Spirituality

LAFSF Lecture: How Different Spiritual Traditions And Science Relate To Consciousness Tuesday At SALA

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LAFSF News:

Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum (LAFSF) presents: How different spiritual traditions and science relate to consciousness with Dr. John Ambrosiano.

Admission is free and the event begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, with a light meal in the lobby SALA Events Center. The lecture starts at 6:30 p.m.

In science, consciousness is a perennial holy grail problem that is so abstruse most scientists ignore it, or just call it an “emergent property” of the brain. But, with a resurgent interest in the topic by neuroscientists, various “scientific” explanations are making their way into the Read More

Rick Cormier To Teach Drumming During ‘August Sunday Nights’ At United Church Of Los Alamos

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Rick Cormier will teach drumming at ‘August Sunday Nights’ at the United Church. Courtesy photo

United Church News:

Rick Cormier will be a special guest to teach everyone drumming at ­“August Sunday Nights” at the United Church of Los Alamos, 2525 Canyon Road.

As an innovative take on Vacation Bible School, Children’s Minister Laura Loving is offering “August Sunday Nights” for the whole family, not just for children.

Each August Sunday, plan on two hours, 5-7 p.m., packed with games, creative activities, food and Bible stories from the Acts of the Apostles, hence the theme, LIGHTS, CAMERA, Read More

Fr. Glenn: Better Than Sacrifice

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

“I’m sorrrryyy!”

That is a phrase we hear very commonly, sincerely or no. Many times public figures who put foot-in-mouth and then instantly criticized on social media become concerned about having offended (or perhaps about loss of revenue, or votes) and showily beg forgiveness, whether actually sorry or not. More universally are the missteps in we commoners’ lives—forget a birthday or anniversary, break something of value, etc. Yet when wronged the good person seeks to be merciful and give the other the benefit of the doubt, yet we’ve all also been burnt by our good intentions Read More

LAJI Hosts Talk With Simon Wisenthal Center’s Rabbi Abraham Cooper & Writer/Activist Kinue Tokudome July 24

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LAJI News:

Los Alamos-Japan Institute (LAJI) invites the public to join Clifton Truman Daniel, grandson of President Truman and LAJI Founder Dr. Judith Stauber for a conversation with Simon Wiesenthal Center Co-Founder Rabbi Abraham Cooper and writer/activist Kinue Tokudome. Hear about the current state of antisemitism, holocaust denial and perceptions of Israel in the United States and Japan today.

The talk will begin at 5 p.m. Monday, July 24.

Visit https://laji.us to register and join the conversation. Questions will be welcomed.

Rabbi Cooper is an expert on hate and terrorism, is Read More

Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum Presents ‘Artificial Intelligence, Philosophy, Science, Peril, And Promise’ July 25

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LAFSF News:

Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum (LAFSF) presents “Artificial Intelligence, Philosophy, Science, Peril, and Promise” by Dr. James Carroll at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 25 at SALA Event Centre. Food trucks will be available in the parking lot.

Recent advances in Artificial Intelligence have surprised many, and have led to an intense discussion about issues surrounding their safety and ethical use. In this lecture we will try to address some of the philosophical questions surrounding AI, such as “Can computers think?”, “Do they understand?”, “WHAT do they understand?”, “Are they Read More

Letter To The Editor: Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum Responds To Unauthorized Opinion Piece

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By Susan Sprake, president, LAF&SF
Eric Ferm, vice president, LAF&SF
Robert Dryja, treasurer, LAF&SF
Amy Birnbaum, member of Board of Directors, LAF&SF
Daniel Holladay, member of Board of Directors, LAF&SF
John Singleton,  member of Board of Directors, LAF&SF
Kirk Weisbrod, member of Board of Directors, LAF&SF
Nels Hoffman, member and past president, LAF&SF

We, the above signed members and officers of the Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum (LAF&SF, or the “Forum”), were dismayed to read a recent opinion piece written by Gary Stradling, published Read More

Pop Up Tonight! Jewish Melbourne & Manchester And Other Los Alamos Jewish Center Events

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Los Alamos Jewish Center News:

Tonight! Hear about Jewish life in Melbourne, Australia and Manchester, England.

Pop-up event at 7 p.m. today, July 17 (6:30 p.m. refreshments) with roving rabbis-in-training from Chabad. At Los Alamos Jewish Center, 2400 Canyon Road.

The Jewish Center has plenty of things going on as the summer winds down. Services, classes, shabbat dinners and other events are open to guests and newcomers.

Here are a few upcoming activities:

  • Hebrew Through Song class: Every other Wednesday, 6:15-7:15 p.m. Improve your Hebrew vocabulary by listening to Israeli songs, or
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Fr. Glenn: Taking The Reins

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Almost every day there seems to be a new “hate group” condemned by those who oppose what that group stands for. But if you claim that everyone who opposes your own opinion is “hating”, then who is the true “hater”? And if you claim “hate” for every opinion or stand against your own, then how will you ever consider possible errors in your own position? That’s why criticism can be very helpful: if utilized rather than discarded out of hand, it forces us to reassess, consider other viewpoints, and perhaps refine what and why we believe.

That’s why the phrase “settled science” is somewhat Read More

All Shall Be Well: A Blessing For ‘When Church Breaks Your Heart’

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Clergy from left, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired; Pastor Nicolé Ferry, Associate Rector Lynn Finnegan and Pastor Deb Church. Courtesy photo

By The Rev. Nicolé Raddu Ferry
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Los Alamos

A Blessing for “When Church Breaks Your Heart” by Dr. Kate Bowler

“Blessed are you standing among the ruins of a family of faith that once felt so sturdy, now turned to dust under your feet.
The certainty you once had, gone. The community you loved, dissipated.
The hope you held dear, hard to find.
Instead, what’s taken up residence is the very stuff that seems counter to what you imagined: Read More

Archbishop Daniel To Make Annual Archpastoral Visit To Saint Job Of Pochaiv Orthodox Church July 21-23

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Archbishop Daniel. Courtesy photo

By Father Theophan
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church
Los Alamos

July 21 through the 23, His Eminence, Archbishop Daniel, ruling hierarch of the Western Eparchy of the Ukraianian Orthodox Church of the United States of America will be making his annual archpastoral visit to Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church and Los Alamos.

During his time here, Vladyka (a term of endearment for a bishop, literally, “Master”) will tour the town, lead church services, and get to know his parishioners better. Anyone who wants to speak with him one on one will be given that opportunity. Read More