News Archives 2026

Apr 2, 5:30pm, Pope Hall

On Maundy Thursday, we gather in Pope Hall at 5:30pm for a special worship service commemorating Christ’s Last Supper and the commandment Jesus gave his disciples to love one another just as Christ has loved us. A simple potluck-style meal will be enfolded within the service itself, and we will share communion with one another around our tables.

TGIF, Apr 3, 5:30pm

For Good Friday, our own Chancel Choir brings us the Requiem by Mozart, a dramatic and haunting piece which embodies themes of mortality and divine judgment, balancing dark, operatic intensity with serene, tender prayers. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.

Sunrise Service, Caja del Rio, Apr 5, 6:30am

This Easter we gather at dawn as the original followers did that miraculous morning where the women went to the tomb of Jesus and found the stone rolled away and tomb empty. We join with the earliest Christians that honor this earth-shaking event celebrated as the sun comes up giving rise to a new day, a new reality, and a new life in Christ.

Apr 5, Federal Park, 9:30 & 10:15

Our Easter Service in Federal Park at 9:30 is a participatory service for all ages, with special participation by the children and youth of the church. And immediately afterward, children of our congregation and the community are invited to join in an Easter Egg Hunt at approximately 10:15.

Apr 5, 10-10:45am, Lobby

On this most glorious Easter morning, we hope you will join us in the lobby before our traditional worship service for fellowship and coffee. Coffee hour begins at 10am. Share Easter greetings with old friends and meet new people.

PC(USA) Special Offering, Mar 2026

Around the world, millions of people lack access to sustainable food sources, clean water, sanitation, education, and opportunity. Donations to PC(USA)’s One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) serve individual and communities in need. Place your donations in the special envelopes in the pews, mail it in, or give online. We will dedicate this offering on Palm Sunday, March 29th.

Worship, Mar 29, 9:45am

VIDEO. On Palm Sunday, Pastor Andrew illuminates this famous biblical text of Jesus entry into Jerusalem (John 12:12-19) by calling us to reflect on the remarkable love and relationship God desires of us. Through humor and having the mind of a child, Reverend Black challenges us to see what is hidden in plain sight and core to the Christian faith. This week’s sermon will be transformative for adults and children alike.

Mar 29, 10:15am

Following our 9:45am Palm Sunday Worship Service (see above), we will follow our bagpiper and process to the Plaza to share in the 10:30 Ecumenical Service with the Cathedral Basilica and Church of the Holy Faith.  After walking back from the service, we enjoy fellowship, pastries, and cupcakes in Pope Hall.

Donate by Mar 29 (Mar 27 online)

In honor of our risen Christ and the beauty of Easter, please consider buying a lily which will adorn the sanctuary on Easter. These can be purchased in memory or honor of someone and taken home following worship on Easter Sunday. Your $25 donation will have the additional benefit of helping those in our community facing food insecurity with all proceeds being designated for that purpose.

TGIF, Mar 27, 5:30pm

Join us this Friday for a sneak peak at the Santa Fe Pro Musica Baroque Ensemble’s Holy Week Baroque Concert. The full concert will be performed in our sanctuary on March 28th and 29th. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.

Sat Mar 28 & Sun Mar 29

Begin Holy Week with the dramatic and energetic concert by the Santa Fe Pro Musica Baroque Ensemble. We are pleased to host these concerts in our sanctuary at 4pm on Saturday March 28th and 3pm on Sunday March 29th. The concert features: Stephen Redfield, violin and leader Nicholas Phan, tenor; and Ezra Seltzer, cello. Buy your tickets online.

Worship, Mar 22, 8:30 & 11am

VIDEO. As we dig into a tense exchange between Jesus and some of Jerusalem’s elite leaders around the question of paying taxes, we’ll ask ourselves what it might mean to “give to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and to God the things that are God’s,” where our true or ultimate allegiance lies, and how we navigate making hard choices as we seek to live faithfully within the realities of a complex and messy world.

Adult Ed, Sundays, Mar 1-22

We often hear people say, “Have a blessed day,” but what does it mean to be blessed? In our Lenten adult ed series, the Rev. San Williams leads us through the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-11), which offer a life that is blessed in the truest, most satisfying sense. The Beatitudes do not present an easy path, but one that sets free the life of Christ within us.

