Forgiveness with Cesar Cardona

Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills (UUCVH) once again welcomes writer and musician Cesar Cardona. This time Cardona will bring a message about the value of forgiveness. He brings a personal feel as he speaks about experiences that have shaped his life and world view. 

This is a powerful message delivered in a gentle manner from a modern Buddhist. 

In person meets at 10:30 a.m. (Pacific) at 4451 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta or visit the UUCVH website for the Zoom linkhttps://www.uuverdugo.org/.

Waterpalooza! at La Crescenta Presbyterian Church 

Build friendships and beat the heat at Waterpalooza!, an afternoon of waterslides, water games and wet, wild fun at La Crescenta Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Aug. 29 from 1-3 p.m.

Families in the community are welcome at this free event, hosted by LCPC Children’s Ministries. Parents must stay with their children for the entirety of the event. 

Waterpalooza! will take place on the church campus at 2902 Montrose Ave. in La Crescenta. For more information, visit lcpc.net or call the LCPC office at (818) 249-6137.

Lutheran Church Offers Opportunities For Inspiration, Fellowship

Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) welcomes all to its Sunday morning service, which will reflect on themes of trust, grace and finding courage when life feels uncertain. The upcoming sermon will focus on the familiar story from Matthew 14:22–33 when Jesus walks on water to meet his disciples in the midst of a storm and reaches out to save a sinking Peter. Worship on Sunday, Aug. 9 begins at 10 a.m. Children’s Church is offered at the same time and includes a Bible lesson, games, snacks and a craft.  

     Beyond Sunday morning worship, LCIF also invites the community to gather for its next monthly “Prayer Breakfast,” scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 6 at 9 a.m. at the La Cañada McDonald’s. Grab a bite to eat at the counter and then head to the rear dining room for a time of food, fellowship and prayer. Organizers say the breakfast offers a relaxed, welcoming environment to meet new people, build friendships and feel a sense of community.
     LCIF also thanks the community for contributing to its summer school supply drive. The church will be assembling school supply bags to be distributed worldwide to children in need. In addition, the church collected more than 60 brand new backpacks. They will will be delivered to “Making it Happen,” a Sunland-based non-profit organization that will distribute the backpacks directly to local families in need this fall. LCIF thanks everyone who donated to its annual collection drive.

        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.

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.