Lutheran Church: Popular Discussion Group Returns

Lutheran Church in the Foothills welcomes back  after a summer hiatus its popular weekly discussion group “Faith and Reason.” The group, known for its engaging and thoughtful conversations, meets Mondays at 11 a.m. in the church’s conference room. Led by Dr. Henry Fliegel, an astronomer and experienced presenter of biblical issues, the discussion group explores the intersection of faith, science and reason. The upcoming session will focus on

the book, Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious by columnist Ross Douthat. All are invited.

Those with a love of reading may also be interested in attending LCIF’s next book club meeting on Monday, Sept. 15 in the church’s fellowship hall. This month’s book is The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris by Evie Woods. October’s book will be Jacqueline in Paris by Ann Mah.

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 Thursday.

UUCVH Presents ‘Disney Part 2’

Join Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills (UUCVH) on Sunday, Sept. 14 when former Disney Executive Debbie DelMar presents “Disney Part 2.”

Debbie DelMar is a retired Disney executive with a 36-year career at Walt Disney Imagineering and at Disney Corporate. In Part 1 of her series, which was held in January, she shared the three blessings in disguise. In this talk she’ll present information on the three lessons learned – lessons applicable to her at Disney but can be applied to life in general. 

DelMar’s sermon, “Disney Part 2,” begins at 10:30 a.m. at 4451 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta or visit the UUCVH website for the Zoom link https://www.uuverdugo.org/.

BBQ and Table Game Night  

On Saturday, Sept. 27, Bethel Church will be hosting a free barbecue and table game night starting at 6 p.m. Friends and family are invited to enjoy food from the grill and fellowship over table games. Everyone is encouraged to bring a favorite table game or two to share. This should be a fun, low-key event that newcomers and longtime members can enjoy together. Everyone in the community is invited and welcome to attend.

Bethel Church, 10725 Penrose St., Sun Valley bethelsunvalley.com

Women’s Nondenominational Bible Study

 Seasons of Life Bible study offers two classes to choose from:

* Joy of Living studying The Gospel of Mark and the Book of Esther 

* Women of Faith studying living a purposeful life

Classes are on Thursday mornings from 10 – 11:30 a.m. beginning Sept. 25 through April 9 at Highlands Church, 4441 La Crescenta Ave. in La Crescenta.

  If interested, please contact the church at (818) 405-0763 or Lynda Hessick at (818) 640-6022 or email lyndahessick@gmail.com. The deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 7 to have the book selected to be ordered.  

CSL Offers Gentle Movement Class

The Center for Spiritual Living – La Crescenta is offering a gentle stretch and relax chair movement with Mikki. 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.

Mt. Olive Offers Bible Studies

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 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 Sept. 14, 21 & 28. 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.