Local Food Pantry Receives Donation from LCF Community Center

Sue’s Garden received a donation of over $1800 from funds raised during the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge’s recent food drive. Sue’s Garden provides food and hygiene items to local families who need assistance during transitional times. Distributions happen twice a month at the Highlands Church in La Crescenta. “We are so excited to receive […]

Spiritually Speaking

Question: I’m 76 and have been a widow for nine years.What kept me going after my husband died was my precious dog, Suzy. Suzy began having seizures and the last one killed her. I’ve been so sad lately. My adult children are encouraging me to get another dog. I’m concerned about me dying and leaving […]

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LCIF News Lutheran Church in the Foothills continues to accept canned goods as well for its ongoing food drive to feed the hungry. Visit lcifoothills.org for event details. For more information or to request/offer help, email office@lcifoothills.org, or call (818) 790-1951. The church is located at 1700 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada Flintridge. Office hours […]

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LCIF News Lutheran Church in the Foothills invites everyone to attend its Holy Week services, including Maundy Thursday worship, tonight, April 6 at 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday commemorates Jesus’ final celebration of Passover, or the Last Supper, with his disciples. LCIF will offer Good Friday worship at 7 p.m. on April 7 to commemorate the […]

St. Joseph Table was ‘the Best Yet’

St. Joseph Table was ‘the Best Yet’

By Ruth SOWBY Attendance to the Italian Catholic Federation (ICF) fundraiser at St. Bede in La Cañada was “the best yet” according to IC President Phyllis Harb. On Sunday, March 19, about 200 parishioners and local residents scanned the packed aisles in the church Parish Hall. Shopping was intense after the 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. and 11 […]

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Question: We grew up in a home full of domestic violence because of a father who was an alcoholic. He physically and mentally abused our mom and us, too. We couldn’t wait to graduate from high school and leave home. After we did, we only stayed in touch with our mom. We didn’t speak to […]

Celebrating Milestone Anniversary

On Feb. 19, Lutheran Church in the Foothills’ pastors Rev. Chuck Bunnell, Rev. Brenda Bos-Bishop of the SW California Synod of the ELCA and Rev. Bruce Johnson-retired LCIF pastor took part in the church’s 75th anniversary. Photo provided by LCIF

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LCIF News Lutheran Church in the Foothills invites everyone to enjoy a hearty soup supper each Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall during the season of Lent. Pastor Chuck Bunnell said, “We are all ‘longing for belonging’ these days, and our Lenten Soup Suppers are a great way to meet new […]

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Question: Our youngest will be entering college in August. He has decided that his subjects will prepare him for a career in astrophysics. His dream job is to be an astronaut. Although we’re supporting him in his goal, we are also telling him that just in case this doesn’t work out it would be a […]

Big St. Joseph Event Announced by ICF at St. Bede

The Italian Catholic Federation (ICF), a national organization, is planning to surpass previous years with a spectacular St. Joseph Table and silent auction to raise money for its many charities that extend beyond La Cañada Flintridge. Members of the public are invited to attend and purchase from among the wide variety of foods and bakery […]