Lifestyles

Scenes From San Miguel Chapel: Oldest U.S. Church

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The altar screen or reredos from the San Miguel Chapel at 401 Old Santa Fe Trail in Santa Fe, the oldest church in the U.S.A. Photo by Leah Austin

A cross that hangs on a wall in the San Miguel Chapel. Photo by Leah Austin

Staff Report

Few people question whether or not the San Miguel Chapel in Santa Fe is the oldest Church in the United States, but many do question just how old it is.

It is no easy task to sift historical fact from traditional belief. The earliest documentation we have of the existence of San Miguel Chapel is from 1628, so we know it was built sometime before then. Oral history holds that San Read More

Unitarian Church Of Los Alamos Undergoes Demolition

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The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos at 1738 N. Sage Loop undergoes demolition today in preperation to rebuild a new church in its place. Demolition completion is expected by the end of the day. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Staff Report
 
The old Unitarian Church at 1738 N. Sage St. is being demolished today in preparation for the groundbreaking for a new church building.
 
The new building, designed by Mullen|Heller Architecture, will be built on the site of the current
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This Week At Farmers Market June 18

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Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
 
LAFM News:
 
Come enjoy the 41st season at the Los Alamos Farmers’ Market 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Thursday through the end of October.
 
This Week At The Market
 
Peas – snow & shell, fresh and dried garlic, green onions, leeks, dill, radishes,beets, salad greens & mixes, asian greens, arugula, spinach, heads of lettuces, carrots, chard, kale, strawberries, garlic scapes, cilantro, tomatoes, cucumbers, bok choi, escarole, turnips, dried apples, dried beans , chile powder, dried ristras, decorations,
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Los Alamos Author Enlightens Readers

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COMMUNITY News:
 
Author Mark Aaron Robinson announces the nationwide release of his new religious book, “Walking Among the Wheat and Tares: Seeking the Hebrew Roots of Our Faith and the Hand of the Almighty (Proverbs 25:2).”
 
“Walking Among the Wheat and Tares” contains illustrated poems that speak about God’s hand in his creation and the people’s lives, depicting the truth, beauty, irony, humor and the human condition.
 
In this enlightening religious book, Robinson examines the B’rit Chadashah or the New Testament through enigmatic verse as well as the TANAKH, which is
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TOTH Invites Children To Everest Vacation Bible School

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Scene from a previous VBS. Courtesy/TOTH
 
TOTH News:
 
A summer kids’ event called Everest VBS will be hosted from June 22-June 26 at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, 3900 Trinity Dr.
 
At Everest, kids discover what it means to hold on to God’s mighty power in everyday life. Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and dig into yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures and collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them of God’s love.
 
Each day concludes with a Summit Celebration
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Knights of Columbus Awards LAHS Scholarships

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KOC News:

Fifteen Los Alamos High School graduating seniors recently received scholarships from the Knights of Columbus, Council 3137.

A total of $8,500 was available for scholarship awards this year, including a donation by John and Judy Ireland in memory of their daughter, Jamie Lee. This is the 14th year the Knights have provided such scholarships.

The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal benefit organization that raises funds for charitable causes. Funding for the annual LAHS graduating senior scholarships is generated by holding a fun-loving golf tournament at the Los Alamos Read More