Lutheran Church Available to Community

Local history buffs, travel enthusiasts and residents looking to explore the roots of early Christianity are invited to step back in time this month for a special

visual journey through the ancient world. Pastor Tim Singleton of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in La Crescenta will host a slideshow presentation on Wednesday, June 10 at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall at Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF). The event marks the first public presentation showcasing the joint journey undertaken last year by members of both local congregations. The tour, billed as both “In the Footsteps of Paul” and a “Pilgrimage to Greece,”

allowed participants to retrace the historic and spiritual routes of the Apostle Paul. The slide show presentation will cover the key aspects of Paul’s biblical pilgrimage, while sharing the personal memories made by church members on the trip.

In addition, LCIF will hold its next “Women Gather” Bible study on Tuesday, June 9 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the church’s conference room. The Bible study group meets twice a month, offering local women a consistent place to reflect and connect. All are welcome to attend, and no RSVP is required.

LCIF invites local bookworms to attend its next book club meeting on Monday, June 15 at 1 p.m. in the church’s conference room. The June selection is “A Guardian and a Thief” by Megha Majumdar. 

Additionally, LCIF will hold its next Surviving Widows group on Tuesday, June 16 at a private residence. Please contact the church office for the location and to RSVP for the event. Widowers are also welcome to attend this monthly support group.

Visit lcifoothills.org for all 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 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.

P3 Theatre Company presents: ‘Day after Day’ at Mount Olive Lutheran

On Saturday, June 6 at 1:30 p.m., Mount Olive Lutheran Church (3561 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta) will host a one-time performance of “Day after Day” (The Life and Music of Doris Day) by Tony Santamauro. This musical explores the dramatic personal life of Doris Day through her iconic hits, including “Sentimental Journey,” “Secret Love” and “Que Sera Sera.”

Tickets are available at www.P3Theatre.biz. For questions, call (818) 388-4672.

The church potluck and congregational meeting will take place on Sunday, June 7 immediately following the 9:30 a.m. worship service. All members are welcome; please bring a dish to share.

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 June 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.