Author: Gale Wright
Welcome the Stranger
FPC Speaks Out in SF New Mexican, Aug 27
FPC along with four other churches in the Faith Coalition felt compelled by the teachings in the scriptures to speak out in an ad run in the Santa Fe New Mexican on August 27th and also in Pasa Tiempo. We advocate for just policies and offer practical support to immigrants. We also presented to the Mayor’s Committee on Immigration. See the full ad and presentation.Read more
Deliver Us from Evil
Worship, Aug 31, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. “Evil is contrary to God, and ‘the evil one’ is anyone who acts in that manner.” (John Calvin) Join us Sunday as the Rev. San Williams explores what is truly evil and how we stand against it in his sermon, "God’s Revolution on Earth: Lead Us Not into Temptation but Deliver Us from Evil” The scripture for the day is Ephesians 6:10-17.Read more
The Armor of God
Children & Youth, Aug 31, 8:30 & 11am
This week the children and youth will look at the same scripture as we do in the worship service: Ephesians 6:10-18. They talk about the Armor of God and standing strong with God against evil. The children and youth begin in our worship service(s), and after receiving a blessing, they leave for their activities.Read more
Recruiting for Bell Choir
Our Chancel Bell Choir is looking for some new ringers, and we have plenty of bells to go around! The choir plays a Christmas and spring concert every season and an occasional Sunday service. If you are interested in learning more please feel free to contact the front office or the assistant choir director, Travis Bregier.
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Dr. Barbee’s Inspiration to Action
Join email list, Aug 28 meeting
This past Sunday the Rev Dr Amantha Barbee delivered a powerful call to action, “It is past time that we rise up against evil principalities and be the disciples of Christ that we proclaim to be. It is a sin, nothing less, to sit idly by and watch the destruction we are currently witnessing." Listen again to her words (and songs) and join our email list for our resistance efforts. And join us in a Zoom meeting, Aug 28, 7pm.Read more
Support the Southside Fair
Aug 27, 4-7pm, Ortiz Middle School
Help uplift Santa Fe's Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs at the Third Annual Feria Southside on August 27th. Celebrate Santa Fe's diverse families, local businesses, and entrepreneurial spirit from 4–7pm at the Ortiz Middle School with music, food, and activities. Our Mission and Social Justice Committee hopes you will join this celebration.Read more
Donate Your Used Eyeglasses
Drop off box in lobby
Got old eyeglasses stashed somewhere? You can drop them off in our lobby in a box near the bottle cap collection box. Our church has joined with five other churches in the Faith Coalition to partner with the Lions Club in their collection of used eyeglasses. Find that stash and let those old eyeglasses help someone who could really use them.Read more
Welcoming Rev. Dr. Amantha Barbee
Worship, Aug 24, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. This Sunday we are delighted to welcome Rev. Dr. Amantha Barbee, who delivers the Sunday message, and as we requested, she sings for us in both services. Her Sunday message is entitled "Ailments," and the scriptures for the day are Psalms 103:1-8 and Luke 13:10-17.Read more
Offering a Helping Hand
Children & Youth, Aug 24, 8:30 & 11am
This week we will read Luke 13:10–17, where Jesus shows compassion and love to those in need and heals their pain. The children and youth begin in our worship service(s), and after receiving a blessing, they leave for their activities.Read morePage 22 of 102