Spirituality

Do You Know the Way Back Home?

TRINITY ON THE HILL News
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By Father Colin Kelly

A song we will be singing at 6:07 p.m. this Sunday night at our Contemporary Service, at Trinity on the Hill, is called “You Are More,” from Tenth Avenue North. One of the verses sings of a girl with tear-stained eyes, sitting in the corner of a bar. She wonders “How did I get here? I’m not who I once was, and I’m crippled by the fear that I’ve fallen too far to love.”

I know I’ve hit that wall before in my life. Perhaps you have, too. It’s a feeling beyond despair—a sense of being so lost, you don’t even know the way back home. It’s way beyond that experience Read More

Fall Gathering Conference Features Dr. Doug Weiss

Dr. Doug Weiss. Courtesy Photo

FBC News:

The First Baptist Church of Los Alamos is hosting a Fall Gathering Conference on Oct. 27 and 28 focusing on “Building Stronger Marriage, Parenting, & Family – Relationships.” 

Dr. Doug Weiss is the guest speaker at the conference. First Baptist Church is at 2200 Diamond Dr.

Weiss is a licensed psychologist and the executive director of Heart to Heart Counseling Center in Colorado Springs, Colo.

He has appeared as an expert on many national TV shows including Dr. Phil, Oprah, 20/20, Good Morning America and the 700 Club.

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Community Invited to Dedicate Labyrinth Oct. 27

Photo: Pastor Bruce Kuenzel

BETHLEHEM News:

Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2390 North Road in Los Alamos announces the dedication of its Labyrinth and invites the public to help in consecrating this new sacred space for use by all members of the Los Alamos Community.

The dedication ceremony is 2-4 p.m., Oct. 27 at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church. 

“We are very excited to have this meditation path as a spiritual resource for the entire community and hope that it will be widely used by many people, no matter what their faith or spiritual foundations,” Kate Thomas Read More

Food on the Hill: Acai Bowl

“Food on the Hill” by Sue York
 
 
This week’s recipe:
 
 Acai Bowl
 
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com

1 package of Acai packs (4 in one package, enough for 2 people), you can buy them at Whole Foods or maybe the Co-op
13 ice cubes
either a blender that can crush ice or a snow cone maker
1 single serving of apple juice
1/3 cup sugar
honey
2/3 cup of coconut
2/3 cup of granola
any kind of berries that you want
1 1/2 bananas
 
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
 
Mix together and heat the sugar and apple juice until the sugar is dissolved, then COOL in
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You Don’t Have to Quit…

TRINITY ON THE HILL News:

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Have you ever asked God “Why are You allowing me or my loved ones to suffer like this?” If you have ever gone through some type of emotional, spiritual, or physical pain, then chances are you have asked or thought about this question.

Come to Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, to hear Father Colin Kelly speak to your pain, your fears, and your struggles.

You may be on the edge of losing it and giving up because the emotional or physical pain is overwhelming and you can’t imagine living with it any longer. After suffering awhile Read More

Today Marks Holiest of Year for Jewish People

Jacob Sigeti of White Rock at a seder during this year’s Passover. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Staff report

Yom Kippur, also known as Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year for the Jewish people. Its central themes are atonement and repentance.

Jewish people traditionally observe this holy day with a 25-hour period of fasting and intensive prayer, often spending most of the day in synagogue services.

Yom Kippur completes the annual period known in Judaism as the High Holy Days or Yamim Nora’im: “Days of Awe.”

Yom Kippur begins in the evening of Read More

Bass/Baritone Javier Ortiz Joins ‘Music of Faith, Grace & Love’ Sept. 30 at Immaculate Heart of Mary

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IHM News:
 
“Music of Faith, Grace & Love” will be the theme of an upcoming concert at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
 
The program begins at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30 and will feature classical, sacred and contemporary Christian music, with special guest artist and bass/baritone Javier Ortiz.
 
Other performances will spotlight the talents of local vocalists, chamber choirs, pianists, guitarists, violinists and the Black Mesa Brass Quintet.
 
Admission to the concert is free, but donations will be gratefully accepted
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IHM Concert: ‘Music of Faith, Grace & Love’ on Sept. 30

IHMC News:

“Music of Faith, Grace & Love” is the theme of an upcoming concert at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Los Alamos.

The public is invoted to attend this musical program, which begins at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30 and will feature classical, sacred and contemporary Christian music.

Performances will spotlight the talents of various vocalists, chamber choirs, pianists, guitarists, violinists and the Black Mesa Brass Quintet.

Admission to the concert is free, but donations are gratefully accepted to benefit the Cathy LeClaire Memorial Organ fund.

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High Holy Day Services Sunday at Los Alamos Jewish Center

JEWISH CENTER News:

 

Ashkenazi-style shofar is used during the High Holy Days. Courtesy photo

 

The Los Alamos Jewish Center is pleased to invite all members of the greater Jewish family to attend High Holy Day services beginning at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16.

 

Services this year will be led, with assistance from knowledgeable congregants, by Rabbi Melissa Klein, of Philadelphia.

 

Klein grew up in Los Alamos.

 

The theme “Generation to Generation: Dor l’dor” has been chosen for this year’s High Holy Day season.

 

Times and details of related events are available

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LeadHer: Los Alamos Launches Sept. 12

LeadHer: Los Alamos News:

LeadHer: Los Alamos is a new, interdenominational Christian women’s group.

The first LeadHer Los Alamos meeting will be 6:30–7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12 at the Mesa Public Library (Community Rooms upstairs) in Los Alamos.

The purpose of this group is to help women grow spiritually through revelation, inspiration and application.

LeadHer Los Alamos meets twice a month. The first meeting the women get together and watch a video teaching with a theme.

The second meeting, the women participate in a community service project. The September theme is, The Power of Purpose. Read More