Celebrants Embrace Kwanzaa

The season of Kwanzaa began on Dec. 26 and continues through Jan. 2. According to http://www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org, Kwanzaa is a pan-African holiday that celebrates family, community and culture created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966. In his 2018 address, founder Karenga writes that this year’s annual theme is “Embracing the Principles and Practice of Kwanzaa: Creating […]

Spiritually Speaking

QUESTION: I’m a retired scientist and have a group of friends who are also scientists. Four years ago, we started a discussion group for the purpose of learning about current scientific discoveries. We met once a week and then, about two years ago, a man joined our group and began dominating the discussions. One by […]

NOTES & NODS

This Week at LCIF The theme – Preparing the Way of the Lord – of the Advent season wraps up at Lutheran Church in the Foothills on Sunday, Dec. 23. All are invited on for a time of education, worship, celebration, fellowship and more. Regular education hour for all ages begins at 9 a.m. with […]

Going Back in Time to Explore Bethlehem

Going Back in Time to Explore Bethlehem

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY For the holiday season, on Sunday afternoon the community was invited to CVCHURCH to Explore Bethlehem and learn what the historic city was like on the cusp of Christ’s birth. The parking lot of the church was outfitted with booths of every type, teaching participants how to tan leather, make pottery and […]

Raising Their Voices in Song

By Mary O’KEEFE For the sixth year, on Saturday the congregation at St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church will be holding its annual Christmas Jam and Community Sing-a-long. All ages are invited to sing their favorite holiday song. It is a fun night of old-fashioned holiday fun where everyone is welcome. The event will […]

NOTES & NODS

This Week at LCIF Advent season continues at Lutheran Church in the Foothills! All are invited on Sunday, Dec. 16 for a time of education, worship, celebration, fellowship and more. Regular education hour for all ages begins at 9 a.m. with a special Advent study of world hunger. This Sunday features the church’s annual Advent […]

NOTES & NODS

This Week at LCIF  Advent season has begun at Lutheran Church in the Foothills! All are invited on Sunday, Dec. 9 for a time of education, worship, celebration, fellowship and more. Regular education hour for all ages begins at 9 a.m. with a special Advent study of world hunger. Pastor Scott Peterson will lead the […]

Spiritually Speaking

Question: I’m married to a wonderful woman who can’t say no. She’s involved in many organizations in our community and has stepped up to help leaders when others have let them down. Even with all of her volunteering, my wife is still a wonderful wife and mother. I just have a hard time seeing her […]

All Invited to Hanukkah in the Foothills

By Charly SHELTON Hanukkah is the Jewish Festival of Lights held at the end of the year in the Hebrew calendar. It is a time of prayer, feasting and lighting the menorah. And, in the Crescenta Valley, one celebratory event invites people of every faith to come and share in the revelry. Hanukkah in the […]

NOTES & NODS

This Week at LCIF Advent season has begun at Lutheran Church in the Foothills! All are invited on Sunday, Dec. 2 for a time of education, worship, celebration, fellowship and more. Regular education hour for all ages begins at 9 a.m. with a special Advent study of world hunger. Pastor Scott Peterson will lead the […]