LCIF News

Recent high school and college graduates will be celebrated this Sunday, June 19 at Lutheran Church in the Foothills. Among the local graduates being recognized are: Todd Anzelon, PhD in chemical and biological sciences from Scripps Ranch Institute; David Banfi, BS degree in finance from Arizona State University; Christian Gropper, BS degree in finance, minors in computer science and economics, from the University of Denver; Chris Coleman, graduate of Verdugo Hills High School; Hannah Hiscott, graduate of La Cañada High School. Those who have a graduate they would like recognized can call the LCIF office prior to Sunday’s 10 a.m. service.

LCIF will also be celebrating Father’s Day during worship with Pastor Chuck Bunnell. All are welcome to participate in person or online. Services are live-streamed on the church’s YouTube channel.

Also, a reminder that vacation Bible school will be held from June 27 to July 1 for children from age 4 through sixth grade. The fun-filled program will run from 8:45 a.m. until noon. To register, visit the church’s website lcifoothills.org. The cost is $35 for one child, $25 each for two or more.

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.

Vacation Bible School at La Crescenta Presbyterian

La Crescenta Presbyterian Church invites families to register for “Jerusalem Marketplace,” a vacation Bible school for children Monday through Friday, July 11-15, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 

All children from age 4 to incoming sixth graders are welcome to come and experience what it was like to live at the time of Jesus’ earthly ministry. Through stories, games, music and crafts, children will learn about Jesus’ own time in the city of Jerusalem, which changed the world forever. 

The cost of this weeklong adventure is per family unit: $40 for one child; $70 for two children; $100 for three or more children; and $8 per optional T-shirt. 

Registration for “Jerusalem Marketplace” is now open. Please visit lcpc.net/VBS to sign up.

La Crescenta Presbyterian is located at 2902 Montrose Ave. in La Crescenta. For more information, visit lcpc.net or call (818) 249-6137.

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 June 19 and 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.