United Church Thrift Shop: ‘Everything Christmas Sale!’
Holiday gifts at the ‘Everything Christmas Sale’ 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Dec. 1 at United Church. Courtesy UCLA
UNITED CHURCH News:
Wednesday, Dec. 1, is coming right up with the flip of the calendar page. It is time for the Thrift Shop of The United Church’s “Everything Christmas Sale!”.
Find the myriad of Christmas treasures 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. upstairs in Graves Hall at 2525 Canyon Road. (Please use the Rose Street entrance.)
Masks are required.
Irresistible gently used holiday items, including a huge assortment of vintage linens and vintage Christmas items to give an old-fashioned touch Read More
Fr. Glenn: Crevasses Snowed Over
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
You know those Arctic/Antarctic adventure movies? Almost invariably they’ll have a scene or two in which one of the characters falls into a snowed-over crevasse. So, the surface upon which he thought to be securely standing turned out to be deceptive. Not secure at all.
It was interesting watching last week the Kyle Rittenhouse case. Mr. Rittenhouse shot a man in what he—and his supporters—claim was self-defense, and in what his detractors claim was premeditated murder.
As is so common these days, two sides were aligned against one another very vocally and often violently, Read More
First United Methodist Church Los Alamos Collecting Sleeping Bags For Homeless
By CAMILLE WESCOTT
First United Methodist Church News
In Los Alamos, we don’t see the homeless population.
Families sleep in their cars. Teenagers sleep on one friend’s couch, and then another friend’s couch, constantly moving from one place to another. Others camp in a campground or in the woods.
There is a need in Los Alamos County for more resources for the homeless and working poor. According to the Los Alamos Health Services Gap Analysis Final Report (March 2020), 23 percent of people in Los Alamos County classify as working poor. While they are working, they do not have enough income to pay Read More
Children’s Christmas Bazaar Returns To TOTH Dec. 4
A scene from a previous Children’s Christmas Bazaar at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church. Courtesy/TOTH
TOTH News:
Parents and guardians are encouraged to sign up their children for the Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church (TOTH) Children’s Christmas Bazaar 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 at 3900 Trinity Dr.
This child friendly community event is for students in kindergarten through sixth grade, where children select gifts for their family and friends.
This year’s bazaar will have a new look. The bazaar will be held in the old parish hall aka DALA Dance Studio on the Canyon Road side of the Read More
Fr. Glenn: Seeking A Better Epitaph
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
“Well, at least I’m not as bad as X!”
Such is heard not infrequently from people defensive about some negative trait or action(s) of their own. But that’s kind of a pathetically low bar to hurdle; one can always find an example worse than oneself. After all, compared to Hitler or Vlad the Impaler, most of us look pretty good! But, imagine engraven on your future headstone: “At least he wasn’t as bad as X!” Not much of a recommendation.
And yet, we all draft our own real epitaphs. We can posture all we want, but people that really know us know the truth—or the lie—of it. Who has not been to Read More
Unitarian Church Members Learn About Colores United
Far left, Ariana Saludares, president and co-founder of Colores United in Deming, along with her colleagues, speaks to Unitarian Church of Los Alamos members, center, Tyler Taylor, and Susan Dryja about the work Colores United does during a presentation Thursday night at the Unitarian Church. Colores United is an advocacy group for asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border. They manage a large shelter for asylum seekers as well as offer assistance projects on both sides of the border. Saludares said 100 asylum seekers enter New Mexico a day. She added that the issues at the border are complex Read More
Sneak Peek At IHM Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair Gift Items
Here is a sneak peek of some of the many gift items that will be available for purchase at the IHM Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, in the parish hall at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3700 Canyon Road. The event include craft booths, a silent auction and breakfast and lunch foods for purchase. Santa Claus will make a special appearance 10 a.m. to noon. All proceeds go to charity. This event is sponsored by the Sacred Heart Ladies Auxiliary. Masks are required! Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
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Fr. Glenn: Making It Count
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
One of the things people often ask is whether there is reincarnation. Despite the popularization of the concept—notable in other religions especially—the Christian might note the passage that was in one of our weekly Mass readings for Nov. 7: “… it is appointed that human beings die once, and after this the judgment…” (Hebrews 9: ). We also read similarly in other scripture, such as: “Do not give your heart to sorrow; drive it away, remembering the end of life. Do not forget, there is no coming back…” (Sirach 38:20-21) Jesus Himself illustrates the finality of earthly life in Read More
Knights Of Columbus Bingo Fundraiser Friday Nov. 12
Father Theophan: Ego Spots
Icons created by Fr. Theophan. Photo by Fr. Theophan
By Father Theophan
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church
Los Alamos
Over the past few months, my work in the pottery shop has been on hold. I have however been working on my iconography practice, and it looks like I’ll have a show of it in July at the Library. All the more reason to keep at it.
