United Church Hosts Advent Services, December Community Events for Residents
The United Church of Los Alamos invited residents to weekly Advent services at 9 30 a.m. on Sundays and announced a series of December events including a thrift shop sale today, a women's holiday potluck next week, Rose Street worship later this month, and a candlelight Christmas Eve service. These gatherings offer spiritual and social connection for the community while raising questions about accessibility and public health as people gather indoors during the winter season.
Earlier this week the United Church of Los Alamos issued an invitation to the broader community to attend Advent services and participate in several December activities. The church will hold Advent worship at 9 30 a.m. on Sundays. The Thrift Shop is holding an Everything Christmas Sale today. A Women s Holiday potluck is scheduled for December 9. Rose Street Worship is set for December 18. The church will conclude the season with a Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship at 5 p.m. on December 24. The church notes that its sanctuary is fully accessible.
For local residents these offerings provide more than religious observance. Weekly services and community gatherings can be an important source of social support, especially during the darker months when isolation and seasonal mood changes increase. The thrift shop sale and potluck create informal opportunities for material assistance and mutual aid by increasing access to low cost goods and shared meals. The sanctuary s accessibility signals attention to inclusion for residents who use mobility aids or who need step free access, which matters for older adults and people with disabilities who often face barriers to participation in faith based and civic life.
Public health considerations are relevant as indoor events draw people together in close quarters. Residents planning to attend should be mindful of their own health and local public health guidance, stay home when sick, and consider vaccination for circulating respiratory viruses. Organizers can support safer attendance by offering spacing options, ventilation where possible, and alternatives such as remote participation if available.
The church s schedule reflects a community institution resuming its role as a hub for spiritual care and social connection. As Los Alamos County moves through the holiday season, ensuring accessible programming and attention to public health will help the events serve the broadest cross section of the population, including those who are vulnerable due to age, disability, or economic need. For more information residents may contact the church office for service details and accessibility accommodations.
