Spirituality

Fat Tuesday Around The World

February 4, 2016 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

FUMC News:

The Ark Preschool will hold a fundraising event, Fat Tuesday Around the World, 5:45-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9 at the First United Methodist Fellowship Hall, 715 Diamond Dr., in Los Alamos.

A sit down, four-course meal consisting of Prime Rib & Salmon will be served. Vegetarian option for a delicious cheese based soup will also be offered. Donations are greatly appreciated as this is a fundraising event. There will be live entertainment, a silent auction and door prizes. Public childcare is NOT provided for this event. Cash and checks are the only payment options available. Read More

IHM Alpha Class Begins Wednesday Feb. 17

February 4, 2016 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church Announces Fundraiser Results

February 4, 2016 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

A Foxhole Home under construction for a homeless military veteran. Courtesy photo

By Fr. THEOPHAN MACKEY

Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church

Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church’s holiday cookie fundraiser was a great success. We sold 100 boxes of cookies and raised almost $2,500. This year all the proceeds from the sales were donated to a new charity centered in Tularosa called Foxhole Homes.

Foxhole homes aims to provide our homeless military veterans with low-cost, sustainable, community oriented housing. Working on the earthship model of Taos fame, they use recycled and reused

Local Teens Host Parents Night Out

February 2, 2016 by Submitted by Chris Clark

Over 20 families participated as 50 children were kept entertained by the teenagers and adult leaders at the church. Courtesy photo

FBCLA News:

This past Saturday the youth group at First Baptist Church of Los Alamos hosted a free “Parents Night Out.”

Los Alamos High School Freshman, Hannah Clegg, who organized the event stated, “This kind of night allows students to serve the community as well as giving parents some rest. I found joy in seeing the kids have fun and also seeing the parents have fun. You can tell they really appreciated it and a great

Human Trafficking Protest In Pojoaque Feb. 6

February 2, 2016 by Submitted by Chris Clark

UMW News:

The United Methodist Women of the First United Methodist Church will be staging a protest against human trafficking at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, in Pojoaque on Rt. 285.

Most people in the U.S. think human trafficking is something that happens in other countries and not here. But they are wrong. The United States, and specifically New Mexico, has a huge problem with human trafficking. The local news has recently been asking for help in catching a wanted trafficker in Albuquerque.

The local UMW is part of a country-wide protest

Grand Knight Mel Martinez Receives Nationwide Recognition For Service Program And Charity Work

February 2, 2016 by Submitted by Chris Clark

Mel Martinez, Grand Knight of Espanola Council, left, and, Pat Nakagawa, District Deputy Knights of Columbus. Courtesy photo

K OF C News:

“The Knights of Columbus Espanola Council #3314 is a leader among our councils in New Mexico. Worthy Grand Knight Mel Martinez has led and inspired our Espanola Council to this great distinction. As one of the oldest councils, it includes over 500 men who are Knights, making it the largest in the state of New Mexico,” said Pat Nakagawa, District Deputy Knights of Columbus.

“Brother Mel has built a Council,

Pastor Granillo: A Jealous God

January 31, 2016 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

By Pastor RAUL GRANILLO

Los Alamos

He that is not jealous is not in love. —St. Augustine

Being called jealous is not typically a compliment. When people are considered to be jealous, they are thought to be in a state of mind that is ugly, selfish, insecure, and even harmful. These are things that are in direct contrast to what we think of when we think of love; so it can be very difficult for us to reconcile jealousy with love. But does that really mean they are in opposition?

What jealousy implies, or reveals about us, is likely the reason we don’t think very highly of it. Consider this, if you are the person Read More

New Unitarian Church Of Los Alamos Taking Shape

January 30, 2016 by Submitted by Chris Clark

The Unitarian Church under construction at 1738 North Sage St., in Los Alamos is taking shape. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

Workers were busy Thursday on the exterior of the church. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

CHURCH News:

The new church under construction for the congregation of the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos is moving right along.

The new building, designed by Mullen|Heller Architecture, is being built on the site of the previous church at 1738 North Sage St. between the Latter-Day Saints and the Masonic Lodge. It is scheduled for completion this spring.

Community Seed Swap Sunday Feb. 7 & 14

January 29, 2016 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Courtesy/UCLA

UCLA News:

The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos is hosting its annual community seed swap.

The swap is 9 a.m. to noon, Sunday Feb. 7 and 14, at the church at 195 East Road, Suite 101.

Remember:

Bring only packets of seeds you wish to give away entirely. You may not get any back!
Take only enough seeds to use in one growing season.
If you are sharing seeds you’ve saved from your garden, please mark them clearly with the name of the plant and the year from which they were saved.

Participation is FREE. For more information, contact the church office at 505.662.2346, or email office@uulosalamos.org. Read More

Knights Of Columbus Sponsors Youth 2016 Free Throw Championship Jan. 31

January 27, 2016 by Submitted by Chris Clark

KOF News:

All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship.

The local competition is 1-3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 31 at LAHS Griffith Gymnasium. Registration is free of charge and will be held onsite beginning at 12:30 p.m. on the date of the event. Parental consent is required, so a parent/guardian must be present during registration.

All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation and winners from each