This Week at LCIF
Set your clocks back at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1 and plan to join Lutheran Church in the Foothills for Couch Church, Fellowship and Prayers at 10 a.m. Worship services stream on the chuch Facebook page and YouTube Channel. For those who miss the live presentation, videos are available on the chuch website, Facebook page and YouTube Channel. Pastor Scott Peterson will lead this week with a sermon titled “Blessings of the Saints.” After the service, all are invited to join in fellowship on Zoom. There is also a time of prayers via Zoom on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and several of the church’s small groups gather on Zoom on different days and times.
A variety of items are being collected for several different benevolence organizations including clothes, non-perishable food and school supplies.
The knitting group, Knit Together, meets on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. on Zoom. Details for all of these events (and more) are available by contacting the church office.
Details for all of these events (and more) are available by contacting the church office and/or visiting the church website.
Lutheran Church in the Foothills, the “touchdown church,” is located at 1700 Foothill Blvd. For more information, call (818) 790-1951 or visit www.lcifoothills.org.

Lift Up Crescenta Valley
As the election approaches and emotions run high, Lift Up Crescenta Valley invites the community to join in prayers on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 4 p.m.-5 p.m. at Deukmejian Wilderness Park.
Participants are meeting at the bleachers just east of the parking lot overlooking the valley. All are encouraged to arrive early as parking can be very limited.
Bring masks and remember to keep social distancing.
Those who have fever, cough, congestion or difficulty breathing are asked to not attend.
Lift Up Crescenta Valley Committee, Deukmejian Wilderness Park, 3429 Markridge Road in La Crescenta/Glendale 91214

Our Lady of Lourdes Celebrates 100 Years
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, located in Tujunga and founded on Oct. 17, 1920, is celebrating 100 years of service to the community. Although the pandemic has delayed some of the more grand plans for the centennial, its Called to Renew campaign continues. To donate or to learn more, visit ollschooltujunga.org.

New Time for Outdoor Worship Services at La Crescenta Presbyterian
The community is invited to join La Crescenta Presbyterian Church for outdoor worship services this Sunday evening at 5 p.m.
The al fresco gatherings in the LCPC Courtyard offer interactive prayer time, live music, Bible readings and an inspiring message. COVID-safe practices, including social distancing and mask-wearing, are observed.
As we are moving into fall and earlier sunsets, the brief service will now commence at 5 p.m. And for those who prefer to worship online, services are also available at lcpc.net every Sunday at 9 a.m.
La Crescenta Presbyterian is located at 2902 Montrose Ave. in La Crescenta. For more information about policies to protect the health and safety of the congregation, visit lcpc.net or call (818) 249-6137.

Walk and Word
Walk and Word on Sunday mornings, a time to discover Scripture while hiking Deukmejian Park, is on hiatus until further notice.
For more information, contact Jean Lavieri at (818) 383-3137 or email jnlavieri@earthlink.net.

Catholics Invited
ICF, the Italian Catholic Federation, is looking for members. ICF is a family-oriented, non-profit fraternal organization dedicated to promoting activities that build faith and family spirit and bring men, women and children of all ages together. The branch members extend an invitation to La Crescenta, Tujunga and Sunland Catholics to join the local ICF branch and share your culture, heritage and religious beliefs. The only prerequisite for joining is being Catholic. Our members are from many ethnics groups.
ICF is active in various cultural events throughout the state, supports local parishes, and provides various charities with financial and other support. ICF members believe in proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ through community and spiritual actions, activities and camaraderie.
Members do not need to be Italian to join or participate in ICF’s evangelical and charitable work, but must be Catholic. Call (818) 952-1969 for more information.