Large Sign Installed At United Church Of Los Alamos
A large sandstone sign was installed in a deep hole filled with concrete at the United Church of Los Alamos Friday on the corner of Central Avenue and Rose Street. Senior Pastor Rev. David Elton said an engraver will stencil the name of the church on the sign this week. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Mass And Celebration Of Life For Carolee Marin Friday
Carolee Marin
COMMUNITY News:
A funeral mass for Carolee Marin is 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 26 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Canyon Drive in Los Alamos.
Following the mass will be a celebration of life gathering at Fuller Lodge. Sandwiches and pot luck salads will be served.
For more information, contact Nancy Graves at nswickard@q.com 505.379.1435. Read More
Gilbert Butler Honored At Memorial Service
Family, friends and Rotarians attended a memorial service for Gilbert Butler Saturday in Graves Hall at the United Church on Rose Street. Butler passed away Aug. 9 from cancer. He retired from Los Alamos National Laboratory, was a past president of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos and an active member of the community in many important ways. Rotary Vice President Linda Hall spoke at the service on behalf of the local club describing the significant impact Butler had on the organization. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Senior Pastor David Elton honored the memory of longtime congregation Read More
Sunday At Unitarian Church Of Los Alamos
RELIGIOUS News:
This Sunday at 10:30 a.m., the South Dakota Supreme Court, a high school biology teacher and Buffy the Vampire Slayer will help the Rev. John Cullinan answer the question, “Can a Corporation Have a Soul?”
The worship service is preceded at 9 a.m by a weekly forum and 9:30 a.m. children’s religious education.
The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos is a congregation that welcomes people of diverse beliefs who share a common vision of a fair, just planet where all people are valued. Whoever you are, wherever you are on your life’s journey, you are welcome.
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Seeking Peace with Hand in Hand
Courtesy/handinhandk12.org
COMMUNITY News:
Today at 6:30 p.m. at Karen McLaughlin Hall, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church (3700 Canyon Road) will be hosting Lee Gordon, co-founder of Hand in Hand—an organization in Israel promoting peace through cooperative education of children of the various ethnicities and faiths in Israel.
The organization’s stated mission is “to create a strong and inclusive shared society in Israel through a network of Jewish-Arab integrated bilingual schools and organized communities.”
Per their website (www.handinhandk12.org), they
Youth Mental Health First Aid Course Sept. 29
COMMUNITY News:
Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church along with United Healthcare is pleased to offer a Youth Mental Health First Aid class in Los Alamos 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29 at TOTH.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with Read More
LDS White Rock Ward Welcomes New Bishopric
New and former bishoprics of the White Rock Ward from left, second counselor David Gartz, Bishop Steven Harris, first counselor Terrill Lemke, former first counselor Robert Parker, former Bishop Steven Stokes and former second counselor Steve Painter. Courtesy photo
LDS News:
A new bishopric has been called to preside over the congregation of the White Rock Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
A bishopric consists of a bishop and two counselors and is called to oversee the congregation of the membership of a ward and administer the temporal affairs and spiritual and social Read More
Aaron’s Kids Closet Open Thursday Evening/Friday Morning
Water Communion Ceremony at Unitarian Church Sunday
UNITARIAN News:
The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos returns to its regular schedule Sunday, Sept. 7.
This week, the church year opens with its annual water communion ceremony – a mingling and sharing of waters from summer journeys – and Rev. John Cullinan will preach on water as a symbol of common humanity.
The church choir sings this Sunday, performing the traditional hymn “Peace Like a River,” and “All the Rivers” by Charles Baker, based on the words of Ecclesiastes. The worship service is preceded by the weekly forum at 9 a.m. and children’s religious education at 9:30 a.m.
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Community Bible Study Begins Day Class Focusing on ‘Return to Jerusalem’ Aug. 28
CBS News:
The Los Alamos day class of Community Bible Study will begin its 2014-15 class at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28.
This year’s study, “Return to Jerusalem” focuses on the return of Israel from Babylonian exile, and will specifically cover the books of Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi.
This is the Los Alamos day class’s 22nd year of meeting. There are 61 women and 20 children registered, representing more than 16 local churches.
The day class meets 9:15 a.m. Thursdays at the Christian Church, 92 East Road in Los Alamos.
