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Pastor Granillo: Time

Submitted by Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin) on July 16, 2017

By Pastor Raul Granillo
La Vista Church
White Rock

Tired of lying in the sunshine staying home to watch the rain
You are young and life is long and there is time to kill today
And then one day you find ten years have got behind you
No one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun. —Pink Floyd “Time”

I love this lyric. It reminds me that I cannot pinpoint the moment when I realized that much of time had passed me by. I remember, when I was a child, that becoming a teenager seemed so far off. I remember, as a teen, thinking that 18 and 21 were so far off. I remember, being a young adult, and thinking

Unitarian Church Features Blockbuster Film Series

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 14, 2017

The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos kicked off its Summer Blockbuster series Saturday with a screening of ‘Arrival’. The screening was followed by a sermon of the film’s themes Sunday. Rev. John Cullinan explained the series has been held for 10 summers. He got the idea from another Unitarian minister but ‘I’m a huge movie fan’, Cullinan said. He added that the Unitarian Church pulls its messages fron everywhere, including pop culture. ‘Nothing is just fluff,’ Cullinan said. Three more films will be screened during the series. The next one is ‘Moana’ Read More

5-Day Bible Club At Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church July 17-21

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 14, 2017

5-Day Bible Club July 17-21

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 11, 2017

Maker Fun Factory VBS At UMC-LA July 24-28

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 10, 2017

UMC-LA News:

A summer kids’ event called Maker Fun Factory VBS is July 24-28, and is being hosted at First United Methodist Church Los Alams.

At Maker Fun Factory, kids discover that God made them—and for a purpose! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and devour yummy treats, experience one-of- a-kind Bible adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them of God’s love, and test out Sciency-Fun Gizmos they’ll take home and play with all summer long.

Inside St. Job Of Pochaiv With Father Theophan

Submitted by CSTadmin on July 9, 2017

Father Theophan Mackey explains the holy icons of the four evangelists on the royal doors at St. Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Christian Church at 1319 Trinity Dr.. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

A collection of holy icons of the patron saints of parishioners adorns a wall at St.Job of Pochaiv Church. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

By MAIRE O’NEILL

Los Alamos Daily Post

When you step into St. Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Christian Church in Los Alamos with Father Theophan Mackey, it feels like stepping back in time a little ways. What strikes you first is the Read More

Fr. Glenn: Making A Joyful Noise

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 9, 2017

By Rev. Glenn Jones

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church

Los Alamos

“Dour”: a word meaning sullen or gloomy … severe or stern. Synonyms: bleak, dismal, dreary, forbidding, sour, surly. Ugly. Hmmm … sounds charming.

It seems that one can encounter a lot of dour people. Not sure why. After all, as the old saying goes: What fun it that? Certainly there can be involuntary dourness due to psychological conditions; I don’t mean those. But some simply don’t like to have to deal with other people. Some introverted may use dourness as a “shields up!” defense. Some are on the lookout to being offended

Pastor Granillo: Your Voice

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 9, 2017

By PASTOR RAUL GRANILLO
La Vista Church
White Rock

If you don’t know when and how to speak, you lose your voice before you reach the floor. – Rev Dr. Deirdre Brower-Latz (Principle, Nazarene Theological College, Manchester)

Every one of us has a voice. That is, we each have a unique story or experience that can be shared with others. We may have an experience that will give wisdom to a decision, or perception that can bring clarity to a dialogue. Whatever it is, each person on this planet has a voice with the ability to encourage and edify the rest of humanity. Too often, however,

Speaker Dan Winske Continues Faith And Science Forum Series

Submitted by Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin) on July 7, 2017

COMMUNITY News:

Wednesday, July 12, Dr. Dan Winske continues the Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum summer series by speaking on “Looking into the Future: Prediction and Prophecy.”

In this talk Winske examines the methodology of predicting the future, both in the context of science and of religion. In particular, he will survey how the scientific method allows making trustworthy predictions of future physical environments. He then shows how essentially this same methodology can be used to examine the validity of prophecy and promise from religious traditions (e.g.,

Summer Blockbusters Begin At Unitarian Church

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 6, 2017

UCLA News:

The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos begins its annual “Summer Blockbusters” series this weekend with a viewing of the film Arrival at 7 p.m., Saturday July 8, followed by a sermon on the movie’s themes at 10:45 a.m., Sunday, July 9.

The Oscar-nominated Arrival tells the story of linguistics professor Louise Banks who leads an elite team of investigators when gigantic spaceships appear in 12 locations around the world. As nations teeter on the verge of global war, Banks and her crew must race against time to find a way to communicate

Fr. Glenn: Our Sacred Honor

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 2, 2017

By Rev. Glenn Jones

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church

Los Alamos

Our Sacred Honor

Everyone be safe this holiday, especially with the fireworks. We’ve already had one major fire near us this year (Cajete); that’s more than enough! Watch those campfires, too!

