Author: Gale Wright
October 26, 2024
Greetings in the name and spirit of Jesus Christ! My mom gave me a dime to give away. I was five, it was Sunday morning, I was probably running late again, and as I raced out the back door to cross the alley to church, my mom gave me a dime. “Now remember to put this in the offering plate when you get to Sunday School,” she told me. I said I would, and I did. Every Sunday. Mom gave me a dime to give to the church which would then be given to someone else...
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Under God’s Wings
Worship, Oct 27, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. In times of uncertainty, anxiety and instability what wisdom does ancient scriptures have to offer us, our church and our nation? Pastor Andrew looks to Psalm 91 to help us find the answer.Read more
Save Your Anger
Adult Ed, Oct 27, 9:45am
VIDEO TO COME. This Sunday we continue our series on The Politics of Jesus, with Rev. Dr. Mary Kuhns leading us in a class titled, "Save Your Anger for the Mistreatment of Others." In Mark 1:40-45, we hear the story of a man Jesus cured from leprosy who then disobeyed Jesus, of course! What does this say to us?Read more
God Is My Refuge
Children's Program, Oct 20, 8:30 & 11am
We will read Psalm 91:1-16, God is my refuge. These verses remind us that God offers protection and safety to all those who place their trust in Jesus. We explore with the children ways that our family, community and God offer us places of safety and refuge.Read more
Hurricane Helene Relief
Peace Offering, Oct 2024
You can still make a contribution to the PC(USA) Peace & Global Witness program. This year, the PC(USA) portion will offer relief to the people affected by Hurricane Helene, and the portion our church retains will be sent to a Presbyterian Church in Asheville NC for Helene relief for their community.Read more
eSSO
TGIF, Oct 25, 5:30pm
We welcome the eternal Summer Symphony Orchestra this Friday as they start our weekend with music by Vivaldi and Boccherini. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.Read moreOctober 19, 2024
Dear Saints in Santa Fe, and other far-off places: Greetings in the name and spirit of Jesus Christ! Jesus sends before him seventy of his followers into every town and place (Luke 10:1-12). This is the first time in the gospels we go first. Here’s why I would go: My earliest memories have church in them. Magical Christmas Eve services. Running around the church feeling it was my second home. Sliding under the pews. Being surrounded by people who always smiled at me. ...
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It’s Our Turn Now
Worship, Oct 20, 8:30 & 11am
Jesus sends out seventy followers ahead of him in pairs to every town and place where he intended to go (Luke 10:1-12). Up until now, Jesus went first. Then he sent them out on their own. Pastor Harry suggests, "Now, it’s our turn."Read moreExpose the Workings of Oppression
Adult Ed, Oct 20, 9:45am
This Sunday we continue our series on The Politics of Jesus, with Rev. Carolyn Raar leading us in a class titled, "Expose the Workings of Oppression. We will discuss the story of the vineyard workers who were paid the same for different hours of work (Matthew 20:1-16).Read morePage 16 of 75