Fr. Glenn: The Good And Faithful Servant
By Rev. Glenn JonesAnother insult, another “apology”. Have you noticed how often nowadays we see an insult or criticism thrown wildly about by well-known persons, soon followed by an “apology” when they get roundly hammered by social media, commentators, sponsors, etc.? One would like to believe that they had an epiphany of remorse at their poor behavior, but who cannot wonder whether it’s just crocodile tears and an effort to stem the bleeding … especially when advertisers and sponsors (and therefore $$$) are on the line?
The best apology,
Pastor Granillo: Commitment Part 1
By Pastor Raul GranilloLetter To The Editor: ‘Youth Helping Refugee Youth’ Drive Underway Through Aug. 11
By Sarah and Madelyn CrotzerA “youth helping refugee youth” initiative to collect a few items for refugee students recently resettled in Albuquerque is taking place right now, and we invite all our community’s youth to participate.
A local church is collecting 40 new solid-color backpacks sized for middle to high school students (no sports team logos or other logos allowed), along with the necessary basic school supplies to fill those backpacks, such as 2-inch binders, loose leaf paper, pencils and pens, Read More
Shari Mills And Granddaughter Maddy Donate For ‘The Blue Side’ In Battle Of The Badges Blood Drive!
Maddy Early, who just graduated from Chugiak High School in Eagle River, Alaska accompanied her grandmother Shari Mills of White Rock today to give blood in the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Hall. ‘Of course, we donated for the blue side … law enforcement!’ said Mills, a former police detective. The drive continues 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and donors can signify their preferance for law enforcement or the fire department in this good-natured competition for an important and worthy cause. Photo by Shari Mills
‘Find the hero in you’ … community members can donate Read More
Father Theophan Blesses First Responder Vehicles
Father Theophan from St. Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Christian Church in Los Alamos blesses a Los Alamos Police Department vehicle Wednesday on the feast of Saint Elijah. Courtesy photo
Father Theophan blesses an old fire truck Wednesday afternoon. Courtesy photo Read More
Saint Job Installs Mini Pantry For Needy In Community
As a community outreach, Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Christian Church, 1319 Trinity Dr., has installed a mini pantry for those of the community who are food insecure. It will be stocked with dry goods for anyone who needs them. Courtesy/Fr. Theophan Mackey Read More
Fr. Glenn: Farewell and Godspeed, Trev
By Rev. Glenn JonesAs you know, we lost 19-year-old Trevor Matuszak last Sunday to a tragic accident. Some found a bit of comfort in the homily (sermon) at his funeral Mass, so it is offered here:
To all of you friends and family of Trevor know our heartfelt condolences are with you as you endure this sorrow of his very untimely death. Trevor having died by a tragic accident reminds us that we never know our time upon this earth, or when we go to God.
We’ve seen this often with recent unexpected deaths in our parish, and now … Trevor … a life barely Read More
Orthodox Church Hierarchy To Visit Los Alamos
Archbishop Daniel, President of the Consistory and Ruling Hierarch of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church’s Western Eparchy in the United States is visiting Los Alamos Aug.4-6. Courtesy photo
The weekend of Aug. 4-6 promises much excitement at St. Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Christian Church in Los Alamos with the visit of Metropolitan Antony, Prime Hierarch and Ruling Hierarch of the church’s Eastern Eparchy, and Archbishop Daniel, President of the Consistory and Ruling Hierarch of the Western Eparchy.
Metropolitan Antony and Archbishop Read More
Pastor Granillo: Perfect Love Part 2
By PASTOR RAUL GRANILLO White Rock
Christian perfection is that love of God and our neighbour, which implies deliverance from all sin. – John Wesley
Christian perfection is simply the love of God and neighbor that proceeds from the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. This consuming love is the true evidence of sanctification, or baptism by the Holy Spirit. God’s will for us is not that we would be content with being saved from the fires of hell, but includes sanctifying us entirely so that we can properly receive His love and respond accordingly.
