Author: Gale Wright
My Peace I Give To You
Children & Youth, May 25, 8:30 & 11am
This week we read John 14: 23-29. In this story Jesus says that he gives his peace to the disciples. We remember Jesus’s words during each service when we pass the peace and we shake hands or give hugs and say, “Peace be with you.” After receiving a blessing in the worhsip services, the children and youth leave for their activities. Read more
Ice Cream Social
May 25, 10am, Triangle
Join us this Sunday for an ice cream social on the front Triangle at 10am and celebrate the completion of another school year and welcome Summer fun. Everyone is welcome—children, youth, parents, those who support them, and those who love ice cream. Join us for this fun, annual celebration.Read more
Dufford and Bull
TGIF, May 23, 5:30
Our Friday concert this week features the accomplished and lively artists Greg Dufford, clarinet, and Peggy Lyon Bull, piano, performing music by Delmas, Scarlatti, Rachmaninov, and Castelnuovo-Tedesco. Sanctuary doors open at 5:15 pm and the concert begins at 5:30. The concert is free with donations accepted.Read more
Second Chances
Children & Youth, May 18, 8:30 & 11am
This week, we will take a look at John 21:1-19. This lesson provides a hopeful reminder that Jesus promises second chances when we make mistakes. God can use our mistakes and promises to grant us grace when we aren't at our very best. We recognize that we will never be perfect all the time, but the story of Peter reminds us that we don’t have to.Read moreLooking for the Best Way
Adult Ed, May 18, 9:45am
This Sunday we hold our third listening sessions during the adult ed hour. Rev. Victor Nelson, who facilitated the second session, will lead us in continuing to explore the times we have faced challenges and then turned them into opportunities. Join us May 18th at 9:45 in McFarland Chapel and on Zoom.Read more
Olive Tree Campaign for Peace
MSJ Event, May 14, 6pm
On Wednesday, May 14, at 6pm in Pope Hall, Peter Nasir, General Secretary of the East Jerusalem YMCA, and Muhanad Al Qaisi, Director of the East Jerusalem YMCA / YWCA Joint Advocacy Initiative (JAI), join us to talk about the Olive Tree Campaign, which uses trees as tools for education and advocacy.Read more
Chancel Bell Choir
TGIF, May 16, 5:30pm
This Friday begin your weekend by enjoying an enchanting evening of bell music as Travis Bregier directs our own Chancel Bell Choir. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.Read more
Youth Concert for CASA First
May 17, 11-1pm, Sanctuary
Local youth have been rehearsing, putting their musical talents together to perform in a concert to benefit CASA First. Many are members of the Santa Fe Symphony Youth Symphonies, and they will be performing the music of Saint Saëns, Ravel, Glass, Satie, Elgar and Queen, on strings, guitar, vocals, and a quartet. Support these talented youth and CASA First.Read moreWhich Way Is Best?
Adult Ed, May 11, 9:45am
The Session wants to hear from you as we approach a change in pastoral leadership. This Sunday we have our second listening session, facilitated by Rev. Victor Nelson. He asks you to think of when the church was at its best, and also when it faced challenges and turned them into opportunities. Join us May 11th at 9:45 in McFarland Chapel and on Zoom.Read morePage 28 of 102