First Baptist Church extends concert invitation The First Baptist Church at La Crescenta cordially invites the public to the presentation by the California Baptist University School of Music of the University Choir and Orchestra, the premier performance group of the School of Music. The University Choir and Orchestra is led by nationally acclaimed conductor Dr. […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Nancy Thomas calls it the Batcave, so perhaps anyone would be anxious to see the place that a church secretary alludes to as the lair of a mysterious superhero. But the journey down the stairs and into the belly of the La Crescenta Presbyterian Church campus doesn’t provide an image of secret […]
On Sept. 12, two Catholic sisters who live in St. James parish celebrated 50 years of service. Sister Pat Peach, B.V.M., and Sister Rita Basta, B.V.M., teach college level math. Sister Rita is the president of the St. James/Holy Redeemer school boards and works to enhance the new school model of kindergarten – fourth grade […]
Midnight Winds coming to La Cañada Pres The Midnight Winds, a new Los Angeles-based woodwind quintet, will perform at La Canada Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Oct. 3 at 4 p.m. as part of the church’s acclaimed Ovations series. The concert will feature music ranging from the 18th-century compositions of Haydn to the 20th-century works of […]
LCPC announces return of Wednesday Night PEAK classes La Crescenta Presbyterian Church is renewing its Wednesday night PEAK classes and dinner. PEAK stands for Praise, Education for Adults and Kids. Dinner is from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. and classes run from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Classes are available for children age 6 months through junior […]
If the kids can go back to school, we can go back to church. A special day to meet new people, like Andrew spending a day with Jesus, then bringing his brother to meet the Lord. Philip met Jesus by the roadside, then found his friend Nathaniel, and brought him to meet Jesus. Like Andrew […]
La Crescenta Presbyterian Church announced its new director of Student Ministries Cameron Hackett. Hackett, a native of Portland, Ore., has been working for Intervarsity serving as a campus pastor at Claremont McKenna College for the past four years. Prior to his work at Claremont he served as a campus pastor at Occidental College also for […]
By Odalis A. SUAREZ It was Senior Pastor Dave Roberts’ first day back at Montrose Church this past Tuesday and he was busy. The pastor, who has called Montrose Church his home for 22 years, had just returned from his first sabbatical. “It was a time to rest, to read,” explained Roberts of his time […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Friday, Aug. 20 about 175 people met at La Cañada Community Center. Everyone greeted each other as they entered the building with a potluck dish. The food was placed on the table and the conversation turned to children, jobs and family life. Then, as the sun began to set, a little […]
CENTER ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE The La Crescenta Center for Spiritual Living invites the community to the following: On Aug. 22 Rev Bev’s Sunday topic is The Healing of Hurt (Rev. Steve) and on Aug. 29 – Forgive for Good. Rev. Steve’s Wednesday night topic on Aug. 25 is Healing Consciousness with music by Gaia Mama. Plan […]