LCIF Events

As the calendar turns to 2026, Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) is inviting the community to step into the New Year with a focus on fellowship, spiritual growth and a renewed love for reading. The church has announced the return of two of its most popular monthly gatherings: the Women’s Gather Bible Study and the LCIF Book Club. The Bible study group is set to resume its twice-monthly schedule, offering local women a consistent place to reflect and connect. The first meetup of the year will take place on Thursday, Jan. 13 at 1 p.m. in the church’s conference room. All are welcome to attend and no RSVP is required.

For those who have added “read more” to their list of 2026 resolutions, the LCIF Book Club offers the perfect opportunity to stay on track. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 19 at 1 p.m. The group will gather to discuss “The Last Christmas in Paris” by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb. The novel tells the story of a young woman in London and a soldier on the Western Front whose friendship blossoms into love through their letters during the long years of World War I. 

In February, members will dive into “The Book Club for Troublesome

Women” by Marie Bostwick.

In addition, LCIF welcomes all to attend its weekly Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. with Pastor Viv Vivek. Children are invited to participate in Children’s Church, offered at the same time, that includes a Bible lesson, crafts and games.

For information about activities at Lutheran Church in the Foothills, please visit the church’s website: lcifoothills.org. Those who need pastoral care or are looking to join groups such as Bible study, quilting or book club, can email office@lcifoothills.org or call (818) 790-1951. 

The church is located at 1700 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada Flintridge. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Ru-Lee Weller-Passman at UUCVH

Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills (UUCVH) will host author and tarot practitioner Ru-Lee Weller-Passman on Jan. 11 at 10:30 a.m. for the sermon titled “Embracing the Fool.” It’s the season of new beginnings and fresh starts. 

In a tarot reading, the card for this moment would be the Fool. There may be preconceived notions of what a fool looks and acts like, but the Fool card is actually about diving into new situations with headlong enthusiasm. How can some of that Fool energy be cultivated as people settle into 2026? 

Weller-Passman (they/them) is a future Unitarian Universalist chaplain and recurring speaker at the church. Author of “Your Tarot Toolkit,” UUCVH welcomes them back by popular demand. In person at 10:30 a.m. (Pacific) at 4451 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta or visit the UUCVH website https://www.uuverdugo.org/ for the Zoom link.

CSL Offers Gentle Movement Class

The Center for Spiritual Living – La Crescenta is offering a gentle stretch and relax chair movement with Michelle Gillette. It takes place every Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. The cost is a $10 donation.

The class is at Chaffee Hall in the Center for Spiritual Living – La Crescenta.

The Center for Spiritual Living is located at 4845 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta. For more information, call (818) 249-1045.

Milestone Celebration

This year Glendale City Church celebrates 120 years of faith, community and service. Founded in 1905, the church serves as a welcoming gathering place for worship, learning, artistic expression and community care.

To commemorate this anniversary, Glendale City Church will host a public, weekend-long celebration on Jan. 30-31, 2026, highlighting its rich history and ongoing creative vitality. The program will feature music, poetry readings, visual art and a curated church history gallery with photographs, archival materials and stories tracing the congregation’s journey across 12 decades.

Open to the public, the anniversary weekend invites longtime members, new friends and the wider Glendale community to gather in celebration of a living legacy that continues to shape the city.

To view the itinerary, visit https://tinyurl.com/w39frw84.

For more information, visit glendalecitychurch.org, email questions to office@glendalecitychurch.org or contact the church office at (818) 244-7241.

Walk and Word 

Walk and Word participants will meet in the parking lot of Deukmejian Wilderness Park, 3429 Markridge Road in La Crescenta/Glendale at 8 a.m. on Jan. 12, 19 & 26. Participants will walk for the first hour and then gather to read a selection of Scripture. About a half hour will be spent journaling about what was read and then there will be conversation, sharing thoughts.

Participants are asked to bring something to write with, anything wanted to eat or drink, and a chair to use for the writing part of the morning. Because people will be outdoors and social distancing will be practiced, masks will be optional. 

Those with questions can email Jeanne at jnlavieri@earthlink.net. 

All are welcome. If the hike is too strenuous, there are level paths at the park. There are ramps from the parking lot to the field where the group gathers after the hike.