LCIF Welcomes Community

Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) invites the community to a

special potluck on Sunday, March 9, celebrating the imminent return to their sanctuary by congregants to Christ the Shepherd Lutheran Church of Altadena. The Altadena church was spared from complete destruction in the Eaton Fire, but sustained significant smoke and wind damage. During

this challenging time of cleanup and repair, LCIF shared its facilities and provided a supportive space for their Altadena neighbors. This Sunday’s potluck is an opportunity for both congregations and the community to strengthen the bonds that have been forged during a difficult time.

The community is also invited to share in a soup supper at LCIF each Wednesday during the season of Lent. A hearty homemade bowl of soup, bread and dessert will be served in the LCIF fellowship hall at 6 p.m. Worship with Pastor Rick Hall will follow at 7 p.m. Lent is a 40-day period during which Christians remember the events leading up to and including the death of

Jesus Christ. Lent is a time of reflection and of asking for forgiveness. Ultimately, it is a preparation to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection at the feast of Easter. LCIF will have a soup supper each Wednesday though April 9. For more information, visit lcifoothills.org, email office@lcifoothills.org, or call (818) 790-1951.

Visit lcifoothills.org for event details, including small group gatherings and opportunities to serve. For more information or to request/offer help, email, 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.

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 March 13, 20 & 27. 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.