LCIF News

Lutheran Church in the Foothills will hold an important congregational meeting on Sunday, May 1 following the 10 a.m. worship service. Among the items to be discussed is the call process for a new pastor. Pastor Chuck Bunnell is currently serving as interim pastor. The congregation of LCIF is grateful that Pastor Bunnell came out of retirement to help the church after the departure of Rev. Scott Peterson, but it is a temporary assignment. The meeting will be held in LCIF’s Fellowship Hall. A Zoom link will be provided to those unable to attend. The church is seeking input from its members on the call process, as well as future goals for LCIF.

Efforts to help the people of Ukraine continue. After a successful clothing drive, the church is now collecting desperately needed medical supplies, including specific types of bandages and antibiotic ointments. Please check LCIF’s website for a detailed list. A clothing drive for local people in need continues as well. Shoes are especially appreciated at this time. All items can be dropped off at the church.

Bible School has resumed for children ages 5-10. Families should meet in the sanctuary at 10 a.m. After the children’s sermon, the kids head off to the youth room for a Bible lesson, craft and games. The children return to the sanctuary in time to receive Communion or a blessing from the pastor.

 Sunday services begin at 10 a.m. in-person and are also live streamed on the church’s YouTube channel. The services can be viewed anytime on LCIF’s website.

 Pastor Bunnell’s lecture series continues on Sunday mornings from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. in the church’s conference room. No prior knowledge of the Bible is necessary.

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 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Walk and Word

In May, 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 May 8, 15, 22 & 29. 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.