Author: Gale Wright
May 18, 2024
Dear Saints in Santa Fe, and other far-off places— Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ! Jet lag, church lag, and Pentecost. Before I go there, I want you to know that Jenny and I are home for a few days to regroup before we head off to Spain and the Camino, then on to Germany as the final stop on our vacation and study leave time. I am spending these days preparing for the last of my four classes in my Trauma and Spiritual Care course and will be up in the middle of the night attending class on zoom while we are in Germany. Two all-nighters, in fact. Thank you, time zones! ...
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Dear Saints in Santa Fe, and other far-off places: Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ! We are in one of those far-off places. Margaret River, a four-hour drive south of Perth, then five hours by plane from Melbourne, seventeen hours from Dallas, and another couple hours from Albuquerque, then the hour drive home to Santa Fe. Yes, it’s a far-off place and as “far off” as I have ever been.
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The Holy Spirit Is an Immigrant
Worship, May 19
VIDEO. This service for Pentecost pushes the boundaries and borders of our thinking, theology, and politics as we explore the boundless God who calls us to be agents of love and justice. You hear from Pastor Andrew and other participants in our recent border trip. Our scriptures for the day are Acts 2:1-17 and Matthew 25:31-40.
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Our Border Trip
Report by Pastor Andrew
As the mission group returns, Pastor Andrew reports, "We had a successful trip to the border delivering thousands of pounds of medicine, food, and supplies to three different churches and shelters. We served hundreds of migrant children and women from Venezuela, El Salvador and Guatemala who are living in these churches and shelters...Read more
Fire & Winds of Pentecost
Children's Program, May 19, 8:30am
This weekend we learn about Pentecost and the coming of the Holy Spirit with wind and fire. We learn that we are never alone for God is with us always, and we celebrate God's love by serving God and others. The children’s program begins in our 8:30am service. After receiving a blessing, the children leave for their activities.Read more
Chancel Bell Choir
TGIF, May 17, 5:30pm
This Friday Travis Bregier directs our own Chancel Bell Choir in lively music by Bob Burroughs, Cynthia Dobrinski, Kevin McChesney, Mary McCleary, Margaret Tucker, David Beatty and Joel Raney. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.Read more
Dufford and Lyon
TGIF, May 24, 5:30pm
Our Friday concert this week features the accomplished and lively Greg Dufford, clarinet, and Peggy Lyon, piano, performing music by Tanayev and Khatchaturian. Sanctuary doors open at 5:15 pm and the concert begins at 5:30. The concert is free with donations accepted.Read more
FPC Day at the Park
Family Outing, May 19, 1:35pm
Take me out to the ballpark! Join us at Isotopes Park for a day full of fun, family, and food! Watch the Isotopes vs Sugarland Space Cowboys in a shady seat with fellow FPC families. Gates open at 12:35, and the game starts at 1:35. Tickets are $20 each. If you are interested in catching the game after church, let us know.Read moreMay 5, 2024
Dear Saints in Santa Fe, and other far off places— Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ! Worship two ways. Last Sunday morning we attended worship at a Uniting Church in downtown Perth. The Uniting Church began in 1977 when Methodists, Congregationalists, and Presbyterians came together to form a new denomination based on social justice and inclusion.
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