Our Lady of the Woods Hosts Two Events
OLW News:
Dec. 7 (Friday) 6 p.m. – First Friday Pagan Dinner: Anyone interested in paganism, Wicca, or learning about OLW is welcome to join OLW members for an informal dinner on the first Friday of each month. Whether you are a beginner, advanced practitioner, or just curious, you are welcome. We meet at the Pyramid Cafe in Los Alamos (click on link to read directions).
The Pyramid Cafe, Los Alamos
Dec. 16 (Sunday) 6 p.m. – Yule (Winter Solstice) Sabbat: The light returns! The new sun king is reborn! The Holly King gives way to the Oak King and we rejoice. Yule is one of the oldest festivals,
Everything Christmas Sale Dec. 5
UNITED CHURCH News:
An Everything Christmas Sale is set for 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5.
The WCSS of the United Church is sponsoring the holiday event in Graves Hall on Rose Street.
Items available for purchase include:
- Christmas lights;
- Christmas trees;
- Decorations;
- Wreaths;
- Cookie Cutters; and
- Ornaments;
- Trash to Treasures gently used items donated specifically for holiday giving; and
- Bake Sale full of yummy Christmas goodies.
Christmas Sale Offers Red and ‘Green’ Bargains
The annual Shop on the Corner Christmas Sale is Dec. 5 in the lower level at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church. Photo by T.K. Thompson/ladailypost.com
By Nancy Wurden
The annual Shop on the Corner Christmas Sale will offer red and “green” holiday bargains on Wednesday, Dec. 5.
The thrift shop sale, which will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will include brand new and gently used items which the volunteers set aside all year.
Holiday decorations, festive and new clothing, toys and games, books and music, linens, china and glassware, jewelry, leather goods, and gifts are some Read More
Children’s Christmas Bazaar Dec. 1 at TOTH
TOTH News:
Children’s Christmas Bazaar is 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 1 at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, 3900 Trinity Dr.
The event starts in Sherrill Hall, which will be filled with affordable gifts for children to purchase. All items purchased may be gift wrapped.
This is how it works: children (kindergarten through 6th grade) bring your parents to Trinity on the Hill and leave them to relax and enjoy refreshments while you take your money and a list of people you would like to buy Christmas gifts for to Kelly Hall.
There you can shop and have your gifts wrapped. Personal shoppers Read More
Ribbon Cut on United Church Resale Shop
Corine Christman cuts the ribbon Wednesday on the new Resale Shop location for United Church. From left, Jeanne Butler, Christman, Adda Moldt and Nina Thayer, all of whom volunteer their time at the Resale Shop, which is open to the public Wednesday mornings. More than 20 missions are supported by the shop’s proceeds. Photo by Katy Korkos/LACC
Crowds gather Wednesday morning at the United Church on Rose Street for the first day of operation of its new Resale Shop. Photo by Katy Korkos/LACC
Couple Introduces Oppenheimer Place Residents to Diwali
J. Aiyeswaria and P. Kumaranand in traditional dress at Oppenheimer Place Wednesday, celebrate the Diwali festival. Aiyeswaria painted the peacock picture in the background. Courtesy Photo
Staff Report
P. Kumaranand is a Post Doc at Los Alamos National Laboratory. He and his wife J. Aiyeswaria are from India and temporary residents at Oppenheimer Place.
The Hindu couple spoke to residents about Diwali, a five-day festival celebrated Nov 13 through Nov. 17.
For Hindus, Diwali, one of the most important festivals of the year, is popularly known as the “festival of lights.” Read More
Shoe Box Gifts Needed for Operation Christmas Child
Photo: Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes. Courtesy/samaritanspurse.org
WRBC News:
Christmas is arriving early in Los Alamos, as White Rock Baptist Church prepares to serve as a collection point for Operation Christmas Child.
Soon, with the help of local volunteers, the site will be brimming with festively wrapped shoe boxes full of gifts.
Through Operation Christmas Child, the world’s largest Christmas project, Los Alamos residents are helping send shoe box gifts to more than 8 million children Read More
The Right Kind of Help
Courtesy photo
TOTH News:
We live in a country today where diversity is highly esteemed, all opinions are equally true, and all religions are teaching a very similar theme.
Photo: Father Colin Kelly
It is also valued that to help others or yourself, you have to do it all on your own strength. This week at Generations, we will explore the uniqueness of Jesus Christ and the Christian faith, as well as how to share this uniqueness with other people.
We will discuss God’s original design for us to help others/ourselves, as well as how Jesus Christ made it possible for humans to fulfill that original purpose. Read More
United Church Thrift Shop Grand Opening Nov. 14
UNITED CHURCH News:
The community is invited to the grand opening celebration of the United Church Thrift Shop Nov. 14.
The thrift shop’s new location at 2525 Canyon Road is in the lower level of Craig Hall, opening onto the parking lot on the west side of the church property.
