Spirituality

TOTH: Need a New Year’s Resolution?

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Members of the TOTH Generations Band from left, Lisa-Jo Dunham, Lisa Rothrock, and Jennifer Griffin. Photo by TK Thompson
 
Need a New Year’s Resolution?
By LISA ROTHROCK

Looking for a different way to start the new year? Maybe you made that New Year’s resolution to start going to church again—but which church? Which service? How do you dress? What can you expect?

Try starting Jan. 12 with the contemporary service at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church—where it’s laid back, fun, upbeat, and ecumenical (anyone is welcome.) The service is held in the evening, so it might even fit your schedule Read More

Christmas Musical at TOTH Dec. 24

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Scene from Trinity on the Hill Christmas musical. Photo by TK Thompson

Scene from Trinity on the Hill Christmas musical. Photo by TK Thompson

TOTH News:

Q: Where do you find a group of sheep rapping about taxes, a hyperactive angel choir director, a grumpy centurion, the Prophet Isaiah and lots of Christmas songs?
A. In “The Light of God,” this year’s Trinity on the Hill Christmas Musical.

The musical, based on the Gospels of Luke and Matthew, follows the residents of Nazareth, including Mary and Joseph, an angel choir, and a group of shepherds, as they prepare for the coming Read More

IHM Thanks Community For Another Successful Angel Tree Program

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Angel Tree at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Canyon Road. Courtesy/IHM

Presents fill the foyer of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Canyon Road. Courtesy/IHM

By Immaculate Heart of Mary
Angel Tree Program Committee

Thank you so much to our parishioners at Immaculate Heart of Mary Angel Tree Program and members of the community who purchased and wrapped gifts for more than 500 children. In addition, St. Francis of Assisi School in Lumberton received gifts of school, office supplies, sports equipment and TV for the classrooms. 

Volunteers help gather gifts. Courtesy/IHM Read More

Solstice Gathering at Unitarian Church Saturday

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UNITARIAN CHURCH News:

The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos will hold its annual Solstice Gathering at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 in the church parking lot. The outdoor ritual is for all ages and open to all faith traditions. 

At this simple ceremony, the group will create a spiral of light as they honor the darkness, celebrate the return of the light and join in singing and fellowship.

A gathering with cider and treats follows indoors. Those attending are invited to bring something to share. Dress warmly. Everyone is invited to mark the turning of the year at the Solstice Gathering

For more information, Read More

Letter to the Editor: Chairs of TOTH’s Children’s Christmas Bazaar Say Thank You

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A volunteer helps a young shopper wrap a gift at the TOTH Children’s Christmas Bazaar. Photo by TK Thompson
 
BETH PATILLO and CATHY WALTERS
Co-chairs, TOTH Children’s Christmas Bazaar

A shopper checks out the Christmas tree at the TOTH Children’s Christmas Bazaar. Photo by TK Thompson

Thank you Los Alamos for the donations you gave to the Children’s Christmas Bazaar held at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church (TOTH) and a big thank you to everyone who helped at the Bazaar with setup, gift wrapping, greeting parents, helping children shop, providing food, served coffee and Read More

Angel Tree at IHM Needs More Angels!

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Courtesy/IHM
 
IHM News:
 
Every year, for the past 10 years joy is brought to children who don’t have the most ideal situation at home.
Each Christmas, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Los Alamos helps give children in Santa Fe and the surrounding areas, a brighter holiday through the Angel Tree. The Angel Tree is a Christmas tree set up in the church and is covered with tags listing the requests of children in need of gifts. The parish community members fulfill the tag requests to help families who can’t afford presents for their children.  
If you are able to purchase a
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Russian and Greek Treats Top Holiday Sale

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SAINT DIMITRI News:

Saint Dimitri Orthodox Church is holding its 15th annual Holiday Bake Sale 1-3 p.m., Dec. 22. This sweet sale is a popular fixture of the holiday season in Los Alamos. 

The congregation bakes Greek and Russian cookies and pastries, including baklava, Russian tea cakes and more.  

Each box contains 34-36 different sweets. Also included is a sample of Russian Kusmi tea. Everything is presented in a nice pastry style box that is suitable for gift giving. One box is $23.95, or $21.95 per box with orders of four or more.

Please pre-order by calling 505.660.9113. Read More

Inspirational Speaker Father John Calbom Sunday

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Father John Calbom

SDOC News:

Father John Calbom is the guest priest visiting Saint Dimitri Orthodox Church where he will serve Divine Liturgy Sunday morning, Dec 8.

Rev. Calbom, M.A., is an inspirational speaker, corporate chaplain, consultant, certified HeartMath provider, and a Russian Orthodox (ROCOR) priest with degrees in theology and psychology. He was vice president of St. Luke Medical Center and worked as a behavioral medicine therapist with cancer patients in their complementary and adjunctive cancer care treatment program.

Rev. Calbom is co-author with his wife, Cherie, Read More

Local Pastor Presents Radio Ministry

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Staff Report

Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church in Los Alamos has a radio ministry for the purpose of teaching the listener about Jesus the Redeemer.

Each week there are two different shows called “Redeemer Theological Academy Lectures” and “Christ in the Old Testament.”

On these shows, Pastor Brian Kachelmeier of Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church teaches about the person and work of Christ from the Bible. Topics include the following: Trinity, Christology, the Holy Spirit, the written Scriptures, vocation and others.

Redeemer Theological Academy Read More