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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

We all likely know the elation of success, and also the dispiritedness of failure, whether in sports, in intellectual pursuits, business, etc. But might remember Thomas Edison to whom the invention of the light bulb is often attributed, to whom also is attributed the phrase (there are various versions): “I have not failed 10,000 times—I’ve successfully found 10,000 ways that will not work.” We see such determination today in the SpaceX program. Whatever you might think of Elon Musk, it’s hard not to marvel at that program’s success, a venture widely ridiculed in its beginning Read More

By Donna Milanovich Srajer
President
Los Alamos Jewish Center

As the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah approaches, I feel its coming in the beauty of the change of seasons, the holiday’s prayerful time of self-reflection, the seeking of forgiveness, and the desire for renewal. It is a time of gratitude, of hope, and of community.

One of the most meaningful aspects of Rosh Hashanah is gathering with our Los Alamos Jewish Center family — friends old and new, along with visitors — who together create a warm and welcoming space where our tradition thrives.

This year, our community has something especially Read More

Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill and The Rev. Lynn Finnegan. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

By The Rev. Mary Ann Hill
Rector
Trinity on the Hill

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”

I would not be surprised if you are already familiar with this quote. Memes have been made of it. It’s been tattooed on countless arms and printed on myriad coffee mugs. It’s the last line of a poem by Mary Oliver. In this poem, entitled The Summer Day, Oliver reflects on creation and the brevity of life. But she doesn’t Read More