Spirituality

Fr. Glenn: Many Faces

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

So it begins…

Already there are numerous reported scams of those who would rob others of the stimulus the government has offered … in the midst of one of the most financially-challenging periods in many of our lifetimes, no less. Just a warning: If someone calls asking for your bank and account number or your SSN, DON’T give it to them! It’s a sad reality that we have to be wary of heartless scammers who literally rob even the elderly of their life’s savings.

Most persons would likely never stoop to doing something so contemptible … so dishonorable.  But then … thinking about such Read More

Daily Postcard: Easter 2020 Like No Other…

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Easter 2020 is like no other. The worldwide coronavirus pandemic has triggered social distancing, travel restrictions and religious service cancellations. Many people will attend Easter services virtually today and also gather virtually with family and friends. Though this pandemic poses many challenges, we also see it bring out the best in our community – concern, kindness, compassion for each other. It’s inspiring to live among such great people. The news team at the Los Alamos Daily Post would like to take this special day to wish all of our readers good health and peace of mind. Courtesy Read More

New Mexico Governor Announces Mass Gathering Ban Expanded To Include Houses Of Worship

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STATE News:

In-person services risk spread of COVID-19

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced this afternoon that houses of worship must now abide by a public health order banning mass gatherings to mitigate COVID-19 spread.

Houses of worship were previously exempt from the public health emergency order banning mass gatherings, defined as five or more people in a single confined space. That order was amended Saturday – find it attached.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, many New Mexico congregations had already canceled in-person services before the amended order.

“I am so

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United Church Invites Community To Easter Services Online

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UNITED CHURCH News:

The United Church of Los Alamos welcomes community members, who would like to worship this Easter Sunday, to visit their website and connect in a way new to many.

The United Church site can be found at www.unitedchurchla.org, and will host the Easter worship service at 9:30 a.m. streamed from the church’s home page this Sunday, and can be found later that day online. The service also will be aired at 7 p.m. Sunday on PAC 8

Los Alamos was the first church in Los Alamos, created in 1947. “United in our faith journeys”, is their motto as the church recognizes six denominations. They Read More

United Church Easter Services Online 9:30 A.M. Sunday

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The United Church of Los Alamos at 2525 Canyon Road. Courtesy/United Church 

Communion set up at The United Church of Los Alamos. Courtesy/United Church

UNITED CHURCH News:

The United Church of Los Alamos welcomes community members, who would like to worship this Holy season, to visit their website and unite in a way new to many.

The United Church site can be found at www.unitedchurchla.org, and features Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and will host Easter services at 9:30 a.m. this Sunday and can be found later that day online.

Los Alamos was the first church in Los Alamos, created in 1947. “United Read More

NMDOT, State Police Discourage Good Friday Pilgrimages

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE –– The New Mexico Department of Transportation is asking the faithful to stay home during Holy Week.

The annual pilgrimages to El Santuario de Chimayo and Tome Hill have been cancelled due to the imposed health order to prohibit gathering of five or more people. 

In addition, the grounds, chapel and restrooms at El Santuario de Chimayo will be closed Holy Thursday through Easter Monday (April 9-13). Pilgrims are discouraged from visiting the sacred site.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation and State Police  strongly discourages anyone from making the trek to the Read More

Governor, DOH Answer Faith-Based Community Questions

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STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico’s faith-based organizations, working together with schools, businesses, healthcare systems, and state, local and tribal health departments, play an important role in slowing the spread of COVID-19, especially among high-risk populations.
With Passover and Holy Week approaching and Ramadan soon after that, the following questions and answers are intended to help faith leaders keep their communities together while abiding by the state’s public health orders:
Q: How can we hold a religious ceremony and still adhere to social distancing and crowd sizes? 
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Virtual Egg Hunt Hosted By Freedom Church Los Alamos

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FREEDOM CHURCH News:

With Easter coming up and egg hunts being cancelled let’s hunt eggs a different way. Freedom Church in Los Alamos is hosting “The Great Los Alamos Egg Hunt”, quarantine-style where kids and their families will decorate and display an egg of their own.

Eggs must be a minimum of 1 foot tall by 8 inches wide and can be colored, painted, made with paper, etc. Families will then hop into their cars to see how many eggs  they can find.

Egg designs can be displayed starting immediately.

The actual hunt begins at Noon on Wednesday, April 8 and end at 9 p.m., Saturday, Read More

Scenes From Bethlehem Church Palm Sunday Procession

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Bethlehem Church Pastor Nicole Ferry and her husband Ray prepare for the Palm Sunday Procession through Los Alamos. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Bethlehem Church Pastor Scott Thalacker shows enthusiasm Sunday as the procession prepares to get underway. Courtesy/BELC

Separated by her window, resident Joyce Eyster raises her hand to touch Pastor Nicole Ferry’s hand during the procession event Sunday that passed by Sombrillo and Aspen Ridge. Eyster is the oldest member of Bethlehem Church. ‘Joyce turned 99 years old last month and just seeing her face brought me great joy,’ Pastor Read More

Fr. Glenn: Choose

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By Fr. Glenn Jones

As is often said, crises bring out the best and the worst in people. We’ve seen this in spades over the last few week with the whole world scrambling with the COVID-19 situation—certainly a situation quite unique in most people’s lifetimes, especially in the so-called first-world countries. It certainly makes one appreciate modern medicine all the more and the eradication of so many deadly diseases in many parts of the world … as well as renewing our sympathy for those who continue to struggle with less-than-modern medicine.

In this time, two starkly contrasting personality Read More