Children & Youth, Mar 22, 8:30 & 11am

This week in Children’s Sunday School, we will explore the powerful story of The Raising of Lazarus. Through this story, children will learn about Jesus’ deep love for His friends and His power to bring hope even in the most difficult moments.

TGIF, Mar 20, 2026

Our own Linda Raney invites us to celebrate Bach’s birthday with her at the TGIF concert this Friday evening when she plays Bach selections on the organ. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.

Worship, Mar 15, 8:30 & 11am

VIDEO. This Sunday, as we commission FPC Santa Fe’s Pastor Nominating Committee, we’ll consider the characteristics of good shepherds versus bad shepherds as well as our own responsibility as “sheep” to listen for, discern, and follow the voice of THE Good Shepherd. The scriptures for the day are Ezekiel 34:1-10 and John 10:1-18. Join Pastor Ashley at 8:30 in Pope Hall and at 11:00 in the sanctuary or via livestream.

Children & Youth, Mar 15, 8:30 & 11am

This week in Children’s Sunday School, we will explore the story of Jesus heals a man born blind and discover how Jesus Christ brings light and hope into people’s lives. The children will hear how Jesus healed a man who had never been able to see, reminding us that God cares deeply for everyone and can help us see the world—and each other—with love and compassion.

Mar 13, 5:30-8:00pm

Children, join us for a fun-filled night of games, crafts, movies, dinner, and other awesome activities while Mom and Dad can enjoy a night off! Parents, please RSVP by March 12th.

TGIF, Mar 13, 5:30pm

This week, the eternal Summer Symphony Orchestra plays the dramatic and emotionally intense music of Franz Haydn at our Friday concert. Sanctuary doors open at 5:15 pm, and the concert begins at 5:30. The concert is free with donations accepted.

PBM Breakfast, Mar 14, 8:30am

Linda Trujillo will provide an update on the recent legislature’s activities. She has been a Senator in NM since 2025 and a member of our church for many years. Please come share in unifying fellowship, enjoy breakfast together, and take part in a thoughtful conversation. There will be time for questions and discussion about what lies ahead and what we can expect.

Circle of Friends, Mar 14, 10am

In March, the Circle of Friends starts its next book, Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion. The author, Father Gregory Boyle, presents an awe-inspiring series of parables about universal kinship and redemption distilled from his 20 years of running a gang-intervention program in Los Angeles.

Worship, March 11, 5:30pm

VIDEO. In troubled times, we must speak out. And hear the truth. We are not alone. God makes sure we have each other. Join the Rev. Tom Ulrich of the Presbytery of Santa Fe to hear how we can find hope, do justice, love tenderly, and walk humbly together. The service will be held in our sanctuary and via livestream.

This past week Pastor Andrew (with the help of daughter Brooke) organized a film crew to interview US Senator Heinrich, Pueblo Governors, the Santa Fe Mayor and County Commissioners as well as community leaders. As a faith leader leading the coalition to protect the Caja and part of EarthKeepers 360, Andrew was interviewed about the spiritual, cultural and historical values of the Caja and why it is worthy of protection.

Worship, Mar 8, 8:30 &11am

VIDEO. Just how inclusive and expansive is God’s mercy and mission? This Sunday, Pastor Ashley will explore with us what a Canaanite woman’s “disruptive” encounter with Jesus and faithful persistence on behalf of her suffering daughter reveals about the expansive and transformative nature of God’s mercy and mission.

Faith Coalition, St. John’s United Methodist Church, March 2, 5:30-7:30pm

The Santa Fe Faith Coalition will host a presentation on Immigration in Santa Fe: The Current Climate on Monday, March 2, 2026, 5:30–7:30 pm, at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 1200 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe. Speakers will be Jessica Aguirre, from Contigo Immigrant Justice, and Ivan Cornejo, from Adelante. Refreshments will be served.

Children & Youth, Mar 8, 8:30 & 11am

This week in Children’s Sunday School, our children will explore the story of the woman at the well (John 4: 5-34). In this story, Jesus speaks with a woman others often avoided and offers her “living water” — a symbol of God’s love that refreshes our hearts and never runs dry.

PC(USA), Feb 25, 10am, Zoom

What we are witnessing in the United States right now is chilling: the normalization of cruelty, the targeting of vulnerable communities, and the steady weakening of democratic safeguards that are meant to protect people from state abuse. This month the Presbyterian Advocacy Hour focuses on courage in such times.

