WORSHIP News:
The following is worship service and activity updates for churches in Los Alamos and White Rock in response to the COVID-19 issue:
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
The community of faith who gather as Bethlehem is suspending worship services and activities held in the building until April 1. “Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.” –1 Peter 4:10. This is the time. This is the time to be our best selves. This is the time for creative connections when we need to stay 6 feet away from each other. This is the time to share when the fear of scarcity lies to us and tells us there’s not enough. This is the time for “thank you’s and I’m sorry’s” to our students and teachers who will be missing amazing learning opportunities. This is the time to be sad about the things we will miss and to embrace and love the things that are before us. This is the time to wash your hands with soap and warm water and to use the old fashion technology of a telephone to check in and say how are you doing? This is the time to pray knowing we are not alone. This is the time to love in a new and creative way. May it be so. –Pastor Nicolé Ferry
Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church
The Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church, 333 Bryce Ave., in White Rock, will hold services on Sunday, March 15 as normal. Sunday School hour is at 9 a.m. and morning worship is held at 10:20 a.m. All are welcome. –Pastor Henry Fernandez
Grace Vineyard Christian Fellowship
Grace Vineyard Christian Fellowship will be holding worship services as usual on Sunday, March 15. We will, however, not have Sunday school. –Youth and Family Minister Tony Stidham
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church has canceled all Masses and church activities until further notice. Mass videos are available here. Anyone with questions or concerns may call the parish office at 505.662.6193 or cell at 505.228.0863. The Adoration Chapel remains open and private confession schedule will continue. Also, the church doors are open for private prayer. “Everyone is in my prayers.” –Fr. John Daniel
La Vista Church
Due to the below recommendation from our District Superintendent, we will be canceling ALL meetings and activities through Sunday, March 22, including our workday. I plan to provide a message from home on our Facebook page at 10:30 a.m. this Sunday, March 15 and Sunday, March 22. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions and pray with me for a quick end to the threat of this virus. –Pastor Jeff Moore
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (nee, Mormon Church) has also suspended Sunday and weekday meetings until further notice.
The United Church of Los Alamos
The United Church of Los Alamos has canceled all worship services for at least 3 weeks beginning today, Sunday, March 15. While I think this will include all church activities, we’ll need to assess that on Monday. We will post video of a shorter service on our website and Facebook page late Sunday mornings. The United Church Thrift Store will be closed for the next three Wednesday as well. Thank you and please email or call if you have any questions or concerns. –Pastor David Elton
The Unitarian Church
The Unitarian Church facility will be closed to the general public through March 31. All live, in-person events scheduled at the church are canceled (with the exception of some committee meetings), and only necessary staff or volunteers should be on site. Outdoor events hosted by the Grounds Committee will still go ahead and we will present a livestreamed “remote” worship at 10 a.m. on Sundays. –Pastor John A. Cullinan
Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church
Trinity on the Hill has suspended all activities for the next 3 weeks, including Sunday worship, in the interest of public health and pastoral care for the most vulnerable in our communities. We are offering a live stream of our 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship, which can be found at www.facebook.com/trinityoth. We hope to resume Sunday worship on April 5. –Pastor Christopher Adams
White Rock Baptist Church
White Rock Baptist Church will have worship service at 9 a.m. today. Service will be live-streamed through Facebook. Sunday School has been canceled. Other weekly activities have been canceled thru March 28. –Interim Pastor Mike Habermehl
White Rock Presbyterian Church
White Rock Presbyterian Church will not hold services today, March 15. –Pastor Deb Worley
Note: This information will be updated, and churches added to the list as available.
