Spirituality

Los Alamos Jewish Center: Monthly Zoom Torah Discussion

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Rabbi Jack Shlachter in the library at the Los Alamos Jewish Center. Courtesy/LAJC

Los Alamos Jewish Center News:

The Jewish cycle of reading the Five Books of Moses over the course of the year continues this week with a focus on the passage in Torah (the Jewish bible) known as Sh’lach Lecha,  Numbers 13:1-15:41. 

The Los Alamos Jewish Center and congregation HaMakom in Santa Fe, led by Rabbi Jack Shlachter, will hold a Zoom-only discussion at noon Wednesday, June 14. Those gathered will be examining the mistake made by the scouts when they investigated the conditions in Israel following the Read More

Fr. Glenn: Law? What Law?

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

It’s always rather an adventure driving between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, especially on weekdays when commuter traffic is particularly heavy–cars flying past the poor slob who obeys the speed limit, often receiving for his lawfulness a one-fingered wave in thanks (“Oh, how awful; the fingers on each side of that middle one have been amputated! Poor fellow.”) And, of course, there are far too few resources for police to enforce speed limits strictly, so many go rocketing on their merry Doppler-shifting speeds fearlessly and virtually unhindered. (BTW, a favorite red bumper Read More

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján Issues Statement On Passing Of Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan

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From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement today on the passing Saturday of Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan:

“Archbishop Emeritus Sheehan spent much of his life devoted to the Catholic faith and his work went beyond the confines of the church. He spent decades working to better the lives of New Mexicans. His leadership, and his voice, will be sorely missed across New Mexico.

“My prayers are with Archbishop Emeritus Sheehan’s loved ones and all who knew him. His legacy of kindness and selflessness will live Read More

Governor: On Death Of Archbishop Emeritus Sheehan

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From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement today on the death Saturday of the Archbishop Emeritus of Santa Fe Michael Sheehan:

“Archbishop Emeritus Sheehan will be remembered for his three decades of steadfast leadership in our state,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “After he retired as the head of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, his service to New Mexico did not waver as he continued his outreach to communities using his motto of ‘Love One Another Constantly,” as a foundation for his work.

While we did not agree on everything, his leadership Read More

Fr. Glenn: The Big Three

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Many non-Christians (and even Christians who have not been well instructed) are often curious about many of the teachings of Christianity—terms, principals, theology, etc. Today (6/4/23), and every first Sunday after Pentecost, we Catholics celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity—this greatest and most difficult mystery of our faith to contemplate. And to call it a “mystery” does not mean that the answer does not exist, but rather that humanity cannot find the answer in fullness, but like a treasure hunt that never ends, are given only clues to its ultimate solution Read More

All Shall Be Well: Optimism

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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 Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb
ELCA

“Pessimism is an evolutionary dead end.” So proclaimed Dr. John F. Haught, invited speaker at the Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum. Dr. Haught was expanding last Wednesday on the writings of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, renowned Jesuit geologist and theologian. On Tuesday evening, Dr. Haught’s presentation had imagined Teilhard in conversation with Albert Einstein about Time and the Future; the two scientists Read More

United Church: ‘Monday Night At The Pit’ Begins June 5

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Scene from a previous ‘Monday Night At The Pit’  volleyball game at 2525 Canyon Road. Courtesy/UCLA

United Church of Los Alamos News:

This summer, The United Church of Los Alamos continues the 75-year tradition of offering a place where young Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) interns, graduate students and the like meet, eat and play volleyball at “Monday Night at the Pit”.

Beginning at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 5, students are invited to meet and greet, enjoy a tail-gate picnic and play volleyball at The United Church’s sand volleyball court.

Each Monday in summer, the congregation and friends Read More

Fr. Glenn: The Light Of Truth

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

A blessed (and safe!) Memorial Day weekend to all. Please remember reverently those for whom Memorial Day is dedicated—those who have given their lives in the service of our nation. As mentioned here last week, there are few better descriptions of the ideal of dedicated service men and women than in General Douglas MacArthur’s last speech to the cadets at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. If you want to have more of an “immersion” experience of Memorial Day, listen to the general’s speech, watch the video of Chris Stapleton’s national anthem from this year’s Superbowl, Read More

Free Bike Repair Clinic For Kids Saturday June 3

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Courtesy/Los Alamos Chinese Christian Fellowship

COMMUNITY News:

Members of the Los Alamos Chinese Christian Fellowship are holding a community service free Bike Repair Clinic for Kids 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 3 at First Baptist Church of Los Alamos, 2200 Diamond Dr.

Community members are invited to bring their child’s worn-out bikes to the parking lot of First Baptist Church of Los Alamos where the team will fix them up for free.

Bike mechanics interested in volunteering for the Bike Repair Clinic are encouraged to stop by to help. Read More