By Charly SHELTON There is a long-held belief in Chinese culture that life is energy. This life force – qi or chi in Western spelling – is in all things, from rocks to plants to water and more. Everyone and everything is connected with chi and the universe-at-large is filled with this energy that can […]
All are invited to join a free seminar on mindful aging. Participants will assess their current satisfaction with life and learn valuable tools to enrich their life journey. The seminar is on Saturday, Aug. 6 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Please call the church office at (818) 248-3738 to reserve a seat. Reservations are […]
QUESTION: We’ve been friends with another couple for over 25 years. To help me explain, I’ll call them Jane and Joe. We’ve done everything together, including vacations with our kids when they were growing up, cruises, road trips and holidays. Four years ago, Jane passed away very unexpectedly from a heart attack and Joe has […]
By McKenna MIDDLETON Members of Montrose Church, from June 9 to June 22, served their fellow man through construction projects, healthcare, and AIDS/HIV intervention, all while building relationships with community members in Swaziland. The traveling mission team consisted of 17 members, but the entire Montrose Church congregation contributed to the trip through annual giving, praying […]
Throughout the Crescenta Valley, local churches are preparing for Vacation Bible School. VBS typically lasts for one week and gives kids the opportunity to focus on that church’s VBS theme. According to its website, every year, La Crescenta Presbyterian Church hosts about 300 children at its Vacation Bible School. This year’s program, Deep Sea Discovery, […]
QUESTION: Several years ago, I lent a close relative money to help his family buy a house with no specific time the money had to be returned. I’m retired, have a good income and money is the least of my worries. This might sound like a ridiculous thing to be concerned about, but I am. […]
Four La Cañada Flintridge students were presented awards as recognition for student excellence by the Italian Catholic Branch 374 at St. Bede the Venerable Roman Catholic Church at ICF’s monthly general meeting. Giancarlo Orlando, a graduate of St. Francis High School, received a branch $400 scholarship awarded by the Central Council of ICF. He is […]
On June 17, Archbishop of Los Angeles Jose Gomez celebrated St. Monica Academy’s baccalaureate Mass and graduation at the school’s Montrose campus. After celebrating Mass with six other priests, Archbishop Gomez gave the commencement address and conferred diplomas upon St. Monica Academy’s eighth grade and senior graduates. In his address, the Archbishop urged the graduates […]
Patriotic music in many forms, including excerpts from the Tony-winning 1969 musical “1776,” will be presented by the La Cañada Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir and Orchestra in a free concert, “Americana 2016,” on Saturday, July 2 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will open with John Williams’ “Liberty Fanfare,” written for the centennial celebration of the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A candlelight vigil to honor the victims of the Orlando shootings was held in the courtyard of St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church on Sunday night. Holly Cardone organized the event after having a conversation with her friend Dawn Duran. “My friend Dawn approached me Saturday morning and we immediately started […]