Lutheran Church to Celebrate Day of Pentecost

Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) welcomes all to celebrate the Day of Pentecost on Sunday, May 24. Celebrated 50 days after Easter, the Day of Pentecost marks the historic culmination of the Easter season and is widely recognized as the “birthday” of the Christian Church. The festival commemorates the biblical account of the Holy Spirit descending upon Jesus’ disciples, empowering them to preach the gospel in diverse languages to people from many nations. 

LCIF Pastor Viv Vega said, “The Day of Pentecost reminds us that the Spirit is still alive and moving among us in beautiful and powerful ways.” 

Vega extends a warm invitation to the community to join in the celebration. “After worship, stick around for coffee, snacks and conversation in a super casual setting where neighbors can simply get to know one another. Sit for a while, chat about life, ask questions, laugh a little or just enjoy being together. Heck, I’ll be there too – and you can ask me whatever questions you’d like” said Vega, adding, “Let’s meet. Let’s talk. Because we know life can be hard sometimes, but the Spirit is alive – and it’s alive in every person you’ll meet here at LCIF: the Spirit of truth and justice, compassion and understanding, grace and peace and, above all, the Spirit of love.”

Day of Pentecost worship at LCIF begins at 10 a.m. with fellowship time following the service.

Children’s Church is offered during worship time.

For more information about upcoming events at LCIF, visit the church’s website at lcifoothills.org. Those who need pastoral care can 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 Thursday.

ICF – Branch 374 Sponsors Italian Workshop

Italian Catholic Federation (ICF) – Branch 374 is sponsoring workshops on conversational Italian. The workshops are on six Saturdays through June 13 from 9 a.m. to noon at St. Bede Catholic Church. The cost for the workshops is $130 for ICF members, $150 for non-members.

The workshops will be taught by Laura Godin and Raffaella La Scala, native Italian college professors, at St. Bede, 215 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada.

For more information call (818) 599-6626 or email icf374@outlook.com.

UUCVH Movie Night 

On Friday, May 22 at 6:30 p.m. the community is invited to the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills for movie night. This month’s movie is a travelogue! Countries, creatures and climates! Join members Mary M. and Mel for an evening of adventure as they present pictures and videos of their recent South America to Antarctica trip. Popcorn and snacks provided. Bring a snack to share – if you like. 

No reservations needed, just stop by. Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills, 4451 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta.

CSL Offers Gentle Movement Class

The Center for Spiritual Living – La Crescenta is offering a gentle stretch and relax chair movement with Michelle Gillette. It takes place every Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. The cost is a $10 donation.

The class is at Chaffee Hall in the Center for Spiritual Living – La Crescenta.

The Center for Spiritual Living is located at 4845 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta. For more information, call (818) 249-1045.

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 24 & 31. 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.