Question: We have one daughter, Julie, who is 15. We’ve always taught her to be grateful for what she has and for gifts that are given to her. These past few days have been a shocker for us. Julie’s birthday is Dec. 20. We usually either take her out to dinner or have a few […]
By Lori BODNAR Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church (CVUMC) has a new pastor: Louise Fairweathre-Baxter has been ordained for 30 years and served in six other churches. “I felt called to the ministry after graduating from college,” she said. “My undergraduate degree was in performing arts and I was granted the Wilshire Preaching Award upon […]
For more than a century, families and spectators from all over the world line the streets of Pasadena to view the Tournament of Roses Parade at the start of each new year. It is a tradition that fills the air with optimism and hope. Another tradition is also returning this year. For the first time […]
On Sunday, Dec. 18 the Chabad of Crescenta Valley invited the community to its annual Chanukah celebration at Memorial Park in La Cañada. Friends, families – even some furry members – joined Rabbi Mendy and his wife Mushka as they kicked off the first night of Chanukah. Traditional food of sufganiyot (jelly donuts) and latkes […]
By Lori BODNAR Families celebrated the holiday season by stepping back in time at CVCHURCH’s annual Explore Bethlehem event on Sunday, Dec. 11. Hundreds of people enjoyed the fun activities reminiscent of ancient times, such as candle-making, perfume-making, leather-working and pottery-making. The event was free to attend. Due to the threat of rain, most of […]
LCIF News Lutheran Church in the Foothills is accepting donations of gently worn clothing to help those in need during the colder winter months. Coats and sweaters are especially appreciated this time of year. Items can be dropped off at the church’s office. The donated clothing will be taken to local homeless shelters. LCIF’s Christmas […]
Question: My parents left our daughter more than adequate funds for college. She’ll graduate this coming June and would like to go to a college in Texas. She made this choice after a lot of research about colleges all over the United States. Even though she has always been responsible and never caused us any […]
LCIF News A Christmastime tradition comes to Lutheran Church in the Foothills this Sunday, Dec. 18. All are invited to decorate gingerbread houses beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall. Gingerbread kits will be supplied. People of all ages are welcome. Sunday worship service with Pastor Chuck Bunnell begins in person at […]
Question: When our two daughters were young we did everything we could to make Christmas special. We taught them that it wasn’t just about gift giving and receiving, but about kindness and compassion to others. We also were then, and still now, active in a local Christian church. Our daughters were often in Christmas plays. […]
LCIF News Lutheran Church in the Foothills welcomes all to attend its weekly family devotion time to celebrate the season of Advent. People of all ages are invited to meet in the church’s conference room each Sunday in December from 8:45 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. to study a passage from the Bible, consider questions from […]