I will sprinkle clean water on you, Read More
TOTH Elders Provide Scholarship Funds To UNM-LA
Trinity On The Hill Elder Phyllis Bailey presents a scholarship donation to UNM-LA CEO Dr. Cindy Rooney while SUN PATH Coordinator Cindy Leyba, left, and Elder Brad Wright look on. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA
From left, top row: LAFD Operations Battalion Chief /UNM-LA EMS Program Coordinator Joe Candelaria, Cathy Walters, Judy Crocker, UNM-LA CEO Cindy Rooney. Center row: Petr Jandacek, Mary Cunningham, Paul Cunningham, Brad Wright, Jenny Bishop, Phyllis Bailey. Front row: Bo West, Trisha Harlow, Jane Sherwood, Louise Jandacek and Barbara Stoddard. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LASummer Blockbusters: Unitarian Church This Weekend
LAF&SF Features Hope: Science, Religion, And The Future At Unitarian Church 6 p.m. Wednesday
LAF&SF News:
Religions provide varieties of short-term, long-term, and eternal hopes and pathways to them. In our culture everyone is free to choose from these hopes or to live without them.
In this final session of the Faith and Science Forum, which is Wednesay, a panel is scheduled to share four faith perspectives on hope: Rabbi Jack Shlachter (also a scientist) will present Jewish hopes; Connon Odom (engineer and Los Alamos Church of Christ deacon) will present comments on Christian hope versus optimism from N.T. Wright (Anglican theologian); Sat Purkh Kaur Khalsa (trainer, Read More
Fr. Glenn: Keeping Perspective
By Rev. Glenn JonesPerspective. We’re always in danger of losing perspective when we become too focused upon ourselves and our own little worlds/kingdoms, imagining that things that concern ourselves have much greater import than they actually have in the broader scheme of things.
We all fall into this at times because of our innate propensity toward self-interest and self-absorption. It can be an interesting personal examination to be aware of the number of times we say “I” or “me” in conversation with others, or how many times a friend/acquaintance Read More
Pastor Granillo: Perfect Love Part 1
By PASTOR RAUL GRANILLO White Rock
Daily Postcard: Sunrise Shines Over White Rock
Daily Postcard: This morning’s sunrise shines over White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
United Church Thrift Shop Half Price Sale Wednesday
The United Thrift Shop half-price sale is Wednesday, July 26 at 2525 Canyon Road. Courtesy photoThe United Thrift Shop is hosting a half-price sale 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 26 at 2525 Canyon Road. Everything is on sale in the shop except jewelry.
The United Church Thrift Shop is operated by the Women’s Christian Service Society. Donations accepted include gently used and clean clothes, linens, housewares, jewelry, shoes, toys and children’s books. Items not accepted include large appliances, furniture, books or VHS tapes.
Donations
Voices Of LA Meeting At Unitarian Church July 24
UNITARIAN CHURCH News:- Michelle Lujan Grisham fundraiser in os Alamos
- Sheriff’s Office debate at County Council July 26
- Council on immigrant resolution
- March for Science SF had $1,500 surplus, donated to Santa Fe Conservation Trust and to NM MESA New Mexico Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement. They work with middle/high schools to get kids to college
- future speakers, actions, general announcements
Book Discussion Group: Healing The Heart Of Democracy Begins July 30
COMMUNITY News:
A book discussion group on Healing the Heart of Democracy by Parker Palmer is forming now.
- When: Sunday, July 30 at 9:30 a.m.;
- Where: The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos;
- **Please order the book beforehand; and
- RSVP by this Friday, July 21 if interested in joining.
This book group will meet every-other week for nine sessions beginning Sunday, July 30 through Sunday, Nov. 5.
Tina DeYoe and Kyle Wheeler are organizing this book discussion group at The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos. They will both lead the first session and will ask other group members to lead the remaining sessions. Read More
Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School July 24-28
Fr. Glenn: The Curious Mind
By Rev. Glenn JonesHad a minor illness last week, and the ol’ brain started wondering: “Hmmm. How does the immune system fix this? Think I’ll look it up.” Or you might see some device and think: “Huh. I wonder how that works.” And then off to the Internet or to the library or to the toolbox you go … seeking explanation.
Intellectual curiosity—something not lacking in THIS town. Perhaps we with science and engineering backgrounds have this propensity more than most. “Wait! YOU have a science background?!” Yup; B.S. in engineering from UT Austin; Read More
