TOTH: Mysterious Faith
TOTH News:
Come find out about the mystery that has been hidden for generations past but has been made known to us—join us with Praise and Worship this Mother’s Day, Sunday evening.
Our guest speaker will be Tony Andzee from the Church of Christ. Come and get elevated. EVERYONE is welcome to come help rock the house of God. We’ll have great music, food, prayer and praise!
Do you love a good mystery? Follow your faith and discover what is in store for you. The book of Colossians offers some of the loftiest Christology in the entire New Testament. From these heights, the Apostle Paul reveals a startling Read More
Los Alamos Chapter of Hadassah Celebrates Israeli Independence Day
The Los Alamos Chapter of Hadassah gathered to celebrate Israli Independence Day at its annual dinner Sunday at the Manhattan Project Restaurant. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost
Outgoing Chapter President Carmen Rodriquez presents a rose to Incoming President Delaney Rieke. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost
Chapter member Andrea Kron speaks on her experiences working with young Israeli immigrants at a Youth Aliyah Village in Israel. Kron spent a year teaching English to the students. Hadassah helps to support Youth Aliyah programs. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypostUnitarian Forum: Sen. Bill O’Neill Discusses Behavioral Health Audit Sunday, May 4
Sen. Bill O’Neill
UNITARIAN News:
This week’s Unitarian Forum is a talk by Sen. Bill O’Neill, Dist. 13 (Albuquerque North Valley), at 9 a.m. Sunday, May 4 at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, 1738 N Sage Loop. The public is invited to attend.
O’Neill is a member of the Behavioral Health Subcommittee of the New Mexico Legislative Health and Human Services Committee. He will talk about issues concerning the recent behavioral health audit in New Mexico.
This week’s talk is part of the continuing Forum Series at the Unitarian Church.
Los Alamos Residents Celebrate National Prayer Day
Members of the Los Alamos community bow their heads during National Prayer Day event at noon today at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Local clergy and faith based organization representatives take turns leading prayers for federal and state government, local government, military, business, education, family, youth and church during the hour-long event. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Community members gather near the stage at Ashley Pond Park to pray during today’s National Prayer Day event. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
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Authors Speak: Santero Charles Carrillo Shares Art
Santero Charles Carrillo at Thursday’s Authors Speak event. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Santos, carved and painted images of saints, are more than just pretty pictures. Traditions and stories also are woven into these works of art.
The stories can be incredible testimonies, not only of people’s faith, but also of human nature. They bring to mind well-known tales or even personal memories within a family.
The chance to share these stories is one of the reasons New Mexico Santero or Saintmaker, Charles Carrillo, creates his art. He Read More
Aaron’s Kids Closet Will Not Open This Saturday
COMMUNITY News:
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Aaron’s Kids Closet will not be open this Saturday, April 26.
Aaron’s Kids Closet organizers hope this does not cause any inconvenience. Read More
Jesus’s Resurrection: Fact or Fiction?
By LISA ROTHROCKWe have heard the story surrounding the resurrection of Jesus, but—did it really happen, or is it just a good story? Join us this Sunday at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church for a FREE community dinner (celebrating Cinco de Mayo—ole!) and contemporary worship service (this Sunday and EVERY second and fourth Sunday).
The meal begins at 5:15 p.m. this Sunday, April 27, followed at 6:07 p.m. with the service and a live praise-and-worship band. For this service, the band will be going acoustic (no amplification), so it will have a softer, more folksy mix. Let us know what you Read More
Hearts for Uganda Event Includes Music and Speakers
Ugandan children show off soccer equipment collected for them during the 2013 Los Alamos Soccar Collection Drive for the Children of Uganda. Courtesy/Blanca Jones
Staff Report
Local Los Alamos mom, Blanca Jones is eager to share the developments of the 2013 Los Alamos Soccer Collection Drive for the Children of Uganda she organized. She will share the question posed to her that began the collection drive, from which 23 boxes of soccer supplies were collected. The supplies reaching Uganda continue to touch the hearts of Ugandan children bringing them hope and encouragement, much to the generosity Read More
Esterlyn Live In Concert @ WR Baptist Church
Aaron’s Kids Closet Offers Gently Used Clothes, Shoes, Backpacks & Lunch Boxes
COMMUNITY News:
Aaron’s Kids Closet will open its doors again this Saturday April 26 – new hours 9-11 a.m. – in Fellowship Center at the First United Methodist Church.
Feel free to come by and take what your school age children are in need of.
Aaron’s Kids Closet is a ministry of the First United Methodist Church of Los Alamos and provides gently used clothes, shoes, backpacks and lunch boxes to those in need of assistance.
While you are doing your spring cleaning, please remember us and drop off your donations to the First United Methodist Church office or call 505.660.0340 Read More
Free Family History Workshop at LDS Church April 26
LDS CHURCH News:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Los Alamos is sponsoring a free Family History Workshop that is open to the public.
