Column: Easter Challenge
Easter ChallengeHoly Week Meditation: Christ Has Died! Christ Has Risen!
Christ Has Died! Christ Has Risen!
By Rev. Brian L. Kachelmeier
Pastor of Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church
Without the sacrifice of Jesus upon the cross, we cannot be reconciled to the Father. During the season of Lent, we are thankful that Christ has been crucified for us. He died for our transgressions. He has won for us the forgiveness of all of our sins.
Without the glorious resurrection of Jesus from the tomb, we cannot have eternal life. During the season of Easter, we rejoice in the resurrection of Christ from the dead.
He was raised for our justification. Because of this event, we are declared Read More
Trinity on the Hill Hosts Service of ‘The Seven Last Words’
Chimayo Road Cross. Photo by T.K. Thompson/ladailypost.com
This Friday, March 29 from noon until approximately 3 p.m., at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, the Los Alamos community is invited to a unique Good Friday service that features the ministry of six different churches in town.
The service of “The Seven Last Words” is a distinctive worship service of prayer, song and reflection.
During the three hours, priests, pastors, and ministers from Los Alamos’s diversity of Christian churches are each given an opportunity for a seven-10 minute reflection Read More
Passover in Los Alamos
David Sigeti leads family and friends in traditional Passover rituals at his White Rock home in 2012. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff report
Passover began at sundown Monday and ends Tuesday, April 2 – chag sameach to our Jewish readers!
In her oral history, Evelyn Litz recalls celebrating Passover at Los Alamos during the Manhattan Project: “I remember one year we had Passover there and it was a gigantic room. And we had a beautiful Passover Seder and I think it was led by the Army chaplain but I’m not positive. But it was a very wonderful feeling; yes.”
The eight-day Read More
NMDOT Prepares for Annual Pilgrimage to El Santuario De Chimayó
Pilgrams walk along the highway to Chimayó in 2012. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE – The highways and roads that lead to the village of Chimayó, New Mexico will be crowded next week as thousands of people begin their pilgrimage to el Santuario de Chimayó.
The largest crowds will be seen on Good Friday, March 29, but road congestion and minor delays can be expected any time in this area during Holy Week, the week before Easter Sunday.
“Generations of New Mexicans have participated in the Holy Week pilgrimage to Chimayó and over the years this tradition has grown to include Read More
Easter Music Celebration at LDS Chapel
The White Rock Strings is one of the groups scheduled to perform at the upcoming Easter Music Celebration. Courtesy photoL.D.S. News:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is sponsoring an Easter Music Celebration.
It will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, March 22 at the L.D.S. Chapel at 1967 18th St. in Los Alamos.
A second performance will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 23 in Santa Fe at the L.D.S. Chapel at 410 Rodeo Road.
The program will feature many local musicians from various religious denominations performing selections from Handel’s Messiah and other traditional Read More
Easter Chicken to Visit TOTH Sunday
TOTH News:
The Easter Chicken is set to visit Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, corner of Trinity and Diamond, at 6:07 p.m., this Palm Sunday, March 24.
TOTH’s talented puppet group led by Angie Chipera is responsible for the Eastern Chicken’s visit.
Also included in Palm Sunday events is a lively and dynamic service of Holy Communion, teaching and singing, led by the Generations band.
The evening begins at 5:15 p.m. with fellowship during an excellent dinner provided to the public at no charge.
Palm Sunday’s homily will speak to the fact that all people are cracked pots: Read More
Column: ‘Why People Do Not Go to Church?’
“Why People Do Not Go to Church?”A strange subject for a pastor to explore, but one that even this pastor, lived for 10 years. It’s a cultural phenomenon not limited to Los Alamos but spans across the Atlantic, into the very seat of modern Christianity.
According to one report by the North American Mission Board, Los Alamos has the highest percentage of church-attendance of any county in New Mexico – 9.5 percent!
But still, ‘why do people not go to church?’
This is what I have seen, heard and felt:
- #1 Objection: Time; that does not
Izraelevitz: Passover, Glazed Donuts and Graduate School
Passover, Glazed Donuts and Graduate SchoolPassover, glazed donuts and graduate school do not mix well. This is a fact that I encountered, for five consecutive years, when I was a graduate student working on my doctoral degree.
Full appreciation of this physical law requires some background, so please bear with me for a paragraph or two.
Passover, or Pesach in Hebrew, is the Jewish week-long holiday celebrating the Biblical Exodus of the Jews from Egypt.
