Wise, Foolish or Wanted?
Worship, Nov 8, 8:30 & 11am
Sometimes things don’t end up going the way you expected them to go. In the Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids, Jesus makes it clear that living as if ‘there’s always a tomorrow’ isn’t realistic. And yet living as if you can prepare for every eventuality is also unrealistic. As Rev. Elizabeth Graham notes, it leaves us with the question of what Jesus’ “keep awake” truly means.
Addressing Homelessness
Adult Ed, Nov 8, 9:45am
Homelessness was recently ranked as the number one issue that Santa Fe residents want our elected leaders to solve. Sunday learn about the scale of the problem, how Interfaith Community Services the ROCk (Resource and Opportunity Center) project will fill critical gaps, how neighborhood safety concerns are being addressed, and where things stand today.
Growing Grateful Hearts, Sharing Generous Hands
Children & Youth, Nov 8, 830&11am
This week, our children will explore Matthew 25:1–13 and Jesus’ parable of the ten bridesmaids. Through this story, we’ll learn about being prepared, staying faithful, and keeping our hearts open to God. We’ll talk about what it means to let our light shine through kindness, love, and caring for others as we live each day ready to follow Jesus!
Sohyun Moon, piano
TGIF, Nov 6, 5:30pm
This Friday’s concert features Chopin’s 24 Préludes, performed by Sohyun Moon, an acclaimed performer praised for her “lovely phrasing” and “amazing clarity.” Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.
Investigating New Mexico
PBM Breakfast, Nov 15, 8:30am
Our guest speaker Ed Williams will be presenting his talk “Investigating NM”. He will be introduced by our own Rev. San Williams. Ed is a renown reporter for Searchlight NM covering child welfare, social justice, data centers and other issues. In 2022, he was selected for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network to produce stories about abuses in the foster care system and the devastating impacts on children.
Support Flood Relief Efforts
San Juan County Flood
The Presbytery of Santa Fe is asking us to support those affected by the San Juan floods. The Farmington congregation is out of danger, but the community is in need of prayers and support. The San Juan County United Way is collecting funds for the recovery effort through the Flood Relief & Recovery Fund. Please prayerfully consider donating to this effort.
Volunteers Needed for Gerard’s House Winter Drive
Gerard’s House, Dec 17&18
Gerard’s House, a family grief support center long supported by our church, needs volunteers for its Giving from the Heart Winter Drive on December 18th. They need help the day before for prep and for the event itself. Help make this special event possible: Contact Maggie Boyle by December 11th.
All Saints Day
Worship, Nov 1, 10am
VIDEO. As is our tradition, our All Saints’ Day worship service is devoted to remembering those loved ones who have passed away since the last All Saints’ Day. This year, our choir sings a portion of “Mozart’s Requiem in d minor” throughout the service. During the final hymn “For All the Saints,” the names of those to be remembered will be read between verses.
A Place of Belonging
Special Guests, Adult Ed, Oct 25, 9:45am
VIDEO. Everyone is welcome to this interactive program with Rev. Erica Lea-Simka and Dr. Michael J. Adee sharing their journeys of navigating Christian faith and their calls to ministry as members of the LGBTQ+ community, with conversation about how First Presbyterian Church can become a place of belonging for LGBTQ+ people and their families.
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