By Jason KUROSU It is not unusual for churches to enjoy larger crowds for Easter Sunday services. Brent Kuszyk, director of Communications for La Crescenta Presbyterian Church, concurs. “We had a really good turnout this year,” said Kuszyk. “It was definitely up from last year.” Perhaps it was the holiday alone that brought out the […]
By Brandon HENSLEY If it’s spring it must be time to “Lift Up La Crescenta” again. That is the name of the event being held on Sunday at 2 p.m., when many people of all faiths are invited to join fellow residents and pray about something, anything. “We’ll have a massive amount of prayer power,” […]
Spiritually Speaking answers personal questions and concerns with a spiritual perspective. Local religious leaders that will take part in the discussion include Bryan Griem of Montrose Community Church; Jon Karn of Light on the Corner Church; Kimberlie Zakarian of Holy House Ministries; Skip Lindeman of La Cañada Congregational United Church of Christ; Rabbi Simcha Backman […]
Beginning with the April 21 issue, Crescenta Valley Weekly offers Spiritually Speaking, a twice monthly column that will answer personal questions and concerns with a spiritual perspective. Local religious leaders that will take part in the discussion include Bryan Griem of Montrose Community Church; Jon Karn of Light on the Corner Church; Kimberlie Zakarian of […]
LaCan Pres Presents Concert La Cañada Presbyterian Church’s Chancel Choir and Orchestra present the “Mozart Coronation Concert” on Sunday, April 17 at 4 p.m. The concert will feature four of Mozart’s works including “Coronation Mass in C Major C,” one of his most beloved religious compositions. Tickets are $15 and available in advance at the […]
LDS Hosting Celebration of Easter “Faith, Hope and the Resurrection of Jesus Christ: A Celebration of Easter” is being given by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, La Crescenta Stake, on Saturday, April 16 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 17 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the LDS […]
First United Methodist Church of Glendale will present Handel’s Messiah Parts 2 and 3 on Sunday, April 10 beginning at 3 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Admission is free. An offering will be taken to benefit the Glendale Community Free Clinic. Messiah will be performed by the Cathedral Choir and Chamber Orchestra conducted by Nancy […]
The Parent Education fundraiser event held on Friday, March 25 at the Café Santorini’s Rococo Room in Old Town Pasadena was “an amazing success,” according to organizers. The evening was emceed by Anne Bierling, director of the Parent Education Program, Dr. Rev. Chuck Osburn of La Cañada Presbyterian Church and John Cervenka, financial planner and […]
Spiritual Growth at St. Bede St. Bede the Venerable Roman Catholic Church has created opportunities for spiritual growth and reflection for the Lenten season for all residents of the La Cañada Flintridge community beginning with daily mass in the main church Monday through Friday at 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and Saturday morning at 8:00 […]
Monsignor Antonio Cacciapuoti, pastor of St. Bede the Venerable Roman Catholic Church in La Cañada Flintridge, is shown blessing the St. Joseph table at the annual celebration held each year by the Italian Catholic Federation branch at the parish. Each year on the celebration of the feast day of St. Joseph (the foster father of […]