Fr. Glenn: ‘I Will Well And Faithfully Discharge The Duties…’
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Well, we’re through mid-May, and we’re seeing all the end-of-school events coming to pass. V.E. Day—victory in Europe in World War II, was just passed on May 8, too, but with surprisingly little fanfare considering this year marks the 80th anniversary of the surrender. Coincidentally, our Memorial Day—the day primarily for mourning and honoring our military who gave the ultimate sacrifice of their lives—has been celebrated since just after the Civil War, first known as “Decoration Day” because the graves were decorated with flowers. Per va.gov: “It was not until after Read More
All Shall Be Well: The Quilt
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill and The Rev. Lynn Finnegan. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By The Rev. Lynn M. Finnegan
Associate Rector
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Faith
April 2000. The Sunday school children’s class at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, about ten kids aged ten and under, was busy with a project. My talented co-teacher, Betsy Lucido, had brought in cream colored muslin quilt squares and fistfuls of fabric markers. The children had free reign to design their own square, and then they would be pieced Read More
Youth Thank Community For Supporting Yard Sale Fundraiser
Scene of the April 26 yard sale fundraiser at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Courtesy photo
From the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:
Thank you, Los Alamos!
The Los Alamos youth and leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints would like to thank the community for its support and participation in the success of the yard sale fundraiser held April 26, 2025.
The fundraiser brought in enough funds to cover the majority of the upcoming summer camp expenses. Read More
Fr. Glenn: Of Shepherd And Mothers
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Well, now habemus papam … we have a pope. We Catholics see the pope first in authority in the faith, because Jesus designated Peter as “… the rock upon which I will build my Church” (Matthew 16:18 ) After Jesus’ resurrection, the Eleven chose a replacement for Judas Iscariot the betrayer, following psalm 109:8: “His office let another take.” (Acts 1:20). Likewise, the pope takes the place of Peter as head of the current “apostles”, the bishops. The pope, too, is a bishop—the bishop of the seat of the Church: Rome … Rome being the place of martyrdom of Peter, and of Paul.
Now, in our Read More
All Shall Be Well: Mother’s Day
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill and The Rev. Lynn Finnegan. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By The Rev. Mary Ann Hill
Rector
Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church
Happy Mother’s Day for those of you who celebrate. That qualifier might seem a little odd, but as clergy women, we know that this can be a difficult day for some. We all have parishioners who have struggled to have children, who never had the opportunity, or who are estranged from members of their family. We have some parishioners whose mothers were abusive or never Read More
Unitarian Church Holds Community Engagement Fair May 10
New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martínez Celebrates Selection Of Pope Leo XIV
Robert Francis Prevost, Pope Leo XIV
From the Office of Speaker Javier Martínez:
SANTA FE – Following the selection of American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the new pope to lead the Catholic Church, New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martínez (D-Albuquerque) issued the following statement:
“This is a joyful and hopeful moment for Catholics and for people of faith around the world. At a time when the politics of fear, hatred, and blind nationalism are all too common, our faith teaches us to welcome the stranger and care for the poor. Always.
¡Que viva el Papa Leo XIV! May he continue in the footsteps Read More
Fr. Glenn: Venturing
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Now we’re deep into the Easter season which, of course, celebrates the resurrection of Jesus after His crucifixion, thereby (in Christian theology) opening the way to an unending and joyful spiritual life. It is, in fact, the essential reason that we become Christian, for as St. Paul writes: “… if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain… If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are of all men most to be pitied.” (1 Corinthians 15:14,19) And as we heard in the Mass opening prayer on May 4: “… [we] rejoicing now in the restored glory of Read More
All Shall Be Well: Feed My Sheep
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill and The Rev. Lynn Finnegan. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By Deacon Cynthia Z. Biddlecomb, M.Div.
ELCA retired
The lessons for this Third Sunday in Easter include the conversion of Paul in Acts 9, and the restitution of Peter to grace in John 21. A bit from the Book of Revelation 5 helps to remind us of who this Jesus is. And Psalm 30, a text Saul would have known well, cries out for God’s Grace.
First we go to the Road to Damascus, where the chief persecutor of Jesus’ followers, a learned scribe by Read More
Today Marks 2025 National Day Of Prayer
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Today marks the National Day of Prayer, an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people to pray for the nation.
It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman.
The National Day of Prayer Task Force is a privately funded organization whose purpose is to encourage participation on the National Day of Prayer. It exists to communicate with every individual the need for personal repentance and prayer, Read More
Unitarian Church Community Engagement Fair May 10
Fr. Glenn: Habemus Papam! Well … Pretty Soon
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
My, my … rather a busy news week with Pope Francis passing away early Easter Monday. We who are older remember when Pope Paul VI died, and then John Paul I was elected—living only 33 days to the shock of the world. Then Pope John Paul II was elected and held his office for over 26 years. So, then we had two papal elections in the space of a couple of months.
