Dear Saints in Santa Fe, and other far-off places: Greetings in the name and spirit of Jesus Christ! “Love the person in front of you.” Jimmy Carter accompanied a Hispanic pastor friend on a pastoral visit years ago and as they were walking down the sidewalk, Carter asked his friend how he did it, so moved was he by what he just experienced. It’s simple, the pastor said, “love the person in front of you.” Is there a better phrase for the Christian life? Are there better words to describe what Jesus did in his ministry? Might these words accompany us in the new year?
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You Are My Beloved
Worship, Jan 5
VIDEO. Jesus was baptized at the age of thirty as he began his public ministry (Luke 3:15-22). Join us this Sunday as we renew our baptism with Pastor Harry, and consider how baptism might impact our lives as we begin anew this year. Read more
Service Sunday!
Children's Program, Jan 5, 10am
This Sunday we engage the children in Service Sunday by making bagged lunches for those in need. The children’s program begins in our worship service(s). After receiving a blessing, the children leave for their activities. Read more
Christmas Eve Services
Worship, Dec 24, 5pm & 8pm
VIDEO. Christmas Eve we have two services: 5:00pm Family Worship with the Chancel Bell Choir and Children's activity and 8:00pm Traditional Worship with special Christmas music by Jan McDonald on the trumpet and carols by our Chancel Choir. Carol singing with organ and candles at both services.Read more
Lessons and Carols
Worship, Dec 22
VIDEO. This Sunday, listen as Pastor Harry discusses how the voice of the prophet Micah rises today amid our lessons and carols assuring us that war need not have the last word, that the zip code for peace is Bethlehem. What in the world is God doing there? The scripture for the day is Micah 5:2-5a.Read more
Church Holiday Celebration
Holiday Party, Dec 22, 9:30am
You are invited to join our holiday celebration in the church lobby between services on Dec 22. Enjoy holiday treats and warm drinks, and fill the halls with Christmas carols. We will also be making farolitos and gingerbread houses, and you are welcome to join in that fun along with our young people.Read more
“Winterscapes”
SFWE Concert Dec 8, 10, 14, 15
We are proud to host the Santa Fe Women's Ensemble's concert and its beautiful variety of seasonal music. Sunday December 8, at 3 p.m., Tuesday December 10, at 6:30 p.m., Saturday December 14, at 3 p.m. and Sunday December 15, at 3 p.m. Light up your holiday season. Read more
Behold, I am sending my messenger
Worship Dec 8, 8:30am & 11am
VIDEO. Four hundred years after Malachi, John the Baptist picks up on his message and prepares the way for Jesus. Why Malachi and why now? This Sunday, Pastor Harry continues our look at the prophets with Malachi 3:1-4.Read more
Is Christ Divided?
Adult Ed, Dec 8, 9:45am
VIDEO. This Sunday, Pastor Andrew begins a two part course, “Is Christ Divided? Making Sense of Christianity in America Today Through a Biblical, Historical and Theological Lens.” He leads us to look critically at Scripture, John Calvin, our Presbyterian confessions to Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and the Rise of Nazi Germany.Read more
Chancel Bell Choir
TGIF, Dec 6, 5:30pm
This Friday Travis Bregier directs our own Chancel Bell Choir in holiday favorites. Join us for this popular concert. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.Read morePage 4 of 15