LCIF Welcomes Community Lutheran Church in the Foothills invites the community to attend its Holy Week services beginning with Palm Sunday on April 13. LCIF encourages attendees to gather in the church courtyard for the traditional Procession of Palms at 9:45 a.m. By carrying and waving palm branches, participants mirror the actions of the crowds […]
On Wednesday, March 19 at exactly 7:03 p.m. (sunset), the Bahá’ís of Glendale, along with Bahá’ís worldwide, celebrated the end of their fast and the beginning of the New Year. Bahá’ís, who believe in the unity of mankind and that all the major religions are one divine plan from one God, abstain completely from food […]
Find strength to move forward with divine Love Lisa Troseth, practitioner of Christian Science healing and international speaker, will present “Moving past fear – to healing” a free talk open to the community on Saturday, April 5 at 2 p.m., in the Maple Room at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada Flintridge. “Fear can […]
Question: During these times of great division and polarization I would love some ideas on activities I can do spiritually to connect with my community. I feel like we’ve been through and are going through so much. I feel like trying to find ways to help others and support a healthy positive relationship with our community might […]
LCIF Welcomes Community Lutheran Church in the Foothills reminds the community of its weekly Soup Suppers, held each Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the church’s fellowship hall. Guests can enjoy a hearty bowl of homemade soup, accompanied by fresh bread and dessert. At 7 p.m. all are invited to join Pastor Rick Hall for a […]
LCIF Welcomes Community Lutheran Church in the Foothills will welcome guest pastor Viv Vega to the pulpit this Sunday, March 30, the fourth Sunday in Lent, for a special service centered on the text of Luke 15:1-32, the parable of the prodigal son. The text and sermon will explore themes of repentance, forgiveness and the […]
Question: I saw a number of people putting ashes on their forehead and people also have shared they have to give up things for Lent. Can you briefly explain what is Lent and why so many people find it important to give up things for Lent? Curious Answer: Think back to Shrove Tuesday, or Mardi […]
Writer and Podcaster Matthew Vasko will take the pulpit at Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills on March 23 at 10:30 a.m. to share 30 Ways to Counter Hate and Spread Love in the Process. Hate has been on the rise in recent years and the current political climate is only serving to exacerbate […]
LCIF Welcomes Community Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) is preparing to celebrate first Holy Communion on a particularly significant day in the Christian calendar: Maundy Thursday, April 17. Pastor Rick Hall will lead preparation classes for children and adults taking Holy Communion for the very first time, guiding them toward this sacred milestone. Communion, […]
Photo by Mary O’KEEFE Ash Wednesday was last week. For Christians it begins 40 days of self-examination and repentance by prayer, fasting and self-denial. It is also a time to read and mediate on God’s word. Pictured is St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church Father Guy Leemhuis administering ashes to Mabel Velez. Knowing it […]