Spirituality

United Church To Provide Family Fun Sundays In August

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United Church News:

Formerly calling it Vacation Bible School, The United Church of Los Alamos is radically making August Sunday Evenings, into something like summer camp, but for all ages.

The two hours (5-7 p.m.) will be packed with supper for all, age-appropriate arts and crafts, Bible stories and study, lots of music and singing, movie making, games, and rock hunts.

The theme, LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! leads into the story of the early church in the Book of Acts and zooms in on the local congregation today and how they, too, act as disciples of Jesus.

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Fr. Glenn: Blessed Are The Meek

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Wealth and prestige tend to be the favorite things of most people; after all, wealth brings, if not happiness, at least (apparent) security and comfort. And prestige brings influence and admiration. Of course, many go way overboard in seeking these things—often criminally, whether the actions are legal or not. One might remember the Gospel parable (Luke 16) of poor Lazarus, in which the rich man apparently just stepped over the starving and ailing Lazarus who was laying at his gate. If not legally criminal, that’s certainly morally criminal.

Now, in the Sunday Catholic Mass Read More

Bethlehem Lutheran Church Day Camp Runs July 31-Aug. 4

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Bethlehem Lutheran Church Day Camp begins July 31. Courtesy/BLC

COMMUNITY News:

All children entering kindergarten through 6th grade this Fall are invited to learn about God’s Grace, July 31 through Aug. 4, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church Day Camp.

Activities include games, crafts, Bible stories and songs, all led by trained counselors from Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp.

The Day Camp launches Sunday, July 30 with a barbecue dinner 4-6 p.m. at the church. All participants are invited to attend this event and meet the camp counselors. The Day Camp sessions run 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, Read More

Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum Presents: ‘Your Monides? No Maimonides!: The Great Jewish Philosopher And Scientist’ Lecture By Rabbi Jack Shlachter July 11

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Sculpture of Jewish Philosopher & Scientist Maimonides

Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum News:

Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum Presents: ‘Your Monides? No Maimonides!: The Great Jewish Philosopher And Scientist’ lecture by Rabbi Jack Shlachter, PhD, Tuesday July 11, in the Roxy Movie Theater at SALA.

The brilliant medieval rabbi, philosopher, physician, and astronomer known as Maimonides or as Rabbi Moshe Ben Maimon (RaMBaM) lived in the mid-late 12th century. Born in Spain, his family fled to north Africa under persecution of the Jews by the Almohads. Maimonides later settled Read More

Local Faith Groups To Host Interfaith Vigil Marking Anniversary Of Trinity Nuclear Test July 16 In Santa Fe

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Nuclear Watch New Mexico News:

SANTA FE — To commemorate the anniversary of the first detonation of an atomic weapon in 1945 at the nearby Trinity Test Site, the complete elimination of nuclear weapons must be prioritized. “From Reflection to Action:

An Interfaith Remembrance of the Trinity Test” will be held at the Santa Maria de la Paz Community Hall in Santa Fe, featuring music, speakers, exhibitions, and moments of reflection and prayer. The free public event is 4-6 p.m. (doors open at 3:15 p.m.), Sunday, July 16, 2023. Pre-registration is encouraged, and the event will be live streamed. Read More

Fr. Theophan: Tiny Victories

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Splitting little pieces of apricot, Fr. Theophan made this cross. Courtesy/Fr. Theophan 

By Fr. Theophan Mackey
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church
Los Alamos

After the last fiasco of wood checking, I split my little pieces of apricot and made a cross this morning. Once again, I was taking a break from the work that I am supposed to be doing and have been slogging away at for the past few weeks. It’s simple and plain, but it’s something I could finish in an hour and be done with, instead of having to prep clay, wedge, throw, clean-up, then trim and dry and fire.

A lot of art takes a lot of time, not even taking Read More

Fr. Glenn: Rebel!!

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Hmmm … a couple of weeks ago we were looking at a potential coup d’état in Russia, and this weekend (7/1) we’re witnessing all sorts of uprising and rioting in France—just as we’re coming up to Bastille Day on July 14, no less. Well, it IS summer, after all—the favored time for such things. But, in violation of Newton’s law, such action results in an opposite yet unequal reaction—oppression, violent quelling of riots, sometimes curfews and even martial law, depending upon the humanity and morality of governments involved, as well as the determination and resources of Read More

All Shall Be Well: Patriotism, Not Nationalism

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

By Reverend Lynn Finnegan
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Faith
Santa Fe

In my former life as a practicing lawyer, I would sometimes cringe at lawyer jokes. For sure, many of the jokes make me laugh and I don’t deny a lot of aspects of legal practice are ripe for a little humor. What made me cringe, however, was the stereotype promoted – a “lawyer persona” of greed and dishonesty that, for sure, was justified for more than a few lawyers, but not all. And it Read More

Bear Spotted Struggling In Tree At IHM On Canyon Road

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A bear was spotted struggling in a tree early Thursday morning on the grounds of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church at 3700 Canyon Road. The bear appeared to have its rear paw stuck as it was trying to get down from the tree. Animal Control arrived on the scene to check on the bear, which had freed itself, climbed down from the tree and sauntered away. Courtesy photo
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