Spirituality

Trinity On The Hill Episcopal Church Hosts Alternative Giving Fair In Kelly Hall Sunday, Dec. 9

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TOTH News:

Do you ever struggle to find the perfect gift for your loved ones? Would you like to do your holiday shopping a little differently this year?

It’s hard to shop for some people because they already have everything they want or because you want to give something unique or with significance. Alternative giving or graceful giving is a form of gift giving that has a symbolic value  to the recipient and benefits a meaningful cause at the same time.

Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church at 3900 Trinity Dr. will host an Alternative Giving Fair 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 in Kelly Hall.

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Saint Job Holiday Cookie Sales Underway

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Cookies for sale. Courtesy photo
 
Foxhole. Courtesy photo
 
SJPOCC News:
 
Once again, Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Christian Church is taking orders for its holiday cookie boxes. This year, as in years past, the proceeds from the box sales are donated to Foxhole Homes.
 
Located near Alamogordo, Foxhole Homes aims to alleviate the widespread problem of veteran homelessness and disconnection, by providing environmentally friendly and low-cost to veterans that find themselves in a difficult situation.
 
The homes are built using “Earthship” technology,
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Letter To The Editor: Thanks To So Many For Successful Children’s Christmas Bazaar

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By BETH PATTILLO
Children’s Christmas Bazaar Chair

Thank you to everyone who helped with this year’s Children’s Christmas Bazaar at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church.

Many people in our community made donations of new or like new items, wrapping supplies and provided treats for the parents and volunteers. Los Alamos Middle School and Los Alamos High School students representing National Honor Society, NJROTC, Key Club, Friends of Rachel and Natural Helpers were instrumental in set up, assisting shoppers and wrapping gifts. And many, many members of our community and Trinity on the Hill’s Read More

State GOP Expresses Happy Hanukkah Wishes

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NMGOP News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE – RPNM Chairman Ryan Cangiolosi made the following statement to mark the beginning of Hanukkah:

“We wish a joyous and blessed Hanukkah to all our friends who are celebrating. Hanukkah is a reminder to persevere through adversity with faith and courage. May this celebration be joyous for the Jewish community in New Mexico, across the country, throughout Israel, and around the world. I pray that it brings peace and hope.

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Fr. Glenn: Reason For Hope

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

Ahhh … December. The crisper air … the quiet beauty of snowfall … the anticipation of Christmas and holidays with family and friends just around the corner. It’s a time when those who love to go shopping revel in the quest for those perfect gifts … and when we who hate to go shopping rejoice in Amazon.com, and the choices and brevity afforded by the vast internet marketplace. And, most of all for Christians, there is the very “reason for the season”: the celebration of the birth of Jesus 2000-ish years ago … “For a child is born to us, Read More

Scenes From Children’s Christmas Bazaar At TOTH

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A crowd of young shoppers arrives today at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church (TOTH) to do their holiday shopping. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Tate Blohr, left, and his brother, Linus, find a clever way to kill time while waiting in line to checkout at the bazaar. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Patricia Rathbone helps wrap presents during the Children’s Christmas Bazaar today at TOTH. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Amanda Pekar volunteers today at the Children’s Christmas Bazaar at TOTH. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Kathy Quinn Read More

Heinrich Urges Increased Funding To Protect Places Of Worship, Community Centers

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From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined a bipartisan group of Senators in pressing for robust community safety funding in any FY19 appropriations package.

Specifically, the Senators have called for a minimum of $50 million for the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) and $10 million for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Nonprofit Security Grant program, which helps nonprofit organizations like religious institutions, schools and community centers make security improvements.

This follows the mass shooting Read More

WR Presbyterian Provides Warm Up At Light Parade

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White Rock Presbyterian Church will offer complimentary hot beverages during the Lights Parade Dec. 8. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Los Alamos Winterfest and the Festival of Lights Parade is a great opportunity for friends and neighbors in Los Alamos to meet each other, share holiday greetings and make new friends. It’s a time to celebrate what it means to be a community that shares both its heritage, and its optimism for the future, and that cares for one another.

White Rock Presbyterian Church (WRPC) is thankful to be a part of the Los Alamos community and would like to extend a warm thank you Read More

‘Everything Christmas Sale’ At United Church Dec. 5

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‘Everything Christmas Sale’ Dec. 5 at United Church. Courtesy/United Church

UNITED CHURCH News:

Whoever thought that donating something to or buying something from a thrift store had such a grand reach?

The volunteers at the United Church of Los Alamos thrift store want you to know just how far that reach goes and just how long they have been preparing for a festive event 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 5.

Jean Picard has not only been a member of the United Church since 1981, but active in the women’s programs including the Women’s Christian Service Society and children’s programming. Read More