Spirituality

White Rock Presbyterian Church Hosts Blue Christmas

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White Rock Presbyterian Church hosts a Blue Christmas event at the church at 310 Rover Blvd. in White Rock. Courtesy photo
 
COMMUNITY News:
 
While the Christmas season is generally one filled with joyful celebration shared with family and friends, for some, their families, neighbors or friends that joyfulness is tempered, or even overcome, by recent loss; by grief, separation, sadness, or by loneliness– all good and genuine emotions that make celebration difficult or impossible in this season.
 
If people are perhaps seeking a brief respite from the sometimes – unrelenting
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Celebrate Christmas Eve At Ashley Pond

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FREEDOM CHURCH News:

It looks a lot like Christmas in Los Alamos! Trees and lights are up around the city, and downtown Los Alamos is looking more festive than ever!

The entire community is invited to come to Ashley Pond on Christmas Eve for a very festive time of music, cheer, and message the whole family will love.

“Christmas In Los Alamos” will start at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24 and last about 45 minutes. Hosted by Freedom Church Los Alamos, the candlelight service will include free gifts for everyone in attendance, traditional Christmas music, photo stations, cookies and hot chocolate. Activities Read More

Fr. Glenn: Teaching To Fish

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By Rev. Glenn Jones
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Los Alamos

“Adulting” classes. I heard about these on the internet the other day and that they are becoming increasingly popular for the younger generation—classes on how to cook, budgeting, balancing a checkbook, and the simple daily tasks that most of us old, ummm … “folks”… take for granted. What are these things but taking responsibility for oneself? Self-reliance.

Those of us raised in a farm/ranch setting learn “adulting” skills pretty early, being even as children responsible for the welfare of animals (and thus indirectly Read More

Daily Postcard: Inspirational Message At FBCLA

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Daily Postcard: An inspirational message is carved in wood and fixed to a tree trunk to form a cross at the edge of the parking lot of First Baptist Church Los Alamos at 2200 Diamond Dr. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

A cross and inspirational message at First Baptist Church Los Alamos at 2200 Diamond Dr. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Happiness & Healing Meditation At Unitarian Church

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Community invited to a day of meditation, Dec. 21 at the Unitarian Church. Courtesy image

COMMUNITY News:

The community is invited to attend a day of insight meditation, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21 at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos.

There will be guided sitting and walking meditation with time for lunch and resting. Each student will have a one-on-one meeting with the teacher.

The program will conclude with a Dharma talk and sharing. Participants should bring their own lunch, a variety of teas will be available.

The class is free but donations are accepted.

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TOTH Hosts ‘Full Dark, No Stars’ Service Sunday

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TOTH News:

Trinity on the Hill will host “Full Dark, No Stars” 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16.

During this service, poetry and short stories will be read in between pieces of organ music that explore themes of doubt, faith, longing, fear and joy.

“This is the first service of its kind to occur at Trinity on the Hill, and we invite you to bring all of your humanity into the house of God as we together explore what it means to be living in a confusing world,” Rev. Christopher Adams said. Read More

Interfaith Los Alamos Delivers Winter Coats And Gift Cards To Recently Resettled Refugees In Albuquerque

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Scene of resettled refugees in Albuquerque receiving winter coats and gift cards Dec. 6 from the second annual Interfaith Los Alamos coat drive. Courtesy/ILA
 
Scene of resettled refugees in Albuquerque receiving winter coats and gift cards Dec. 6 from the second annual Interfaith Los Alamos coat drive. Courtesy/ILA
 
Interfaith Los Alamos News:
 
Thanks to the generosity of a great many people in the Los Alamos faith-based community, Interfaith Los Alamos was able to gather 80 new winter coats plus 60 gift cards to buy winter coats for refugees recently resettled in Albuquerque.
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Fr. Glenn: ‘Tis the Season

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By Rev. Glenn Jones
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Los Alamos

Many thanks for all those in the community who helped us at IHM with our Angel Tree drive this year—that annual drive for gifts for underprivileged children. We had a LOT of requests, but each year the parish and the community demonstrate their generosity of heart. My worry is always that, on Christmas morning, a glistened-eyed mother might have to report: “Johnny, here’s your present. But, I’m sorry, Mary, Santa ran out of toys.” And hearts break and tears flow. So … thank you all for all that you give and do; may God bless you and Read More

Scenes From 25th Annual Crèche Show

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The 25th Annual Crèche Show is underway until 4 p.m. today at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1967 18th St. The community is invited to view Nativities from around the world free of charge. The event includes a ‘touching table’ for the very young and an area where children can have their picture taken dressed as Joseph and Mary. Christmas music and light refreshments also will be provided at the event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Bishop Joshua Miller and event co-chair Marilyn Ramsey greeting community members Friday afternoon. Bishop Miller has served the Pajarito Read More

Los Alamos County Chaplain Corp … A Ministry Of Presence During A Crisis

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Los Alamos Firefighters from left, Evan Pulliam, Justin Wright, Mike Cayton and Mike McElyea with newly ordained Senior Chaplain Lindsay Baca at Firestation 3 in White Rock. Courtesy/Chaplain Corp
 
Senior Chaplain Lindsay Baca chats with LAPD Ofc. Dominic Perez at the police station. Courtesy/Chaplain Corp
 
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post

What is a chaplain? Well, the Los Alamos County Volunteer Chaplain Corp acts as a ministry of presence during a crisis. They are a non-sectarian group dedicated to helping those who need them when they are called. Read More