Spirituality

TOTH Children’s Christmas Bazaar Dec. 7

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TOTH News:
 
The community is invited to the Children’s Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 7 at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, 3900 Trinity Dr.
 
A place for children in kindergarten through 6th grade to shop for friends and family. All items are reasonably priced, and gifts are wrapped by volunteers. Parents and preschoolers relax and enjoy coffee and treats while the elementary age children shop.
 
Due to long lines and waiting times last year, we are changing it up a bit this year. Suggested times to arrive: if your last name starts with the letter: R-Z
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Shop On The Corner Thanksgiving Sale Wednesday

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Shop on the Corner will offer a Thanksgiving Day sale Wednesday. Courtesy/TOTH

COMMUNITY News:

Wednesday, Shop on the Corner will host its Thanksgiving special sale. The special runs 8:30 a.m. to noon and includes a $5 per bag/basket.

The sale will help the thrift store make more room for its Christmas sale Dec. 4.

The Shop on the Corner, in the Old Parish Hall at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, 3900 Trinity Dr., is a volunteer organization. All of its profits are distributed to areas in need in northern New Mexico as well as distrubution of funds during emergencies in other areas.

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Fr. Glenn: Glutting

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By Fr. Glenn Jones

Have you known persons who will only eat the finest foods, drink the finest wines, demand the finest in all things? The very idea of the McDonald’s drive-thru is anathema (though maybe they haven’t experienced their green chile double cheeseburgers. Yummmmm.) But if we constantly eat the finest food and drink, and deny ourselves no luxury, soon those things become one’s standard, and other things taste as sawdust. And so, when the finest becomes the expected rather than a “treat”, soon even the finest loses its specialness and its ability to please, and the search for something Read More

Freedom Church Hosts Christmas Eve At Ashley Pond

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Pastor Mike Brake preaches from the Pavillion at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Freedom Church

Service at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Freedom Church

Ashley Pond at night. Courtesy/Freedom Church

 
By MANDY MARKSTEINER
Los Alamos

Freedom Church will host an outdoor Christmas Eve service at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 at Ashley Pond Park and the whole community is invited.

“Ashley Pond at night is gorgeous with the snow and the Christmas lights … and when it’s Christmas Eve it just takes it to another level,” Pastor Mike Brake said. 

The service will be simple and last about 45 minutes. Read More

Share Nativity Displays At Crèche Show Dec. 6-7

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The community is invited to share their nativity displays Dec. 6-7 at the 26th Annual Crèche Show at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1967 18th St. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Everyone is invited to share a favorite or unique nativity display at the 26th Annual Crèche Show during WinterFest Weekend, Dec. 6-7, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1967 18th St.

Enjoy Christmas music and light refreshments while viewing beautiful Crèches from many countries and cultures, 1-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7.

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Celebration Of Life For Mary Ranken Nov. 30

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Mary Jeanette Minshall Ranken

COMMUNITY News:

The family of Mary Jeanette Minshall Ranken invites the community to join them for a heartwarming Celebration of her Life on Saturday, Nov. 30.

The celebration service is 2-3 p.m. at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos at 1738 N Sage Loop in Los Alamos.

Food and refreshments will be served at the church following the service. 

Mary would have been 92 on Thanksgiving this year. Read More

Thrift Shop At United Church Closed Nov. 27

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UCLA News:

The Thrift Shop at the United Church on Canyon Road will be closed Nov. 27.

The Thrift Shop is planning its yearly Christmas sale, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 4 in Graves Hall of the Christian Education Building.

Items available for purchase include ornaments, lights, trees, tree skirts, gift items, clothing and indoor and outdoor decorations. Read More

Get Ready For Holidays At Shop On The Corner

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Get ready for the holiday season at Shop on the Corner. Courtesy/TOTH

Scene from Shop on the Corner. Courtesy/TOTH

TOTH News:

The Shop on the Corner is the perfect place to find everything needed for Thanksgiving.

Look for Thanksgiving specials 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday in the Old Parish Hall at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, 3900 Trinity Dr.

There are linens to make tables festive; crystal dishes for stuffing, cranberry, sweet potatoes and gravy, and candles to light table décor.

Then, get ready for Shop on the Corner’s annual Christmas Sale, 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Dec. Read More

Luminarias de Abo Event In Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Near Mountainair 5:30 P.M. Dec. 7

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Scene from Luminaria de Abo in the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. Photo by Richard Estrada/Edgewood Picture Company

Scene from Luminaria de Abo in the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. Photo by Richard Estrada/Edgewood Picture Company 

 

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument News:

 

MOUNTAINAIR – The community is invited to a special night at Luminaria de Abo in the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument.

 

The majestic contours of the beautiful Abo mission will glow with more than 1,000 luminarias, 5:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7.

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