Author: Gale Wright
August 31, 2024
Dear Saints in Santa Fe, and other far-off places: Greetings in the name and spirit of Jesus Christ! It’s impossible until it isn’t. This phrase keeps hanging around in my mind and apparently doesn’t want to leave. I heard it a few days ago from Father John Dear at Ghost Ranch as he addressed the seventy-two gun violence prevention activists who gathered there. He kept us captivated by his adventures of nonviolence across the world. My, does John have stories! He talked of all the great movements which started from the ground up, movements such as labor, suffragettes, civil rights, women, LGBTQ, and so on, and each one was thought to be impossible. Until it wasn’t.
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On the Way to Caesarea Philippi
Worship, Sep 1, 10am
VIDEO. Halfway through the Gospel of Mark (Mark 8:27-38), Jesus leads his disciples into Gentile territory, once again, and asks, “Who do people say that I am?” That’s the easy question. The harder question is who do you think Jesus is? Pastor Harry warns us, it’s a harder question than you think.Read more
Brown Bag Lunches for the Homeless
Children's Program, Sep 1, 10am
On this Service Sunday will be making sandwiches and assembling sack lunches for the homeless. The children’s program begins in our 10am service. After receiving a blessing, the children leave for their activities.Read more
Open or Locked?
Congregational Gathering, Sep 1, 11:30am
We are a church that prides itself on being open and welcoming to all as Christ would have us do. Last year, FPC held an “active shooter” training with the Santa Fe Police Department. A number of recommendations were made about security on a Sunday morning, one of them being that we lock the front doors shortly after the service in the Sanctuary commences. Our ushers and the Session are concerned that this is counter to our all are welcome message. To broaden this conversation, Pastor Harry is asking that you remain in the Sanctuary until the Postlude concludes, to share your thoughts with us. Read more
Fresh Mint and Jellies
Youth Fundraiser, Sep 1, 9:30-11:30, Lobby
Come visit the Family Ministry Farm Stand on the first Sunday of the Month, where we will sell fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and homemade jams and jellies. All proceeds will benefit our youth and family ministry programs. This month we will feature fresh mint and homemade mint jelly, apple mint jelly, and apple jalapeño mint jelly. Read more
Sin Nombre Brass Ensemble
TGIF, Aug 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.Read moreAugust 24, 2024
Dear Saints in Santa Fe, and other far-off places: Greetings in the name and spirit of Jesus Christ! Jesus, remember me, when you come into your kingdom. We sing this Taizé song as we file from the Agape Center to the courtyard. It is now night. We have come from across the country to Ghost Ranch to discuss gun violence and its prevention. It is the first gathering of its kind. The first for people from faith communities to meet one another, to lament and learn, and plan and dream of a day when no one is killed by gun violence anymore.
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What’s This Life About
Worship, Aug 25, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. Pastor Andrew leads us in worship this Sunday with his message, ""What's This Life About: A View From the Mountaintop." He reflects on how the monastery and game of baseball reminded him of what a faithful life and true discipleship are all about. This sermon will comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable.Read more
Delving into the Sermon on the Mount
Adult Ed, Aug 25, 9:45am
In our adult education class, we continue with our Bible Summer series as we delve into the Sermon on the Mountain—The Greatest Collection of Jesus’ teachings. Pastor Andrew leads us in looking at at the core of Jesus teachings in this sermon and what they mean for our lives today.Read morePage 12 of 66