Francis was pope for over twelve years, so it’s been a while since we had a papal election. So, with a “little” help from A.I., I thought readers might be interested in what to expect over the next couple of weeks—Catholic or not. After all, Read More
United Church Of Los Alamos Thrift Shop Plows More Than $1.1 Million Into Local Area Charitable Causes
During a recent United Church of Los Alamos service, Women’s Christian Service Society Treasurer Adda Moldt was joined by some of the volunteers as she announced more than $1 million raised in last 28 years at the Thrift Shop, all for select charities in New Mexico. Courtesy photo
The United Church of Los Alamos Thrift Shop is open 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Courtesy photo
United Church of Los Alamos Thrift Shop News:
Hundreds of volunteers and an unimaginable number of volunteer hours have gone into recycling donated gently used or new clothing and small household items into more than Read More
All Shall Be Well: Gratitude For Pope Francis From A Lutheran Deacon In The ELCA
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill and The Rev. Lynn Finnegan. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By Deacon Amy Schmuck
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
Upon the death this Monday of Pope Francis, leader of the Roman Catholic Church and leader to many outside the Catholic Church, I have been meditating on his example of living out the Micah 6:6-8 text in his role as a true servant leader.
What God Requires
6“With what shall I come before the Lord
and bow myself before God on high?
Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, Read More
Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day: Honoring Blessed Memories Of Six Million Jewish Men, Women And Children
World Jewish Congress News:
Yom HaShoah, Israel’s Holocaust Remembrance Day, begins this evening with a minute-long siren, when the whole of Israel comes to a halt and the nation pauses to remember the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust.
This year, this day of mourning and reflection takes place in the shadow of the shocking, worldwide recrudescence of antisemitism.
“The number of survivors who are able to bear witness is fast dwindling. This pushes us even more to our efforts to document the Shoah, preserve the memory of the victims, and ensure that the next generation remembers.” Read More
Local Church Of Jesus-Christ Of Latter-day Saints Youth To Host Yard Sale To Support Summer Camp Dreams
COMMUNITY News:
With summer just around the corner, young men and young women from the Church of Jesus-Christ of Latter-day Saints in Los Alamos are coming together to host a community-wide fundraiser yard sale that will take place this weekend to help cover the cost of attending summer camp.
The event will feature gently used clothing, household items, books, toys, and even baked goods. The proceeds will go directly toward helping families afford summer camp registration fees.
The yard sale will take place at 1967 18th St., Los Alamos, NM 87544 with donations being accepted 5-8 p.m. Friday Read More
RPNM Extends Condolences On Passing Of Pope Francis
RPNM News:
Late Sunday night the Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis had passed away. In response to this significant loss to the global Catholic community including many in New Mexico’s Catholic population, Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) Chairwoman Amy Barela issued the following statement:
“The Republican Party of New Mexico extends our heartfelt sympathies to the Catholic community in New Mexico and around the world mourning the passing of Pope Francis. We recognize the profound spiritual significance of his leadership to millions in the Catholic faith and join in prayer, asking Read More
Vatican Announces Death Of Pope Francis April 21, 2025
Pope Francis Dec. 17, 1936 – April 21, 2025
Courtesy/from his autobiography ‘Hope’
Vatican News:
Pope Francis, 88, died today, April 21, 2025, at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta.
The Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, made the announcement this morning:
“Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis,” Cardinal Farrell said. “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church. He taught us to Read More
Fr. Glenn: Easter Blessings
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
A very joyous and blessed Easter to all!—the most sacred day of the Christian year as we celebrate the very cause of our joy: the Resurrection of Jesus the Christ on the third day after His death by crucifixion 2000-ish years ago. Once again all Christian voices all over the world enthusiastically exclaim: “Alleluia, The Lord is risen!” (the word “alleluia” from the Hebrew “hallelu-jah”, meaning “Praise God”) as we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead.
Why? Because Jesus—both Son of Man and Son of God—had come to the world to: 1) teach us perfection in life in the loving Read More
All Shall Be Well: Christ Is Risen!
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill and The Rev. Lynn Finnegan. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
The All Shall Be Well clergy wish you a blessed Easter!
The Easter sermon of St. John Chrysostom (circa 400 AD)
Are there any who are devout lovers of God?
Let them enjoy this beautiful bright festival!
Are there any who are grateful servants?
Let them rejoice and enter into the joy of their Lord!
Are there any weary with fasting?
Let them now receive their wages!
If any have toiled from the first hour,
let them receive their due reward; Read More
