Noted astronomer Henry Fliegel will host a weekly conversation on the issues of religion and science at Lutheran Church in the Foothills. The free lectures and discussions will be held on Mondays, beginning Sept. 11 at 11:30 a.m. in the church’s conference room and will last one hour.
Fleigel received his master’s degree in physics from Ohio State University in 1959, and his doctorate in astronomy from the University of Pennsylvania in 1963. He served in the Time Service Department of the U.S. Naval Observatory from 1963-1965, and was a member of the technical staff at JPL from 1969 to the end of 1981, working on problems of spacecraft navigation and of time transfer.
Since 1982, he has been project engineer for the Global Positioning System at The Aerospace Corporation, specializing in the logic of ground control software and satellite force modeling. Fliegel is also an experienced presenter of Biblical issues. All are welcome to attend the sessions at LCIF.
LCIF continues to collect donations for victims of the Maui wildfire disaster. LCIF will match monetary donations from the congregation up to $500 and will direct the funds to the Pacifica Synod for distribution to wildfire victims in Hawaii. Those wishing to donate should visit LCIF’s website for more information, including a link to donate.
Sunday worship with Pastor Rick Hall continues to include programming for young children. Children’s Church is offered during 10 a.m. worship. Families should meet in the church’s sanctuary. After a message for the children from Pastor Hall, the kids head to the Youth Room for games, crafts and study.
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 Friday.
First published in the August 31 print issue of the Outlook Valley Sun.
