Lutheran Church to Host Events
Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) invites the community on Sunday, Sept. 8 to help assemble 100 school kits for children. This annual event at LCIF will be held in the church’s Fellowship Hall following the 10 a.m. worship service led by Pastor Rick Hall. The kits will be packed with essential school supplies donated by both church and local community members. Once completed, the school kits will be distributed to children in need, providing them with the tools they need to succeed in their education.

In addition to the school kit assembly, LCIF is also launching an early toy drive to spread holiday cheer. Although December is still a few months away, the church is starting early to ensure they can bring joy to as many children as possible during the festive season. For the month of September, the focus will be on collecting board games with plans to expand the list of desired toys in the coming months. Donations can be dropped off at the church during Sunday worship or at the church office during the week. An Amazon Wish List has been created for those wishing to donate online.

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.

UUCVH Hosting Water Ceremony

Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills will host its annual water ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 10:30 a.m. During its annual ingathering service UUCVH members and friends will share water and stories from summer travels and meaningful places.

A ritual unique to Unitarian Universalism, the waters – symbolic of the connections we have with each other and originating from many different sources – are intermingled and used to nourish the growth of our church gardens. It is a celebration of being together at the beginning of a new church year. UUCVH welcomes members of the broader community to participate in the tradition.

To join via Zoom or to attend in person, visit the UUCVH website to learn more: https://www.uuverdugo.org/.

Red Cross Blood Drive in La Crescenta

The community is invited to give the life-saving gift of blood at a Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The blood drive will be held at La Crescenta Presbyterian Church, 2902 Montrose Ave. in La Crescenta. Visit lcpc.net/giveblood to sign up. 

For more information, contact La Crescenta Presbyterian at (818) 249-6137.

Mount Olive Annual Church Picnic

Come one and all to the annual picnic at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church! 

Everyone is welcome at M.O.L.C. for good food, fellowship and fun at 12 p.m. (noon) on Sunday, Sept. 15. 

Joining Mt Olive will be friends from both the Korean Presbyterian Church (V.R.I.M.) and from the Armenian Pentecostal Church (C.A.M.) that meet on our church property as well as our friends from the Mount Olive preschool. 

Did you know? … 

The acronym V.R.I.M. means “Vision, Regeneration, Instruction and Mission” 

The acronym C.A.M. means “Christ Army Ministries” 

Mt. Olive Lutheran Church is located at 3561 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta.

Back To Church Weekend 

Bethel Church in Sun Valley is hosting a special “Back to Church” weekend celebration on Sept. 14 – 15 that the whole community is invited. 

On Saturday, Sept. 14, a free pancake breakfast will be offered from 9 – 10 a.m. followed by games, inflatables for the kids and prizes. 

On Sunday, Sept. 15, everyone is invited to a joyful worship service at 10 a.m. followed by a free coffee/lunch fellowship time. 

Contact the church at (818) 767-4488 or go online to bethelsunvalley.com for more information.

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

Women’s Nondenominational Bible Study

Seasons of Life Bible Study offers three classes to choose from: Joy of Living will be studying “The Letters of John and the Gospel of Mark.” Women of Faith will be studying “Minor Prophets” and “Living a Purposeful Life.” This year, a Women’s Coffee Club will be offered along with “Ribbons of Renewal” discussing daily struggles with the stress and anxiety of life.

Studies meet on Thursday mornings from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. beginning Sept. 26 and continuing through April 14, 2025 at Highlands Church (4441 La Crescenta Ave. in La Crescenta).  

If interested, contact Lynda Hessick at (818) 640-6022 or email lyndahessick@gmail.com.

Registration deadline is Sept. 5. 

Mt. Olive Offers Community 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.

         A weekly Bible study is held at the church on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.

All are invited.

Mt. Olive Lutheran Church is located at 3561 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta. www.molc.org

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 Sept. 8, 15, 22 and 29. 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.