Spirituality

Jewish Life In New Mexico And Beyond: A Mosaic Of Stories

NMJHS News:

SANTA FE — “Jewish Life in New Mexico and Beyond: A Mosaic of Stories” is the New Mexico Jewish Historical Society’s theme for its virtual 2020 fall conference Oct. 24-25.

Both Saturday and Sunday 2-4:30 p.m. Zoom.com programs will feature two sessions each day, led by noted New Mexicans.

Zoom pre-registration will be required. Contact: admin@nmjhs.org or call (505).348.4471. The Oct. 24 program includes in Session 1: “The Spanish Flu Epidemic in N.M. and the role of Rabbi Bergman”, led by Naomi Sandweiss and Richard Melzer, followed by Session 2, “The Jewish Catskills: Read More

Father Theophan: Nuance

‘Something as simple as a coffee mug has so many elements that need attention.’ Created by Fr. Theophan

By Father Theophan
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church
Los Alamos

It really is the little things that make all the difference. Something as simple as a coffee mug has so many elements that need attention.

How big should it be; how much should it hold? Shape, lip, thickness, and weight? Handle or no? If handle, then is it rolled, molded, pulled, or carved? And all the questions of shape and harmony with the body of the mug arise. The iterations are nigh unto endless.

The wrong diameter, rough lip, or

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Fr. Glenn: That Most Difficult Of Virtues

By Fr. Glenn Jones

Have you ever wondered why the 10 Commandments had to be … well, commandments? After all, even if the atheist omits the first ones concerning God, the others common-sensically speak to honor and integrity, not to mention facilitating a peaceful society. And yet … selfishness gains the upper hand and we loose the reins of the passions, the Commandments become just “good advice” … not really binding, but lovely ideas. Well … good luck with that; even the secular world condemns those who transgress the last seven.

And yet … there is one commandment of Jesus not called Read More

Shop On The Corner Welcomes Customers Wednesday

Masked shoppers look for bargains Wednesday at Shop on the Corner at TOTH. Courtesy/TOTH

TOTH News:

Shop on the Corner, the thrift store at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, had a “soft opening” Wednesday and welcomed six shoppers at a time into the store. The United Church thrift store also opened its doors.

There was no publicity prior to these openings as this was a test run for how to reopen after a hiatus due to the pandemic.

The Shop will be open again 8:30 a.m. to noon on the fourth Wednesday of the month (Sept. 23) and again the second and fourth Wednesdays in October, after which Read More

Father Theophan: Hidden Faults

Broken pottery. Courtesy/Father Theophan

By FATHER THEOPHAN
Rector of Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church

If you want to start a fight among normally calm and grounded potters, just ask what makes pots explode in the kiln.

The choices are, for the most part, moisture, or air bubbles. Lines will be drawn, arguments will be composed, and chaos will ensue. Whatever we have been taught, we will defend almost to the death.

When a pot is fired, the first thing that happens as it is heated, is the mechanically combined water is driven off. We all remember that water boils at about 212° Fahrenheit. So around Read More

Fr. Glenn: The Rewards Of Labor

By Fr. Glenn Jones

Happy Labor Day weekend to everyone! We are now seeing how the days are shortening, the weather is cooling, schools are opening (some, at least) and the cottonwoods along the Rio Grande are beginning to acquire a yellow tint, hinting of the nearness of autumn. Then there are the campaign signs blossoming along the wayside … candidates positioning … pundits  screeching. Ah, well…

Now Labor Day is the perfect time to contemplate the value and obligation of human work.

We all have the responsibility to work in one way or the other if we are able. Even St. Paul writes: “If anyone will Read More

First Presbyterian Church Santa Fe: TGIF Virtual Concert Dates

The First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe at 208 Grant Ave. Courtesy/FPCSF

First Presbyterian Church News:

There are changes in two upcoming concert dates at the First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe:

New Date: Sept. 18, 2020 
Time: after 5:30 p.m. on Fridays for 10 minutes
What: TGIF virtual concert– fpcsantafe.org/tgiftube/
(LAST SLASH, very Important)
Music: Jared Aragón, organ
Where – First Presbyterian Church Santa Fe, 208 Grant Ave., 505.982.8544
Admission: Freewill offering and open to all
For More Information call 505.982.8544, ext. 16

Program:

Tenção sobre o 5º Kyrie
Gaspar Read More

Father Theophan: Superstition

Mugs created by Father Theophan. Courtesy/Father Theophan

By FATHER THEOPHAN
Rector of Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church

Today I opened a glaze firing. The feeling is almost Christmas morning from my distant childhood. Nervous anticipation overtakes me as, still clad in bathrobe and sneakers hurriedly slipped over bare feet, I steal out of the house at 6 a.m. in near darkness to see if the kiln is cool enough to open.

First, I wave my hand over the vent, warm, but not painful. Then the paper test. I place a small piece of newsprint over the vent and wait, no burning, no browning. The temperature Read More

Fr. Glenn: Risk/Reward

By Fr. Glenn Jones

No doubt we all shake our heads at the news once in a while … or maybe daily … or maybe even whenever we open a news website. Scanning the news this weekend, one might have caught a couple of stories that would have elicited such disbelief. First, two young men arrested for shooting at a state police officer while evading a traffic stop. Uhhhh … not the brightest idea, lads. Secondly, a young-ish man sentenced to 45 years in prison for the torture and murder of a middle-aged homeless man, apparently believing his victim had stolen some money and marijuana. 

The Gospel in the Catholic Read More

Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum Hosts Online Visit And Lecture By Prof. Elaine Howard Ecklund Of Rice University

Elaine Howard Ecklund

LAFS News:

The Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum is honored to host an online visit and lecture by author, researcher and professor Elaine Howard Ecklund of Rice University, Tuesday Sept. 8.

