The Crescenta Valley Prayer Breakfast, sponsored and organized by the CV Town Council, was held last Saturday at the Verdugo Hills American Legion Hall. The annual event was canceled in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic but returned with the same focus on community youth. The funds raised are dedicated toward council projects including […]
LCIF News Lutheran Church in the Foothills is teaming up with a number of local agencies to help people who are homeless. Emily Abbott from Door of Hope will speak to the congregation on Sunday, May 22 during the 10 a.m. service to explain how the Pasadena-based non-profit is getting people off the streets and […]
LCIF News Lutheran Church in the Foothills has extended its drive to collect desperately needed medical supplies for victims of the war in Ukraine. A list of the needed supplies, including specific types of bandages and antibiotic ointments, can be found on the LCIF website. Items can be dropped off at the church or ordered […]
Question: Our problem is with our next door neighbor (we’ll call Judy) who has chronic depression. We’ve lived side by side for 35 years. Our kids grew up together and we have taken many family outings together. Two years ago, Judy’s husband passed away from a heart attack and, since then, she doesn’t want to […]
LCIF News A Mother’s Day tradition will continue at Lutheran Church in the Foothills on Sunday, May 8 with motherhood being celebrated in song and stories. Pastor Chuck Bunnell will lead the service, which begins at 10 a.m. in person and live-streamed on LCIF’s YouTube channel. The church is also encouraging early registration for its […]
Question: My husband’s mother is 83, is very independent and still drives. She hasn’t had a ticket for close to 40 years. We stay in close touch with her, but she seldom asks us for anything. Two weeks ago, her purse was stolen out of her shopping cart even though she only turned her back […]
LCIF News Lutheran Church in the Foothills will hold an important congregational meeting on Sunday, May 1 following the 10 a.m. worship service. Among the items to be discussed is the call process for a new pastor. Pastor Chuck Bunnell is currently serving as interim pastor. The congregation of LCIF is grateful that Pastor Bunnell […]
LCIF News Lutheran Church in the Foothills is working to help victims of domestic violence and the homeless. LCIF has earmarked money from its endowment fund to support Beacon Housing and Door of Hope, which provides transitional housing for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. LCIF will also support LA Family Housing […]
Question: Our cat Josie, which we’ve had for 17 years, crossed “The Rainbow Bridge” last week. I was a stay-at-home mom, so Josie and I had a heart bond that’s difficult to describe. I loved her so much and every time I think of her I cry. My kids and my husband tell me I’m […]
LCIF News Lutheran Church in the Foothills invites the community to events marking the most sacred week of the liturgical year. Tonight (Thursday’s) special Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m. with Pastor Chuck Bunnell commemorates Jesus’ Last Supper with the Apostles. Good Friday services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday. Easter worship begins at […]