Services For Trent Johnson 1 p.m. Saturday
Trent Johnson
SERVICES ANNOUNCEMENT:
Services for Trent Johnson will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday Aug. 23 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Los Alamos. The address is 1967 18th St.
Johnson, 39, died Monday in a single vehicle crash off N.M. 4 near mile marker 49. He worked for 14 years at Los Alamos National Bank.
LANB President Steve Wells issued the following statement about Johnson:
“He was a wonderful person … liked by everyone … he was part of the fabric that makes LANB what it is – it’s the people like him – and he will be sorely missed,” Read More
Fashion Show With Tea And Silent Auction At TOTH Aug. 30
Bidders check out items at a previous TOTH Mission Trip Silent Auction. Courtesy photo by TK ThompsonTOTH News:
Numerous silent auction items will be available for bidding at the Fashion Show and Tea at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30 at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, 2900 Trinity Dr. (Kelly Hall) in Los Alamos.
Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children 10 and under. For advance tickets, call 505.662.5107. All proceeds go to support two house building mission trips to Ciudad Juarez, Mexico this fall, one in October (House of Hope Women) and one in November (Trinity Builders, co-ed team).
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Celebrate Krishna’s Birthday At Unitarian Church Today
Gathering of Mother Earth Event in Pojoaque Sept. 27-28
White Rock Presbyterian Church Rummage Sale Aug. 23
WRPC News:
White Rock Presbyterian Church is holding its annual Rummage Sale 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 at the church, 310 Rover Blvd.
For more information, call the church office at 505.672.3682 or email office@wrpchurch.com. Read More
Rummage Sale At WRPC Aug. 23
WRPC News:
White Rock Presbyterian Church is hosting its annual Rummage Sale 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 in Memorial Hall at the church, 310 Rover Blvd.
There are three ways members of the community can help to make this a success. First of all, plan to attend. As the saying goes, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” There will be a number of items for sale, including clothing, books, games, sports equipment, household goods and furniture.
WRPC also will accept donated gently used items to the sale. Donation receipts will be provided. Donations will be accepted Friday, Aug. 15 through Read More
Russian Immigrant Band Everfound Performs in White Rock Sept. 6
Courtesy posterEverfound will perform in concert free at 7 p.m. Sept. 6 at White Rock Baptist Church, 80 N.M. 4.
A year ago, before starting my freshman year at Los Alamos High School, my dad took me to a Christian music festival in Seattle, Wash. There we saw a band made up of four Russian immigrant brothers whose family escaped religious persecution. I’ve spent the last year helping my dad bring the band Everfound here to Los Alamos and they will be kicking off their first national headlining tour with us.
A Russian immigrant band here in our formerly Read More
Unitarian Church Hosts Free Screening Of ‘Gravity’
Theatrical Poster. Courtesy/wikipedia.com
UNITARIAN News:
The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos continues its summer movie series with a viewing of the 2013 Oscar winning hit, Gravity at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, in Robinson Hall at the church. Admission if free.
At 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, Rev. John Cullinan will present a sermon based on themes from the film. All are welcome to join us for worship, followed by coffee and conversation and it is an all ages service.
The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos is at 1738 N. Sage St. The church office can be reached at 505.662.2346. For more information, visit Read More
TOTH: How Do World Slogans Influence Our Lives?
TOTH cook Leila Whelan. Photo by TK Thompson
How Do World Slogans Influence Our Lives?
Who are we—really? Do we have to be rich, tall, beautiful, thin, powerful—whatever we as a society deem to be “worthy”?
To be good, beautiful, and true to ourselves, do we have to buy into the lies of the media? Or do we buy into the truth of God’s promises, that no matter who we are, we are beautiful in His eyes?
Join us at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church this Sunday evening, Aug. 10, for an evening sure to rock you with incredible music, great food, and Part One (of three parts) of an especially Read More
Final Science and Faith Discussion Takes on Evolution Aug. 6
SPIRITUALITY News:
Editor’s note: This event is Wednesday, Aug. 6.
The final Seeking Truth in Science and Faith talk and discussion will tackle “Evolution: Molecule by Molecule.”
In contrast to previous presentations in this summer’s Faith and Science series, the group will not have 30 minutes of presentation followed by more than an hour of discussion, but will have continuous discussion and will move from example to example and from topic to topic as we satisfy the needs of the audience.
The discussion and talk are 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6 at United Church’s Craig Hall, 2525 Read More