Prof. Ecklund will speak on the topic “What Scientists think about Religion and the Common Values that Bring Science and Faith Communities Together”. Prof. Ecklund will answer questions from the audience after the lecture.

The lecture will take place via Zoom at 6 p.m. Mountain Daylight Saving Time (7 p.m. Central Daylight-Saving Time).

Register to attend the Zoom lecture at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrfuGtpzwjGNQKWcCwjUSTyxVQ-Hvol8nD Read More

Los Alamos Community Bible Study Begins Sept. 14

COMMUNITY News:

The Los Alamos Women’s Day Class of Community Bible Study is excited to announce that the 2020-21 class year will begin the week of Sept. 14.

Usually each CBS class chooses which study it will complete during a class year, but to celebrate the 45th anniversary of this international ministry, the entire North American branch of CBS will be studying the Gospel of John. In 1975, the first Community Bible Study in Bethesda, Md., studied John.

Unlike that first CBS class, however, the 2020-21 study of John will take place live online. Due to nationwide restrictions on gatherings, Read More

Father Theophan: Throwing Off Center

The process of forming a pot out of clay has changed very little for millennia. Created by Father Theophan

By FATHER THEOPHAN
Rector of Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church

Throwing pottery, not at someone, but on the pottery wheel, is an ancient craft. It comes from the Old English word “thrawan”, which means to twist or turn.

Originally, and often to this day, they were foot-driven, although electric motors have eased the work of most potters. Whatever the modern evolutions of the wheel, the process of forming a pot has changed very little for millennia: centering, opening, and pulling up walls, Read More

Fr. Glenn: But What About YOU?

By Fr. Glenn Jones

You know … my family is descended from Irish kings; all you had to do to learn that tidbit was ask a certain aunt of mine. So … one day I dared ask an obvious question: “If so, then why are we over here and not still in Ireland?” Happily, she was again talking to me by the next time I dropped by.

We’ve all likely heard such stories—both in our own families and from others—those who (very) readily relay the (unsolicited) information that they are related to some famous figure of history—George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, or even some saint or other. And there’s the “name-droppers”: “I Read More

Trinity On The Hill Episcopal Church Hosts Tea To Go-Go!

Scene from a previous TOTH home building mission to Juarez Mexico. Courtesy/TOTH
Scene from a previous TOTH home building mission to Juarez Mexico. Courtesy/TOTH

Samples of sweet and savory treats for Tea To Go-Go!

TOTH News:

Are you feeling a little claustrophobic these days wishing to “get-out” but not sure where to go? Wanting to renew a friendship from a socially acceptable distance? Are you missing tasty treats to accompany an afternoon tea? Would you like to support a wonderful cause? 

Even in these strange times, a dedicated group of volunteers would like to help you address these longings!

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Father Theophan: Paralyzing Possibility

Pottery and a lump of clay. Courtesy/Father Theophan

By FATHER THEOPHAN

Rector of Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church

Every artist and writer has faced it as some point in their work: blank page, a lump of clay, a white canvas that seems to stretch on forever. Nothing can be as intimidating as the moment before creation, that moment of no return when an idea demands to be brought to fruition or finally scrapped and mourned as lost potential.

Today in my shop I studied a lump of clay. Pugged (yes, it’s a thing), deaired, and perfectly packaged to remain pliable. It was about ten pounds, give or take, of Read More

Fr: Glenn: Controlling Bias

By Fr. Glenn Jones

I’ve found an intriguing little book at the moment titled “Spy the Lie”—written by some CIA operatives—which focuses on spotting deception. A key point of such a skill is that, to be successful in rooting out truth from someone who is lying, one must control one’s own biases toward the person’s state or behavior—avoid assuming either truthfulness or deception in anyone. After all, who among us has not been surprised to find that a favorite co-worker was a thief, or had a good friend or confidante (or beloved) betray you, or hear of a homeless person who returned a wad of cash—persons Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Replacing Sidewalks At IHM

On the job in Los Alamos workers replace sidewalks during the last few days at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Canyon Road. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Workers replacing sidewalks at IHM on Canyon Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

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Fr. Glenn: Fear Of Truth

By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Here we are in mid-August … another election just around the corner. Oh boy … oh joy (max eye roll). Slanted news stories, and out-of-context—or simply made up—quotes abound. Doctored videos and recordings, cancel culture, bullying of those with contrary opinions … especially on social mean-ia. The assertion of examples of extreme behaviors or events as societal norms in order to buttress contrary positions. Arguing adversaries leaping from point to point as soon as a position begins to crumble rather than continuing to a logical conclusion … bringing to mind: “A Read More

First United Methodist Church Of Los Alamos Helping Navajo Nation During COVID-19 Global Pandemic

First UMC of Los Alamos donates large water tanks to the Navajo Nation. Courtesy/FUMC

FUMC of Los Alamos News:

The people of First United Methodist Church having been putting God’s love into action by helping to provide water for the Navajo Nation.

It all started back in April, when the New Mexico Conference of the United Methodist Church put a call out for fabric masks to help the Navajo Nation. First UMC of Los Alamos, who had many members who were already making masks for many community organizations, participated in the collection more than 100 masks. In a desire and concern to help further, they Read More

Fr. Glenn: Thoughts On The 75th

By Fr. Glenn Jones

Much of this column is from a column I wrote a couple of years ago, but it seems apropos now, as the 75th anniversary of the only use of atomic weapons in wartime is nigh, to repeat much of it here (with slight editing).

July and August, of course, usher in these anniversaries of the first atomic explosion here in New Mexico, and the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings which essentially ushered in the end of World War II.  In my former parish of Los Alamos where “the bomb” was developed, annually there were disarmament demonstrators—well-intentioned folks, of course, if not always civil Read More

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