Fr. Glenn: The Elusive Obvious
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
One of the common and perennial philosophical ponderings throughout the ages has been: what is the goal of our lives? What “target” are all our actions directed toward? But it doesn’t take very long to come to the conclusion: We seek happiness in all of our actions.
“Now, just a minute, Padre; you sure about that? What about going into the terror of a battlefield, or someone sacrificing his life for another, or this or that? Do you think the druggies on the street in winter are happy?”
But if you think about it, the premise holds. The soldier may value fighting alongside his brothers Read More
All Shall Be Well: In The Land Of Disenchantment
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 The Rev. Mary Ann Hill
Rector
Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church
“I LOVE this church!” a newcomer once told me. She was so enthusiastic, and went on and on about how great she thought our church was. I have to admit that, while it was very gratifying to hear that kind of praise, I secretly cringed inside. I knew that sooner or later, we would disappoint her. And the more excited she was, Read More
Fr. Glenn: ‘Give. Us. FREE!!’
By Fr. Glenn JonesConsidering the effects of art upon the human spirit, movies are often underrated as an art form. For instance, many of us likely remember various movie moments that are etched in our memories or moved us to the depths of our emotional core.
One of the most powerful and memorable moments I can remember is in the movie “Amistad”, a film based on the true story concerning events surrounding the Spanish slave ship La Amistad and its “cargo” of captured Africans, and subsequent legals battles concerning whether if, and by whom, the Africans were “owned”. Cínque, portrayed by Djimon
All Shall Be Well: God Delights In Us
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 Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, M.Div.
ELCA
Thanks to many of you, who read our column each week, “All Shall Be Well” has been appearing in the Los Alamos Daily Post for two years, now! We, a few women in ministry who live in Los Alamos, have had the privilege of writing this column since August of 2022. Perhaps, now is a good time to remember why we named this “All Shall Be Well.”
The medieval Read More
Public Invited To Uplifting Program On Efforts To Rescue Afghan Girls Sunday At Unitarian Church Of Los Alamos
Unitarian Church News:
Pecos native Kirsten Hardenbrook will speak at 11:45 a.m. at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos. The public is invited to attend this unique forum.
Along with her Afghan host daughter and another Afghan student, Hardenbrook will talk about the current situation for young Afghan women still secretly pursuing an education. Hardenbrook volunteers for a non-profit that operates an underground railway to extract Afghan girls who have proven themselves academically, and gets them into safehouses in Pakistan. They then match the girls with host American families and scholarships, Read More
The Sacred Heart Ladies Auxiliary Of Los Alamos Expresses Gratitude For Local Aid To Ruidoso Neighbors In Need
By The Scared Heart Ladies Auxiliary Of Los Alamos:
On behalf of The Scared Heart Ladies Auxiliary of Los Alamos we would like to extend a sincere thank you to the community for its generous monetary donations to assist those impacted by the fires and floods in Ruidoso.
The Ladies Auxiliary has provided St. Eleanor’s Catholic Church in Ruidoso with donations totaling $5,000 for fire and flood relief efforts.
“We could not have done this without the support and generosity of our local businesses, community members and Immaculate Heart of Mary parishioners. We appreciate your kind hearts in assisting Read More
Bodhi Manda Zen Center To Host ‘Giving Gratitude For Our Local And Global Communities!’ In Jemez Springs Aug. 16-18
Jiun Hosen, Osho
Abbess
Bodhi Manda Zen Center
Bodhi Manda Zen Center News:
The community is invited to attend the “Giving Gratitude For Our Local And Global Communities!” event Aug. 16-18 at the Bodhi Manda Zen Center in Jemez Springs.
The Bodhi Manda Zen Center was founded in 1973 in the scenic village of Jemez Springs, as a place for Zen Buddhist practice and teaching. Over the years, it has grown into a quiet and reflective retreat venue, meditation center, and teaching space. Many of its neighbors in Los Alamos have helped shape what the Bodhi is today.
The Bodhi is planning a full weekend of fellowship, Read More
Good News Clubs Starting Up After School Aug. 19
COMMUNITY News:
Good News Clubs are starting up after school next week.
These free non-denominational after-school clubs meet once a week from mid-August through the end of April, except for holidays, parent conference days and snow days.
The clubs are taught by trained and vetted local adults and feature Bible and missionary stories, Scripture memory, games, snacks, songs, contest, prizes and occasional crafts. Children are invited to bring friends.
These clubs are for students in grades K through 6—starting the week of Aug. 19.
Schedule:
- Aspen School library – Mondays 2:40-5 p.m. starting
Fr. Glenn: When Giving Harms
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Well, our young people go back to school this week.
