LCIF Welcomes Community

Lutheran Church in the Foothills will welcome guest pastor Viv Vega to the pulpit this Sunday, March 30, the fourth Sunday in Lent, for a special service centered on the text of Luke 15:1-32, the parable of the prodigal son. The text and sermon will explore themes of repentance, forgiveness and the unconditional love of God. Vega brings a unique perspective and wealth of life experience to her ministry. She is currently participating in the Theological Education for Emerging Ministries (TEEM) program, an alternative pathway to ordination within the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). This program is designed to accommodate individuals who, due to age, career transitions, or other life circumstances, are unable to pursue the traditional full-time, residential seminary experience.

LCIF would also like to remind the community of its weekly Soup Suppers, held each Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the church’s fellowship hall. Guests can enjoy a hearty bowl of homemade soup, accompanied by fresh bread and dessert. At 7 p.m. all are invited to join Pastor Rick Hall for a worship service in the sanctuary. Pastor Hall will share reflections on the Lenten season, a period of reflection leading up to the celebration of Easter. LCIF will have a soup supper each Wednesday though April 9.

Those interested in participating in first Holy Communion preparation are encouraged to contact the church office for more information.

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.

Healing Sound Bath at CSL

Dennis and Piniko Healing Sound Bath will be on Saturday, March 29 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Center for Spiritual Living – La Crescenta, 4845 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta. Suggested donation is $25.

Easter Fun at Church of Scientology

A Saturday morning of free Easter fun is happening on Saturday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fun includes real live bunnies to pet, crafts, Easter egg hunt, refreshments and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny (wear your Easter best!). The Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills is located at 2254 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose. 

There is no charge and all are welcome! Please phone (818) 957-1500 or email events@scientology-montrose.org to let them know you are coming.

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. 

Mt. Olive also 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.

Bethel Church Provides Holy Week Services 

Bethel Church (bethelsunvalley.com) is offering the following events during Holy Week: Palm Sunday April 13: Worship at 10 a.m., Good Friday April 18: Communion service at 8 p.m., Easter April 20: Free fellowship breakfast at 8:45 a.m., celebration worship at 10 a.m. followed by a free egg hunt for kids at 11:30 a.m. with the Easter story, prizes, crafts and snacks. (Traducción en Español disponible). Child-care and children’s church are provided during the Palm Sunday and Easter services. Free transportation can be provided on request. All in the community are welcome.

Bethel Church is located at 10725 Penrose St. in Sun Valley.

Soup Suppers & Luminous Mysteries

On Wednesday evenings during Lent this year, Mt. Olive Lutheran Church is contemplating The Five Luminous Mysteries of Christ …

  Each week through April 9, Mt. Olive’s evening schedule for the Wednesdays of Lent is the following: 

• 6:15 p.m – Lenten Soup Supper 
• 7:00 p.m. –Luminous Mysteries Devotional 

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 30. 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.