Mother’s Day Honored at LCIF On Sunday, May 10 at 10 a.m., Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) will hold a special worship service celebrating mothers and mothering figures. The service will offer a time for reflection and gratitude for all who nurture and care for others. Recognizing that Mother’s Day can be a complex […]
Question: I have friends who complain and pick apart almost everything they are involved in … with other friends or when they go on an outing or read a book or hear the news. It wears me out. How to I handle this without seeming like I’m also complaining along with them? Don’t Want To Listen […]
LCIF Partners with ARC Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive on Thursday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome throughout the day and first-time donors are especially encouraged to participate. Those who wish to schedule a specific donation […]
ICF – Branch 374 Sponsors Italian Workshop Italian Catholic Federation (ICF) – Branch 374 is sponsoring workshops on conversational Italian. The workshops are on six Saturdays from May 2 through June 13 from 9 a.m. to noon at St. Bede Catholic Church. The cost for the workshops is $130 for ICF members, $150 for non-members. […]
Question: I am feeling very anxious about the conflicts going on in the Middle East. How can I manage my anxiety? Answer: It is completely natural to feel anxious when global events feel personal and immediate. Finding unity in such trying times often starts with small, intentional actions that bridge divides and protect your own […]
In response to a community need, the Bahá’ís of Glendale recently supported Ascencia’s call for pantry donations. Guided by the Bahá’í principles of unity and community building, participants contributed essential food items to help sustain Ascencia’s kitchen. Donations included a variety of provisions such as canned goods, pasta, noodles and an abundance of snacks. These […]
LCIF Observes Holy Week Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) on Sunday will continue its celebration of the Easter season with a focus on finding hope and meaning in everyday life. All are invited. In the church calendar used by LCIF’s governing body, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Easter isn’t just one day – […]
LCIF Observes Holy Week Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) invites local bookworms to enjoy a lively discussion of the novel “Violeta” by Isabel Allende. It’s the April selection for LCIF’s book club. Book club members will meet on Monday, April 20 at 1 p.m. in the church conference room. The novel follows the life […]
Celebrating the Feast of St. Joseph at St. Bede has been a tradition since 1984 when the St. Bede Italian Catholic Federation Branch 374 was founded. In 2026, the Branch proudly marked the 10th anniversary of the St. Bede ICF Branch 374 silent auction (excluding the COVID years), a milestone that reflects the continued generosity […]
LCIF Observes Holy Week Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) invites the community to its April 2 Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. In the Lutheran tradition, Maundy Thursday commemorates Jesus’ final celebration of Passover, or the Last Supper, with his disciples. The solemnity continues April 3 with a Good Friday service […]