Lutheran Church in the Foothills

A well-received program is returning to Lutheran Church in the Foothills. “A Christian Conversation on the Issues of Religion and Science” is led by Dr. Henry Fliegel, an astronomer and experienced presenter of biblical issues. The discussion group explores the intersection of faith, science and reason. The group meets every Monday at 11:30 a.m. in the LCIF conference room. No background is needed, just curiosity.

In addition, LCIF will hold an informational meeting for a planned pilgrimage to Greece that includes a Mediterranean cruise. Would-be travelers can learn more on Tuesday, April 30 at 7 p.m. in the LCIF conference room. The trip, coordinated by LCIF Pastor Rick Hall and Pastor Tim Singleton of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church-La Crescenta, will take place May 12-23, 2025 and will retrace the footsteps of the Apostle Paul.

Sunday worship at LCIF with Pastor Hall continues to include programming for young children. Children’s Church is offered during 10 a.m. worship. Families should meet in the church’s sanctuary. After a message for the children, the kids head to the Youth Room for games, crafts and study.

Visit lcifoothills.org for event details. 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 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Registration Open for ‘The Art of Fatherhood’

Registration is open for the “The Art of Fatherhood: Fearless Fatherhood Through Authentic Identity,” offered to dads through La Cañada Presbyterian Church’s Parent Education Program.

The four-week Parent Express class will meet on Wednesday nights from 7-8:30 p.m. to May 1 (with an optional dinner served at 6:15 p.m.), and is open to all dads, regardless of their children’s ages.

Inspired by Jamie Winship’s “Living Fearless,” this program is your guide to:

The class will meet in Pastor Chuck Osburn’s backyard in La Cañada with the option to arrive at 6:15 p.m. for social time and dinner. The $100 registration fee includes four nights of fatherhood support with other dads plus beer, pizza and a free copy of the book “Living Fearless” by former FBI agent Jamie Winship.

To register, visit https://parented.jumbula.com/Classesfor20232024/TheArtofFatherhoodSpring2024. For more information, call (818) 790-6708 x 205. 

La Cañada Presbyterian Church is located at 626 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada.

Mt. Olive Offers Community Luncheon, Breakfast Bible Study

Mt. Olive Lutheran Church reminds the public that all are invited to its monthly breakfast Bible study at Panera Bread Restaurant, 990 Town Center Dr., Suite A in La Cañada on the third Saturday of each month at 8:30 a.m. The Book of Ephesians is currently being studied. The church also hosts a community luncheon on the second Wednesday of each month through May. There is “wonderful food and amazing entertainment.” Cost is just $5.

All are invited.

All Invited to Support Group

Around the Rainbow, a support group for families of LGBTQIA individuals, meets monthly on the first and third Tuesday nights at Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church, 2700 Montrose Ave. in Montrose in room 24: church narthex. Gathering is at 6:30 p.m. and meeting is from 7-8 p.m. 

For more information, contact Jo Ann Stupakis at jostupakis@yahoo.com.

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 April 21 and 28. 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.