Lutheran Church “Work Day” to Beautify Campus

Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) is seeking volunteers for its upcoming church “work day” to be held on Saturday, Oct. 4 with a focus on sprucing up the campus. The event, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will offer a variety of tasks for volunteers of all skill levels. 

Similar to previous work days at LCIF, the day will feature a wide range of activities aimed at cleaning, organizing and gardening. From tidying up indoor spaces to enhancing the outdoor grounds, there will be plenty of options for everyone to contribute. Participants can lend a hand for as little or as long as they are able and a complimentary lunch will be provided for all volunteers. The church encourages anyone interested in helping to attend.

Service hours are offered to teens looking for community service.

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 Holds Water Ceremony

On Sunday Sept. 21, Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills (UUCVH) welcomes the community to its annual tradition, the Unitarian Universalist water ceremony.

Water and stories from summer travels will be shared, and activities will be held. The waters will be mingled to symbolize connections with each other and later used to nourish church gardens. The community will celebrate being together at the beginning of a new “church year” as all look forward to new activities, aesthetics work on the building and outdoor space. There will be social justice work and the chance to support one another on our journeys. 

UU water ceremony 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

Fun at Mt. Olive Preschool

Mt. Olive preschool has kicked off the new school year by teaching about science. Students discovered and explored all kinds of fun science activities and learned about gravity, and oil and water (and how they don’t mix). Students also experimented with items to learn if they sink or if they float.

Mt. Olive still has openings; those interested in learning more about the play-based school and all of its activities reach out to Ashley at mtolivepreschool@yahoo.com or visit mtopreschool.org.

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.  

Holy Craft 

The community is invited on Sundays at 11 a.m. starting Oct. 21 in the sanctuary foyer of La Cañada Congregational Church. Bring a craft project and supplies along with a snack to share. Attendees will find seasoned knitters, procrastinating gift makers and curious learners coming together to make something beautiful (even if it’s just conversation). It’s a great way to share a skill, learn a new one (supplies provided) and find new friendships.

La Cañada Congregational Church, 1200 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada

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. 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.