Filling the Pews – Part 7: Going Outside the Church

By Brandon HENSLEY Every weekend people get out of bed, put on their “Sunday best,” and get in their cars to drive to their local church. Church, after all, is a place that welcomes anyone who wants to get to know God on a deeper level. There are those out there, though, who don’t think […]

Filling the pews: Part I

By Brandon HENSLEY and Mary O’KEEFE In times of trouble, especially during the holidays, people seem to turn to religion for help, whether it is guidance, comfort or shelter. And at this time of being thankful, turning to one’s faith and church can be a source of strength. But what happens when a church itself […]

Children of St. Luke’s give to Operation Christmas Child

On Sunday, Nov. 14, St. Luke’s Anglican Church, fulfilling part of its mission of “Encountering Christ, Transforming Lives, and Demonstrating Love,” participated in Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse which provides simple gift-filled care boxes to children in desperate situations all over the world. “We estimate 114 boxes received,” said Kelly Ralston, St. […]

CV Arts Council Paint Out an explosion of art, talent

On Saturday, Nov. 6, the Crescenta Valley Arts Council held an artists’ reception for the 2010 Crescenta Valley Paint Out. Held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at St. Luke’s Church, the event featured the work of artists ranging from local professionals to “first-timers” at a Paint Out. The Saturday evening artists’ reception was a wine […]

The Fire House: open for business

By Mary O’KEEFE It took a lot of work, volunteers, community support and paint to get to the grand opening Tuesday night of The Fire House, a place for kids to come to meet, do their homework, play some games, mingle and hopefully get a break from the “There’s nothing to do here” blues. “This […]

St. Luke’s Anglican Church: One year later

On Oct. 17, St. Luke’s Anglican Church celebrates its first anniversary of worshipping, praying and serving as a “church without walls.” For the past year the congregation has met in leased and borrowed space for all its church activities. “It has been a season of receiving more than giving,” said Rev. Rob Holman, Rector of […]