QUESTION: We have a family dilemma. Our son has one more year of college after this term and his fiancé has two more years. They want to get married in June. My husband is insisting they both finish college before marriage. His reasoning is that his own education was interrupted when we married and it […]
The Christmas Truce of 1914, in which opposing soldiers during World War I put down their weapons for a few moments of peace, will be celebrated as part of a La Cañada Presbyterian Church concert, “A Silent Night, Holy Night,” on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. Emmy-winning actor Courtney B. Vance, a local […]
QUESTION: I have a good friend who I’ve known since childhood. She was slender as a teen and as she grew older (we’re now in our 50s) she gained lots of weight. Along with the weight came serious health problems and she does nothing to get her weight down. She doesn’t exercise either. This may […]
Advent Services and Study at LCIF The community is invited to join Lutheran Church in the Foothills at its 10 a.m. worship service on Sunday, Nov. 27. Pastor Scott Peterson begins a series of sermons for Advent on incarnation and exile with this Sunday’s sermon “Hope.” During the service Children’s Church participants will make advent […]
Four local men, Mark Ying of St. Bede’s and Kerry Erickson, Ferdinand Mata and Mike Williams of Holy Redeemer/St. James recently received the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree at a formal ceremony held in Irvine. The Fourth Degree, also referred to as the Patriotic Degree, encourages active Catholic citizenship and fosters the spirit of patriotism […]
Treasure and Crafts Sale Shadow Hills Presbyterian Church will host its Annual Treasure and Crafts Sale on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The handmade gifts, vintage and gently used good stuff make excellent teacher, neighbor and hostess gifts. We have collectable plates, Barbie dolls, costume jewelry, china, glassware, etc. plus lots […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The Center for Spiritual Living-La Crescenta is hosting its third Metaphysical and Artisan Faire on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the church grounds. Nestled in the hills of La Crescenta, holistic teachers, healers and presenters of artisan and unique products will be available in one event. According […]
Installation of New Pastor Pastor Scott Peterson will lead the 10 a.m. worship service this Sunday, Nov. 6 at Lutheran Church in the Foothills. The sermon is titled “Saints Alive.” The community is invited to attend the installation of Reverend Peterson as our pastor also on Sunday at 3 p.m.. Bishop Guy Erwin […]
QUESTION: After five years of marriage and two beautiful children, my son’s wife told him she doesn’t want to be married anymore and she’s “not cut out to be a mom.” I’ve observed her with her children and I always thought of her as caring and nurturing. This was a complete surprise to us, and […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Though the temperatures outside encouraged barbecue rather than soup, CV United Methodist Church welcomed about 250 guests to its annual Empty Bowls event on Saturday night. Diners paid $20 to choose a handmade ceramic bowl then have it filled with one of the premium soups donated by local restaurants. Keeping in the […]