The event will take place 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with door prizes.
At about 10 a.m., the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce will mark the occasion with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Read More
Family Life Seminar with Brad Winsted Nov. 1-3
Retired Naval Officer Brad Winsted, a recent widower, is shown here with his eight children. Courtesy photo
BAPC News:
The Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church (PCA) is hosting a conference over the next three days, Nov. 1-3, to include the “Family Life Seminar” with Brad Winsted.
Winsted is director of Children’s Ministries International in Atlanta, Ga.
Winsted, is a retired naval officer, a recent widower, and the father of eight children.
He has ministered since 1997 with Children’s Ministry International, an educational publishing ministry that produces non-dated Read More
Huge Yard Sale to Benefit Fire Damaged Church
NBFC News:
The New Beginnings Fellowship Church will hold a benefit yard sale starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3.
Anything that is donated to the yard sale will be greatly appreciated by the chuch, which suffered heavy fire damage in July.
Donations can be dropped off until noon Friday behind the church at 112 East Road.
“We are hoping for a community-wide response to help the New Beginnings Fellowship Church devastated by fire on the Fourth of July.”
Our Lady of the Woods to Host Two Events
OLW News:Do You Know the Way Back Home?
TRINITY ON THE HILL News
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By Father Colin Kelly
A song we will be singing at 6:07 p.m. this Sunday night at our Contemporary Service, at Trinity on the Hill, is called “You Are More,” from Tenth Avenue North. One of the verses sings of a girl with tear-stained eyes, sitting in the corner of a bar. She wonders “How did I get here? I’m not who I once was, and I’m crippled by the fear that I’ve fallen too far to love.”
I know I’ve hit that wall before in my life. Perhaps you have, too. It’s a feeling beyond despair—a sense of being so lost, you don’t even know the way back home. It’s way beyond that experience Read More
Fall Gathering Conference Features Dr. Doug Weiss
Dr. Doug Weiss. Courtesy Photo
FBC News:
The First Baptist Church of Los Alamos is hosting a Fall Gathering Conference on Oct. 27 and 28 focusing on “Building Stronger Marriage, Parenting, & Family – Relationships.”
Dr. Doug Weiss is the guest speaker at the conference. First Baptist Church is at 2200 Diamond Dr.
Weiss is a licensed psychologist and the executive director of Heart to Heart Counseling Center in Colorado Springs, Colo.
He has appeared as an expert on many national TV shows including Dr. Phil, Oprah, 20/20, Good Morning America and the 700 Club.
Weiss Read More
Community Invited to Dedicate Labyrinth Oct. 27
Photo: Pastor Bruce Kuenzel
BETHLEHEM News:
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2390 North Road in Los Alamos announces the dedication of its Labyrinth and invites the public to help in consecrating this new sacred space for use by all members of the Los Alamos Community.
The dedication ceremony is 2-4 p.m., Oct. 27 at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church.
“We are very excited to have this meditation path as a spiritual resource for the entire community and hope that it will be widely used by many people, no matter what their faith or spiritual foundations,” Kate Thomas Read More
Food on the Hill: Acai Bowl
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comYou Don’t Have to Quit…
TRINITY ON THE HILL News:
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Have you ever asked God “Why are You allowing me or my loved ones to suffer like this?” If you have ever gone through some type of emotional, spiritual, or physical pain, then chances are you have asked or thought about this question.
Come to Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, to hear Father Colin Kelly speak to your pain, your fears, and your struggles.
You may be on the edge of losing it and giving up because the emotional or physical pain is overwhelming and you can’t imagine living with it any longer. After suffering awhile Read More
Today Marks Holiest of Year for Jewish People
Jacob Sigeti of White Rock at a seder during this year’s Passover. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff report
Yom Kippur, also known as Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year for the Jewish people. Its central themes are atonement and repentance.
Jewish people traditionally observe this holy day with a 25-hour period of fasting and intensive prayer, often spending most of the day in synagogue services.
Yom Kippur completes the annual period known in Judaism as the High Holy Days or Yamim Nora’im: “Days of Awe.”
Yom Kippur begins in the evening of Read More
Bass/Baritone Javier Ortiz Joins ‘Music of Faith, Grace & Love’ Sept. 30 at Immaculate Heart of Mary
Courtesy/IHMIHM Concert: ‘Music of Faith, Grace & Love’ on Sept. 30
IHMC News:
“Music of Faith, Grace & Love” is the theme of an upcoming concert at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Los Alamos.
The public is invoted to attend this musical program, which begins at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30 and will feature classical, sacred and contemporary Christian music.
Performances will spotlight the talents of various vocalists, chamber choirs, pianists, guitarists, violinists and the Black Mesa Brass Quintet.
Admission to the concert is free, but donations are gratefully accepted to benefit the Cathy LeClaire Memorial Organ fund.
Immaculate Read More