Dear Saints in Santa Fe, and other far-off places— Greetings in the name and spirit of Jesus Christ! I want to be lifted up on butterfly wings. The Rev. Dr. Mary Kuhns, Parish Associate for Pastoral Care, Presbyterian pastor, youth minister, chaplain, Associate for Justice for Women for the Presbyterian Church (USA), licensed therapist, teacher, inclusive language advocate, singer at nursing homes, lover of dogs and cars and people. Mary, who helped start the Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) Program, who sat at hospital bedsides and listened to our stories, and played the ukulele… I could go on and on. You probably could as well. Mary died November 24th, after a somewhat brief illness and hospital stay. ...
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Dear Saints in Santa Fe, and other far-off places— Greetings in the name and spirit of Jesus Christ! I want to be lifted up on butterfly wings. The Rev. Dr. Mary Kuhns, Parish Associate for Pastoral Care, Presbyterian pastor, youth minister, chaplain, Associate for Justice for Women for the Presbyterian Church (USA), licensed therapist, teacher, inclusive language advocate, singer at nursing homes, lover of dogs and cars and people. Mary, who helped start the Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) Program, who sat at hospital bedsides and listened to our stories, and played the ukulele… I could go on and on. You probably could as well. Mary died November 24th, after a somewhat brief illness and hospital stay.
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Children's Program, Dec 8, 8:30 & 11am
This Sunday we will read the story in Isaiah 11:1-9 as we light the candle of Peace. In a world with so many troubling situations, we have the children look to Isaiah to strengthen our faith. The children’s program begins in our worship service(s) at 10am. After receiving a blessing, the children leave for their activities.Read moreA Poisoned Well Is Forever
PBM Breakfast, Dec 14, 9am
Saturday Dec 14, we welcome Mariel Nanasi, Executive Director and President of New Energy Economy. Mariel left an exciting law practice in Civil Rights, Criminal Law, and Internet Crimes to act as guardian of our energy economy in New Mexico and associated environmental impacts. Her work in this area is renowned.Read moreAngel Tree Giving
Dec 1-16, 9:30-11am
As done in years past, we are once again creating an Angel Tree to support children and families through the Santa Fe Youth Shelter. On December 1st, Family Ministry will host an Angel Tree table in the front lobby after the 10am service. Stop by the display in the lobby and find out how to be an Angel to a child in need.Read moreYou Deserve a Night Out Too!
Parents Night Out, Dec 6, 5:30-8pm
Need an evening without the kids? Our monthly Parents Night Out gives you the opportunity to take a well-deserved break. Go out for a night on the town, run errands, or have a few hours of self-care. Just drop off your children in Pope Hall at 5:30. An RSVP is required no later than Dec 5th.Read moreNovember 30, 2024
Dear Saints in Santa Fe, and other far-off places: Greetings in the name and spirit of Jesus Christ! When has the Church ever been out in front? Right now, actually. Each year Christianity gets a head start on the new year with Advent, our New Year, beginning at midnight this morning, exactly one month before the world catches up with its own. So what shall we do with this month grace period? Work harder, comes to mind. Get better at being church? Nice. Do more? Surely. Go more places? Why not? But honestly, these words don’t feel right and sound exhausting the more I repeat them. Such a pace may be what the culture does, but no, not us, not right now.
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