This Week at LCIF 

Advent season has begun at Lutheran Church in the Foothills! All are invited on Sunday, Dec. 9 for a time of education, worship, celebration, fellowship and more. Regular education hour for all ages begins at 9 a.m. with a special Advent study of world hunger. Pastor Scott Peterson will lead the time of family worship with a sermon called “Happy Day Preppers.” Stay for refreshments and conversations after the service. 

Looking ahead: On Dec. 16 at 10 a.m. is the annual Advent Service of Song led by the Lutheran Church in the Foothills Anthem Chorale. It’s always fun and the treats after the worship service, provided by the Anthem Chorale, are always amazing!

Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. is the annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service – a beautiful way to spend Christmas Eve.

 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.

Free Christmas Concert Presented

“Rejoice and Be Merry” is the free community Christmas concert presented by the remarkable Southern California Choir, hosted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints/La Crescenta Stake, on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. The event will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1101 N. Central Ave. in Glendale. This concert is open to anyone wanting to enjoy the spirit of Christmas through music. The evening will also include a handbell choir and sing-along caroling by the audience.

The internationally renowned Southern California Choir is an 80-voice choral ensemble that has been amazing audiences since 1953. It is a founding member of the Los Angeles Music Center, and has performed with the Boston Pops, the Los Angeles Philharmonic and many other prominent orchestral and choral organizations.

The choir is directed by Jan Bills of Glendale. Former directors and associate directors include Mack Wilberg, Russell Fox and Brent Pierce.

For more information, contact Robin Johnson at (818) 458-9525.

Drive Through Nativity at CCC

Community Christian Church will once again provide to the Crescenta Valley its annual Drive Through Nativity. The Drive Though Nativity will be held on Friday, Dec. 14 and Saturday, Dec. 15 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Experience the joy and miracle of our Savior’s birth by attending this free event.

CCC is located at 10193 Tujunga Canyon Blvd. in Tujunga, across the street from the Tujunga post office. 

La Cânada Congregational Church Presents Winter Concert

The Cancel Choir of La Cañada Congregational Church present a Winter Concert on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 4 p.m. in the church sanctuary.

The concert will feature composer Vincent Persichetti’s “Winter Cantata” for women’s chorus. He will be accompanied by Diane Alancraig on the flute, Lynda Sue Marks on the marimba and Joseph Klice on the organ and piano. The choir is under the direction of Dr. Harold Daugherty. 

The program will also include Christmas carols for both the choir and audience.

No admission is charged for the concert. A free-will offering will be received to support the church’s music fund. Free child care is also available.

The audience is invited to a reception following the concert.

The church is located at 1200 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada.