Los Alamos Jewish Community Members Celebrate Release Of 20 Remaining Hostages After 2+ Years In Hamas Captivity
Members of the Los Alamos Jewish community braved heavy rain today to gather at Ashley Pond Park to celebrate the release of all 20 remaining living hostages after over 2 years in Hamas captivity. Courtesy photoFr. Glenn: The Freedom Of Restraint
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
When you watch the fiction of television, you’ll often see portrayals of freedom as being unrestrained license to do anything that passions impel you to do at the moment. Sadly, often tragically, things don’t tend to turn out well when you do that—either for yourself or for those around you. TV is, after all, fiction. How much pain has been doled out because we don’t restrain ourselves when we give in to temptations moving us to do things which are wrong—the tearing apart of families, destruction of financial security, health problems, feuds, and even murder, etc.
Freedom, according Read More
‘Moving Arts Española—Creatively Inspiring Thousands Of Kids’ Presented By Roger Montoya Oct. 12
COMMUNITY News:
The public is invited to attend the Second Sunday Forum at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, starting at 12 p.m., Sunday, Oct.12, at 1738 North Sage Street.
Since 2008, Roger Montoya has co-led Moving Arts Española. Additionally, he has been actively involved in founding six other nonprofit groups in the Española Valley. Roger is a past member of the New Mexico State House of Representatives. He was named a CNN Hero for his visionary work at Española Moving Arts.
Regarding this Forum, Roger says: “I will present an overview of the genesis of Moving Arts, and how and why our ethos Read More
After-School Good News Clubs Expanding To Pojoaque, Sobrillo, And Espanola
COMMUNITY News:
After-school Good News Clubs are are in all 5 elementary schools in Los Alamos, and are now expanding into Pojoaque, Sobrillo, and Espanola.
Each Club meets once a week after school and features Bible and missionary stories, Scripture memory, songs, games, snacks, prizes and occasional crafts.
The Clubs are inter-denominational, entirely free, and run from September through the end of April. No Clubs on snow days, holidays, or parents conference days.
Los Alamos Clubs:
- Aspen (library)—2:40–4:30 p.m., Mondays
- Mountain (music room)—2:40–4:30 p.m., Mondays
- Pinon (room
Rev. DeYoe: Unitarian Universalism & Our Tradition of Covenant
By Rev. Tina DeYoe
Minister
Unitarian Church of Los Alamos
Unitarian Universalism & Our Tradition of Covenant
Are you searching for an interfaith, pluralistic community? Are you looking for a community that will help you in your free and responsible search for truth and meaning in life? Do you live your life based upon values of love, justice, equity, transformation, generosity, and interdependence? Are you looking for an anti-authoritarian, spiritually-based community? Are you looking for a community that upholds the importance of freedom, reason, hope, right of conscience, and Read More
Theophan: Pottery Class Offers Peaceful Respite
By Fr. Theophan Mackey
Rector
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church
My pottery classes at the Fuller Lodge Art Center seem to be going along swimmingly. It is, or at least it is my objective to make it, a peaceful respite, a calm haven and oasis, far away from the stress and cares of this life.
Attempting to acquire a new manual skill gives the mind something external and well defined to concentrate on. And one, difficult, but entirely surmountable job is a veritable vacation from the chaotic whirlwind that is most of our internal lives. All the things we cannot control, but still struggle with all our Read More
Fr. Glenn: Go, Therefore …
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
One thing that the Charlie Kirk murder made very evident was a modern stark divide between Christian and secular thought. Regardless of what one might have thought of Kirk, much hatred has been directed at him and at Christians in general—even to the point that he “deserved” to die, some mocking and even celebrating his death, and more broadly, ridiculing and disparaging Christian faith which he professed, however imperfectly as some have said (but NO one observes it perfectly because of human weakness). But, sadly, that seems to be the norm of “dialogue” these days. Even Read More
Op-Ed: The Shared Vision Of Jane Goodall And Pope Leo
By TERRY HANSEN
Milwaukee, WI.
Conservationist Jane Goodall has passed away at age 91. As a United Nations Messenger of Peace, she urged: “You’re supposed to share the planet, and yet species are disappearing. Ecosystems are collapsing. That’s going to affect us.”
More recently, Pope Leo XIV implored: “We cannot love God, whom we cannot see, while despising his creatures. Nor can we call ourselves disciples of Jesus Christ without participating in his outlook on creation and his care for all that is fragile and wounded.”
Pope Leo and Goodall share deeply rooted values: reverence for life, Read More
All Shall Be Well: Blessings, Praise And Poverty
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill and The Rev. Lynn Finnegan. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By The Rev. Lynn Finnegan
Associate Rector
Church of the Holy Faith, Santa Fe
Holy Cross Retreat Center in Mesilla Park, New Mexico is a “Franciscan oasis of prayer and personal growth.” I joined Episcopal clergy from throughout New Mexico and west Texas there this past week. It seemed quite fitting that we were in this tranquil Franciscan setting a few days prior to the Feast of St. Francis on Oct. 4.
Honored in the Catholic, Evangelical Read More
Studio Ghibli Tribute Concert At Unitarian Church Sunday
Women’s Bible Study @ Hope Pregnancy Center Oct. 17
Fr. Glenn: Brother, Not Enemy, At The Gate
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
The world is filled with those in need—both material and spiritual. In the Catholic Mass for this Sunday (Sept. 28), the focus is upon the theme of charity, primarily Luke 16 and the parable of the rich man and poor Lazarus.
To recap: The passage contrasts two men—one wealthy, the other destitute and afflicted. The rich man, clothed in fine garments and feasting lavishly, ignores Lazarus, a poor man covered in sores at his gate and longing for scraps. Both men die: Lazarus is comforted “in Abraham’s bosom,” while the rich man is tormented in Hell.
Now, this parable is not primarily Read More
Fuselier: Who Is It That We Hate? Part 2
By BOB FUSELIER
Los Alamos
Last week I ended my column with the suggestion that it would be foolish to ignore when science and faith come to a similar conclusion. Below is one such example.
I begin with what might be called a bit of faith, a couple of teachings attributed to Jesus, a historical figure seen by some as a son of God, others as a prophet, and others as a wise teacher who lived a couple of thousand years ago. The two teachings come from what is commonly known as his Sermon on the Mount.
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies, Read More
Young Life Los Alamos To Host Annual ‘Fun’draiser Oct. 2
YLLA News:
Young Life Los Alamos (YLLA) is hosting its annual “fun”draiser at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, at Crossroads Bible Church. Dove award-winning artist Brandon Heath will share his music as well as his own Young Life story. It is sure to be an amazing evening.
The community is invited to attend and be blessed by Christ’s story in Brandon’s life, eat some good desserts, hear about the vision of Young Life, and consider taking the opportunity to invest in this ministry during this very fun evening.
Young Life has been in Los Alamos for nearly 50 years, “introducing adolescents to Jesus and helping Read More
Los Alamos HS Students Gather At Flagpole To Pray
Los Alamos High School students gathered to pray around the flagpole before school this morning, Sept. 24, for the annual, nationwide, student-led See You at the Pole event. Students prayed for their school, town, and country, particularly for unification. Courtesy/Courtney Richardson
Another scene of Los Alamos High School students gathered to pray around the flagpole before school this morning, Sept. 24, for the annual, nationwide, student-led See You at the Pole event. Students prayed for their school, town, and country, particularly for unification. Courtesy/Courtney Richardson Read More
New Mexico Chapter Of The Society Of Catholic Scientists To Host Gold Mass, Public Talk, Conference Sept. 26-27
By LUCY FREY
President
NM Chapter Society of Catholic Scientists
The New Mexico Chapter of the Society of Catholic Scientists invites Catholic scientists and all those interested in the relation between science and the Catholic Faith to a Gold Mass, public talk, and conference this weekend.
Friday, Sept. 26
Gold Mass, dinner, and public talk
5:30 p.m. Mass, celebrant Fr. John Daniel, pastor, homilist Deacon Jim O’Hara.
The Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of Deacon Ray Alcouffe, who was one of the first members of our NM SCS Chapter.
Dinner and public talk immediately following Read More
Be A Better Dad Today—“10 Tools” Conference Oct. 18
Speaker Ambassador Gregory Slayton. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
The Honorable Gregory W. Slayton, best-selling author and father of four, doesn’t beat around the bush: “Being a good dad isn’t only vital for the future of our families and our society . . . it is critical to our own development as men.” Be a Better Dad Today is an inspirational and practical guidebook for every father who wants to become the best dad he can be for his family’s sake and his own. With humor, empathy, common sense, tough talk and engaging stories from his personal experience, Slayton reveals user-friendly, simple-but Read More
Fr. Glenn: Captain, My Captain!
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
In an era dominated by instant gratification and endless distractions, ancient wisdom echoed by Johann von Goethe still rings true … maybe now more than ever: “A man who cannot command himself will always be a slave.” This profound truth is echoed in philosophical and religious traditions throughout the world; indeed, the very definition of the word religion is: “a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith.” Essential within that phrase “held to with ardor” is constant self-control.
This striving toward self-command, therefore, finds roots in Read More
All Shall Be Well: A Christian Response To Violence
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill and The Rev. Lynn Finnegan. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By Deacon Amy Schmuck
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
Last week, I had the privilege to participate in a retreat for New Mexico clergy given by the New Mexico Conference of Churches (https://www.nmchurches.org/) through “The Journey Project”, which is funded by a generous grant from the Lilly Foundation.
We gathered on the sacred grounds of the Norbertine Community’s Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey outside of Albuquerque. Read More
Fuselier: The Three D’s Part 1
By BOB FUSELIER
Los Alamos
While the discord, distress, and division that I see surrounding us today may be greater than any other time in my life, I know our nation and the world have faced much greater troubles and survived. However, that knowledge alone doesn’t bring much solace since I’m well aware that discord, distress and division can serve as a positive feedback mechanism, causing greater discord, distress, and division if left unchecked. The end result is pain and suffering for all, but more so for those who are marginalized and voiceless.
It’s a natural reaction, when one feels threatened, Read More