 per person or $25 per couple; […]

Church’s motto: “A place to belong – a place to become”

Church’s motto: “A place to belong – a place to become”

By Shana LiVIGNI For those who haven’t been to church in a while, Crescenta Valley Community Church extends an invitation to come to a service and experience the contemporary setting of the sermons, live music featuring a house band and singers, an accommodating staff and congregation and its community services. Pastor Scott Wood and his […]

NOTES AND NODS

Unity hosts Broadway Unity Church of the Foothills is hosting “Broadway! with a Message” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17. This musical FUN-raiser features Heather Lundstedt, star of “Phantom” and “Oklahoma” and other performances. Tickets are $15 per person or $25 per couple; children 12 and under attend free. Tickets include music fun and food […]