Spiritually Speaking

QUESTION:  Our family has become fragmented over holiday gatherings. Now, with Thanksgiving approaching, I’m inclined to take our children to volunteer at a Thanksgiving dinner for homeless folks rather than gathering with our larger family; however, when I spoke to my brother about doing that, he was angry. The problem is our children, ranging in […]

Spiritually Speaking

Spiritually Speaking

Spiritually Speaking answers personal questions and concerns with a spiritual perspective. Local religious leaders that will take part in the discussion include Bryan Griem of Montrose Community Church; Jon Karn of Light on the Corner Church; Kimberlie Zakarian of Holy House Ministries; Skip Lindeman of La Cañada Congregational United Church of Christ; Rabbi Simcha Backman […]

Filling the Pews – Part 7: Going Outside the Church

By Brandon HENSLEY Every weekend people get out of bed, put on their “Sunday best,” and get in their cars to drive to their local church. Church, after all, is a place that welcomes anyone who wants to get to know God on a deeper level. There are those out there, though, who don’t think […]

Grand opening planned for Fire House

By Mary O’KEEFE After gallons of paint and hours of volunteer help the Fire House is ready for its grand opening. The Fire House, a new youth center, is the stone building at Rosemont Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church owns the property. In the 1930s it had been fire […]