Abe Dispennette State Farm donated a leaf from a first edition of the 1611 King James Pulpit Bible as well as the affidavit of originality to the silent auction, which will be held during the Dr. Zee Benefit concer 5-8 p.m. April 21 at UNM-LA. The concert organizers are grateful to those who have donated to the concert. If interested in donating or volunteering at the event, contact Kaylen Pocaterra at kpocaterra1@gmail.com. Courtesy photo Read More
Spirituality
Fractured Faiths: Spanish Judaism, The Inquisition, And New World Identities Symposium
UNITARIUM CHURCH News:
The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos is pleased to present “Fractured Faiths: Spanish Judaism, The Inquisition & New World Identities,” a special lecture-recital on Ladino (Judeo-Spanish) Romanceros, Coplas, & Kantigas, at 3 p.m., Saturday, April 8.
This program was previously presented at the New Mexico History Museum’s Fractured Faiths Symposium, as part of their six-month special exhibit in the fall of 2016.
The event features Los Alamos soprano Christina Martos and pianist Debra Ayers performing works
Read More Second Saturday Sales At Shop On The Corner
The Shop on the Corner. Courtesy photoTOTH News:
The Shop on the Corner Thrift Store at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church will begin having Saturday sales on the second Saturday of each month.
The hours will be the same as the Wednesday hours: 8:30 a.m. to noon. The first “Second Saturday Sales” is April 8. The intent is to attract more customers from the local community who might not be able to take advantage of the Wednesday sales.
The Shop is in a new space at the Church, where the former Teen Center used to be on the corner of Canyon Road and Diamond Drive.
Fr. Glenn: To Judge Or Not To Judge … That Is The Question
By Rev. Glenn JonesImmaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Los Alamos
As I re-read my column from last week, it sounded a bit pompous. Sorry about that; judgment weakens when you procrastinate and then frantically try to meet a deadline.
Speaking of “judgment”, isn’t that one of our favorite pastimes—to make snap judgments of people … whether it be because of their clothing, their demeanor, their opinions or whatever, thus setting ourselves up as the supreme authority of what is acceptable? We disdain those of lower socio-economic status. We vilify those who dare to have different opinions Read More
Pastor Granillo: Seeing Light
By Pastor Raul GranilloLa Vista Church of the Nazarene
White Rock
Jesus said, “For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind will see and those who see will become blind.” John 9:39 (NIV)
Eigengrau is the color that the human brain “sees” when we are in complete darkness. Apparently, it’s a shade of gray instead of black, as I would have expected. Even though no light actually exists, the brain still tells us that we “see” some light.
In a similar manner, cognitive scientists have shown that, in the absence of light, many people actually believe that they can still see their limbs as they Read More
Marriage Announcement: Chandra Kluk & Jon McDonald
Chandra Anne Kluk and Jon Peter McDonald wed Aug. 13, 2016 at IHM Church. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Chandra Anne Kluk and Jon Peter McDonald were married Aug. 13, 2016, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Los Alamos. Rev. Glenn Jones of IHM presided over the double-ring ceremony with Deacons John Sutton and John Heal assisting. Brandon Kluk, brother of the bride, and Diana McDonald, sister of the groom, sang “Set me as a Seal” during the lighting of the Unity Candle.
A reception followed at Cottonwoods on the Green, which included a dinner catered by Pawel and Dorota Listwan, slide Read More
Open Book: And God Said…
By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ
Los Alamos
The Humanities class at our high school includes a unit about world religions, and it’s been fun to participate as one of the invited speakers who speak about their religious tradition.
Each year, the students are very polite and inquisitive about my lecture on Judaism, and I am totally exhausted by the end of the day. I have no idea how a teacher can do this, five days a week, month after month.
I try to start my lecture with two apologies: Judaism accommodates a spectrum of observance and philosophies so I can’t help but color the presentation by my own views, Read More
Bill Safeguards Faith-Based Community Centers
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM), Brian Mast (R-FL), Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and John Katko (R-NY) introduced bipartisan legislation today to increase penalties for making bomb threats, and provide $20 million in additional funding to the Department of Homeland Security to safeguard faith-based community centers.
The bill, which already has the support of 28 other members, would provide $20 million in additional funding to the Department of Homeland Security under the existing Read More
Hear The Gospel According To Mark At TOTH April 8
Los Alamos Church Members On Mexico Mission
More than 50 members of United Church of Los Alamos and Unitarian Universalist Church prepare to depart for Mexico Monday to build homes for the poor over their spring break vacation. Photo by Laura EricksonCOMMUNITY News:
On the first official day of spring break Monday, more than 50 members of the United Church of Los Alamos and the Unitarian Universalist Church saddled up for a long drive and an even longer work week.
The Mexico Mission campers, comprised of half teens and half adults headed for Puerto Penasco Mexico to build homes for the poor. The team has reached the halfway point today,
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