Fr. Glenn: Warning … Possible Danger Ahead
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Almost every week of the year the Catholic Church has memorials of various saints—the apostles, notable pastors, notable scholars of the past (“doctors” of the Church), and particularly charitable and self-sacrificing individuals such as Elizabeth of Hungary. And, almost every week, there are memorials of martyrs—various men and women of the very early days of faith prior to the Roman emperor Constantine granting recognition to (and eventually converting to) Christianity.
But before Constantine the Romans held a number of persecutions of Christianity, no doubt using Read More
All Shall Be Well: Practicing An Embodied Faith
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 Amy Schmuck
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
This past week I was greatly blessed to participate in our Rocky Mountain Synod of the ELCA’s Theological Conference with around 100 of my ministry colleagues from our broad geographical area. Participants traveled from Wyoming, Utah, Texas, Colorado, and I was also fortunate enough to have only a short but breath-takingly beautiful drive Read More
Kiwanis Club Annual Used Bike Collection At IHM Sept. 27-28
Courtesy/Kiwanis
Scene from a previous used bike collection inside the IHM Parish Hall. Courtesy/Kiwanis
KIWANIS News:
The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos is holding its annual used bike collection Sept. 27-28 in the Parish Hall at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
A crew of mechanics and volunteers will give the donated old bikes new life and a great new home with an economically disadvantaged New Mexico kid.
Free Bikes 4 Kidz seeks unused or outgrown child or adult bicycles.
Bicycle drop off schedule:
- Friday Sept. 27 from 2-6 p.m.; and
- Saturday Sept. 28 from 8 a.m. to noon.
The Parish Hall Read More
Rabbi Shlachter: Jews Blow Their Own Horn – The Upcoming Holiday Of Rosh HaShanah
Eating apples and honey, or other sweet things, is traditional on the Jewish New Year. Courtesy/LAJC
By Rabbi Jack Shlachter
Los Alamos Jewish Center
Beginning on Wednesday evening, Oct. 2, 2024, Jews around the world will usher in the major holiday called Rosh HaShanah, literally “Head of the Year”. (See the end of this column for Los Alamos Jewish Center’s schedule of holiday services).
This holiday is Biblical in origin, first alluded to in the Book of Leviticus 23:23-25 where the Jews are commanded to observe a sacred day on the first day of the seventh month. Already there’s a conundrum! Read More
Explore Medieval Islamic Contributions To Astronomy With Galen Gisler At PEEC Friday Sept. 20
The Ulugh Beg Observatory in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, which was built in the 1420s. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The community is invite to journey through the rich history of Islamic Astronomy at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC)’s planetarium 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20.
This unique event, presented by Galen Gisler, will shed light on the crucial contributions of medieval Islamic scholars to our understanding of the cosmos. While Western education often overlooks this vibrant period between the ancient Greeks and the Renaissance, Gisler will bridge that gap by exploring the Read More
Fr. Glenn: Get Thee Behind Me, Satan!
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Hmph. Someone brought cookies to work. Again, dang it. Well … how ‘bout just one? Well … another one won’t hurt. And before long, it’s “Is that the last of them?” Blast.
A trivial example, but … oh, the temptations of life! Always those seeking to be good persons, whether they be Christians or no, must battle those pestilently persistent deadly sins: lust, gluttony, envy, wrath, pride, greed, sloth—all, of course, rooted in selfishness. Even when we know what is right and good to do, sometimes our passions—coupled with bad judgment—lead us to surrender the will to that which departs Read More
Knights Of Columbus Pancake Breakfast At IHM Sept. 29
Engagement Announcement: Samuel LeDoux & Kiele Nichols
Samuel LeDoux, Adjunct professor at UNM-Los Alamos, proposed to Kiele Nichols Sept. 12, 2024 at Nationals Park Stadium in Washington, D.C. at the Washington Nationals Baseball game against the Miami Marlins. Courtesy/Cindy Kane Photography
Scene from the Nationals Park Stadium in Washington, D.C. at the Sept. 12, 2024 Washington Nationals Baseball game against the Miami Marlins. Courtesy/Cindy Kane Photography
The crowd cheers as Kiele Nichols accepts the proposal of marriage from Samuel LeDoux Sept. 12, 2024 at Nationals Park Stadium in Washington, D.C. Courtesy/Cindy Kane Photography Read More
All Shall Be Well: Look For The Thin Places Of Communities Where Prayer Surrounds You With Grace, Healing And Hope
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 Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
On August 17th after traveling by airplane, a car, a train, a bus, a ferry, another bus and another ferry, my friend and I arrived on the Isle of Iona for a weeklong pilgrimage for a retreat on caring for creation. We had wanted to visit the ancient Isle of Iona for some time, as it is known as the heart of Celtic Spirituality and site of pilgrimage Read More
Rosh HaShanah & Yom Kippur Classes At Jewish Center
Rabbi
Jack Shlachter with a shofar. Courtesy/LAJC
Los Alamos Jewish Center News:
In preparation for the upcoming Jewish High Holidays of Rosh HaShanah (the Jewish New Year) and Yom Kippur (the Jewish Day of Atonement), Rabbi Jack Shlachter will facilitate a two-part class on the holidays at the Los Alamos Jewish Center, 2400 Canyon Road.
