Unitarian Church Presents ‘Northern New Mexico Regional Art Center’ By Maura Taylor
UCLA News:
Sunday 9:30 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Los Alamos, Maura Taylor will present a forum talk about the Northern New Mexico Regional Art Center, a small community nonprofit in Espanola.
In addition to running Espanola’s two museums and operating a gallery and visitor’s center, the organization offers free art and music classes to children. During her past three summers as a college student, Maura interned at the center, and will discuss both her own experiences and general information for those interested in learning about the NNMRAC and nonprofit work Read More
Questioning God
By Lisa Rothrock and Mother Alicia PopeIs it okay to question God? Is it disrespectful to question God at all when we don’t understand? Is it okay to vent our deepest pain, regrets, and emotions to God? Where is the line where we start to show disrespect to God in our questioning of His nature and actions?
This Sunday evening, Jan. 11, at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, ring in the New Year at our contemporary worship service, where Mother Alicia Pope will examine these issues by viewing different people in the Old and New Testament to see if they Read More
New Pastor Coming To Los Alamos
New pastor the Rev. Theophan Mackey and his family will arrive in Los Alamos in early January. Courtesy photo
SJOP News:
Saint Job Orthodox Parish in Los Alamos will welcome its new pastor the Rev. Theophan Mackey in January.
Father Theophan and his family will arrive early January to celebrate Nativity with the community Jan. 6-7.
Services for the Feast of Nativity, celebrated according to the Julian Calendar, will be: Vesperal Liturgy Tuesday evening beginning at 6 p.m. followed by Holy Supper and on Wednesday morning Divine Liturgy Read More
United Church Is ‘Building A Better Way For Everyone’
United Church of Los Alamos at 2525 Canyon Road is undergoing a major renovation project. ‘BUILDING A WAY for everyone’ is the theme of the church’s capital campaign. The theme highlights the campaign’s purpose: ‘To build a way for all people to participate more fully in the life of The United Church, from church members to visitors to members of the community.’ Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
United Church Hosts Live Nativity Scene Christmas Eve
United Church of Los Alamos at 2525 Canyon Road hosted a live nativity for the community Christmas Eve. United Church is grateful to all who participated in this year’s event and wishes all a Merry Christmas. Courtesy photo Read More
Christmas Eve Settles Over Community
Julaftonen (Christmas Eve), a 1904–05 watercolor painting by Carl Larsson. Image/wikipedia
COMMUNITY News:
Christmas Eve is considered one of the most culturally significant celebrations in Christendom and Western society, where it is widely observed, by Christians and by many others, as a full or partial holiday in anticipation of Christmas Day.
Christmas celebrations have long begun on the night of the 24, due in part to the Christian liturgical day starting at sunset, a practice inherited from Jewish tradition and based on the story of Creation in the Book of Genesis: “And there Read More
Christmas Eve Services At Bethlehem Church Today
CHURCH News:
All are welcome to the Christmas Eve services today at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church at 2390 North Road (right by Mountain Elementary School).
Services are 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. The 4 p.m. service is for families with young children and the later two services are traditional candlelight services. Please join us for carols, candlelight and communion as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Also Dec. 25 at 10 a.m. there will be a Christmas Day service at the church.
If you can’t make it at Christmas, don’t forget that you can start the new year at Bethlehem Read More
Annual Big Band After Christmas Dance Jan. 29
Los Alamos Big Band. Courtesy photo
IHM News:
So what can you do in Los Alamos once Christmas is over? Why not bring a friend to a Big Band dance?
Monday, Dec. 29, is the annual Big Band after Christmas Dance in Los Alamos. The dance is open to the public and will be 7:30-10:30 p.m., at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Hall, 3700 Canyon Road. Proceeds from the dance will be used to help the IHM youth group.
Music will feature the Los Alamos Big Band and for this dance the featured vocalist will be Rene LeClair. The Los Alamos Big Band has been playing at dances throughout Northern New Mexico since 1984 under Read More
Christmas Eve Worship @ Los Alamos FUMC
Los Alamos FUMC News:
Wednesday, Dec. 24, First United Methodist Church of Los Alamos will hold Christmas Eve worship services at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. The service will focus on celebrating the birth of Jesus through singing traditional Christmas carols under candlelight and sharing Holy Communion.
Pastor Steve Trout will give a message titled “People are Worth Melting For”, based on Olaf’s description of love from the movie Frozen. Come experience an old-fashioned Christmas Eve service with your friends and family as we all get to know the love of God better this Christmas Read More
Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship At WRPC
WRPC News:
The community is invited to attand a Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Service at White Rock Presbyterian Church
The service is 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24 at the church at 310 Rover Blvd.
For more information, call 505.672.3682 or visit www.wrpchurch.com.
