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In Theory: Do pastors' kids have it tough?
Growing up can be tough, but children of preachers face an extra element — the added pressure to keep up appearances and not give in to temptation.
In Theory: Are parts of Scripture outdated and in need of change?
It's not often that a Christian minister agrees with the New Atheist movement, but the Rev. Michael Dowd believes it's possible when it comes to what he calls the "idolatry of the written word."
St. Bede to host karaoke and baked potato fundraiser
St. Bede the Venerable Roman Catholic Church will host a karaoke and baked potato event this Saturday.
In Theory: Can believers and nonbelievers find common ground?
Can believers and nonbelievers connect? Is there a common ground they can agree on?
Drama ministry will present play
The Presbyterian Church’s Drama Ministry will host a production of “The Mask of Hiroshima” later this month.
Church to host a day of service
The La Cañada Presbyterian Church will host a day of service on May 19 that supports the Los Angeles Food Bank.
Church history expert to speak
Rev. Joy Moore, a professor and associate dean of African American church history at Fuller Theological Seminary, will speak at La Cañada United Methodist Church this Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
In Theory: Has the economy damaged the work ethic?
Sociologist Max Weber first advanced the idea of a Protestant work ethic in 1914. A recent study suggests that not only does this ethic exist, it can make the effects of unemployment worse for Protestants than for non-Protestants.
In Theory: How ready for isolation are you?
Do you like ocean views, peace, quiet and solitude, and a captive congregation? Then the island of Tristan da Cunha could be perfect. It's advertising for a new parish priest — the previous incumbent left in 2010.
In Theory: Can interfaith marriages be effective?
Jews are most likely to marry outside their religion, while Mormons are least likely, according to the results of a 2010 survey of interfaith marriage.
In Theory: Should Boy Scouts end ban on gays?
The Boy Scouts of America has sent its members a survey as part of its ongoing debate over whether to repeal or continue its ban on gay members. Instead of asking for a simple yes or no, the questionnaire goes into depth on several topics, for example sleeping arrangements and the place of faith...
Group will offer grief support
St. Bede the Venerable Catholic Church is hosting a six-week bereavement group for those who recently lost family members or friends.
Easter, Good Friday services scheduled at La Cañada United Methodist Church
The La Cañada United Methodist Church will host two services on Easter. The sunrise service begins at 6 a.m. on Sunday, followed by a service at 10:30 a.m.
La Cañada Presbyterian Church to hold sunrise Easter service at Hahamongna Park
The La Cañada Presbyterian Church will hold a variety of services on Easter Sunday.
Easter, Palm Sunday services on tap at La Cañada United Methodist Church
The La Cañada United Methodist Church is holding an Easter celebration on Saturday, March 23.
La Cañada Congregational Church Easter service set for March 31
The La Cañada Congregational Church will offer an Easter service on Sunday, March 31. The Rev. Skip Lindeman will lead the 10 a.m. service. The church is located on 1200 Foothill Blvd.
St. Joseph's Day is celebrated by local Italian Catholic Federation
Members of the local Italian Catholic Federation celebrated St. Joseph's Day on Sunday. The branch called on donors such as Sprouts, Trader Joe's and Porto's to create a St. Joseph Table at St. Bede the Venerable Roman Catholic Church.
Catholic clergy say Pope Francis breathes hope into church
Local Catholics this week hailed the selection of Pope Francis — the first pontiff from the Americas who is known for his devotion to the poor and mission outreach — and expressed hope that it would reinvigorate a church rocked by scandal and grappling with disenfranchisement.
La Cañada United Methodist Church plans Easter Party for March 23
La Cañada United Methodist Church is planning its annual Easter Party for 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 23. There will be activities suitable for all ages, including an Easter egg hunt. No reservations are required and the public is welcome.
Christian Science talk on healing Sunday
Christine Driessen, a teacher and practitioner of Christian Science healing, will present a lecture on the topic, “Healing with Scientific Certainty through the Christ” at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 17 at First Church of Christ, Scientist, 600 Foothill Blvd. Driessen will be introduced by...
Psychologists to discuss bullying at La Cañada Presbyterian Church
The Growing Families ministry of La Cañada Presbyterian Church invites parents and grandparents of elementary to high school children to a presentation on the subject of bullying at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, in the church’s Fellowship Hall. The presenters are Joe and Carrie Dilley, both trained...
Methodist class attends Temple Sinai for Interfaith Weekend
Members of the confirmation class at La Cañada United Methodist Church visited Temple Sinai of Glendale during its Interfaith Weekend this month. The class also attended services at Masjid Al Tawa in Altadena, St. Bede the Venerable Catholic Church and Holman United Methodist Church in Los...
In Theory: What is the morality of using drones?
Since President Obama took office in 2009, the U.S. military's use of unmanned drones to carry out attacks on terrorist suspects has grown by 700%. And with this growth in the use of drones has come an uneasiness at over the morals morality of using drones to strike against America's enemies.
L.A. Archdiocese adds priests' names to abuse list
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has quietly added two dozen priests and brothers to its list of clergy accused of child molestation.
In Theory: Do the media glamorize suicide?
French sociologist Emile Durkheim wrote, "No fact is more readily transmissible by contagion than suicide." According to writer Giles Fraser, the media play a part in this transmission.
