Spirituality

Fuselier: The Seeking Emotional System

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By BOB FUSELIER
Los Alamos

Some thoughts from science, life, and ancient religious texts

By BOB FUSELIER
Los Alamos

Some thoughts from science, life, and ancient religious texts

In an earlier essay, I touched on the choice that we share with all animals: either to go forward towards resources that sustain us or to draw away from that which can cause us harm. The emotional system that controls our forward motion has been labeled the Seeking emotional system by the noted neuroscientist Jaak Panksepp. While it’s needed for life, this emotional system can lead us into a lot of trouble.

Such is the way Read More

Shop On The Corner To Donate More Than $1,000 For Hurricane Relief Thanks To Community Support

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COMMUNITY News:

Workers at the thrift Store, Shop on the Corner, located inside Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, thank the community for its support during Wednesday’s sale.

All proceeds from the sale will be donated to hurricane relief efforts.

“Our grateful thanks for all of you who helped us reach an all-time financial success today (Wednesday). We are able to give more than $1,000 for hurricane relief,” said Shop on the Corner staff. Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Ministerial Alliance Meeting

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On the job in Los Alamos are members of the Los Alamos Ministerial Alliance at its monthly meeting Sept. 3 at Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Christian Church on Trinity Drive. Over breakfast there were introductions of new ministers and sharing of the happenings in their diverse faith communities. The main topic of discussion was plans for the formation of a stand-alone non-profit (Safe Spaces) to create a women’s shelter in Los Alamos. The incorporation of the non-profit, its goals and focus, as well as possible challenges were all discussed. Dr. Kristy Dean Nadler presented on the need Read More

Shop On The Corner Proceeds Go To Hurricane Relief

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Shop on the Corner in the Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church at 3900 Trinity Dr. Courtesy photo

SHOP ON THE CORNER News:

Proceeds from sales Wednesday at the Shop on the Corner thrift store in the Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church will be donated to Hurricane Dorian disaster relief.

Support from patrons will go to provide immediate needs such as food, water and basic needs and long-term assistance.

Shop on the Corner is open 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday at TOTH, 3900 Trinity Dr. Read More

Scenes From TOTH Tea And Fashion Show Saturday

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Dist. 43 State Rep. Christine Chandler proves she is book and fashion smart during the Tea and Fashion Show held Saturday afternoon at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church. The annual event is a fundraiser for the house building project done every year in Juarez, Mexico. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Councilor David Izraelevtiz is casual and cool during the fashion show portion of the Trinity on the Hill fundraiser. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

No snow? No problem! Los Alamos Retired Senior Organization Executive Director Bernadette Laurtizen shows Read More

Fr. Glenn: Being Set Free

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By Fr. Glenn Jones

Well, well, well … lookie here. President Trump is coming to town on the 16th. Well … to little ol’ New Mexico anyway. To the cynical observer that’ll be of endless entertainment value in the media for a week or two at least: the love pieces, the hate pieces, the “wish he’d go away!” pieces. Many of the state’s media moguls will be criticized for even mentioning the presence of “he who must not be named”, thereby accused of “promoting” him. But … would it be responsible journalism to neglect one of the biggest stories around, whether one is happy with it or not? … ignoring the “elephant Read More

United Church Fall Programming Begins Sunday

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The United Church at 2525 Canyon Road. Courtesy photo

United Church News:

“Join us at The United Church as we begin our Fall Programming Schedule, growing opportunities for the whole family,” Pastor Keith Lewis said. “We are a warm, family friendly congregation that seeks to grow together as we learn about following Christ in a contemporary society.” 

There are four special offerings beginning Sunday, Sept. 8:

  • Holy Envy;
  • The Fellowship of the Ring;
  • Crown Jewel Chapters of the Epistles; and
  • Living Out Our Faith in the Modern World.

The first is diving into the book Holy Envy, facilitated Read More

Tea And Fashion Show Fundraiser Features Modeling By Community Leaders; Benefits Home Building Mission

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The Jeff Favorite family enjoying tea at last year’s Tea and Fashion Show. Photo by Jennifer Neil

A young house builder in Juarez helps the team build his home. Photo by Lynn Finnegan

TOTH News:

It’s time to dust off the hat and gloves and have some fun. Trinity on the Hill’s annual Tea and Fashion Show, coming up at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at 3900 Trinity Dr., promises to be a gala event.

In addition to sipping tea and enjoying a scrumptious menu of sweets and savories, attendees will be treated to a fashion show featuring local “celebrities”.

“Our fashion show, with all the clothing coming Read More