As we celebrate Independence Day this week, it’s a time for reflection and thanksgiving. This year, of course, we have a new president—some say for good, some say for ill. But that which all should give thanks for concerning such a change is the peaceful transfer of power and governing—a method of government and transition arguably Read More

Pastor Granillo: The Gathering

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 2, 2017

By PASTOR RAUL GRANILLO
La Vista Church
White Rock

Sportsmanship and easygoing methods are all right, but it is the prospect of a hot fight that brings out the crowds. –John McGraw

“We need to get there at least an hour before they open the doors.”

“I know,” I told my wife, “I’m hurrying.”

Although we were over an hour early, a line had already formed. Actually, it was more like a mob of people hovering around the entrance doors. Of the six sets of entry doors that lead to the venue, all but one were closed.

It was being used by staff to enter and exit and make last minute

5-Day Bible Club At Mesa Library July 10-14

Submitted by Chris Clark on June 28, 2017

Scenes From Immaculate Heart Of Mary Annual Picnic

Submitted by CSTadmin on June 26, 2017

From left, Seminarian Jason Marshall, Gloria Dunning and Jeff Dunning, at Sunday’s annual picnic at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church at 3700 Canyon Road in Los Alamos. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Robert Aiken, left, and Jack Hanlon chat at the annual Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish picnic. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Steve Ciddio serves up hamburgers to guests at Sunday’s Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church annual picnic. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Father Glenn Jones and parish secretary Read More

Orthodox Christian Church Welcomes New Bells

Submitted by CSTadmin on June 26, 2017

Father Theophan blesses three new bells following Sunday’s Divine Liturgy at St. Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church at 1319 Trinity Dr. in Los Alamos. Courtesy photo

A large bronze bell and two smaller iron bells are waiting to be installed at St. Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Christian Church. Courtesy photo

By MAIRE O’NEILL

Los Alamos Daily Post

St. Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Christian Church gathered in their parish hall after Divine Liturgy Sunday for the blessing of three bells with a prayer and holy water by Father Theophan. The bells came from Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Read More

Fr. Glenn: Where Your Treasure Lay

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 25, 2017

By Rev. Glenn Jones

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church

Los Alamos

Another weekend. Where are those classifieds?

One thing I like to do on weekends is to haunt the garage/yard/estate sales. I usually don’t do much more than take up space, because I’m too cheap to buy much (I think my highest purchase to date is $20). Seems like there’s always some little thing that we need here at the church or at the rectory that I can get for 10 percent of full price (or less) at those sales.

And yet … one of the things that always strikes me—especially at larger estate sales—is the ephemeral nature of our earthly Read More

Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School June 26-30

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 25, 2017

TOTH News:

A summer kids’ event called Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School will take place June 26-30 at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church at 3900 Trinity Dr.

At Maker Fun Factory VBS, kids will imagine a world where they can explore their curiosity and become hands-on inventors who discover they’re lovingly crafted by God. Each day kids travel through rotations that reinforce relevant Bible Points and immerse kids in new adventures. Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and dig into yummy Read More

Pastor Granillo: The Slavery Delusion

Submitted by Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin) on June 25, 2017

By Pastor Raul Granillo
La Vista Church
White Rock

This is true of any freedom: You are obligated, if you want to stay free, to not give yourself back to slavery.

The Bible tells about God using Moses to lead the Hebrews out of Egypt. The God, YHWH, freed the Hebrews from their Egyptian slave masters.

Although God used the plagues to reveal His absolute power over Egypt, the Hebrews still found that their fear of Egypt held them in bondage.

At the Red Sea, they saw the Egyptians pursuing them and cried to Moses: Didn’t we say to you in Egypt, “Leave us alone;

Crowd Gathers For Georgetown Theologian, Professor John Haught Lecture At Fuller Lodge

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 24, 2017

A crowd turned out Thursday at Fuller Lodge to hear Professor John Haught lecture on ‘Science, Religion, And Cosmic Purpose’. Photo by Morrie Pongratz

Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum News:

A crowd gathered at Fuller Lodge Thursday evening to hear Georgetown Theologian, Professor John Haught, lecture on “Science, Religion, and Cosmic Purpose”.

Professor Haught addressed the question of whether the universe may reasonably be said to have a purpose. Professor Haught said that evolution has shown us that there is a cosmic drama or story and it is still unfolding. Following the ideas presented Read More

Pet Palooza Offers Week Day Fun

Submitted by Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin) on June 23, 2017

Tom Wyant shows a snake to some curious youngsters this week during the Pet Palooza event Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Christian Church on East Road. With the exception of the snakes, real animals were left at home in favor of stuffed animals. The Pet Palooza featured a petting zoo, games and food. The event was a chance for people to ‘get to know their neighbors all in the name of love’. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Karen Adams and her son, Jude, as well as Rian Shay take part in Pet Palooza Tuesday night at the Christian Church. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

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