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LCIF News Lutheran Church in the Foothills is celebrating history this month. Its 75th anniversary will be recognized on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. followed by a lunch in the church’s Fellowship Hall. Pastor Chuck Bunnell says the celebration of LCIF’s 75 years is a homecoming for members past and present, and a great […]

Spiritually Speaking

Question: My mother is very ill with an incurable form of cancer. She has been an incredibly wonderful grandmother to our three children. Every day at bedtime we pray for grandma. Our youngest, Janie, is very close to grandma. Lately when we pray, Janie begins to cry. My husband and I have told our children […]

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LCIF News Lutheran Church in the Foothills invites the community to attend its Sunday worship service with special guest The Rev. Toni Castañeda Carrera. Carrera serves on the local governing body for the Lutheran Church, the Southwest California Synod. Carrera is assistant to the bishop for Leadership Development and Authentic Diversity. The service on Jan. […]

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Question: We’ve lived in this neighborhood for 12 years. About a year and a half ago, an older couple adopted a large mixed-breed dog. The dog has been chained in the backyard regardless of weather ever since they got him. They did put out food and water but the dog is neglected otherwise. We were […]

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LCIF News All are welcome to attend weekly worship at LCIF with Pastor Chuck Bunnell at 10 a.m. in person. All LCIF services are live-streamed as well on the church’s YouTube channel. Children’s church is offered every Sunday for young children, and confirmation class is available after worship service beginning at 11:15 a.m. for students […]

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LCIF News Lutheran Church in the Foothills invites the community to commemorate and celebrate the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during its regular Sunday in-person worship service at 10 a.m. on Jan. 15 as well as a special online service later in the day presented by the African Descent Lutheran Association-LA and […]

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LCIF News Lutheran Church in the Foothills offers children’s church every Sunday for young children and confirmation class is available after worship service beginning at 11:15 a.m. for students in grades six-12. Visit lcifoothills.org for event details, including small group gatherings and opportunities to serve. For more information or to request/offer help, email office@lcifoothills.org, or […]

Spiritually Speaking

Question: We have one daughter, Julie, who is 15. We’ve always taught her to be grateful for what she has and for gifts that are given to her. These past few days have been a shocker for us. Julie’s birthday is Dec. 20. We usually either take her out to dinner or have a few […]

CVUMC Welcomes New Pastor

CVUMC Welcomes New Pastor

By Lori BODNAR Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church (CVUMC) has a new pastor: Louise Fairweathre-Baxter has been ordained for 30 years and served in six other churches. “I felt called to the ministry after graduating from college,” she said. “My undergraduate degree was in performing arts and I was granted the Wilshire Preaching Award upon […]