Spirituality

‘Seeking Truth in Science & Faith’ Series Tackles Convergence Wednesday

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SPIRITUALITY  News:

The “Seeking Truth in Science and Faith in Los Alamos” talk and discussion series presents “Convergence!” 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 2 at United Church’s Craig Hall, 2525 Canyon Road.

In our era we stand at the convergence of several scientific areas which give us the opportunity to view the creation and our place in it in ways that even our parents or grandparents could not.  In other words, it is all new.  

Presenter Paul Mutschlecner has chosen four of these disciplines: quantum mechanics, the large number of exoplanets, the development of Read More

Life as Experience — In Defense of Who We Are, What We Know and What We Are Capable of Doing

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Representing introspection — there is always hidden beauty within each of us, not necessarily requiring the transcendent. Courtesy photo
 
Editor’s note: This piece is a response to Sherry Hardage’s “Solo Traveler: Religion” column (here).
 
By KEVIN HENDERSON
Los Alamos
 
A lifetime does not invent itself. It is made by the aggregate of small, everyday choices — choices that each of us wills into existence. Each morning, you awake and you are, for a moment, your only friend, your best friend. You spend your whole life with yourself and you engage
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Preparations Underway For White Rock Community Independence Day Parade & Carnival

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 366 Grand Canyon prepares for the 39th annual 4th of July parade and carnival. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
COMMUNITY News:
 
The 39th Annual White Rock Community Independence Day Parade & Carnival will be held again this year. All members of the community are invited to don their most patriotic clothes and come to the festivities at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 366 Grand Canyon.
 
At 10 a.m., after a flag ceremony and the singing of the national anthem, the children will join in a parade
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ALIVE! for Kids and Families at First Baptist Church Tonight

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FBCLA News:

The First Baptist Church Los Alamos will host ALIVE!, a fun event for children and families which includes dinner.  The event is 6:15-8:15 p.m. today, June 26, at the Church, 2200 Diamond Dr.

Kolby and Mary Beth King from Tulsa share about God in a fast-paced way using tools such as ventriloquism, illusions, drama, fire-eating, humorous illustrations,  balloon animals, high-energy songs, stunts with six-foot balloons and more.

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Science and Theology of Big Bang Subject of Talk at United Church Wednesday

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Spirituality News:

In a 20 minute presentation, Ed Fenimore and Laurie Triplett will talk about the science and theology of the Big Bang, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 at United Church in Craig Hall, 2525 Canyon Road in Los Alamos.

Fenimore will present what science says (and does not say) about the physics of the Big Bang. His approach is to assume that everyone in the room has some science background but are not experts in astrophysics. Therefore, he will not be discussing the impact of the recent BICEP2 paper on the primordial B-mode polarization. If you have no idea what that last sentence meant, Read More

Aaron’s Kids Closet Opens Saturday at 715 Diamond

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AARON’S KIDS News:

Aaron’s Kids Closet has opened its doors over the last few months to serve this community. The First United Methodist Church of Los Alamos at 715 Diamond Dr., provides clothes and shoes to school age children at no cost. 

Aaron’s Kids Closet is open 9-11 a.m. Saturday, June 21 at the First United Methodist Church.

Those in need should feel free to come shop for their children’s needs. When cleaning out those drawers and closets, keep Aaron’s Kids Closet in mind since it operatse strictly on donations of gently used clothes and shoes.

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Living Labyrinths for Peace Closing Ceremony Friday in Taos

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Visitors walk the Rainbow Labyrinth at Living Labyrinths for Peace. Courtesy/LL4P

LL4P News:

The building housing Living Labyrinths for Peace has been sold and the LL4P Center is looking for a new home. The public is invited to the Closing Celebration 6-8 p.m.. Friday, June 20 at 1021 Salazar, Suite DD in Taos.

LL4P aspires to create educational opportunities and labyrinth installations that unite art, education, science, technology and nature with the human spirit, inspiring people of all races, beliefs and cultures to find a healing path that leads from individual inner peace to collective Read More

United Church of Los Alamos Mexico Mission Volunteers Construct Homes For Families

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United Church of Los Alamos and Unitarian Church members at a home building trip in April in Puerto Peñasco. Courtesy photo

During their April trip to Puerto Peñasco, the group built a double size home for a family of six previously living in a one room home. Courtesy photo

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post

A profound sense of fulfillment experienced by Los Alamos youth and adults who build homes for Mexican families living in dreadful circumstances draws many to volunteer year after year.

Laura and Randy Erickson have participated in 32 of these annual week-long trips and helped build the

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Art and Inspiration Adorn the Grounds of IHM

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Artistic inspiration surrounds the grounds of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church at 2700 Canyon Road in Los Alamos. Established in 1946, IMH is a Catholic Church of the Roman Rite that serves Los Alamos and White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

A tall statue carved in wood of Saint Mary stands outside IMH on Canyon Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

A peaceful garden area invites contemplation at IHM in Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

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