Lutheran Church:  The Power Of A Modern Welcome

Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) invites the community to explore the biblical concept of radical hospitality, the power of welcome. This Sunday, June 28 at 10 a.m., Pastor Viv Vega explores what it means to offer a true, Christ-like welcome to others, highlighting that even the smallest act of hospitality, such as giving a cup of cold water to someone, is a profound act of faith. 

Based on the Gospel of Matthew 10:40–42, this Sunday’s message asks people to consider how they can be both the ones sent out into a difficult world and the ones opening their doors to receive others. 

Children’s Church is offered during the worship service. Following the children’s sermon, the kids head to the Youth Room for a Bible lesson, snacks, crafts and games. They return to the sanctuary in time for Holy Communion, which is offered each Sunday and is open to all to receive, regardless of religious affiliation. 

    In addition, LCIF invites the community to its next “prayer breakfast” to be held at the La Cañada McDonald’s from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.  Attendees should grab a bite to eat and head to the back room for prayer and conversation and enjoying a feeling of community. Newcomers are always encouraged to join.  LCIF holds its prayer breakfast on the first Thursday of each month.

      For more information on all church events, or to receive pastoral care, visit lcifoothills.org, 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.

UUCVH Hosts Movie Night, Andrew Grygus

On June 26 at 6:30 p.m., movie night will be featured at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills (UUCVH). The film to be screened is yet to be revealed to the public. Will it be a mystery, a comedy or an action-packed blockbuster? Appease your curiosity; come for the mystery, stay for the fellowship. All are welcome to bring a snack to share. No reservations needed, just stop by: 4451 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta.

Then on Sunday, June 28, UUCVH welcomes Andrew Grygus for his talk “Witches.”

Grygus, a non-theist pagan, will present a review of modern witches: types, theory and practices. Witches are the largest and fastest growing of the pagan communities, and one of the most diverse. 

All are welcome to hear his presentation either in person at 10:30 a.m. or via Zoom. UUCVH is located at  4451 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta. For the Zoom link, visit the UUCVH website at https://www.uuverdugo.org/.

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 – La Crescenta is also offering sound bath with Pinoko and Dennis on Saturday, June 20 from 1 to 2 p.m. in the sanctuary.  $25 donation.

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

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 June 28. 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.