LCIF Observes Holy Week Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) invites the community to observe the journey from reflection to celebration during its upcoming Holy Week services. The week’s observances begin with the Palm Sunday worship service on March 29. Attendees are asked to gather in the church courtyard at 9:45 a.m. for the traditional “Procession of the […]
Question: I recently watched the Walk for Peace with 19 monks who walked from Ft. Worth, Texas to Washington D.C. The lead monk talked about mindfulness and breathing as a way towards peace, as well as loving kindness and compassion. My question is how do I remember to use the techniques when I am in […]
LCIF Final Soup Supper Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) invites local women to connect and reflect during its upcoming “Women Gather” Bible study on Tuesday, March 24. The session begins at 1 p.m. in the church’s conference room. The group meets twice a month to discuss Scripture and share personal insights. No RSVP is […]
ICF Hosting Catered Pasta Lunch and More The Italian Catholic Federation invites the community to enjoy a catered pasta luncheon in St. Bede’s new parish hall on Sunday, March 22. The cost is $35 for adults, $25 for children under 12. Prior to the luncheon that same day, don’t miss the Feast of St. Joseph […]
Incarnation Church in Glendale celebrated a major milestone in its parish history with a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Parish Community Hall, a project designed to strengthen parish and school life as the community prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2027. Regional Bishop Albert Bahhuth joined Fr. Rodel Balagtas, pastor of Incarnation Church, along […]
Question: So much in the world is awful but God must have some kind of plan, right? He can’t just be making stuff up as he goes along. So if God already knows everything, if the future is settled, predetermined, why pray at all? Answer: I’ve never stood beside a hospital bed and heard a […]
LCIF Welcomes Hoving House Choir In a departure from the traditional Sunday sermon, on March 1 the sanctuary of Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) was filled with songs of redemption and personal accounts of recovery as the choir from Hoving Home took center stage. The women of the Pasadena-based nonprofit shared their testimonies and […]
LCIF Hosting Soup Supper Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) invites the community to its Wednesday evening soup suppers, offering a midweek opportunity for food and reflection during this season of Lent. The next supper will be held on Wednesday, March 4 at 6 p.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall. Attendees can enjoy a hearty […]
Question: Who invented the Stations of the Cross? Answer: The first Stations of the Cross were walked by Jesus himself on the way to Calvary. Known as the “Via Dolorosa” (“The Way of Suffering”) or the “Via Crucis” (“The Way of the Cross”), it was marked out from the earliest times and was a traditional […]
LCIF Continues Soup Suppers Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) will continue its tradition of Soup Suppers and worship at 7 p.m. on Wednesday nights during Lent. The services will be led by Pastor Viv Vega. Anyone wishing to prepare or help with the suppers should contact the church office. Sunday worship is held at […]