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Christmas Eve Service at Gethsemane Gethsemane Lutheran Church invites the community to its Christmas Eve candlelight service with carols tonight, Thursday, Dec. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Our Korean brothers and sisters in Christ of Living Flame Church will participate by singing a verse of each carol in Korean. The service will also feature Shannon Gomes, […]

Pastor Tom Settles into Tujunga UMC

Pastor Tom Settles into Tujunga UMC

By Charly SHELTON n July, Tujunga United Methodist Church welcomed a new pastor, Tom Kendall Sr. With the first six months under his belt, Pastor Kendall has gotten a feel for the congregation and the programs and outreach at UMC. “The people here are wonderful,” said Kendall. “I work at the Bailey Center every Wednesday […]

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    Songs for the Nativity   During the holiday season, traditional songs and carols are heard in many places. Though there is enjoyment and comfort in familiar tunes, refresh the holiday spirit with something new or different. A concert at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Glendale on Dec. 20 at 4 p.m. offers rarely […]

St. George’s Tree of Peace

St. George’s Tree of Peace

By Charly SHELTON any who have passed by the former site of the Dragon Thrift Shop on Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada have seen the tree growing out front, right by the sign. This tree, which looks like a Christmas tree, takes on a special meaning this holiday season. Whereas most Christmas trees are adorned […]

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    Free Concert at La Cañada Congregational   The community is invited to a free concert at the La Cañada Congregational Church on Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. in the church. The choir will be singing Vivaldi’s “Magnificat” and Bach’s Cantata 140, “Sleepers, Wake!” The concert features our incredible soloists. We will also have […]

Spiritually Speaking

QUESTION: I’ve belonged to a local church since I was a child and am active in church activities. My problem is with an individual, who is also a long-time member of the church. We both belong to the same men’s group. He is very critical and “the straw that broke the camel’s back” for me […]

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  Explore Bethlehem at CVCHURCH   CVCHURCH is hosting Explore Bethlehem on Dec. 6 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.! Children get a free camel ride plus there will be opportunities to make candles, pottery, perfume and leather projects. There will also be story telling and pictures taken with live animals! There is no cost […]

Hearts and Stomachs Filled at Empty Bowls

Hearts and Stomachs Filled at Empty Bowls

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY All were welcomed to share an evening of stories, music and soup at the eighth annual Empty Bowls event held on Nov. 7 at CV United Methodist Church. Empty Bowls is an international effort to help end hunger. At CV United Methodist Church, the theme of the evening was “Hope, Not Hunger” […]

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‘Gathering in Glendale’ Hosted by GRLA Tonight, Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m., the Glendale Religious Leaders Association is sponsoring its annual community interfaith Thanksgiving celebration, titled “Gathering in Gratitude.” The service will be held at Temple Sinai in Glendale. The celebration will include music, readings from various faith traditions, and a homily. The Glendale […]

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Holiday Boutique/White Elephant Sale It’s that time of year again for the annual holiday boutique/white elephant sale (including vintage items) at Gethsemane Lutheran Church La Crescenta on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event will feature handmade jewelry, lotions and soaps, pottery, hand sewn quilts, knitted items and dozens and dozens […]