Spirituality

United Church Construction Underway On Canyon

Work is underway at United Church on Canyon Road including the installation of metal framing Friday around the new entry into Fellowship Hall. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

United Church construction. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

Major construction has entered Phase 2 at the United Church of Los Alamos at 2525 Canyon Road.

Work includes metal framing around the new entry into Fellowship Hall and the vestibule, sanctuary restrooms, coffee bar, new staircase to the sound booth, added parking and a “no-step” entry plaza between the CE Read More

Pastor Granillo: He Is Risen Indeed!

By Pastor RAUL GRANILLO
Los Alamos

He Is Risen Indeed!

I love watching movies, especially ones that chronicle the transformation of a character. I do not just like the kind where you initially dislike a character but at the movie’s conclusion they suddenly do something that redeems their moral character. Those are fine but they are so predictable that they are cliché.

No, I really look forward to the movie that does a great job of getting the audience to really dislike a character and then, through revelation of their life and their experiences, you find that your dislike has transformed into empathy. Read More

Family And Friends Celebrate First Night Of Passover

Lydia Coe, left, raises her glass while Alexandra Gordon reads her Haggadah, which guides participants through the Passover ceremony Saturday at the Gordon Family home in White Rock. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
The rtual Passover meal is not eaten. The various foods represent parts of the story of the Exodus. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Staff Report

David Sigeti and Bonnie Gordon of White Rock hosted a Passover Seder Saturday evening at their White Rock home. The Passover Seder is a Jewish ritual feast that marks the beginning of the Jewish holiday

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Parents Night Out Friday April 10!

FBCLA News:

Parents – Need a night out? The FBCLA Youth Group is providing parents in Los Alamos with a quick, fun and helpful “shot in the arm” as you head out to your favorite date spot Friday, April 10!

DETAILS

  • 5:30-6 p.m. – Drop off the kids (And enjoy some pre-date appetizers for you!)
  • 6-8:30 p.m. – Leave to go on a date
  • 8:30 p.m. – Pick up the kids from the church

PRIZES: A free dinner prize give-away to the winner of the Creative Date Night Selfie. During your date, take a fun selfie and upload your photo to Facebook/Instagram with the hashtag #LosAlamosDateNight for a chance to win a special Read More

Celebrating Passover At The White House

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama host a Passover Seder dinner Saturday in the Old Family Dining Room of the White House. Official White House photo by Pete Souza

WHITE HOUSE News:

For the seventh year in a row, President and Mrs. Obama hosted the annual White House Seder. The Seder provides an opportunity for the First Family to join in retelling the story of the Israelites’ arduous journey through the desert from slavery in Egypt to liberation in the Promised Land.

In recounting the story, they joined their guests in performing the Seder rituals and followed the Haggadah’s Read More

Easter Sunrise Service At Ashley Pond

COMMUNITY News:

The community-wide Easter sunrise service will be held at the west side of Ashley Pond at 6:30 a.m. this Sunday, April 5.

Churches sponsoring this service are: 

  • First United Methodist Church;
  • Christian Church;
  • The United Church; and
  • Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church. 

Special thanks to Quemazon Brass for playing during the service. Join us at the break of dawn this Sunday as we celebrate Christ’s resurrection! Read More

Los Alamos Contingent On Road To Chimayo

As the sun breaks over the mountains this morning, 28 people from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Los Alamos are on the road to Chimayo for the Good Friday Pilgrimage. Photo by Julie Habiger

Staff Report

Beginning at daybreak this morning, 28 members of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Los Alamos joined people from all over the world making Good Friday pilgrimages to the Santuario de Chimayó.

El Pocito room showing the hole containing ‘holy dirt’ inside the Santuario de Chimayó. Courtesy/wikipedia

El Santuario de Chimayó is a Roman Catholic church in Chimayó. This shrine, a National Read More

Easter Sunrise Service At Overlook Park

Scene following the 2014 Sunrise Service at Overlook Park. File photo by Glen Wurden

WRBC News:

White Rock Baptist Church is holding an Easter Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m., Sunday at Overlook Park in White Rock.

This community event will celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ with music and Scripture. Worship will be led by laypersons from local sponsoring churches. A brass ensemble will provide inspiring music. 

All are welcome to participate in this extraordinary worship event. A regular 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Service will follow. Read More