Izraelevitz: Burning Memories Of Hanukah
By DAVID IZRAELEVITZWhen my boys were little, they loved Hanukah for two distinct reasons. Like any red-blooded capitalist, they loved the accumulation of wealth during each of the eight nights; the toys, the software, the books, the new underwear; well, maybe not the new underwear, but they knew to be polite about it. They also knew the routine for each night. We would say some brief Hebrew prayers, turn out the house lights, light the Hanukah candles, sing a song or two, and open presents. Colored paper was shredded, gifts discovered, new clothes politely acknowledged and immediately Read More
Many Elves Make Local Event Successful!
The gift wrapping table at the annual Children’s Christmas Bazaar held during Winterfest 2014 at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church. Photo by TK Thompson
The annual event drew 160 children. Photo by TK ThompsonIt takes many “elves” to make our community event a huge success! Thank you to everyone who played an “elf” role this year for the Children’s Christmas Bazaar at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church.
There were 77 elves who setup, cleaned up, wrapped gifts, greeted and helped children shop, Read More
TOTH: The Miracle Of The Nativity
‘Adoration of the Shepherds’ by Gerard van Honthorst, 1622. Courtesy/wikipedia.comIt’s so amazing and wonderful when a baby is born! We goo, we coo, we act like little children ourselves. But why was Jesus’s birth so special? Why did He get a special place, special visitors, and even His own star? As Father Gary Baldwin says, “I sure didn’t get all that when I was born!”
This Sunday evening, Dec. 14, at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, Father Gary will discuss the Nativity and the birth of Jesus. EVERYONE is welcome to celebrate our contemporary worship Read More
Arron’s Kids Closet Open Thursday And Friday
FUMC News:
The community is invited to stop by and shop at Aaron’s Kids Closet 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11 and 10:30 a.m. to noon Friday, Dec. 12. Read More
Los Alamos Knight of Columbus Council #3137 Earns 2014 Star Council Award
Grand Knight Steve Ciddio, left, here with State Deputy Richard Espinosa, received the Star Council Award for the Los Alamos Knights of Columbus Council #3137. The award, presented at the 2014 New Mexico Knight of Columbus Mid-Year Meeting, recognized the Los Alamos council for outstanding achievement in membership, insurance, and service program activities. Program activities for which the council was recognized included a Golf Tournament, which raised $9,000 for scholarships and the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship Contest. Courtesy photo Read More
IHM Annual Christmas Arts And Crafts Fair Saturday
LADIES AUXILIARY News:
The Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring the annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13.
The event is being held in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Parish Hall, 3700 Canyon Road in Los Alamos.
Breakfast and Lunch will be available for purchase:
- Breakfast is a Continental Breakfast
- Lunch is Green Chile Stew and Posole
This is a great Christmas shopping opportunity! For more information, call Gloria Lopez at 505.920.3143. Read More
Catherine Crotzer Returns Home To Los Alamos From Mission In Argentina
Hermana Catherine Crotzer steps off the plane Tuesday at Los Alamos County Airport after traveling from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Courtesy photo
Catherine Crotzer is welcomed home at Los Alamos County Airport by her family and friends, from left, Sarah Crotzer, Ron Crotzer, Catherine Crotzer, family friend Gideon Nelson, Laura Crotzer, family friend Martha Katko and Madelyn Crotzer. Courtesy photo
Special to the Los Alamos Daily Post
Catherine Crotzer, a 2012 Los Alamos High School graduate, returned to Los Alamos Tuesday after serving an 18-month mission for the Church of Jesus Christ Read More
Shop On The Corner Annual Christmas Sale 8:30 a.m. To 12:30 p.m. At TOTH Wednesday, Dec. 3
Shop on the Corner volunteers are ready to assist shoppers 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at TOTH. Courtesy photo
Hundreds of holiday items and gifts await shoppers Wednesday at the annual Christmas sale at the Shop on the Corner Thrift Store. Courtesy photoThis year’s annual Christmas sale at the Shop on the Corner Thrift Store is 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3 in the Old Parish Hall on the lower level of Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church on Canyon Road by the corner of Diamond Drive.
Shop on the Corner volunteers have been preparing for the Christmas Sale Read More
Children’s Christmas Bazaar At TOTH Saturday
A young shopper with gifts at the 2013 TOTH Christmas Bazaar. Courtesy photoTOTH News:
The Children’s Christmas Bazaar takes place 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 6 for children kindergarten through 6th grade at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, 3900 Trinity Dr.
Bring your children and invite your neighbor’s children to shop and have their purchases gift wrapped. Parents wait in the café enjoying coffee and holiday treats while children shop!
Proceeds from this year’s bazaar go to support health clinics through Episcopal Relief and Development and TOTH’s youth choir Read More
TOTH: Shop On The Corner Christmas Sale Dec. 3
By NANCY WURDEN, VolunteerThe annual Christmas Sale at the Shop on the Corner Thrift Store is a decades-old tradition. For more than 40 years, the shop has offered a special sale featuring holiday items and gifts on the first Wednesday in December.
This year’s sale will take place 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3. Shop on the Corner is in the Old Parish Hall on the lower level of Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church on Canyon Road by the corner of Diamond Drive.
Shop on the Corner volunteers have been preparing for the Christmas Sale all year, setting aside hundreds Read More