This Week at LCIF On Sunday, Oct. 28 Lutheran Church of the Foothills celebrates Reformation. Pastor Scott Peterson will lead a time of worship with a sermon called “Re-Formed.” All are encouraged to wear red to celebrate Reformation. Refreshments and conversation held after the service; the youth group is having a bake sale to raise […]
QUESTION: I have a friend who has attempted suicide two times. We grew up together in the same neighborhood. He’s living a miserable life with constant pain from an injury when he served in Afghanistan. My brother and I have told him we’re available anytime of the night or day if he needs to talk […]
By Charly SHELTON The feast day of St. Francis of Assisi is Oct. 4. Each year on or around Oct. 4, churches around the world celebrate Francis’ life and works with a favorite activity of his – blessing of animals. St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church in La Crescenta held its annual blessing of […]
This Week at LCIF Fall is celebrated at Lutheran Church in the Foothills. The Crafters of Sunland-Tujunga is having a craft fair on the church campus on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Then on Sunday, Oct. 21, a seasonal favorites potluck is being held with an emphasis on all things “pumpkin” […]
Multiple vendors will offer an array of new, gently-used and handcrafted items at a community sale held at Center for Spiritual Living in La Crescenta on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 8 am to 2 pm. Items will include an eclectic assortment of apparel, jewelry, electronics, home goods, collectibles, plants and more. Yoga therapist Ren Rasa […]
This Week at LCIF All are invited to Lutheran Church in the Foothills on Sunday, Oct. 14 for education and worship. Education hour for all ages begins at 9 a.m. At 10 a.m., all will worship as a family. A new fall series begins titled “Life Together.” Pastor Scott Peterson will begin the series with […]
QUESTION: We’re a peace-loving couple who have lived in these beautiful foothills for over 40 years. We’re not exactly a-political. We’ve always voted for the person, not the party. These past few years have brought out strong, not necessarily nice, expressions from people all over this great country of ours and, more recently, in our […]
By Charly SHELTON In 1181, a child was born in Assisi, Italy named Giovanni Bernardone. His father was away in France on business and, when he returned home the following year, he was mortified to find that his son had been christened with a name taken for John the Baptist. The last thing he wanted […]
La Cañada Presbyterian Church is offering a Stephen Ministry Introductory Workshop on Saturday Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration begins at 8 a.m. This half-day, three-session workshop is designed to help congregations catch a vision for strengthening their caring ministry through equipping laypeople as caregivers. During this event, participants will also develop […]
This Week at LCIF All are invited to Lutheran Church in the Foothills on Sunday, Oct. 7 for education and worship. Education hour for all ages begins at 9 a.m. At 10 a.m., all will worship as a family. A new fall series begins titled “Life Together.” Pastor Scott Peterson will begin the series with […]