LCIF Welcomes Community

Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) is set to host a lecture that blends the awe of scientific exploration with the season of Epiphany.  On Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m., Caltech engineer GariLynn Billingsly will discuss the cutting-edge science of gravitational waves, the role of telescope lenses and the broader mysteries of the universe. Billingsly, an expert in her field, will explore how gravitational waves are detected and studied. With the help of advanced telescope technology, these waves offer profound insights into the origins and workings of the universe. The lecture, to be held in LCIF’s fellowship hall, is part of LCIF’s Together on Wednesday Night (TOWN) series. All are invited to attend. 

Also, looking ahead, LCIF will be hosting blood drive with the American Red Cross on Thursday, Feb. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-ins and first-time donors are welcome. Those wishing to make an appointment can do so online at redcrossblood.org. For more information or to request/offer help, emailoffice@lcifoothills.org or call (818) 790-1951. 

The church is located at 1700 Foothill Blvd in La Cañada Flintridge. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Rummage Sale on Feb. 15 at La Crescenta Presbyterian

Clothes, housewares, books, toys and other gently used treasures will be available at a rummage sale on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at La Crescenta Presbyterian Church.

Proceeds will benefit a youth mission trip to Arizona where middle and high school students will work on much-needed maintenance projects in and around Vah Ki Presbyterian Church, which serves the surrounding Gila River Indian Community.

The rummage sale will take place on the La Crescenta Presbyterian campus at 2902 Montrose Ave. in La Crescenta. For more information, visit lcpc.net or call 818-249-6137.

UUCVH Events

Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills is hosting a book collection site in support of the all girls robotics club, Rock N’ Roll Robots FTC Team 25. New or gently used kids’ and teens’ books with a focus on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) are needed. All books will go to local elementary schools and donation centers for those affected by the LA wildfires. A collection bin will be available outside of the door at 4451 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta from Feb.14 through Feb. 23.

Then, in honor of Valentine’s Day, on Friday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. the community is invited to join the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills for Movie Night. “Moonstruck,” a romantic comedy featuring Cher and Nicholas Cage, will be screened. Pizza and popcorn will be provided compliments of UUCVH member Philip C. No reservations needed. Just stop by: 4451 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta. 

Mt. Olive Offers A Breakfast Bible Study & A Community Lunch

Mt. Olive invites the Crescenta Valley community to its monthly breakfast Bible study at Panera Bread Restaurant, 990 Town Center Drive, Suite A in La Cañada on the third Saturday of each month at 8:30 a.m. They are currently in the Book of Second Corinthians. Also, a weekly Bible study is held at the church on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. 

Lastly, Mt. Olive offers a community luncheon every second Wednesday through May. For a suggested minimum donation of $5, a delicious lunch is offered including a brief uplifting devotion and some great entertainment provided by various local artists. 

Mt. Olive is located at 3561 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta.

Walk and Word 

Walk and Word participants will meet in the parking lot of Deukmejian Wilderness Park, 3429 Markridge Road in La Crescenta/Glendale at 8 a.m. on Feb. 16 & 23. Participants will walk for the first hour and then gather to read a selection of Scripture. About a half hour will be spent journaling about what was read and then there will be conversation, sharing thoughts.

Participants are asked to bring something to write with, anything wanted to eat or drink, and a chair to use for the writing part of the morning. Because people will be outdoors and social distancing will be practiced, masks will be optional. 

Those with questions can email Jeanne at jnlavieri@earthlink.net. 

All are welcome. If the hike is too strenuous, there are level paths at the park. There are ramps from the parking lot to the field where the group gathers after the hike.