Question: We live in a world that admires competence, celebrates self-reliance and quietly assumes that trusting God is for the weak. Most of us are taught, directly or indirectly, that life goes better when we stay in control. But does it? Answer: One of the most beloved passages in the Bible asks us to reconsider […]
Lutheran Church Available to Community Children’s Church at Lutheran Church of the Foothills (LCIF) is offered during worship time. For information about upcoming events at LCIF, visit the church’s website at lcifoothills.org. Those who need pastoral care can email office@lcifoothills.org or call (818) 790-1951. The church is located at 1700 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada […]
On June 7 after services, the La Crescenta Presbyterian Church family is having a time of fellowship and nourishment at its monthly potlucks in Koopmans Hall. Those participating are asked to bring a dish to share or come to break bread with friends old and new. No sign-up is needed – just bring a dish […]
La Cañada Presbyterian Church (LCPC) Parent Ed held it 2nd Annual Diaper and Wipe Drive benefitting Pasadena YoungLives, part of Pasadena YoungLife, from April and into May. Over three weeks, LCPC Parent Ed collected physical and online donations of diapers and wipes, ultimately collecting 2400 diapers, 106 packs of wipes, books and literary resources from […]
Lutheran Church to Celebrate Day of Pentecost Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) welcomes all to celebrate the Day of Pentecost on Sunday, May 24. Celebrated 50 days after Easter, the Day of Pentecost marks the historic culmination of the Easter season and is widely recognized as the “birthday” of the Christian Church. The festival […]
Blood Drive at LCIF Today, Thursday, May 14, LCIF will host a blood drive for the American Red Cross from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall. Walk-ins are welcome. Those who wish to schedule a specific donation time can do so by visiting redcrossblood.org and entering “lcifoothills” when prompted. All donors […]
Question: Given the widespread discontent in everyday life today, attending an organized religious service (church, synagogue, etc.) seems like a waste of time, especially for the younger generation. What do you think people of today can get out of organized religion and attending service/s? Dealing with Discontent Answer: Dear Dealing, One thing, perhaps the greatest […]
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 […]