Worship, Mar 1, 10am

VIDEO. This Sunday, as we look at Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain in Luke’s Gospel, Pastor Ashley has us consider anew the radical love Jesus calls us to exercise as well as Jesus’ “upside-down” blessings for the “upside-down” kin(g)dom of God that Jesus continually invites us to live into.

Mar 1. 11:15am, Pope Hall

March 1st is First Sunday Lunch! The Food Fun & Fellowship team is serving Fajitas (beef, chicken and veggie options). Will you help with appropriate sides, such as Mexican Rice, Beans, Mexican Black Bean and Corn salad, or whatever your favorite Mexican dish is? Desserts are always welcome too.

Children & Youth, Mar 1, 10am

This month during Service Sunday, our children and youth will roll up their sleeves and plant seeds for our rooftop garden. As they plant, we will talk about how seeds need sunlight, water, and time to grow. In the same way, our faith grows when we nurture it with prayer, kindness, and love.

TGIF, Feb 27, 5:30pm

Enjoy the enchanting sounds of our city’s flute choir, as we welcome the Santa Fe Flute Choir to our Friday concert as they perform music by a number of different composers. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.

Caja del Rio, April 5th, 6:00am

We are in need of volunteers to help with our Easter Sunrise Service on the Caja del Rio. Come join as a volunteer to help make this beautiful and unique service a reality again this year. Contact Pastor Andrew to volunteer at andrew@fpcsantafe.org.

TGIF, Mar 6, 5:30pm

This Friday we are treated to enchanting Native American Music for Piano, played by Roberta Rust. Composers of the music are Connor Chee and Louis Ballard. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.

Worship, Feb 22, 10am

VIDEO. Moving through the season of Lent can be its own wilderness journey, but this Lenten season is not the only “wilderness time” we are facing. As we begin the Lenten season, as well as our time with Pastor Ashley as our Transitional Pastor, she explores with us what Jesus’ responses to his temptations in the wilderness may have to say to us about remaining rooted in the wilderness that is this transitional season of this congregation’s—as well as our wider country’s—life.

Worship, Feb 22, 10am

This Sunday our new transitional pastor, the Rev. Ashley Birk, will hold her first Sunday worship service at our church. Her sermon is “Remaining rooted in the wilderness,” and the day’s scriptures are Jeremiah 29:1-9 and Matthew 4:1-11 We have one service at 10am and a reception afterward. Join us in the sanctuary or via livestream.

Feb 22, 11:15am, Pope Hall

You are invited to attend a reception for our new transitional pastor, Ashley Birk, immediately following our 10am worship service on February 22nd. Let’s make her feel welcome with yummy cookies, warm coffee, and warm greetings. Wear your name badge! Bring some cookies! Bring your smile!

Children & Youth, Feb 22, 10am

This week, we dive into part two of our Beatitudes Series exploring how God’s Kingdom is upside-down. The world says you are blessed when you are strong, rich, popular, and always winning. But Jesus says you are blessed when you are humble, kind, forgiving, and when you help make peace.

TGIF, Feb 20, 5:30pm

Come to see a lively face-off between Beethoven and Shostakovitch’s music by Robi Mulford, (violin), Max Light (cello), and Alicia Solomon, (piano). Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.

Feb 18, 5:30pm, Sanctuary

VIDEO. Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, acknowledging that we have all fallen short of God’s glory. We sing and listen to beautiful music, partake in communion, and receive the imposition of ashes. Please join us for this quiet service of repentance as we take our first steps toward the cross.

Looking Forward to Future Trips

Last week, EarthKeepers 360 hosted a three-day veterans’ fly fishing retreat on the world-renowned San Juan River Quality Waters near Navajo Dam, New Mexico. Five veterans and three faith leaders gathered for time on the river and an opportunity to step away from the pressures of daily life, build community, and experience the quiet healing that comes from being outdoors.

Worship, Feb 15, 8:30& 11am

VIDEO. We are swamped by radical changes in the world around us and are faced with transitions in the life of our congregation. This Sunday, the Rev. Jim Brown calls to our attention to the Second Letter of Peter which advises that “you will do well to be attentive to the prophetic message of God’s own glory and goodness.”

