Spirituality

Vacation Bible School At La Vista Church June 8-12

VBS News:

La Vista Church in White Rock is hosting a Vacation Bible School (VBS), 9:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, June 8 to Friday June 12. This is a free event and open to all children entering Kindergarten up to those who have just completed 5th grade.

The theme is “SHINE” and we anticipate that all of the children involved are going to have a great time singing, dancing, doing crafts and making new friends! The VBS is at the La Vista Church, at 15 Grand Canyon in White Rock.

You can register online by emailing your child’s name, age and any special instructions to lavistanaz@lavsitanaz.org or register at Read More

Los Alamos Teens Headed To Haiti

Members of the First Baptist Church of Los Alamos Haiti Mission Team. Courtesy photo

FBCLA News:

This week a group of 13 teenagers and adults from First Baptist Church of Los Alamos Youth Group will leave on a mission trip to Haiti.

Partnering with a local Haitian church in Les Cayes, the team will primarily work with children. Part of the time will be spent helping with special needs children, visiting orphanages and running a Vacation Bible School.

Map of Haiti. Courtesy/FBCLA

“Many teens in our youth ministry have been called by God to be missionaries in recent years and this trip will be the first Read More

VIDEO Update: Surveillance Camera Captures Cougar At IHM Church

A surveillance camera captured a cougar roaming the grounds of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Monday evening at 3700 Canyon Road. IHM wants community members to be aware of the sighting because people sometimes walk through the grounds or walk their dogs in the church parking lot after dark and before dawn. Students from the adjacent Los Alamos High School also need to be made aware of the sighting as many routinely walk through the church parking lot. Courtesy photo

Video: https://www.dropbox.com/s/1mb9sw9uu2e4013/Office%20Entrance%20video%20shorter.avi?dl=0

Video: https://www.dropbox.com/s/lij82z4oyf7mxw0/JP%20II%20Statue%20video%20shorter%281%29.avi?dl=0 Read More

Pastor Granillo: The Right Attire

By Pastor RAUL GRANILLO
Los Alamos

The Right Attire

I remember praying before every band concert that I played in Jr. High. But I didn’t pray for a great performance.

You see, I prayed because my mom would dress me up in dress pants, polished black shoes, a crisp white button up shirt, and a black bow tie; she dressed me for the venue. Now, there was nothing wrong with this, I understood then that appropriate attire was required to play in the band, I was alright with that.

My prayer was that God would convince my mother to take me straight to the concert and then straight back home; I didn’t want anyone to Read More

Gathering Extravaganza: Detroit Themed BBQ & Silent Auction Fundraiser Saturday, June 6

BELC News:

Twenty students from Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church (BELC) in Los Alamos will be among more than 30,000 high school students from across the country descending on Detroit, July 15-19 for the triennial ELCA Youth Gathering.

Where can such a large gathering be held? None other than Ford Field, home of the Detroit Lions!

The students have been raising money for the past three years to allow any high school student in the congregation access to this incredible opportunity. The Gathering Extravaganza is one final push to raise needed funds.

The Gathering Extravaganza is 4:30-6:30 Read More

Faith & Science Forum Begins June 3

Courtesy/lafsf.org

LAFSF News:

The Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum announces its second summer discussion series. The LAFSF will use the book Origins by Deborah and Loren Haarsma as a starting point for our discussions – the origin of the universe, of life, and of humanity.

Members of the forum will lead the discussions each week in June and July. In August, the Haarsmas will visit and give three keynote lectures and have a chance to meet with members of the community. The hope is that these lectures and discussions will be interesting and accessible to all members of the community interested Read More

Los Alamos Memorial Day Remembrance At Guaje Pines Cemetery 11 A.M. Monday

Courtesy/VFW

COMMUNITY News:

This year’s Los Alamos Memorial Day Remembrance is 11 a.m., Monday at the Guaje Pines Cemetery.

The event is hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and local organizations, and the general public is invited to attend. The local theme is “Where the Fallen Rest.”

Memorial Day is a national holiday in the United States for remembering those who died while serving in the country’s armed forces. The holiday, which is observed every year on the last Monday of May, was formerly known as Decoration Day and originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union Read More

Thrift Store Clearance Sale Wednesday

COMMUNITY News:

Shop on the Corner, the thrift store at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, will hold a Spring Clearance Sale Wednesday, May 27. 

Customers may fill a thrift store shopping basket for $5. Clerks will also accept “best offers” for goods. The entire contents of the Shop, including children’s and adult’s clothing and accessories, shoes, books, housewares, crafts, games and toys, will be on sale. Included are a number of prom and formal dresses, men’s suits, coats, and the specially-priced clothing racks.

Hours are 8:45-11:45 a.m. Shop on the Corner is on the lower level Read More

Pastor Granillo: Holy Tongues

By Pastor RAUL GRANILLO
Los Alamos

It is ironic that in our world, while just about anyone can send information from one side of the planet to the other at the speed of light, we still so desperately lack in actual communication.

We may technically speak the same language, but we interpret things so differently that the intended message is often lost in translation. This is a tragedy that can be seen in every aspect of society; from our governments to our own households, even within the Church.

When we hear about “Pentecost” today, the reference is usually to the first Pentecost after the resurrection Read More

Community Plant Swap May 24 And May 31

Plant swaps coming up May 24 and May 31. Courtesy/UCLA

COMMUNITY News:

The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos is hosting two plant swaps for the community at its temporary home at 195 East Road (TRK building between East Park Pool and Fire Station).

The plant swaps are 9 a.m. to noon Sundays, May 24 and May 31. Bring plants you wish to give away, and take home any you can use. All unclaimed plants after the swap will be donated to PEEC and/or put to good use. Don’t have a plant to swap? No problem. Take some anyway.

Participation is FREE. For more information, contact the Church Office at 505.662.2346 or email Read More