Lutheran Church to Host Events
Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) is hosting an informational meeting for anyone interested in learning more about the Lutheran faith and joining a congregation. The meeting will take place on Sunday, Sept. 15 in the church’s

fellowship hall following 10 a.m. worship with Pastor Rick Hall. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the history and traditions of the Lutheran Church, including the sacraments of baptism and Holy Communion. They will also gain insight into the sense of community and belonging that LCIF provides. In addition to learning about the Lutheran faith, the meeting will also highlight the various volunteer opportunities available at LCIF. The church

is committed to serving its local community and people around the world through Lutheran World Relief.

LCIF is also launching a new Wednesday evening program called TOWN, an acronym for “Together on Wednesday Nights.” The first two events, on Sept. 18 and Sept. 25, will feature a study and discussion of the Old Testament. The classes will be held in the church’s conference room from 7-8:30 p.m. 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.

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.

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. 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.