La Cañada United Methodist Church opens a drive-through cafe to raise money
Locals in search of a caffeine fix Friday morning can find it at La Cañada United Methodist Church, as it continues its weeklong “Drive-Thru Cafe,” open from 7 to 9 a.m. The church is located at 104 Berkshire Place, convenient to commuters headed toward La Cañada High...
In Theory: Is cheating becoming more socially acceptable?
From high school students to millionaire athletes, cheating has always been around. But 2012 saw a string of high-profile cases that brought cheating into the public eye and could even be making it more socially acceptable.
La Cañada United Methodist Church preps for Super Bowl Sunday
A senior luncheon with a focus on the Super Bowl will be held at noon Sunday at La Cañada United Methodist Church. Sports enthusiast Bill Evans will lead a talk on the Baltimore Ravens vs. the San Francisco 49ers.
In Theory: Survey finds that fewer Americans believe homosexuality is a sin
A survey has found that fewer Americans believe homosexuality is a sin. The LifeWay Research poll discovered that 37% "affirm a belief that homosexual behavior is a sin," down from 44% in 2011. The percentage of "unknowns" has risen to 17%, up from 13% over 2011.
In Theory: Has technology made it too easy to sin?
The Internet may have brought about a technological revolution in terms of information, entertainment and socializing, but it's also brought about newer temptations for people, according to a survey by Christian research organization the Barna Group.
In Theory: Are cell towers a part of God's call?
Churches have long been places where people have communicated with God, but these days cellphone companies are hoping to use them to make communicating with your friends and family easier. In the constant battle to expand cellphone coverage without facing potential battles over placing ugly towers...
In Theory: An Italian priest's divisive words
An Italian Catholic priest is under fire for a Christmas message he made that apparently blames women for domestic violence. Perio Corsi's text, titled "Women and femicide -- healthy self-criticism. How often do they provoke?" contains the lines, "How often do we see girls and mature women going...
In Theory: God, guns and country
Glendale City Councilman Rafi Manoukian is pushing a ban of gun shows at Glendale Civic Auditorium. Mayor Frank Quintero is backing Manoukian's proposal, saying, "I think the time has come for this country to reexamine easy access to guns."
In Theory: Finding peace after a difficult year
Many consider this to be the season of peace and hope. Reflecting on 2012, what has given you peace? What are your hopes for the coming year?
In Theory: Have Christians retreated from the world?
Writing in on the Huffington Post, Phil Cooke claims that Christians' voices are being drowned out because of a love/hate relationship with the media, a relationship that is driving Christians to retreat to safe zones instead of engaging with the wider culture. He says, “From the Web, to...
La Crescenta Presbyterian concert is Dec. 16
The music department of La Crescenta Presbyterian Church presents “Magnificent Savior: The Sounds of Joy” at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16 in the church sanctuary.
In Theory: Should secessionists succeed?
More than 750,000 Americans have signed a petition to let their states secede from the U.S.A. since the Nov. 6 election, including people from Alaska, Maryland, Texas, Iowa and Vermont. And many of them, or at least their leaders, are claiming they're demanding secession on religious grounds.
In Theory: Could Christians do more?
Some 46 million Americans are classified as poor, a figure that's risen slightly in the past few years. Although programs such as Social Security, tax credits and food stamps are helping, low-wage jobs and the rising cost of living are holding many back.
In Theory: Religious right, heal thyself
With the dust settling after the Nov. 6 elections, one group is looking like the biggest losers of all — Christian conservatives.
In Theory: President Obama
With President Obama reelected to a second term, what are your hopes -- or fears -- for the next four years?
In Theory: Should gravestone information go high-tech?
Gravestones offer the basic information about the deceased — name, date of birth, date of death and perhaps a Bible verse or poem. But a British company is now offering a way to bring memorials into the social-media age.
In Theory: Do megachurches provide a better experience?
Megachurches are loved by some and derided by others, but a new study from the University of Washington claims that people who attend services at these huge churches can experience a change in brain chemistry that researchers are calling a spiritual “high.”
In Theory: A pastor fumbles a difficult situation
A Mississippi church is coming under fire for blocking an African American couple from getting married there two days before the ceremony was due to happen.
In Theory: How can we lower the rate of military suicides?
In the first 155 days of 2012, 154 service members have killed themselves, a rise of 18 percent over last year. These numbers mean 50 percent more troops committed suicide than were killed in Afghanistan.
In Theory: Does the budget need a dose of morals?
Religion pervades government in America. It's evident in the debates on abortion, religious freedom, gay rights and a host of other topics. But now a Christian leader is arguing that religion needs to be inserted into the one area where it isn't mentioned: the federal budget.
In Theory: Can the Catholic Church restore its image?
The image of the church recently was further battered with revelations that Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York authorized payments of up to $20,000 each to priests accused of sexual abuse as "motivation" not to contest being defrocked.
Teens hear message of service to the needy
A spiritual message calling for graduates to put people in need ahead of financial gain echoed through St. Bede the Venerable Catholic Church on Tuesday night during the sixth annual Interfaith Baccalaureate Service for high school graduates.
In Theory: Is America becoming less civil?
America is becoming more rude. That's the opinion of several writers and bloggers, and they're backed up by a Rasmussen Report survey that says 76% of Americans believe the nation is becoming less civilized.
Lecturer to be at La Cañada church
Christian Science lecturer Mary Alice Rose will speak twice at First Church of Christ, Scientist in La Cañada Flintridge at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 19, and again on Friday, April 20, also at 8 p.m.
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