In an icon, painted (or written) in the medieval Russian style, the first layer of pigments are the darkest. It’s called the “roskrysh”, which translated means uncovering, the image begins to be uncovered. The painting moves from dark to light, hopefully reflecting Read More
Fr. Glenn: Lifting Up
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
One of the local big news stories last week was the shooting on the movie set of “Rust”, where a well-known actor accidently shot the cinematographer with a prop pistol. But what seemed almost as tragic was the rapidity of which the actor’s political opponents (he is pro-gun control) leapt to attack and ridicule him even before photos of his profound anguish had left the front page. I could not help but recall: “Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and let not your heart be glad when he stumbles; lest the LORD see it, and be displeased…” (Proverbs 24:17), and “…you should not have Read More
Haitian Christian Mission Gives Much But Needs Help
From left, Haitian Christian Mission’s Donor Care Director Kristen White, Stateside Sponsorship Director Whitney Smith and Vice President of Haiti Operations/Director of Evangelism Jonas Dorlus speak about the organization Saturday night at the Christian Church. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Christian Church’s Kathy Anderson, left, introduces Haitian Christian Mission’s representatives Stateside Sponsorship Director Whitney Smith, Vice President of Haiti Operations/Director of Evangelism Jonas Dorlus and Donor Care Director Kristen Read More
LANL Employees Bring Federal Lawsuit Claiming COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Religious Discrimination
THOMAS MORE SOCIETY News:
Workers at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) are suing their employers at the government-funded national security research facility.
Thomas More Society attorneys filed the federal lawsuit Oct. 22, in United States District Court over a COVID-19 vaccination mandate that discriminates against employees who seek religious or medical exemptions.
Those employees at the Los Alamos lab who choose not to receive a COVID-19 vaccination for religious or medical reasons face imminent loss of income, benefits, and ultimate termination under the government Read More
Fr. Glenn: An Exceptional Aspiration
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
“Hear me roar!”
It seems that vehicles get ever louder, whether it be the seemingly inexhaustible myriad of muscle cars, loud motorcycles, souped-up pickups or whatever. I’ve always been quite fond of quiet, so riding in a deafening vehicle never appealed. But, I suppose, it comes from the hormonally-fueled desire to dominate, and the roaring, beating of the chest, bellowing, etc., are primal declarations of strength and power—real or simply postured—a challenging to all hearers a contest of dominance … if they dare. “I’m louder, thus faster, stronger, better!” Read More
WRPC Hosts ‘Not-Just-Junk-In-Your-Truck’ Oct. 23
White Rock Presbyterian Church (WRPC) is hosting a ‘Not-Just-Junk-In-Your-Truck’ sale 8 a.m. to noon
Saturday, Oct. 23 to benefit Afghan refugees. White Rock Presbyterian Church is at 310 Rover Blvd. Courtesy/WRPC Read More
Fr. Glenn: Finding Strength
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Well, it was definitely Friday. Lots of businesses get slammed on Mondays—car repair shops, banks, etc. But for others it can be on Fridays, usually when you have a busy weekend in the making anyway. Plans change, pressures and tempers rise, etc. So easy to just give in to anger and either lash out or despair. Or both.
Cruising the online guides the other evening, I came across a docudrama called “Shackleton’s Captain” on tubi.com—a very engaging story about the South Pole expedition in the early 1900s. Sir Ernest Shackleton gathered a crew and sought to be the first expedition Read More
Donations Needed For TOTH Children’s Christmas Bazaar
Donations are needed for this year’s Children’s Bazaar at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church. Courtesy/TOTH
COMMUNITY News:
Have any treasures lying around the home? Bring them to the Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, 3900 Trinity Dr., to be donated to the Children’s Christmas Bazaar.
Donations are being accepted now through Nov. 30.
Items are needed from the community to make this event a success. Suggested items should be new or like new – dolls, stuffed animals, action figures, cars, trucks, toys, baby toys, unopened puzzles, jewelry – pins, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, unopened Read More
Scenes From Ordination And Installation Of New Pastor Zachary Garris At Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church
A service of Ordination and Installation of Zachary M. Garris as pastor of Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church was held Sunday evening in White Rock. Garris, kneeling is prayed for during the service by Ordination Commission Members from the Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Zachary M. Garris, center, with Ordination Commission members Gary McMillan, Greg Schneeberger, Charles Bell, Rick Steele, David Finnegan and David Forslund during his ordination Sunday evening at Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church in White Rock. Photo by Carol Read More
IHM Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair Saturday Nov. 20
White Rock Presbyterian Church Hosts ‘Not-Just-Junk-In-Your-Truck’ Sale Saturday Oct. 23
WRPC News:
White Rock Presbyterian Church is hosting a “Not-Just-Junk-In-Your-Truck” sale, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 23, to benefit Afghan refugees.
They invite anyone who has items to sell to reserve a spot in the church parking lot for $10 per space. Just park your car and open your trunk to display your gently used wares such as clothing, toys, household goods, small appliances or even craft items. No furniture or large appliances please.
Sellers pay only the cost to rent the space for the sale. However, additional donations to the Afghan refugee project are greatly appreciated. Once the Read More
