Help Needed for Frijoles Fire
Donation Box at Church
As the Frijoles Fire continues, Villa Therese is collecting essential supplies to support first responders and neighbors who may experience evacuation, displacement, and other hardships. You may drop off items at the church and our mission folks will take it to Villa Therese. You may also donate online through the SF Community Fdn.
A Widow, an Orphan, and a Stranger
Worship, Aug 16, 8:30 & 11am
This Sunday Pastor Ashley focuses on the beginning of the story of the prophet Elijah. We meet Elijah as he delivers God’s message to wicked King Ahab and goes into hiding. Then God sends him to a poor widow in Zarephath where flour and oil miraculously never run out and where Elijah is later empowered to revive the widow’s son.
Paulson and Bentley
TGIF, Aug 14, 5:30pm
Join us at our Friday night concert as we enjoy Andrew Paulson, baritone, accompanied by Richard Bentley on piano, performing music by Brahms and Debussy. Sanctuary doors open at 5:15 pm and the concert begins at 5:30. The concert is free with donations accepted.
Moses Crosses the Red Sea
Children & Youth, Aug 16, 8:30 & 11am
This Sunday, our children will journey with Moses and the Israelites as they cross the Red Sea (Exodus 14). Together, we’ll discover how God made a way when everything seemed impossible and how God’s love and presence guide us through life’s challenges.
Presbyterian Principles and Political Action
Zoom, August 26, 1pm
Gather online for this 75-minute Zoom with other Presbyterians across the country to explore how our Christian faith calls us to wrestle with current issues. Why we are called to be active participants in the public square? And how we can do so in our own communities?
Defending NM Public Lands
Recording of Live Podcast
Pastor Andrew and Tribal and conservation leaders engage in an interesting discussion of the dangers of recent attacks on national monuments (including Chaco Canyon and the Caja del Rio), defenses against these attacks (including working closely with Tribal leaders), and the movements they see that give them hope. Find some time to listen.
Fundraiser for Faith Coalition
Sep 11, 6-9:30pm, Tumbleroot Brewery
Support our immigrant siblings and have a great time at Tumbleroot Brewery listening to the Latin band Nosotros. This fundraiser is sponsored by the Santa Fe Faith Coalition, of which our church is a member, and Indivisibles of Santa Fe. Tickets start at $10 but please give generously. Proceeds provide emergency support for immigrant families.
Queer Theology Study & Meditation
Zoom, Tues, Sep 15–Oct 20, 5:30-7:30pm
Join a diverse group this fall in an FPC six-week series that explores queer theology, which is a way of understanding God and our relationship with God through the lens of God’s radically inclusive love. Deacon Tony Arnold leads the exploration of concepts, and Spiritual Director Jeannie Bowman leads guided meditations.
Lord, If It Really Is You…
Worship, Aug 9, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. Threat or Rescuer? It’s been a wearying storm-tossed night for the disciples. A mysterious figure appears, walking on the choppy sea. Rev. Elizabeth Graham points out that like Peter, when we are in rough waters, fear often bullies our faith away, leaving us fishing for assurances and questioning what our heart knows.
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