Pastor Granillo: Do We Love?
Pastor Raul Granillo“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love” (1 Corinthians 13:13 NIV).
The idea of love is about as vague today as it was when Paul wrote this. For some, it is the most powerful emotion; for others it is a source of vulnerability that is destined to hurt.
There are some who think that love is all we need to bring this world together; and there are some who think that love is a once in a lifetime thing that people need to watch for so that they do not miss their opportunity at a happily-ever-after life. We talk a lot about love in our lives, Read More
Mother Teresa’s Volunteer Receives Caring Award
Noah Levinson. Photo by Miranda Parro/ReformerUNM Researcher Travels East To Track Pope’s Visit
Pope Francis rides in the ‘Popemobile.’ Courtesy/UNMPastor Granillo: Constant Change
By Pastor RAUL GRANILLOSchoolwork has changed drastically since I was a kid. I realized this a few years ago when my oldest daughter started school, but it was only a little while back that I considered how much it had changed even between my time and my parents’ time.
I remember telling my mom about the new Apple IIe’s at our elementary school and how amazed she was at the idea of computers in public schools. Things had certainly changed since she was a child decades before.
We have all heard, many times, that the only constant is change. Peter wrote—almost 2,000 years ago—that, “[God’s] Read More
History Of Jews In LANL’s Theoretical Division Discussed At Public Presentation Oct. 4
LANL News:
Acting Los Alamos National Laboratory Theoretical Division Leader Jack Shlachter discusses the history of Jews in T Division during the Manhattan Project in a special presentation at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4 at the Bradbury Science Museum in downtown Los Alamos. The talk is free and open to the public.
Shlachter notes that in 1945 a “disproportionate fraction” of T Division management was of Jewish origin. He will talk about several of these individuals and explore what role, if any, their religious background played in their lives.
A snapshot of the Theoretical Division Read More
Pastor Granillo: Life Imitating God
By Pastor RAUL GRANILLO“Life imitates art far more than art imitates life.” –Oscar Wilde
I am a Gen-Xer. I was part of that group that grew up on hairbands, Nike Pumps, Goonies, and MTV. What I remember most about my youth is so desperately trying to stay in touch with the pop-culture. Fashions and slangs seemed to change more often than my shoe size did; and surviving Jr. High and High School meant never missing the newest fad. I had to really be careful which “artist” I imitated. In hindsight, I made a good choice in jamming to Metallica rather than to The New Kids on the Block.
Art is simply Read More
Be Inspired And Find Your Power At Public Firewalk
Firewalking at a previous workshop. Courtesy photoLIFESTYLES News:
A Public Firewalk is taking place at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Toolshed in Dixon. The cost is $125.
Firewalking teaches a profound lesson about the power of the mind, and the effect that our thoughts and beliefs have on our experience of reality, organizers said. It is a practical way of confirming our instincts and validating our intuition.
Firewalking provides an unforgettable visual image to accompany our thoughts and beliefs. It shows us the vastness of human potential. And most importantly, it helps us to shift Read More
Bethlehem Lutheran Collection Drive Aids Community
Pastor Nicole’ Ferry and the congregation at Bethlehem Lutheran collected a variety of items to assist with Assets Month and a variety of youth food needs in the community. Food and change collection continues through Sept. 30. For information, call 505.695.9139 or for a pick up. The project is sponsored by the Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation and Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA). Photo by Bernadette LauritzenLuján On CNN: ‘We Want The Pope To Challenge Us’
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DCCC News:
Earlier today, U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján from New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District spoke to CNN’s Chris Cuomo on the South Lawn ahead of Pope Francis’ welcome at the White House.
The interview covered the Pope’s historic visit, its implications for Congress on topics including immigration reform, and most importantly, the Congressman’s deep pride and excitement for the Papal visit as a Catholic.