Adult Ed, Feb 15, 9:45am

VIDEO. On this last Sunday of Epiphany, Spiritual Director Jeannie Bowman looks at at the time period that begins with the visit of the Wise Men to the baby Jesus, stretching through the weeks until the beginning of Lent. “This is the time of stars, of waxing light, of illumination and enlightenment” (DB Bass).

Ghost Ranch Retreat, Feb 8-14

Ready to hope again? Then look to Jesus. Not the tame Jesus in olden day Sunday School portraits. The real Jesus. The empire breaker. The hope igniter. Join the Rev. Dr. Harry Eberts III to strip away the spin and look at what Jesus actually did—and why it shook the world. Join a movement Jesus started. Resist out loud. Hope out loud.

TGIF, Feb 13, 5:30pm

Liven up your Friday evening at our concert featuring the Black Mesa Brass Quintet playing an energetic mix of music at our Friday night concert. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.

PBM Breakfast, Feb 14, 8:30am

Prepared by Men’s Breakfast is delighted to welcome Anne Katherine as the guest speaker this Saturday. Her presentation, “Stories That Inspire Us,” invites us into the rich world of folktales and shared imagination. Join us in Pope Hall for a delightfully dramatic time of storytelling.

Feb 13, 5:30-8:00pm

Children will enjoy a fun, safe evening of Valentine themed activities while parents take time to reconnect, rest, or enjoy a quiet night out together. Whether it’s dinner, conversation, or simply time to breathe, we hope this evening offers a gift of renewal and care.

Worship, Feb 10, 6pm, ABQ

VIDEO. On Tuesday, February 10, at 6pm at New Life Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque, individuals across the presbytery are invited to worship together and share the gift of fellowship for the monthly alternative worship service led by the Presbytery of Santa Fe.

PC(USA) Special Offering, Feb 2026

Around the world, millions of people lack access to sustainable food sources, clean water, sanitation, education, and opportunity. Donations to PC(USA)’s One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) serve individual and communities in need. Place your donations in the special envelopes in the pews or give online.

VIDEO. The Interfaith Vigil for Minnesota, which was held at our church on January 29th, drew over 300 people and was reported in six news outlets as of this writing. The sanctuary was filled and many people were in an overflow room, with 45 watching the livestream.

Worship, Feb 8, 8:30 & 11am

VIDEO. This week, LV West delivers a sequel to his “Watching the Wheel” message from Watch Night. Then in Ezekiel 1 we accompanied the prophet as he watched the Great Cosmic Wheel, and now we stand with the mighty prophet in the Spirit as he receives his prophetic calling in Ezekiel 2.

Children & Youth, Feb 8, begins during the worship Service

This week during the children’s Sunday School, our kids will explore the Beatitudes—Jesus’ beautiful words about what it means to live with love, humility, and kindness. Through stories, conversation, and activities, our children will learn that God blesses those who show mercy, seek peace, and care for others.

We need Welcome Desk volunteers during the week and greeters on Sunday mornings. The Welcome Desk needs help Monday through Friday from 10am to 4pm and Sundays we need greeters before our worship services.

LAM-NM, Feb 4, 9am

The annual Issue Briefing by the Lutheran Advocacy Ministry–New Mexico will be held at our church again this year on Wednesday, February 4th. Participants will enjoy refreshments, guest speakers, an advocacy agenda legislative update, and reflections from Bishop Megan Johnson Aelabouni.

Basilica, Feb 1, 3pm

Immerse yourself in a dynamic and historically rich experience at the Choral Concert of African American Sacred Music, conducted and arranged by Dr. G. Phillips Shultz III. Admission is free with a free-will offering to benefit the Roadrunner Food Bank and the Faith Coalition of Santa Fe (in which our church participates).

TGIF, Feb 6, 5:30pm

This Friday we welcome the return of Scott and Johanna Hongell-Darsee, who offer a program of medieval and traditional ballads that weave a world of fantasy and mystery. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.

Holy Faith Episcopal, Feb 7, 8-3

The Church of the Holy Faith invites all women in the community to join in the 2026 Women’s Quiet Day for a day of pre-Lenten reflection, study, and silence. This year’s speaker is Megan McKenna, an internationally known author, theologian, storyteller and lecturer.

