Fr. Glenn: Of Eternal Amity
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Well, here we are almost at the new year … gym operators gearing up for the onrush of many resolutionists, kids trying to get as much as they can out of the quickly waning respite from school, CPAs dreading long hours, weeks and months prepping tax returns.
Speaking of government stuff, while not really in this column’s purview, something very important which will affect many came up in conversation with my CPA (of 40 years’ experience), missed by media attention, yet having potentially devastating effects for many—especially small businesses, and perhaps many readers.
Called Read More
All Shall Be Well: The Week Between – Rest Well!
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
One of my favorite memes online describes how we feel in this “week between” the holidays of Christmas and New Year’s day as “Confused and Full of Cheese”. (See image)
I am here to encourage you in this week of continued festivities, days off from work, family and friend gatherings, and yes- more church services upon us, that you live into a prolonged sabbath rest as Read More
A Night Of Light And Hope: Christmas Eve At Ashley Pond
Inspirational music filled the air Christmas Eve at Ashley Pond. Courtesy/Freedom Church
‘Together, we celebrated the hope of the season. What a beautiful turnout!’ Courtesy/Freedom Church
From Freedom Church of Los Alamos:
This Christmas Eve, the heart of Los Alamos lit up with joy, community, and a profound sense of hope. Under the glowing lights of Ashley Pond, Freedom Church hosted a beautiful candlelight service that brought families, friends, and neighbors together to celebrate the season.
The evening air was filled with the sounds of classic Christmas carols and laughter. Guests Read More
First Presbyterian Recital To Feature John Garlisch Jan. 3
Organist John Garlisch
MUSIC News:
The community is invited to attend the upcoming recital featuring Organist John Garlisch 5:30-6 p.m. (doors open at 5:15 p.m.) Friday, Jan 3, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church at 208 Grant Ave. in Santa Fe.
Garlisch will perform the music of Krebs, J. S. Bach, Dupre, Buxtehude, Frahm, Heron and Pepping.
Admission: Freewill offering and open to all.
For More Information, call 505.982.8544.
Program:
- Fantasia in F — Krebs WV 419 — J.L. Krebs (1713-1780)
- In dulci Jubilo — Marcel Dupré (1886-1971)
- In dulci Jubilo — BuxWV 197 —
Daily Postcard: Nativity Scene Displayed On Manhattan Loop
Daily Postcard: A beautiful nativity scene on display in the front yard of a residence on Manhattan Loop. Click here to view a video detailing how to create this nativity scene. Photo/Video by Diana Martinez Read More
Fr. Glenn: Sweet Water
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Ah … the weekend before Christmas, and all through the house …
Well … There are probably at least a few creatures stirring—parents wrapping gifts, bored kids out of school playing video games or on their phones and tablets, links to Amazon and Etsy and other shopping portals getting slammed by late shoppers hoping that their packages might…just might…arrive at their destinations before Christmas (“I’ll pay extra shipping! Just get it there before Wednesday!!”)
But, hopefully, in all the chaos and hubbub we might remember the whole reason for the season: the birth of Read More
All Shall Be Well: A Time For Travel And Journey
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
“Safe travels.” “Text when you get there.” These are the text messages my family sends whenever one of us is traveling, either on a plane or a long car ride. The message is literal: we are hoping and praying that the travel goes smoothly, with no cancelled flights or road construction or accidents.
Compare this to the sentiment those of you who have walked Read More
Sacred Heart Ladies Auxiliary Says Thank You!
Sacred Heart Ladies Auxiliary News:
Sacred Heart Ladies Auxiliary of Los Alamos sends a hearty and joyful thank you to all the shoppers and vendors who made their 2024 Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair a fun and festive event.
A big thank you to all the vendors who shared their talents in a wonderful selection of hand-crafted items from weavings, tie-dye and fabric arts to delicious baked goods, award-winning jellies and jams to jewelry, personalized gifts, canvas photography, handmade books and junk journals, artist’s portraits, master-crafted woodwork, decorated Christmas trees, wreaths Read More
Fr. Glenn: Finding Rest
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Last weekend Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria fell to what have been reported to be U.S.-backed rebels. Subsequent videos coming from the area allegedly show atrocities occurring, including persecution of a large Christian population existing in Syria. We’ll have to see what the future brings. It will be especially trying for the Christians suffering so especially now that the Christmas season is fast approaching.
There were also videos supposedly displaying Assad’s “garage”—several tens of vehicles at least: Rolls Royces, Lamberghinis, Corvettes, Ferraris, Cadillacs, Read More
Op-Ed: Israel And Charges Of Genocide
By TERRY HANSEN
Milwaukee, Wisc.
Kudos to Jody Benson for her powerful op-ed in which she declares, “No, I am not antisemitic. I am anti-genocide.”
The human rights organization Amnesty International has issued a nearly 300 page report concluding that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Israel and the United States have both rejected this accusation.
