Spirituality

Father Theophan: Hold Today Lightly

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Courtesy/Father Theophan

By Father Theophan
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church
Los Alamos

Firing a kiln, at least my old kiln, can be nerve wracking. New kilns are often computer controlled, complex tools that can be programmed to raise, hold, and lower temperatures at will, in almost infinite

variety. My kiln has exactly one switch with four settings, one of which is “off”.

In a bisque firing, the first firing, mechanically and chemically combined water are driven off and clay that can be slaked down, becomes the more permanent ceramic. The bisque firing also burns off

any organic matter that Read More

Posts From The Road: St. Ignatius Mission In Montana

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Mission Exterior: The St. Ignatius Mission in St. Ignatius, Montana stands tall with the belfry being almost 100 feet high. The church is on the Flathead Indian Reservation with the Mission Mountain Range serving as a backdrop to the town and mission. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Interior View: Upon entering the church, visitors are immediately in awe of the building and the murals painted on the walls and ceiling. The murals were painted by Brother Joseph Carifnano, a self-taught artist, who was the mission cook. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
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Fr. Glenn: A Universally-Accepted Virtue

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Fr. Glenn Jones

Well, the election’s (finally!) over and—as with every presidential election for the last several cycles—the results are being contested and accusations of shenanigans are a’flyin … both ways. Yet, wherever power is to be had, we know all too well that temptation to corruption is an ever-present specter, no matter the person or position. For we who are a bit older, the Watergate scandal is perhaps the most memorable—the image of a president resigning because of it … boarding Marine One for that one final flight in disgrace.  Since then … hanging chads, collusion accusations, Read More

Calvary Chapel Of Los Alamos Introduces New Children’s Minister Christeen Wilson

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New Calvary Chapel Of Los Alamos Children’s Minister Christeen Wilson. Courtesy/Calvary Chapel

Calvary Chapel News:

Calvary Chapel Of Los Alamos introduces its new Children’s Minister Christeen Wilson.

Wilson is a 2019 graduate of New Mexico State University with a degree in Early Childhood Education. Part of her educational experience included working at Myrna’s Children’s Village on the NMSU campus.

“I grew up in South Carolina, so I am very much a country girl,” Wilson said. (The lilt in her voice confirms this.)

Having had good experiences with the children’s ministries that she grew

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First United Methodist Church Offers After Election Communion Service For Community Tuesday Night

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COMMUNITY News:

Even though the divides in our country seem to be deeper and wider than ever, we are connected by more things than divide us.

That is especially true for Christians because we are all united as one body in Christ. To help us remember those connections, we invite the community to join us for Election Day Communion, at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 715 Diamond Dr.

You may come to the sanctuary or worship with us online at Facebook.com/firstinyourheart. If you are joining online, we invite you to pick up communion elements from the church. Read More

United Church Holds Virtual Pre-Election Vespers Service

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United Church of Los Alamos at 2525 Canyon Road. Courtesy photo

United Church News:

The United Church of Los Alamos prepared a special Pre-Election Vespers service held virtually Sunday evening to help weary souls remember “we are all part of one family”.

Find the service here: www.unitedchurchla.org.

The church invites the community to take time away from the 24 hours news cycle, “that we may remember who we are and why we are here”.

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Fr. Glenn: Taking The High Road

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By Fr. Glenn Jones

Certainly we’ve come to one of the most emotional weeks for a great many Americans (and likely many others around the world due to the financial and political position of the U.S.) with our national elections. For some there will be rejoicing; for others, wailing and gnashing of teeth. Certainly we Christians pray that those elected be given wisdom and grace to govern in ways pleasing to God, for that would be the greatest good. But, whoever wins, virtually all of us will be at least joyful at the end of the constant barrage of electioneering … after a bit of gloating from the winning Read More

Father Theophan: Real Things

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Courtesy/Father Theophan

By Father Theophan
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church
Los Alamos

The pandemic shutdown has had a silver lining for me. It has afforded me the time to rediscover my love for making ceramics and to organize and set up a studio in our garage. My parishioners and wife have been encouraging in my hobby.

To retain her sanity and to continue seeing me on a regular basis, my wife took the chance on having me teach her how to throw on the pottery wheel. Teaching one’s spouse or learning from one’s spouse can be a touchy proposition. But with a little grace, given and received, she has Read More