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 […]
By Brandon HENSLEY If it’s spring it must be time to “Lift Up La Crescenta” again. That is the name of the event being held on Sunday at 2 p.m., when many people of all faiths are invited to join fellow residents and pray about something, anything. “We’ll have a massive amount of prayer power,” […]
Beginning with the April 21 issue, Crescenta Valley Weekly offers Spiritually Speaking, a twice monthly column that will answer 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 […]
LaCan Pres Presents Concert La Cañada Presbyterian Church’s Chancel Choir and Orchestra present the “Mozart Coronation Concert” on Sunday, April 17 at 4 p.m. The concert will feature four of Mozart’s works including “Coronation Mass in C Major C,” one of his most beloved religious compositions. Tickets are $15 and available in advance at the […]
Monsignor Antonio Cacciapuoti, pastor of St. Bede the Venerable Roman Catholic Church in La Cañada Flintridge, is shown blessing the St. Joseph table at the annual celebration held each year by the Italian Catholic Federation branch at the parish. Each year on the celebration of the feast day of St. Joseph (the foster father of […]
Spiritual Growth at St. Bede St. Bede the Venerable Roman Catholic Church has created opportunities for spiritual growth and reflection for the Lenten season for all residents of the La Cañada Flintridge community beginning with daily mass in the main church Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and Saturday morning at 8 […]
Noah Draney and Dante Solano, both fifth grade students, were awarded the God and Family medallion on Sunday, Feb. 6 at St. Luke’s Anglican Church. The God and Family program is the second program in the P.R.A.Y. series (Programs of Religious Activities with Youth) in the Sr. Webelos of the Cub Scouts. The objective is […]
La Cañada Presbyterian Church Drama Ministry is proud to be kicking of its 2011 dramatic presentations with the Off–Broadway hit musical, “The Last Five Years” by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown. “We are excited to bring this gorgeous musical to the La Cañada community,” said Director of Drama Ministries Justin Fisher. “I love what […]
By Brandon HENSLEY and Mary O’KEEFE In the 1970s, 13% of Americans, ages 18 to 29, described themselves as not affiliated with any religion. A recent study found that in 2010, 25% of Americans in that same age range are unaffiliated with a specific religion. In the western states that number jumps to 48%. Among […]
By Brandon HENSLEY and Mary O’KEEFE In times of trouble, especially during the holidays, people seem to turn to religion for help, whether it is guidance, comfort or shelter. And at this time of being thankful, turning to one’s faith and church can be a source of strength. But what happens when a church itself […]