Lutheran Church to Host Events

Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) is having a blood drive on Thursday, May 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall.

LCIF also hosts activities that are open to everyone this spring and summer: Bible study groups, knitting, quilting, opportunities to learn live-streaming media production and more. Board games, food and fun are coming to LCIF on Wednesday, June 5 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome. Bring a favorite game or play one of the many provided. The event marks the beginning of Wednesday evening “fellowship” events at the church. LCIF will provide a light meal each Wednesday evening as well as a fun activity.

LCIF also reminds the public that online registration is open for its upcoming Vacation Bible School, which will be held June 17 through the 21 from 9 a.m. – noon for children ages 4 through sixth grade. Local students in grades seven-12 interested in volunteering for the event can register at lcifoothills.org. Service hours are available.

Lastly, a reminder that LCIF will hold its annual meeting of the congregation on Sunday, June 2 following 10 a.m. worship service with Pastor Rick Hall. The meeting and potluck will be held in the Fellowship Hall. Those wishing to attend are encouraged to bring a favorite summer dish to share.

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.

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 May 26. 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.