Join us on Saturday, May 9th to do some painting in preparation of our 75th anniversary celebration. Bring paint brushes and rollers if you have them.

We are excited that Bishop Carlo Rapanut will be with us in worship Sunday, May 24th, come here him preach then join us for a reception following.

We are celebrating our 75th anniversary on Labor Day weekend, September 5 & 6, 2026. Mark your calendars for some the special events we have planned. May 24: Bishop Carlos Rapanut May 31: Picnic at East Park Aug. 2: Ice Cream Social Sept. 5: Celebration Dinner Sept. 6: Celebration Worship

LEER Summer Reading Buddies listen to and support children as they read. Coming alongside the child as they read a book at their reading level helps strengthen their skills and self-confidence. LEER Summer Reading Buddies volunteer at Camp Stars on days that work for you, Monday – Thursday, June 15 – July 16, from 12:30 – 2:30. You read with 3 different children in 30-minute blocks. You can choose whether to read once, once a month (June and July), once a week (June 15 – July 16) or once a day, Monday through Thursdays. Books and support materials are provided, as well as staff support to address ques􀆟ons and concerns. Reading Buddies must clear a background check and complete a training video before your first session Camp Stars is based in KIDSPACE on the McCurdy Ministries Campus in Espanola. For more informa􀆟on www. McCurdy.org/LEER 505.753.7221 Kercida@McCurdy.org

Love is the Way: Holding on to Hope in Troubling Times by Michael B. Curry As the descendant of slaves and the son of a civil rights activist, Bishop Michael Curry's life illustrates massive changes in our times. His message of hope is an inspirational road map for living the way of love, illuminated with moving lessons from his own life. Through the prism of his faith, ancestry, and personal journey, Love Is the Way shows us how America came this far and, more important, how to go a whole lot further. This book leads us to discover the gifts we need in order to live the way of love: deep reservoirs of hope and resilience, simple wisdom, the discipline of nonviolence, and unshakable regard for human dignity. There are copies both on the United Women in Faith shelf in the church library, on the UWF Kindle in the church office and at Mesa Public Library. Love Is the Way is in the Spiritual Growth category.

We will be celebrating all graduates, High School and College, in worship on Sunday, May 17th at 10 a.m. If you have a graduate in your family and would like to share there name and accomplishes with us. Please email the church office at office@lafumc.org with that information.

Sunday, May 31st, we will have a church picnic at East Park. We will provide hamburgers and hotdogs. Bring a side dish to share, a chair, and sun shade. Rev. Martin Reeves will be joining us to share about his ministry in Peru during worship. 10 a.m. worship 12 p.m.- 2 p.m. picnic

Our clubhouse knitters meet on Mondays at Ridge Park Clubhouse. We invite all knitters and crocheters to bring a project and join us for fellowship as we work together on our projects.

Thank you for your generous donations for our food pantry and for L.A. Cares. Your support helps feed many in the Los Alamos Community. Donations may be left in the cart in the church entry or placed inside the pantry box.