Notes & Nods

LCIF News Lutheran Church in the Foothills is continuing its effort to help victims of domestic violence and the homeless. Representatives from San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity are invited to attend worship this Sunday when they will be presented with a check for $2,000. LCIF has earmarked money from its endowment fund to support […]

Bring a Friend to Church

By Mary O’KEEFE Members of the St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church are inviting everyone to this Sunday’s Bring A Friend to Church Day. The historic church will have a gathering at 9:30 a.m. with light snacks; services begin at 10 a.m. The church’s cornerstone was laid on Easter 1924. Artist S. Seymour Thomas […]

Spiritually Speaking

Question: I’m retired after working for 42 years as a CPA. I’m also divorced and have two grown children. Throughout my working years, I met friends twice a week for drinks. After retiring, I found myself drinking way too much. I regularly attend AA meetings. I also am not joining my friends for drinks anymore. […]

Notes & Nods

LCIF News It is registration time for vacation Bible school at Lutheran Church in the Foothills. VBS will be held from June 27 to July 1 for children in preschool through sixth grade. The fun-filled program will run from 9 a.m. until noon. Look for the VBS link on the church’s website, lcifoothills.org, to register. […]

Prayer Breakfast Held

Prayer Breakfast Held

The Crescenta Valley Prayer Breakfast, sponsored and organized by the CV Town Council, was held last Saturday at the Verdugo Hills American Legion Hall. The annual event was canceled in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic but returned with the same focus on community youth. The funds raised are dedicated toward council projects including […]

Notes & Nods

LCIF News Lutheran Church in the Foothills is teaming up with a number of local agencies to help people who are homeless. Emily Abbott from Door of Hope will speak to the congregation on Sunday, May 22 during the 10 a.m. service to explain how the Pasadena-based non-profit is getting people off the streets and […]

Notes & Nods

LCIF News Lutheran Church in the Foothills has extended its drive to collect desperately needed medical supplies for victims of the war in Ukraine. A list of the needed supplies, including specific types of bandages and antibiotic ointments, can be found on the LCIF website. Items can be dropped off at the church or ordered […]

Spiritually Speaking

Question: Our problem is with our next door neighbor (we’ll call Judy) who has chronic depression. We’ve lived side by side for 35 years. Our kids grew up together and we have taken many family outings together. Two years ago, Judy’s husband passed away from a heart attack and, since then, she doesn’t want to […]

Notes & Nods

LCIF News A Mother’s Day tradition will continue at Lutheran Church in the Foothills on Sunday, May 8 with motherhood being celebrated in song and stories. Pastor Chuck Bunnell will lead the service, which begins at 10 a.m. in person and live-streamed on LCIF’s YouTube channel. The church is also encouraging early registration for its […]

Spiritually Speaking

Question: My husband’s mother is 83, is very independent and still drives. She hasn’t had a ticket for close to 40 years. We stay in close touch with her, but she seldom asks us for anything. Two weeks ago, her purse was stolen out of her shopping cart even though she only turned her back […]