LCIF Welcomes Community

On Sunday, May 11 at 10 a.m., Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) will hold a special worship service celebrating mothers and mothering figures.

The service will offer a time for reflection and gratitude for all who nurture and care for others. Recognizing that Mother’;s Day can be a complex day for some, the service will also provide a supportive space for those with strained relationships, those experiencing infertility, and those grieving the loss of loved ones. Prayers and moments of remembrance will be incorporated into the service, offering solace and comfort.

In addition, LCIF announced that one of its own members will be

participating in the upcoming La Cañada Interfaith Baccalaureate service. Mona Dillard, a graduating senior and active member of the church, has been selected to read Scripture during the ceremony. The baccalaureate service will be held on Monday, June 2 at 7 p.m. at St. Bede The Venerable Church, 215 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada Flintridge.. The annual event celebrates the graduating seniors from local high schools and offers a moment of reflection before their

commencement. All members of the community are invited to attend this unifying service. The keynote speaker for the evening will be La Cañada Unified School District Superintendent Wendy Sinnette.

Visit lcifoothills.org for event details. For more information or to request/offer help, email office@lcifoothills.org or call (818) 790-1951. The church is located at 1700 Foothill Blvd in La Cañada Flintridge. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.

UUCVH Events

Do you like to eat, laugh and connect with others? Then come join us at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills on Saturday, May 10 at 6 p.m. for a Potluck Friendship Dinner and Game Night! Our small (but spirited) congregation knows how to have a great time and we’d love to welcome you. Bring a dish to share and an appetite for fun. All are welcome! 

Then on Sunday, May 11, the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills welcomes enduring friend, spiritual director and life coach Reverend Gordon Bailey for a special Mother’s Day service at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Bailey’s sermon is on “Love as Equity: Honoring Mothers and Transforming Our World.” The community is invited. 

These events are in-person; Rev. Gordon Bailey’s sermon is also available via Zoom. Visit the UUCVH website for the ZOOM link https://www.uuverdugo.org/.

UUCVH, 4451 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta. Contact annok@juno.com for details and to let us know you’re coming.

Honoring Mothers and Mentors: A Special Gathering at La Cres Press

Women in the community are invited to “Legacy of Love: Honoring Mothers & Mentors,” a special event taking place Saturday, May 17 at La Crescenta Presbyterian Church.

This daylong gathering will celebrate the influence of mothers and mentors across generations. Through worship, inspiring speakers and meaningful discussions, the role of motherhood in all its seasons will be honored, from actively raising children to guiding adult children and future generations. Live worship music and a catered lunch are included in the $40 registration fee.

“Legacy of Love” will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at La Crescenta Presbyterian Church, 2902 Montrose Ave. in La Crescenta. To sign up, go to bit.ly/LCPCLegacyofLove. Tickets are limited, and early registration is encouraged.

For more information, please contact Jamie Given at jamie@givenguidance.com.

Mt. Olive Offers A Breakfast Bible Study & A Community Lunch

Mt. Olive invites the Crescenta Valley community to its monthly breakfast Bible study at Panera Bread Restaurant, 990 Town Center Drive, Suite A in La Cañada on the third Saturday of each month at 8:30 a.m. They are currently in the Book of Second Corinthians. Also, a weekly Bible study is held at the church on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. 

Mt. Olive also offers a community luncheon every second Wednesday through May. For a suggested minimum donation of $5, a delicious lunch is offered including a brief uplifting devotion and some great entertainment provided by various local artists. 

Mt. Olive is located at 3561 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta.

Walk and Word 

Walk and Word participants will meet in the parking lot of Deukmejian Wilderness Park, 3429 Markridge Road in La Crescenta/Glendale at 8 a.m. on May 11, 18 & 25. Participants will walk for the first hour and then gather to read a selection of scripture. About a half hour will be spent journaling about what was read and then there will be conversation, sharing thoughts.

Participants are asked to bring something to write with, anything wanted to eat or drink, and a chair to use for the writing part of the morning. Because people will be outdoors and social distancing will be practiced, masks will be optional. 

Those with questions can email Jeanne at jnlavieri@earthlink.net. 

All are welcome. If the hike is too strenuous, there are level paths at the park. There are ramps from the parking lot to the field where the group gathers after the hike.