Spirituality

Fr. Glenn: Beginning At The End

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! After the hectic beginning of another school year, coupled with the cooler weather, it’s always a favorite holiday as we begin to slide into the winter season and the dreariness which often accompanies it. However, of course, now we look forward to December and the joys of the Christmas season and its gatherings and holidays before the real depths of winter begin.

But before we get into Christmas, we traverse the Christian Advent season—this year beginning on December 1. Advent is a time of anticipation for celebration of the remembrance Read More

All Shall Be Well: Advent A Time To Seek Light In The Darkness

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Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, The Rev. Lynn Finnegan, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill, Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry and Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

By DEACON AMY SCHMUCK
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church

I grew up in a secular home, that is to say, we did not practice faith in any way, and my limited knowledge of God and Christian faith and Jesus and prayer came solely from my paternal grandmother, an Irish Catholic “Granny” who taught me the Lord’s prayer, and the bedtime prayer for children, “Now I lay me down to sleep…” and she told me Jesus lived Read More

Farewell To Pastor Nicole’ Ferry As She Begins New Ministry

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A shepherd and her flock, Pastor Nicole’  Ferry and husband Ray meet with friends recently for a final goodbye before beginning her new ministry in Monument, Colo. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen

Pastor Nicole’  Ferry holds her children’s moment for a final time on Nov. 3 at Bethlehem Lutheran Evangelical Church. She begins her new ministry as pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church on Dec. 1 in Monument, Colo. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen

By BERNADETTE LAURETZEN
Los Alamos

When our town loses a great person because they relocate, it is an incredibly sad day. However, when you realize the profound Read More

Help Bring A Smile To A Child, Teen Or Senior In Need

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Catholic Charities News:

ALBUQUERQUE –  The Center for Community Involvement at Catholic Charities has launched the Annual Giving Tree program through Dec. 9, bringing the joy of the holiday season to children, teens and seniors facing homelessness, displacement and isolation.

This year, Catholic Charities is committed to providing more than 400 toys and gifts, ensuring everyone—regardless of circumstances, beliefs or backgrounds—feels the love, joy and hope that the holidays bring.

Here’s how to help:

  • Host a Toy Drive (Now through Dec. 9) – Organize a toy drive in one’s neighborhood,
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Unitarian Church To Host Bizarre Bazaar & Frito Pie Lunch

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Susan Dryja shows off her recipe for Frito pie in preparation for the Unitarian Church’s Bizarre Bazaar taking place 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at 1738 North Sage St. Courtesy/Unitarian Church

Unitarian Church Of Los Alamos News:

The community is invited to attend the Bizarre Bazaar and Frito Pie Lunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos at 1738 North Sage St.

The Frito pies feature both meat and vegetarian versions and a choice of toppings including cheese, cilantro and sour cream. The event also includes a bake sale, popcorn and cotton candy. Crafts and Read More

Fr. Glenn: Growing Up

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Ah, Thanksgiving is just around the corner—a time of family, feasting and a bit of innocent fun with all we are close to. As we take a little break from the daily grind during the holiday, it is good to—like Jesus did in the Gospel—separate ourselves from the crowd if for even just a little while to reflect on all the good in our lives. Yes, we all have our own problems and worries, of course, but if we continually wallow in the mire of our difficulties, we just slowly keep sinking. Our task is to find the positives to help us rise above, whether that be in friends, family or even the kindness Read More

All Shall Be Well: Give Yourself Grace

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Magestic view Thursday, Nov. 21 from the Main Hill Road. Photo by Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry

Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, The Rev. Lynn Finnegan, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill, Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry and Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

By Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church

Welcome to November dear ones. Have you exhaled? Have you found moments of hope even as we struggle with our ongoing division and rhetoric that does not meet its full potential? Did you join the movement of decorating for Christmas as soon as Halloween Read More

Samaritan’s Purse Collections Underway At New Beginnings Fellowship Through Nov. 25

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COMMUNITY News:

Collections for Samaritan’s Purse starts today at New Beginnings Fellowship at 112 East Road.

Samaritan’s Purse sends gift-filled Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes to children in need around the world together with the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

There are four steps to packing a shoebox:

  • Start with a shoebox … Start with an average-size cardboard or plastic shoebox.
  • Pick and age and gender and label your shoebox … Use the label to indicate on your shoebox whether it was packed for a boy or girl and which age category: 2–4, 5–9, or 10–‍14.
  • Fill your shoebox
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