Asked about the political implications of the visit, and the Republicans’ “aggression” toward the Pope this week, Luján told CNN:
“Whatever the message of what Read More
Explore The Effects Of Race With Your Neighbors And Friends
UNITARIAN CHURCH News:
- Join the Unitarian Church for an Evening of Personal Stories and a Panel Discussion
The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos invites the community to join together Friday, Sept. 25, in an exploration of how race and conversations about race have affected local people of color in the community — your neighbors, coworkers and friends.
Doors open at 6 p.m. and the discussion will begin at 6:30 p.m. Panelists will share personal stories of their experiences with race, followed by an opportunity for attendees to submit questions for panel discussion.
This personal Read More
Pastor Granillo: …With Liberty And Justice For All
By Pastor Raul GranilloWe have rules in our home; I dare say most families do. Our children know that there are rules for using the computer, for watching TV, for how they speak to each other, for how they treat each other’s property, and for just about everything relational we can think of.
These rules are designed to keep the peace, teach respect, create a safe environment, and provide many other skills that will benefit our children through their lives.
Rules and laws are a part of life, but to what end? In our world we find that there are many rules and laws that we must follow under the threat Read More
Unitarian Church Of Los Alamos Hosts Community Discussion About Race Sept. 25
WR Presbyterian Church Navajo Mission Project
Courtesy/White Rock Presbyterian Church
Manny’s Tool Box, a tool lending program funded by White Rock Presbyterian Church, will be dedicated during the worship service at House of Fellowship Navajo Church near Bread Springs, N.M. Sunday, Sept. 20.
Nearly 20 members and friends of White Rock Presbyterian Church will attend the service, as well as participate in a work-weekend of construction projects and delivering firewood to needy families.
Though Manny Honig died in 2002, his memory is honored by the establishment of Manny’s Tool Box,a tool-lending program Read More
Pastor Granillo: …Indivisible…
By Pastor Raul GranilloPaul wrote to the churches, “It was he [Jesus] who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers” (Ephesians 4:11).
When reading this passage, it shouldn’t take long to realize that every one of these positions is for the sake of serving others through teaching, equipping, or mentoring.
In fact, Paul makes this clear to the readers by adding that the purpose of these positions are, “to prepare God’s people for works of service so that the body of Christ may be built up” (Ephesians 4:12). The body of Read More
New Lights Installed At St. Joseph’s In White Rock
New lights have been installed to illuminate the parking lot at St. Joseph’s Mission Church at 196 Meadow Lane in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
St. Joseph’s Mission Church at 196 Meadow Lane in White Rock. Masses are 4 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m. Tuesdays. For information, call 505.672.1270. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Elementary School Good News Clubs Start Sept. 14
Students raising hands and having fun in Good News Club. Courtesy photo- Mondays beginning Sept. 14: Aspen (Dining Hall) and Mountain (room 102, Mrs. O’Brien’s room)
- Tuesdays beginning Sept. 15: Barranca (music room) and Pinon (science lab, room 601)
- Thursdays, beginning Sept. 17: Chamisa (music room)
Unitarian Church Welcomes All To Ingathering Sunday
UNITARIAN CHURCH News:
The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos returns to its regular schedule this Sunday, Sept. 13, with an ingathering service and its annual water communion ceremony.
Rev. John Cullinan will kick off this year’s theme, “Let Your Light So Shine,” with a sermon on the spiritual and moral imperative to meet the needs of the wider community, no matter who is in need. The water communion is annual ritual in many Unitarian Universalist congregations that serves as a reminder of the gifts of individuals that flow and blend together into a single community.
The service begins at 10:30 a.m., Read More
Knights Of Columbus Golf Tournament Sept. 19
United Church Thrift Shop Bag Sale Wednesday
United Church News:
The United Church Thrift Shop at 2525 Canyon Road is having a $5-a-Bag Sale 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9.
Jewelry is not included in the sale. Shoes are on sale for $1 a pair. Read More
String Quartet Concert Sept. 13
Quartetto Energico. Courtesy photo
