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Day of Community Service at LCIF Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) is gearing up for a day of community service on Sunday, Sept. 13, inviting local volunteers to assemble school supply bags for children in need around the world. The event will take place in the church’s Fellowship Hall immediately following 10 a.m. worship. […]

LCPC Parent ED Donates to Casa Of Los Angeles

LCPC Parent ED Donates to Casa Of Los Angeles

On Aug. 14 LCPC Parent Ed presented a check for $10,583 to the director of Development and the Individual Giving manager of Court Appointment Special Advocates of Los Angeles (CASA/LA). In keeping with the LCPC Parent Ed founder’s directives, LCPC Parent Ed tithes 10% of its funding proceeds to a non-profit organization that supports children […]

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St. Bede Presents Jazz in the Courtyard St. Bede the Venerable Parish at 215 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada invites the community to enjoy an evening of live music under the stars. Saxophonist Murray Middleman and his All-Star Band will perform Jazz in the Courtyard on Saturday, Aug. 29 from 7 p.m. –10 p.m. Tickets […]

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LCIF Issues Invitation LCIF invites all to attend Sunday worship at 10 a.m., led by Pastor Viv Vega. Children’s Church is held concurrently and includes a Bible lesson, games, craft and a snack. For more information on all church events, or to receive pastoral care, visit lcifoothills.org, email office@lcifoothills.org or call (818) 790-1951. The church […]

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Question: I’m over 60 and I am really struggling with all of this “social media.” I don’t like, or understand, “AI” and I find myself believing everything I see online is real. I go on TikTok or Facebook and I suddenly realize that four hours have passed! I get so upset when I see the […]

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LCIF to Host Book Club Meetup and Blood Drive Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) will hold its next book club gathering on Monday, Aug. 17 at 1 p.m. in the church’s conference room to discuss the first part of “Personal History” by Katharine Graham. Graham’s Pulitzer Prize–winning memoir chronicles her journey from a privileged […]

SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING

SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING

Reprinted from May 2022 Question: I’m retired after working for 42 years as a CPA. I’m also divorced and have two grown children. Throughout my working years, I met friends twice a week for drinks. After retiring, I found myself drinking way too much. I regularly attend AA meetings. I also am not joining my […]

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Forgiveness with Cesar Cardona Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills (UUCVH) once again welcomes writer and musician Cesar Cardona. This time Cardona will bring a message about the value of forgiveness. He brings a personal feel as he speaks about experiences that have shaped his life and world view.  This is a powerful message […]

Fire House Youth Center Seeks Volunteers and Donations

Fire House Youth Center Seeks Volunteers and Donations

By Mary O’KEEFE When the 2026-27 school year begins on Aug. 19 the Fire House Youth Center, located at 2563 Foothill Blvd. on the campus of St. Luke’s of the Mountains, will again open its doors to Rosemont Middle School students on their late start days, which has been every Wednesday morning.  For over a […]

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Donation Drives at LCIF As the upcoming school year approaches, Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) has launched a dual-purpose donation drive to help students both around the corner and around the globe. To support local youth, the church is currently collecting brand-new backpacks. The backpacks will be delivered to “Making it Happen,” a Sunland-based […]