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LCIF Events As the calendar turns to 2026, Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) is inviting the community to step into the New Year with a focus on fellowship, spiritual growth and a renewed love for reading. The church has announced the return of two of its most popular monthly gatherings: the Women’s Gather Bible […]

SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING

SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING

Question: I am very concerned about the state of world right now! Not only does the news seem to sensationalize the issues – crimes, robberies, murders and more – but in my own life I notice when I go to the grocery store people are just not as friendly as they used to be. When […]

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LCIF Events For information about activities at Lutheran Church in the Foothills, please visit the church’s website: lcifoothills.org. Those who need pastoral care or are looking to join groups such as Bible study, quilting or book club, can email office@lcifoothills.org or call (818) 790-1951.  The church is located at 1700 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada […]

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LCIF Events For information about activities at Lutheran Church in the Foothills, please visit the church’s website: lcifoothills.org. Those who need pastoral care or are looking to join groups such as Bible study, quilting or book club, can email office@lcifoothills.org or call (818) 790-1951.  The church is located at 1700 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada […]

SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING

SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING

Question: The older I get, the more I wonder what has happened to us, as people. Everyone seems so angry, and violence is everywhere. This is supposed to be a season of peace and goodwill. How do I keep from feeling hopeless that there will ever be peace on earth? ~ Seeker of Peace Answer: […]

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LCIF Transforms Its Sanctuary Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) is once again preparing to transform its sanctuary into a beautiful, festive display with the return of its annual Poinsettia Garden – just in time for its Christmas Eve service. The tradition offers a stunning backdrop of vibrant red and pristine white blooms, symbolizing the […]

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Question: How do we keep the spirit of giving if we are struggling to make ends meet in our own lives? Struggling Answer: Dear Struggling, This is not an easy question but what I used to do is look at my monthly income and then determine what percentage I was going to give to charity.  For […]

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LCIF Transforms Its Sanctuary Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) is once again preparing to transform its sanctuary into a beautiful, festive display with the return of its annual Poinsettia Garden – just in time for its Christmas Eve service. The tradition offers a stunning backdrop of vibrant red and pristine white blooms, symbolizing the […]

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LCIF ‘Sings In’ the Holidays Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) invites the community to usher in the Advent and Christmas season with a festive evening of song and refreshment. The church will host “Concert, Cookies and Carols” on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 7  p.m. in the LCIF Fellowship Hall. The evening will include a […]

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Question: AI has the ability to do students’ homework, including writing prose and poetry, and summarizing history in a matter of seconds. How do parents control this “short cut” usage of this study tool? Answer: The challenge with AI … we don’t get to use our natural brain to research and to learn academically. And little […]