There is a ceremonial dinner, called the Passover Seder, that begins the week of Passover and introduces the observance Read More
Church of Christ to Host Women’s Mini-Conference
CHURCH OF CHRIST News:
“Wrapped in God’s Love” is the theme for the county-wide mini-conference, “Women-to-Women Brunch and More.”
The mini-conference, which seeks to connect Los Alamos women with each other and with God, will take place 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 23, at the Los Alamos Church of Christ, 2323 Diamond Dr.
The morning of Christian fellowship, encouragement and strengthening is open to all women of the community.
There is no charge for the conference. Brunch will be served and complimentary babysitting will be available.
Dr. Zandree Stidham is one of the featured speakers Read More
‘Habemus papam’ … We Have A Pope!
Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina
Staff report
Top Ranking Cardinal Deacon Jean-Louis Tauran emerged onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome today and confirmed “Habemus papam” (We have a pope.)
The 115 cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church tasked with electing the 266th successor of Peter have named Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, S.J., Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina, as pope to succeed Benedict XVI.
The new pope, born Dec. 17, 1936 in Buenos Aires has taken the name Pope Francis 1. He was ordained for the Jesuits Dec. 13, 1969 during his theological studies Read More
EGGSTRAVAGANZA Rolls Out March 31 at Golf Course!
Sheer bliss ensued as kids took off to collect Easter eggs scattered across the Los Alamos Golf Course during last year’s Eggstravaganza. Courtesy photo
Staff report
It is that time of year again and everyones invited to the annual EGGSTRAVAGANZA at the Los Alamos Golf Course!
Over the past several years, the popular event has grown from participation of 500 kids to well over 800 last year.
It has become a huge community event, with participation from surrounding cities.
Last year 10,000 goody-filled plastic eggs were spread over the Los Alamos Golf Course and more than 800 kids ages 12 Read More
LAJC Hosts 2013 Community Seder March 26
Jacob Sigeti of White Rock at a seder during Passover in 2012. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
LAJC News:
The Los Alamos Jewish Center proudly presents the 2013 Community Seder at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26 at the Betty Ehart Senior Center
The community is invited to join the LAJC celebrate the second night of Passover with a great story, great food, socializing and Afikomen prizes for young children.
Rabbi Jack Shlachter will lead the Seder. The Community Seder will be catered by Walter Burke Catering of Santa Fe.
Menu:
Ø Openers: Crudités with Lemon Hummus, Gefilte Fish with Read More
Jeff Favorite Brings ‘The Gospel of Mark’ to the Stage
Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com“The Gospel According to Mark,” a dramatic one-person performance by Jeffrey Favorite at 7:30 p.m. March 8-9 at Trinity on the Hill
Demolition Underway at New Beginnings Church
Demolition crews were tearing down the fire damaged New Beginnings Fellowship Chapel at 112 East Road Friday. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Staff report
A morning fire destroyed the chapel of the New Beginnings Fellowship Church at 112 East Road in Los Alamos last July 4.
The blaze left a burned out shell of a building. One firefighter was injured battling the flames that had traveled up into the building’s rafters.
There were unusual circumstances surrounding the fire and a state fire marshal was called in to investigate the cause.
Last August, the fire was ruled Read More
Writer Christina Nealson will discuss her ‘Wild Encounters’
Author Christina Nealson
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Almost every day, there seems to be a new product that promises to make life better. But what if life could be profoundly changed without techno-gadgets and beyond the commercialized world?
Author, blogger and traveler Christina Nealson believes it can be and the way is simple and free. Just walk out the door and into nature.
She will discuss just how this profound impact can be created during her talk, “Wild Encounters: The Sacred and Profane,” from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, March 3 at Mesa Public Library.
Her discussion of the sacred in nature will address human Read More
Jewish Communities of NNM Present Yom Limmud
Courtesy/JCNNM
Staff Report
The Jewish communities of Santa Fe, Los Alamos and Taos will convene from 1-4:30 p.m. March 10 at St. John’s College for Yom Limmud: A Day of Jewish Learning, Arts and Culture.
The celebration will begin with a keynote by visiting scholar Dr. Alan Morinis, “Change Yourself, Change the World: The Jewish Spiritual Tradition of Mussar.”
Each attendee will have the opportunity to choose two workshops from a number of offerings.
The afternoon will include refreshments and socializing. Tickets are $12 in advance or $18 at the door.
For more information and registration Read More
A Sweet Concert Fundraiser at Crossroads Bible Church