Just remember, young ones, what it says in the book of Sirach … verbalizing the sentiment of all who love and care for you … wisdom gained from many years of life’s experience which you as of yet lack but will come through the bumps and bruises you’ll inevitably experience:
“My [child], from your youth choose instruction, and until you are old you will keep finding wisdom… For in her service you will toil a little while, and soon you will eat of her produce. She seems very harsh to the uninstructed; a weakling will not remain with her… Read More
View Of Rose Garden Today In Beautiful Española Valley
A statue of Saint Francis of Assisi nestled this morning in a rose garden on a small farm in the beautiful Española Valley. Photo by Liddie Martinez Read More
All Shall Be Well: ‘Be Curious, Ask Questions’
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 DEACON AMY SCHMUCK
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
During Bethlehem’s recent outdoor worship this past Sunday at Urban Park, we held a short blessing of the backpacks for our students and any school staff present that would like a blessing to start the new school year. Students shared that some were feeling many emotions about the school year, some were excited, some nervous, Read More
Society Of Catholic Scientists To Host Community Lecture ‘A Bell For Nagasaki’ By Prof. James Nolan On Aug. 15 At IHM
Prof. James Nolan, Jr.
SCS News:
The Society of Catholic Scientists (SCS), New Mexico Chapter, invites the community to a special invited lecture “A Bell for Nagasaki” by Prof. James Nolan, Jr., at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 at the Karen McLaughlin Parish Hall at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 3700 Canyon Road in Los Alamos. A Mass at 6 p.m. in honor of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary will precede the talk in the main church.
Prof. Nolan is the Washington Gladden 1859 Professor of Sociology at Williams College. He is the author of a number of books including Atomic Doctors: Conscience and Read More
Los Alamos Jewish Center Celebrates 70!
An artist’s rendering of the Los Alamos Jewish Center at 2400 Canyon Road. Courtesy/LAJC
LAJC News:
The Los Alamos Jewish Center (LAJC) is marking 70 years as a formal congregation, and the Jewish community on the Hill is celebrating the past as it looks towards the future.
The festivities take place Friday, Aug. 23 to Saturday, Aug. 24, with a mixture of Sabbath services, meals, and history-related events, along with opportunities for the community to get together for mingling and reminiscing.
The anniversary celebration culminates in a Saturday evening dinner-dance party at historic Fuller Read More
Charcuterie Box Builds House Of Hope
Beth (Pattillo) Smithson, formerly of Los Alamos, shows off some of the handy and hard work completed on the inside of the home built in February of this year. Courtesy photo
TOTH News:
For many years Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church and numerous other churches have taken part in home building mission trips to the north colonias of Juarez, Mexico. The trip is the culmination of a year-long fundraising effort, and brings the light of Christ to a family in the form of a simple, but well-constructed house. Additionally, the small rural community is provided with an afternoon of children’s activities Read More
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints To Host Genealogy & Family History Conference In Los Alamos
Fr. Glenn: Walking…Alone?
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Most of us know persons who tend to be Lone Rangers—eschewing gatherings, avoiding much society with others, etc. (yeah, yeah, my peeps … guilty as charged). Some call it being an introvert, or omega male, or less charitably, anti-social. More often it’s just asocial rather than anti-social.
Flying solo relieves from constant expectations and judgment, lets you do your own thing, read more often, allow for the coveted sole control of the remote and thermostat, etc. Decades ago (has it been that long?!) it also meant uninterrupted use of the family computer, but with everyone Read More
All Shall Be Well: Schooled By Youth
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 Nicolé Raddu Ferry
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
Matthew 18:3: “…and Jesus said: Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”
In the past month I have been wonderfully “schooled”. For those who have not used this word in a while it is about being educated or trained in a specific activity or in Read More
Los Alamos Jewish Center Concert To Benefit LA Cares
Songwriter and musician Daniel Boling to perform Aug. 31 at the Los Alamos Jewish Center. Courtesy/LAJC
LAJC News:
Touring balladeer and songwriter Daniel Boling will perform Aug. 31 at the Los Alamos Jewish Center for a free concert benefiting Los Alamos’ local food pantry LA Cares.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the concert is 6-7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served after the concert. Additionally, at the end of the evening, the public is invited to attend havdalah, the brief, weekly ritual of spices, braided candle, and wine which marks the end of the Jewish Sabbath.
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Canceled: Jim Scott Sunday Concert Due To Illness; Ministerial Welcome And Potluck Still On
Unitarian Church News:
The Jim Scott concert scheduled for this Sunday evening at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos is canceled due to illness.
The ministerial welcome and potluck are still on. Read More
Blessing Police Cars Friday, All Community Vehicles Sunday
Father Theophan shown here previously blessing police vehicles will do so again Friday at shift changes in the Justice Center parking lot. At 11:45 a.m. Sunday he will bless vehicles from the community at Saint Job at 1319 Trinity Drive. Courtesy/Fr. Theophan
By Father Theophan
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church
Los Alamos
What do cars have to do with our spiritual life?
On Aug. 2 the Orthodox Church will celebrate the feast of the Righteous Elijah (Elias). If you remember back to your Sunday School days, he was one of the great prophets of the Old Testament. He defeated 400 prophets of Baal on Read More