However, Amnesty International is not alone in reaching this determination. Amos Goldberg, a Holocaust and genocide researcher at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, has also concluded that Israel’s Read More
All Shall Be Well: God And Time
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
Does this time of year make you feel nostalgic? All I have to do is put on a late sixties LP called The Candy Clarinet by Dixieland jazz great Pete Fountain, and I’m transported back to my grandmother’s house.
I heard a talk recently about God and time, and remember thinking, “But that’s not how it works!” From a traditional Christian perspective, there are two versions Read More
Op-Ed: I Am Not Antisemitic
By JODY BENSON
Los Alamos
I am not antisemitic.
No, I am not antisemitic even though I stand against Israel’s decimation of Gaza.
I attest to the fact that Hamas, elected in 2006, is a totalitarian regime whose military wing the US has designated a terrorist organization.
I attest Hamas does not recognize Israel, and that since 1993, it has committed suicide bombings on Israel in retribution against the Israeli 1967 occupation of both Gaza and the West Bank.
I attest that on October 7, 2023, Hamas led other Palestinian militant nationalist groups in a terrorist attack in the Gaza Envelope that killed Read More
Interfaith Los Alamos Grateful For Coat Drive Success
Interfaith Los Alamos News:
Los Alamos did it again. It was amazing. This community has such a big heart. Interfaith Los Alamos had more than 150 coats to deliver to Lutheran Family Services the Monday before Thanksgiving, and they said they’d try to get them distributed before that Thursday. There were also $800 of gift cards delivered. Interfaith Los Alamos thinks that is a record and an amazing turn out in these times of need everywhere.
Interfaith Los Alamos sincerely thought this would be the wrap up to its connection with Lutheran Family Services, but Los Alamos resident David Israelevitz Read More
Fr. Glenn: … A Time To Weep, And A Time To Laugh …
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Several years ago saw the tragic spectacle of one of the iconic cathedrals in the world and symbol of medieval France—the magnificent Notre Dame in Paris—wholly aflame … its soaring spire engulfed and toppling into the inferno as if the Satan himself had opened his contemptible maw to consume this gem of beauty … this jewel of Christianity. Truly a time to weep.
But this weekend saw world leaders in collective thanksgiving as they attended the re-opening ceremonies after years of intensive renovation … on the eve of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Read More
Scenes From 2024 Crèche Festival In Los Alamos
A scene from the 2024 crèche festival Saturday at the Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Los Alamos ward. This year, there were 350 crèches from around the world on display. The festival was part of Los Alamos MainStreet’s WinterFest activities. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Abbie Kirkpatrick checks out the crèches. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Missionaries Sister Sophia Hodges, left, and Sister Abbie Taylor check out the crèches. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Scene from the 2024 crèche festival. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Scene from Read More
All Shall Be Well: Prepare The Way Of The Lord
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, The Rev. Lynn Finnegan, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill, Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry and Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, M.Div.
ELCA
On the second Sunday of Advent our churches read in the Gospel of Luke (ch. 3) about the one sent to announce the coming of the Lord. In this passage, John the Baptist enters the scene, clothed in camel skins, a man living rough who knows something we do not: the Lord is coming, and we need to get ready.
What does it mean for 21st century people of faith to “get ready for Read More
Interfaith Coalition On Homelessness Aiding The Unhoused
Members of the Interfaith Coalition on Homelessness meeting Dec. 3 at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Homelessness is a chronic issue throughout Northern New Mexico; no one is immune from it. Take for instance, Española, which is grappling with how to address homeless encampments and Los Alamos is experiencing its own homeless individuals.
In response, an Interfaith Coalition on Homelessness was created to offer remedies to those who find themselves without a home.
According Read More
Community Invited To Celebrate Birth Of Jesus At Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints In Los Alamos Dec. 15
‘Shepherds were the first to hear of the birth of Jesus Christ. An angel appeared, announcing, ‘For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord (Luke 2:11). Wise men saw a star in the east and came to worship Jesus after His birth.’ Courtesy image
By MATTHEW KENYON
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Dear friends and neighbors of Los Alamos, please come gather and unite with us as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, 9-10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1967 18th St.
More than just a tradition Read More
Freedom Church Christmas Eve Service At Ashley Pond
Scene of a previous Christmas Eve Candlelight Service hosted by Freedom Church at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Freedom Church
Freedom Church News:
Las Posadas On The Santa Fe Plaza Sunday Dec. 8
The 48th ‘Las Posadas’, free public event, is Dec. 8 on the Santa Fe Plaza. Courtesy/NMHM
NMHM News:
The community is invited to attend the 48th annual candle-lit procession of “Las Posadas”, 5:30-7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 on the Santa Fe Plaza.
“Las Posadas” is presented by the Holy Cross Catholic Church of Española, Coro Agua de Fria and Santa Fe Fiesta, Inc. with participation from New Mexico History Museum (NMHM).
Note: The Museum will close at 3 p.m. to prepare for this free public event.
- What: NMHM will serve cookies and hot apple cider outside under the Palace of the Governors’ Portal as part of
