Learning about the Bahá’í faith

By Shana LiVIGNI
The Bahá’í faith
is a monotheistic
religion founded
by Bahá’u’lláh
in nineteenthcentury
Persia, emphasizing
the spiritual unity of all
humankind. There are an
estimated five to six million
Bahá’ís around the world in
more than 200 countries and
territories. Bahá’í tenets include
that women and men
are equals; that all prejudice
– racial, religious, national,
or economic – is destructive
and must be overcome; that
each individual must investigate
truth for [...]

St. George’s and St. Luke’s Episcopal churches – a match made in harmony heaven

By Shana LiVIGNI
Worship in the Episcopal Church is dynamic and participatory, involving all of the senses as well as the inner spirit. The worship service is shaped by The Book of Common Prayer, The Hymnal 1982, and other resources for prayer and music from around the world. There are three basic parts of every Sunday’s [...]

Local Lutheran Church in the Foothills

By Shana LiVIGNI
Statements of belief: “Lutherans believe in the Triune God. God created and loves all of creation – the earth and the seas and all of the world’s inhabitants. We believe that God’s Son, Jesus Christ, transforms lives through his death on the cross and his new life, and we trust that God’s Spirit [...]

It is a wonderful life

By Mary O’KEEFE
Like many in this troubling economy La Crescenta resident Mark Raymond found himself in difficult financial times. He is lucky enough to have a job but his paycheck does not stretch as far as it used to and it has been difficult to meet his financial obligations. He was constantly walking that tight [...]

Notes & Nods

The Power of Your Word continues at LCCR
Rev. Steven Van Meter will continue his 8 week course “The Power of Your Word” on Mondays from 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Jan 11 is the final day to sign-up. For information on this and many other events held at La
Crescenta Church of Religious Science call Rev. [...]

Central Christian Church – more than just a place of worship

By Shana LiVIGNI
Mission statement: “We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord’s table as God has welcomed us.” Central Christian Church is an open and affirming place, where everyone is welcome. The church family is made [...]

Drive-thru Nativity delivers Christmas spirit to community

Community Christian Church of the Foothills held its annual Drive-Thru Nativity event this past weekend at its location at 10193 Tujunga Canyon Blvd. in Tujunga. The Drive-Thru Nativity was open from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday nights and organizers estimated that more people visited the event than in past years.
The church’s [...]

Mt. Olive Lutheran Church brings European tradition to the Crescenta Valley

By Shana LiVIGNI

Mission statement: “Mt. Olive is a church family dedicated to growing as disciples of Jesus Christ through worship, fellowship, and acts of charity. We would love to have you join with us.”
The church has a long standing presence in the Crescenta Valley community. “Mt. Olive Lutheran Church has been serving Christ and the [...]

Notes & Nods

Drive Thru Nativity this weekend
This Friday and Saturday, Dec. 18–19 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Community Christian Church of the Foothills is hosting its annual free Drive-Thru Nativity Scene. The Drive-Thru Nativity has multiple scenes where church members dress as characters from the Bible including Mary and Joseph, the Angel who appears to be floating [...]

La Crescenta Presbyterian Church is active in the community and the world

By Shana LiVIGNI

Mission statement: As a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA), empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are committed to bringing people to Jesus Christ, nurturing one another’s faith in God, assisting one another in discovering our talents and places of service in the church and the world, and providing one another [...]