LCIF Holds Reformation Sunday

Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) is preparing to host a special worship service to observe Reformation Sunday, the annual commemoration of a pivotal moment in Christian history. Reformation Day commemorates the occasion in 1517 when Martin Luther nailed his Ninety-Five Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany as a sign of protest. Luther encouraged an academic debate, challenging several religious practices – most notably the prevailing view that salvation from sin was possible through the payment of “indulges” to the church. Instead, he insisted that salvation was justified through faith. 

All are invited to attend LCIF’s Reformation Sunday service this Sunday, Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. Attendees are encouraged to wear the liturgical color: red.

Additionally, LCIF encourages the donation of blankets and personal hygiene supplies to help those in need. Hygiene supplies needed include toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, soap, shampoo, deodorant and feminine hygiene products. LCIF kindly asks that donated items are new. Blankets and supplies can be dropped off at Sunday worship or at the church office.

Visit lcifoothills.org for event details, including small group gatherings and opportunities to serve. 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.

‘Wicked’ Winds Up Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park concludes on Saturday, Oct. 25 with 2024’s sing-along “Wicked” at Memorial Park, 1301 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada. Activities start at 5:30 p.m.; children can make Emerald City eyeglasses and magician Dave Cox will be on-site. Picnic on burgers and American fare from Fat Boy’s food truck and the Cozy Cookie Company! 

The event is sponsored by  La Cañada Congregational Church and is free to all.

‘Trunk or Treat’ at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting a Halloween “trunk-or-treat” for community families. Attendees will enjoy carnival games, hot dogs, chili and corn bread, and trunk-or-treating out of decorated car trunks for the little ones. The fire department and the sheriff station will be on-site with vehicles for kids to inspect and learn about. Costumes are encouraged! 

The event takes place on Oct. 25 from 5 – 7 p.m. at 1830 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada.

Movie Night at UUCVH

On Friday, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m., join the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills for movie night. The featured film is yet to be revealed to the public. Will it be a mystery, a comedy or an action-packed blockbuster? Appease your curiosity; come for the mystery, stay for the fellowship! No reservations needed, just stop by. 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 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.

‘Trunk or Treat’ and Pumpkin Decorating at La Crescenta Presbyterian

La Crescenta Presbyterian Church is hosting an afternoon of trunk-or-treating, pumpkin decorating and activities for the entire family on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.  

Kids can come in costume and collect treats from festively decorated cars, then carve or paint a pumpkin at this free event. (Costumes must be family friendly. Absolutely no play weapons). Don’t forget to bring a bag to collect treats!

Trunk or treat will take place on the church campus at 2902 Montrose Ave. in La Crescenta. For more information, visit lcpc.net or call the LCPC office at (818) 249-6137.

Mt. Olive Lutheran Church Holds Seasonal Events and Gatherings

Mt. Olive Lutheran Church invites the Crescenta Valley community to its annual trunk or treat event on Oct. 25 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. There will be decorated cars and trucks (and decorated parishioners in costumes of all sorts!) for children and families to enjoy as they trick-or-treat their way around the church lot. There will also be special baked goods, cotton candy and a variety of games!

Mt. Olive will celebrate the historic Protestant Reformation at its 9:30 a.m. worship service on the last Sunday of October (Oct. 26), which is known as Reformation Sunday. In addition, there will be a Liturgy of Confirmation as a part of that worship service on Oct. 26 when the worshipers and those being confirmed will join together in publicly affirming their holy baptism and Christian faith.

And don’t forget that Mt. Olive holds a 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. This Bible study is currently in the Book of Second Corinthians. Also, a weekly Bible study (currently in the Book of Genesis) is held at the church on Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m.

Visit molc.org for more information about these and other opportunities for Christian fellowship and service. You can also email or call: office@molc.org or (818) 248-4253. 

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 Oct. 26. 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.