Children & Youth, Feb 1,10am

This week, Children’s Sunday School will focus on the story of Esther, whose faith and courage led her to speak up for her people—a powerful story still celebrated today through Purim. Children and youth begin their program in the worship services, and after receiving a blessing, they leave for their activities.

Feb 1. 11:15am, Pope Hall

To warm our hearts and tummies in these winter months, our Food, Fun, & Fellowship team will be serving a variety of comfort foods, including Turkey Pot Pie, Shepherd’s Pie (with a vegetarian option), and a winter fruit salad. We invite you to join us right after the worship service. And bring a dish or dessert to share.

Worship, Feb 1, 10am

VIDEO. We live in interesting times, times of empire, where power is centralized, fear is weaponized, and entire communities live at the mercy of decisions made far away from them. Times when a cold darkness settles over the land and God can seem hidden. Pastor Andrew asks us, What does it mean to be faithful in such times?

The Alley Lanes, Jan 31, 2:30-4pm

We’re kicking off the year with a bowling social and are excited to gather teens from St. John’s Methodist Church and the United Church of Christ for a fun, shared event. All teens ages 13–19 are welcome. The Summit is a community of teens, who come together in fun, fellowship, mission and service. RSVP with Jen Black.

Thurs, Jan 29, 5:30pm

VIDEO AVAILABLE. Join an Interfaith vigil this Thursday, January 28th, 5:30 pm at First Presbyterian Church, to stand in solidarity with those in Minnesota following the recent killings. Come together to mourn, to heal, and to comfort one another, together as a community and to uplift our brothers and sisters in Minneapolis. All are welcome. (Also via livestream.)

Capitol Rotunda, Jan 19, Noon-1pm

Celebrate Martin Luther King Day with some familiar faces. Among other participants, the Rev. Harry Eberts will do the invocation, Dr. Simesha McEachern makes introductions, and Little V. West gives closing remarks. The keynote speaker is Gene Grant, Executive Director, New Mexico Office of African American Affairs.

Worship, Jan 25, 10am

VIDEO. Everybody has their perceptions of which camp is best, which version of the truth is the most compelling. We quickly define ourselves by what we are for and against; we divide and judge. But we follow a Savior who calls us to strive for unity and harmony. The Rev. Elizabeth Graham looks at Paul urging the Corinthians to deal with their divisions.

Jan 25, Sanctuary, 11am

VIDEO. This year our Annual Meeting of the Congregation and Corporation is on January 25th. We are changing our usual worship schedule to a single service at 10 am, with the Annual Meeting immediately following. We will elect Elders and Deacons and also the Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC).

The Presbyterian Office of Public Witness has released a statement on the death of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old Presbyterian woman whose fatal shooting by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer last week in Minneapolis has sparked protests around the country. The statement mourns her death and affirms the right to “peaceful protest and lawful observation” without the threat of deadly government responses.

PC(USA) Statement, Jan 15, 2026

Scripture calls us to welcome the stranger and protect the vulnerable, and to honor the dignity of those who seek refuge among us.

The Presbyterian Church (USA) Office of Public Witness is deeply concerned by reports that refugees who have been lawfully admitted to the United States are being detained…

Worship, Jan 18, 8:30 & 11am

VIDEO. Swami Vivekananda was a Hindu monk who received a standing ovation from the 7,000 persons attending the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago on September 11, 1893. The Rev Jim Brown will highlight Vivekananda’s message on religious tolerance as something sorely needed in today’s fractured world.

Adult Ed, Jan 18, 9:45am

Critical issues on criminal justice, the environment, and health care along with budget issues come before the Special Session of the NM Legislature, which starts on January 20th. Dick Lindahl, who was a legislative analyst for 21 years, will walk us through some of the bills that most affect the missions we support.

Children & Youth, Jan 18, 8:30& 11am

This week in Children’s Sunday School, our children explore the powerful message that nothing is impossible with God. Children and youth begin their program in the worship services, and after receiving a blessing, they leave for their activities.

TGIF, Jan 16, 5:30pm

This Friday Mimi Tung helps us step back from a hectic world by playing gentle and deeply introspective music by Brahms and Rachmaninoff. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.

