Spirituality

Stradling: The Science Of Family-enabled Society

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By GARY STRADLING
Los Alamos

In our Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum we have the opportunity to examine the interface of science and religion across a broad range of topics (come listen to our LAF&S Summer Lecture Series![i]). I find it particularly exciting to think scientifically about the practical impact of religion on society.

Our Western society is in flux, experiencing rapid change in traditional practices and values[ii] that have served human society for millennia. Many advanced industrial societies are experiencing a dramatic reduction in birth rates,[iii] with some dropping Read More

All Bach Organ Concert In Memory Of Ivar & Allene Lindstrom July 8 At Trinity On The Hill Episcopal Church

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Courtesy/Teri Lindstrom and Margaret Mary Saupper

COMMUNITY News:

Saturday, July 8, the public is invited to an organ recital in memory of Ivar and Allene Lindstrom, who passed away in April and May of this year respectively. 

Ivar and Allene Lindstrom moved to Los Alamos in 1958, where they raised their two children, leading very active lives, including flying, skiing and camping around the Southwest. The Lindstroms were active with the Pajarito Ski Club,and the Old-Timers Square Dance Club. As keen supporters of the Los Alamos Concert Association, they attended and enjoyed many concerts Read More

Children’s Parade And Carnival In White Rock July 4, 2023

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Scene from a previous Independence Day Children’s Parade and Carnival in White Rock. Post file photo

COMMUNITY News:

Announcing the exciting return of the community Independence Day Children’s Parade and Carnival in White Rock.

Activities begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 4, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (366 Grand Canyon Dr.) with a flag ceremony and children’s parade around the block, led by the Los Alamos Police and Fire Departments. Children are invited to festively decorate their bikes, trikes, strollers, wagons, etc. and join the parade. Balloons will be provided Read More

Free 5-Day Bible Club This Week At Ashley Pond Park

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Children 4-12 years of age are invited to attend a free 5-Day Bible Club 2-4 p.m. this week at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Child Evangelism Fellowship

Community News: 

Child Evangelism Fellowship is providing a free 5-Day Bible Club 2-4 p.m. this week at Ashley Pond Park  (near the Pavilion. The Bible Club is for children 4-12 years of age.

The Bible Club is taught by trained Christian Youth In Action (CYIA) teen summer missionaries and features Bible and Missionary stories, games, snacks, prizes, crafts, songs and Scripture memory.

Text Pam at 505-490-5641 for information or for a registration Read More

Fr. Glenn: The Common Lot

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Fr: Glenn Jones:

One didn’t have to look long at the news this week to see the ongoing drama of five persons in the Titanic-tour submersible, now known to be lost with all onboard. The common speculation is that a hull failure facilitated an implosion of the vessel. The only consolation, if one is to be had for the families, is that it is surmised that the implosion, due to the great pressure on the hull as far down as it was, took a few milliseconds at most, and those unfortunates likely died without even being aware of their own disastrous demise.

The submersible tragedy was big news because of it being Read More

Father Theophan: Apricot Mistakes

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Apricot wood put in a lathe had checked badly so now will be made into small crosses. Courtesy/Fr. Theophan 

By Father Theophan  
Rector of Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church
Vocations Director for the UOC of USA

After the success I had a month ago with the wooden practice chalice, I decided to take a shot at turning a small piece of apricot wood that I had been given a few years ago.

When I got it, the tree had just been cut down, and so the wood was damp and green. Some experts advocate turning green wood, some others warn against it.

Once a tree is cut, the wood, “green” at that stage, starts Read More

LAF&SF: Lecture By Nels Hoffman, PhD June 27 At SALA

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Courtesy/LAF&SF

LAF&SF

Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum (LAF&SF) to present the lecture, “Minds Beyond Earth: SETI (The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence), UFOs, and the Heavenly Host” by Nels Hoffman, PhD, Tuesday, June 27.

The lecture will take place at SALA Event Center with pizza served in the lobby at 6 p.m. and the lecture beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Roxy Movie Theater.

For millennia, humans have looked to the heavens for guidance, help, and hope. In 1959, Cocconi and Morrison* proposed a search for radio signals sent by a hypothetical advanced civilization Read More

Fr. Glenn: True Paternity

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Happy Fathers’ Day to all of you dads out there. What a blessing you have in your children whom you have had the privilege to “co-create” with their moms and with God Himself, parents and child becoming a sort of domestic trinity in yourselves, made in your, mom’s and God’s own image. But, of course, fatherhood entails much more than just physical procreation; true fatherhood is being example, protector, provider, teacher, a just and calm disciplinarian when necessary, and even model for your children. A father is not so much the one who simply shares genetic material with his Read More

Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum Presents: Islamic Bioethics Lecture By Victoria Erhart June 20 At SALA

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Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum News:

Pizza will be available in the lobby at 6 p.m. and the lecture begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Roxy Movie Theater.

This talk is based on a course on Islamic Bioethics from the Hamad bin Khalifa Medical College in Qatar. The talk will cover a discussion on Islamic bioethics, with specific reference to how religious authorities and medical authorities in the Middle East Islamic world construct policies regarding the beginning of human life (a two stage process) and how to determine the end of human life.

Time permitting, those attending may also discuss the Islamic Read More

All Shall Be Well: ‘You Are God’s Beloved’

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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 Rev. Deb Beloved Church
White Rock Presbyterian Church

I recently led a memorial service for a teenager who died due to a fentanyl overdose. During the service, a relative expressed heartfelt concern for our community, saying, “This is such a beautiful place–this shouldn’t be happening here!”

I completely agree that the death of a young person by drug overdose should not be happening. I question the idea, however, that “here” is somehow Read More