Spirituality

La Vista Church To Host Easter Sensory Experience

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La Vista Church of the Nazarene at 15 Grand Canyon Dr. in White Rock. Courtesy/LVCN

La Vista Church of the Nazarene News:

It’s not just words on a page. It’s the most important event in history. Join La Vista Church to experience Easter in a new way. Engage all five senses in interactive stations to experience the days leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection.

Easter Sensory Experience

  • April 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; and
  • April 17, 1-2 p.m.

La Vista Church is at 15 Grand Canyon Dr. in White Rock.

Childcare is available 5:30-6:30 p.m. April 15, for a suggested donation of $1 per child so parents can Read More

On The Job In White Rock: Ministerial Alliance Members

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On the Job in White Rock Tuesday are local Ministerial Alliance members gathered at Pig + Fig to discuss the state of ministry to the homeless population in Los Alamos County and the possibility of joining forces to build something better. From left, Pastor James Byerly of LaVista Church of the Nazarene, Reverend John Cullinan of Unitarian Church, member Camille Wescott of First United Methodist of Los Alamos, Ft. Theophan Mackey of St. Job of Pochaiv, Director Phillip Ortega of Faith Development at First United Methodist Church of Los Alamos, member Jeannie Gibson of First United Methodist Read More

Fr. Glenn: Stopping Stoning

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Looking back at the week, what was the big headline? Was it the war in Ukraine? Increasing violence and mayhem in the cities? A precarious economic situation facing the world? A world teetering ever closer to nuclear war? No, the ultimate headliner this week was (gasp!):

Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars!

Well … okie dokie.

Thus was the cause célèbre for the week, resulting in speculations, accusations, threats of action, resignations. And, of course, many reveling in shaming Will Smith for his “horrendous” action. Well, violent acts are rarely called for (and certainly Read More

Elks Easter Egg Hunt And More At Ashley Pond Park April 16

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COMMUNITY News:

The Elks annual Easter egg hunt is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 16 at Ashley Pond Park in downtown Los Alamos.

The event includes a bike rodeo with free helmets, at 10 a.m., the Easter egg hunt beginning at 11 a.m., bouncy houses, which open at 11:15 a.m. and a scavenger hunt hosted by Freedom Church Kids.

Visit the Freedom Church Kids booth to enter a raffle and take a picture with the Easter Bunny hosted by Freedom Church Los Alamos. Also meet local firefighters and other first responders, view their vehicles and meet Elroy the Elk, Smokey the bear and Sparky the fire dog.

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Vitalant Blood Drive In White Rock Friday April 22

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Vitalant News:

The next White Rock blood drive is just 3 weeks away, and there are plenty of appointments available. But walk-ins also are welcome.

The blood drive is 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 22 at Bryce Presbyterian Church at 333 Bryce Ave.

Register now here. https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa/appointment/guest/phl/timeSlotsExtr?token=Ba6uhxbuorwdWZGiKQDYdyKLG7Y5z2lCf%2 Read More

La Vista Church Of The Nazarene Builds Little Free Pantry

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Members of La Vista Church of the Nazarene came together and built a new Little Free Pantry for their community in White Rock. Courtesy/La Vista Church

By Pastor James Byerly
La Vista Church of the Nazarene
White Rock

La Vista Church of the Nazarene would like to announce a new Little Free Pantry at our church in White Rock.

After recognizing that there were several Little Free Pantry food boxes in Los Alamos, but none in White Rock, several members of La Vista Church Of the Nazarene decided it was time for that to change. 

Our Missions President, Becky Garrett got to work planning to make this the missions

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Fr. Glenn: Homeward Bound

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Still we view the human tragedy of war continuing in Ukraine. News stories speak of 15,000 Russian soldiers dead, the Ukrainian death toll likely be at least that many but also including civilians. We would have hoped that there could have been a much better path to resolve any issue than killing and destruction.

Who would have thought just a few years ago that such would come about? It reminds us of the brevity and ultimate unpredictability of life and of our inescapable mortality. As Jesus exhorts several times in the Gospels: “Watch; you know neither the day nor the hour…”—that Read More

Posts From The Road: Magnificent San Antonio Missions

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Mission San Jose: Mission San Jose is the largest of the San Antonio Missions and known as the ‘Queen of the Missions’  in San Antonio, Texas. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Exterior Entrance: The front entrance to Mission San Jose shows the craftsmanship and detail on the exterior of this magnificent church. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

The San Antonio Missions play an integral part in the history of San Antonio and the area now known as Texas. These 18th-century missions are the largest group of Spanish Colonial missions in Read More

Gruninger: Yoga Philosophy – Niyamas … Tapas (Austerity)

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Changing habits requires patience, diligence and discipline. Every time we come up against ourselves or ‘heat’ we move toward our goal and start to burn away what we don’t need or no longer serves us. Courtesy photo

By JACCI GRUNINGER MS, C-IAYT, ERYT500
Los Alamos

Austerity … yikes! This word might bring to mind all sorts of things you’ve heard about extreme yoga like fasting, hours of yoga practice, celibacy to name a few. However, Tapas also translates as heat, fire, light or discipline.

“…refers to the psychic energy generated by the voluntary practice of disciplines,which purify the body Read More

St. Job Of Pochaiv Waves Sign Of Solidarity For Ukraine

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A sign of hope and solidarity, the Ukrainian flag seen today at St. Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church, 1319 Trinity Dr., carries support from the local community to the freedom fighters in Europe. Photo by Gretchen Mills
The Ukrainian flag today at St. Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church at 1319 Trinity Dr. Photo by Gretchen Mills
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