LCIF Welcomes Community

Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive on Thursday, Feb. 27 from 10 a.m. to

4 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome throughout the day and first-time donors are especially encouraged to participate. Those who wish to schedule a specific donation time can do so by visiting redcrossblood.org. 

According to the Red Cross, severe weather from coast to coast has

been impacting blood drives this February causing a drop in donations and creating a critical need for blood. Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs a blood transfusion and a single donation can help save up to three lives.

LCIF, as a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), continues to partner with Lutheran Disaster Response to provide aid to the affected communities in Los Angeles County. LCIF has a link on its website where people can donate. Gifts designated to “U.S. Wildfires” will be used in full (100%) to assist those affected by the wildfires. In addition,

donations can be made by phone at (800) 638-3522. For those wanting to pay by check, donations can be mailed to: Lutheran Disaster Response, P.O. Box 1809, Merrifield, VA 22116-8009. People can also give in person during LCIF’s regular Sunday worship at 10 a.m.

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.

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 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. 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.