Connect Over Coffee, Conversation and Study Sponsored by LCIF

Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) invites the community to connect over coffee, conversation and study. The congregation’s February calendar kicks off with a casual morning gathering at the La Cañada McDonald’s on Thursday, Feb. 5. Starting at 9 a.m., the event offers a low-pressure environment for residents to meet, share a meal, and participate in a time of prayer. Grab your breakfast then head to the rear dining area for food,

fellowship and prayer. LCIF’s “Prayer Breakfasts” are held on the first Thursday of each month.

The church will also host its next session of the Women’s GATHER Bible Study on Tuesday, Feb. 10. Designed for those seeking deeper discussion and community, the group will meet at 1 p.m. in the church conference room. Organizers note that the Bible study is open to all women in the area and, like the breakfast gathering, does not require advance registration.

The church will celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend with a concert on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. in the LCIF sanctuary. The community is invited to enjoy an evening of music, performed by LCIF’s pianist Katherine Franstsen. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the concert.

In addition, all are invited to LCIF’s weekly 10 a.m. Sunday worship services led by Pastor Viv Vega. Children’s Church is offered at the same time and includes crafts, games and Bible study.

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

Anxious Generation Addressed

The community is invited to La Crescenta Presbyterian Church for a free presentation on The Anxious Generation – Discussing the intersection of technology, mental health and faith. The presentations will be on Wednesday evenings continuing through March 18 from 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. They are given by Dot Kim and Jamie Given in the Fireside Room. 

Dinner available for purchase.

La Crescenta Presbyterian Church, 2902 Montrose Ave. in La Crescenta.

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 Feb. 8, 15 & 22. 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.