LCIF News

Lutheran Church in the Foothills has launched a drive to help the people of Ukraine. The church is collecting new warm weather clothing, new blankets, diapers and baby food. Items can be dropped off at the church and will be distributed to overseas charities to help the victims of the war. The church has also set up a “wish list” on Amazon. The link can be found on LCIF’s website. A clothing drive to help local families in need continues as well. Gently used clothing is gladly accepted.

LCIF also invites the community to attend its Wednesday evening Lenten services at 7 p.m. with Pastor Chuck Bunnell. Following the service, attendees will receive a soup supper “to go.” Meals include a container of homemade soup to be heated at home, rolls and cookies.

Sunday services are held at 10 a.m. All services are held in-person, but can also be viewed on the church’s YouTube channel or LCIF’s website.

For those wanting to learn more about the Bible, Pastor Bunnell continues his Sunday morning lecture series from 9 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. in the church’s conference room. No prior knowledge is necessary. All are welcome.

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

Purim Comes to the Crescenta Valley

This year in La Cañada, Chabad of the Crescenta Valley is excited to present its Mexican Purim Fiesta, featuring a delicious Mexican dinner, cocktails, Mariachi band, illusionist show and much more! The 2500-year-old holiday of joy and festivity – Purim – is when Jewish people, young and old, come together to read the Megillah, enjoy a holiday feast, and celebrate together with friends and family.

The Purim Fiesta will be taking place today, Thursday, March 17 at Chabad of the Crescenta Valley, 929 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge.
Megillah reading is at 4:15 p.m. followed by the
Purim Fiesta at 5 p.m.

Costumes encouraged!

The cost of admission is $30 for adults, children 12 and under is $18,
single family max is $100.
Sponsor, which includes family admission, is $180. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/2p8jd4zz.

Walk and Word

In March, 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 20 & 27. They 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.

Prayer Event Planned

The 24 hours of prayer event has been moved to March 24-25 from 6 a.m. to 6 a.m. at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 2416 Montrose Ave. in Montrose.

Parking is in the rear. The theme this year is the Unity of the Church and Our Land. (Ephesians 2: 13-16)

To signup for the LUCV prayer vigil, visit
https://www.stlukesanglican.org/prayer or go directly to the Google sheet at https://tinyurl.com/495wb5je.

Red Cross Blood Drive in La Crescenta

The community is invited to give the gift of blood at a Red Cross blood drive on Sunday, March 27 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at La Crescenta Presbyterian Church, 2902 Montrose Ave. in La Crescenta. 

For more information or to sign up, visit redcrossblood.org or contact La Crescenta Presbyterian at (818) 249-6137.

Cantor Nathan Lam Joins Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts

Cantor Nathan Lam, one of the foremost cantors in the United States, has joined the clergy at the Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts at the Saban Theatre. The Temple, which owns the historic 1900 seat art deco Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, is the largest arts and entertainment industry synagogue in the United States and is led by its founder Rabbi David Baron.

The Temple will hold its first live service featuring Cantor Lam and a 30-voice Gospel Choir on Friday, March 25 at 8 p.m. For more information, call the Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts at (323) 658-9100 or visit online at www.bhtota.org.