Chromatica Chorale, Jan 17, 4pm

We welcome to our sanctuary The Transforming Power of Music, featuring Transfigurations, presented by the San Francisco Bay Area’s Chromatica Chorale in collaboration with Sangre de Cristo Chorale. Music by Grammy winning composer of Baba Yetu, Christopher Tin. Lyrics by Charles Anthony Silvestri. You can purchase tickets at the door or online.

Alternative Service, Jan 13, 6pm. ABQ

VIDEO. On Tuesday evening, January 13, at 6pm, individuals from across the Presbytery of Santa Fe are again invited to an alternative worship service focusing on the political realities in our country. This one will be hosted at St. Andrew Presbyterian church in Albuquerque and is also available via St. Andrew’s livestream.

Worship, Jan 11, 8:30 & 11am

VIDEO. This Sunday is the Baptism of the Lord Sunday. We hear God’s voice declaring that Jesus is God’s beloved Son in whom God is well pleased. These empowering words of grace spoken here to Jesus are also meant for us. For we, too, are God’s beloved children, those with whom God is well pleased. Join the Rev. San Williams at 8:30 in Pope Hall and 11:00 in the sanctuary and via livestream.

PBM Breakfast, Jan 10, 8:30am

Presented by Men’s Breakfast is delighted to welcome Wes Granberg-Michaelson as the guest speaker this Saturday. Wes is an author and contributing editor to Sojourners, and his forthcoming book is The Soulwork of Justice: Four Movements of Contemplative Action.

Adult Ed, Jan 11, 9:45am

How do all the changes in federal healthcare on Medicaid and ACA subsidies impact residents of New Mexico? What New Mexican legislation is being considered to offset some of the worst consequences? Dr. Janis Gonzales in the NM Department of Health will share with us what we need to know and how we might help.

Children & Youth, Jan 11, 10am

This Sunday, we will be exploring the sacrament of baptism. The children will learn about the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist and about the meaning of baptism today. Children and youth begin their program in the worship services, and after receiving a blessing, they leave for their activities.

TGIF, Jan 9, 5:30pm

The Sun Mountain Saxaphone Quintet starts our weekend with a lively concert featuring music by Mozart, Dousa, Cohen and Wiedoeft/Mills. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.

Meets Tuesdays, 5:30pm

The church Tuesday evening ukulele group is welcoming new members, and singers since we also sing while strumming! You’ll either need a ukulele and the ability to strum a few basic chords (three is plenty) or be prepared to sing along or just observe.

Worship, Jan 4, 10am

VIDEO. Have you ever lost your way? Has the American Church lost its way? What Jesus really mean when he says “I am the way, the truth and the life” (John 14:1-7)? Pastor Andrew takes on one of the most misused and abused biblical texts in America to call us in this new year to deeply reexamine our way of life, the truths we depend upon and the life we live.

Jan 4, 11:15am, Pope Hall

Please join our New Year’s Celebration on Sunday. Traditional New Mexico New Year’s foods blend Hispanic heritage and Southwestern tastes, often with pork for abundance, green chile for spice, and black-eyed peas for luck. We will be serving posole, tamales, and green chili stew. Please bring your favorite traditional New Year’s side dish, bread or dessert to share!

Children & Youth, Jan 4, 10am

This Sunday, we will be exploring New Year’s prayers and resolutions. The children will reflect on gratitude for the past year, talk about ways they can grow in kindness and faith, and learn how prayer can guide their hopes and goals for the year ahead. We look forward to a thoughtful and joyful lesson together.

TGIF, Jan 2, 5:30pm

We start our 2026 concert series with a delightful concert by Luke Raffanti, who plays Leontovich, Ravel, Schubert, Rachmaninoff, Faure, Brahms and Scarlatti for us on the piano. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.

TGIF, Jan 30, 5:30pm

Start your weekend with an energizing brass concert by the Sin Nombre Brass Ensemble at our Friday night concert. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.

Worship Services

Worship and Music is seeking ushers for our worship services, both for Christmas Eve and beginning in January for the 4th Sunday of the month team. It’s a good way to have the chance to greet other members and to be the face of welcome to our visitors.

Recycling Collection Project

This summer we helped the Santa Fe Rotary Club collect enough plastic bottle caps to create two beautiful park benches for Tierra Nueva Counseling Center. With such great success, we are bringing back the bottle cap drive and this time we will be providing new park benches to counseling centers in Los Alamos.