The workshop is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at the church at 1967 18th St. Several of the presentations will be repeated every hour to allow attendees to spend as much time as desired at the workshop.
The LDS Church has a vast storehouse of digitized family records that is readily available to anyone interested in researching family history. This workshop will help attendees get a free account with the LDS Church
genealogy website FamilySearch.org Read More
Los Alamos Knights of Columbus Donates Easter Lilies
Renee Romero receives an Easter Lily donation for Aspen Ridge Retirement Community & Sombrillo Nursing and Rehabilitation today from Los Alamos Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Steve Ciddio. Photo by Pat Nakagawa
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National Day of Prayer at Ashley Pond Park May 1
COMMUNITY News:
May 1 is the 63rd Annual National Day of Prayer. More than a million Americans will unite at more than 42,000 locations from coast to coast to pray for the nation.
This year’s theme is “One Voice, United in Prayer” based on Romans 15:6. There will be a local prayer gathering at Ashley Pond Park noon to 1 p.m., on the first Thursday of May.
The local event is hosted by Crossroads Bible Church. For further information, call 505.662.6080.
The 2014 National Observance of the National Day of Prayer also will be broadcast LIVE from the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, Read More
Santuario de Chimayó Pilgrimage Joint Information Center Issues Annual Safety Alert For Walkers
Pilgrims gather on Good Friday in 2013 at the El Santuario de Chimayó. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
EMO News:
SANTA FE – The annual journey to El Santuario de Chimayó is underway. Dozens of walkers have already begun their trek to the church. The Santuario de Chimayó Pilgrimage Joint Information Center would like to remind pedestrians and motorists to be safe as they make their way along the route.
The public safety for this event is a joint coordinated effort between the Emergency Management Offices (EMO) in Rio Arriba and Santa Fe Counties. Twenty-nine agencies representing Read More
United Church of Los Alamos Moves into Phase 2 of Facility Revitalization
UNITED CHURCH News:Local Pastor is Guest Speaker on Talk Radio Show
RELIGIOUS News:
Issues, Etc. talk radio is airing a Holy Week Special Series. Pastor Brian Kachelmeier of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Los Alamos is one of the guests on the show and will talk about the topic “The Passion of the Christ According to Isaiah.”
Holy Week Topics:
- “The Upper Room” – Dr. Carl Fickenscher of Concordia Theological Seminary
- “The Garden of Gethsemane” – Pr. Peter Bender of Concordia Catechetical Academy
- “The Trials of Jesus” – Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller of Hope Lutheran Church, Aurora, Colo.
TOTH: Connect with the World
Connect with the World
Connect your own life with those around you. What could be more meaningful than to spend time with family and friends instead of gluing your eyes and mind on a phone or iPad?
Connect with us with Praise and Worship Sunday evening. Laurie Triplett will be talking about how many people wonder how a loving God could require that Jesus’ blood be shed to make up for our sins. This teaching is geared toward pondering several different views of blood/sin/salvation and how we, no matter our theology, can “drink the cup” of a deeper relationship Read More
Shop Aaron’s Kids Closet 1-3 p.m. Saturday
COMMUNITY News:
Aaron’s Kids Closet opened its doors for the first time last month to serve this community. The First United Methodist Church of Los Alamos ministry provides clothes and shoes to school age children at no cost.
Aaron’s Kids Closet will open again 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 12 at the First United Methodist Church, 715 Diamond Dr. Anyone in need, should feel free to come by and shop for clothes and shoes for their children.
When spring cleaning, community members are asked to keep Aaron’s Kids Closet in mind since they operate strictly on donations of gently Read More
Painting the Divine: Images of Mary in the New World
Our Lady of the Lote Tree Melchor Pérez Holguín (active 1694-1724), Potosí, Bolivia, 1716. Oil on canvas. New Mexico History Museum Collection, DCA 2005.27.32. Gift of the International Institute of Iberian Colonial Art This image of Our Lady of the Lote Tree represents the patron saint of the town of Castellón de la Plana in the Valencian region of Spain. The original tiny (2.4 inches) sculpture has been installed within the body of a larger sculpture representing the Virgin Mary that has been lavishly dressed. Photo by Blair Clark
Our Lady of Copacabana with Saint Joseph and Saint Peter. Unidentified Read More
Los Alamos Jewish Center Hosts Annual Community Passover Seder April 15
LAJC News:
The Los Alamos Jewish Center will hold its annual community Passover Seder this year at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 at the Betty Ehart Senior. The event is open to anyone interested in attending.
The Seder is a ceremonial dinner filled with rituals designed to celebrate the Jewish people’s exodus from Egypt. The Seder, which is Hebrew for “order,” ushers in the week of Pesach in which Jews refrain from eating Chametz. (Chametz means “leaven” and is any food that’s made of grain and water that have been allowed to ferment and “rise.”)
The celebration Read More