Each session will be free-standing, so participants can attend one or both. No charge.
Part 1 will focus on Rosh HaShanah. It will take place at 8 p.m. today, following the monthly “later time” 7 p.m. Shabbat evening services. All are welcome to join at 6 p.m. for Read More
Community Invited To Free Showing Of OSTROV At SALA
Courtesy image
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church News:
Friday the 13th, at 7 p.m., Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church is sponsoring a free showing of the critically acclaimed movie, OSTROV, in English “The Island” at SALA Event Center.
Somewhere on the White Sea, on the Arctic Circle, in a small Orthodox monastery lives an unusual man whose bizarre conduct confuses his fellow monks, while others who visit the island believe that the man has the power to heal, exorcise demons and foretell the future.
The community is invited to attend this free showing. Read More
Fr. Glenn: As You Would Receive
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
First of all, sincere condolences to all of the family and friends of Charlie McMillan. Such a tragedy to have perished in an automobile accident while still so relatively young. IHM’s parishioners in Los Alamos will remember fondly the times he and his wife Janet joined us for our Easter Mass with Charlie playing his recorder. May God grant him eternal rest, and bring comfort to his family.
Such things remind us of the preciousness of life, which young people in particular often take so cavalierly, presuming their own indestructibility. Sadly, we priests and ministers encounter Read More
All Shall Be Well: Thoughts As I Say Farewell
Clergy from left, Pastor Deb Church, Deacon Amy Schmuck, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill, The Rev. Lynn Finnegan, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, and Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By Rev. Deb Beloved Church
White Rock Presbyterian Church
I moved here in October 1998, and I’ve lived and worked here ever since. Until last weekend.
As of Aug. 31, I no longer live here. As of Sept. 16, I will no longer work here (my last Sunday at WRPC is Sept. 15; join us for worship at 9:30 and stay for a celebration of our ministry together!). And after today, I will no longer be writing Read More
Knights Of Columbus To Host Pancake Breakfast Sept. 29
Community Theme At Labor Day Weekend All-Church Camp; Reguler Program Year Begins Sept. 8
Master quilter, Laura, right, assists a camp participant in creating a customized quilt square at United Church of Los Alamos during the All Church Camp over Labor Day weekend. Courtesy photo
West African drummer Akeem Ayannini gets campers started drumming in preparation for Sunday morning worship on the lawn of The United Church of Los Alamos. Courtesy photo
By Rev. Ms. Laura Loving
Director of Children’s Ministries
The United Church of Los Alamos
The United Church of Los Alamos celebrated the theme of Community over Labor Day weekend at an All Church Camp.
Focusing on the congregation’s Read More
Community Iris Swap At Unitarian Church Saturday Sept. 7
Fr. Glenn: Finding Fulfillment
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Everyone on the planet seeks to find fulfillment. One might say that every living creature seeks fulfillment in its own way—growth, procreation, and life itself. Thus the plant reaches toward sunlight, the grazer to better pastures, the carnivore to where prey is plentiful. But, of course, with we humans, just life and existence and physical contentment is not enough for most; we desire more. We desire the satisfaction—the fulfillment-of having made a difference in our lives, whether that be with descendants, or discovery, or working to make others’ lives and the world Read More
All Shall Be Well: Delight
Clergy from left, Pastor Deb Church, Deacon Amy Schmuck, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill, The Rev. Lynn Finnegan, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, and Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By Pastor Lynn Finnagan
Associate Priest
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Faith
Santa Fe
Delight. Sheer delight. That is the best description of the look on my three-year-old granddaughter’s face as she anticipated the balloon I was about to toss her. It was a simple game and a simple balloon. Standing just a few feet apart, we lobbed the purple balloon back and forth in an activity that Read More
Fr. Theophan: There Is Worth In The Striving
A large bowl created by Fr. Theophan. Courtesy/Fr. Theophan
By Fr. Theophan
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church
Los Alamos
As I scrolled through Facebook videos, as I am wont to do, late last night, I came across a venerable potter somewhere in England who was constructing a “bespoke chimney pot.” Although the title was arresting, it was the fact that he placed down on his wheel nearly thirty pounds of clay that enticed me to watch the entire video (and two subsequent videos in the series, if I’m honest).
Throwing thirty pounds of clay on the pottery wheel takes an immense effort and he handled it with Read More
Heinrich, Luján, Vasquez On $3.5+ Million To Help Nonprofits & Faith-Based Organizations With Energy Efficiency Upgrades
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) welcomed the U.S. Department of Energy’s announcement that it has awarded $3,536,789 from the Infrastructure Law’s Renew America’s Nonprofits Program to the Tierra Del Sol Housing Corporation in Las Cruces.
Last fall, Heinrich, Luján, and Vasquez announced that Tierra del Sol was one of only nine nonprofits selected in the nation to participate in the Renew America’s Nonprofits Read More
