Author: Gale Wright
April 27, 2024
Dear Saints in Santa Fe, and other far-off places, Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ! Photos and some random Aussie thoughts. Pictures down under paint 1,531.26 words (the conversion rate for 1,000) so I am sending some to you since it is such a great deal. So is the exchange rate! Since I wrote to you last, we said goodbye to our friends in Melbourne but not before a big party of some 30-40 old friends who attended the Uniting Church in West Brunswick when Jenny did. ...
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Relationships Matter
Worship, Apr 28
VIDEO. What is a life well lived? What makes us happy? How do we build a solid foundation to weather life’s adversities? Beyond taking care of ourselves, we need to nourish positive relationships, to participate in the "Beloved Community," and to walk with Christ. Bruce Goslin delivers our Sunday message, "Relationships matter, and a few other things I have learned." The day's scripture is Matthew 7:24-27.Read more
The Burning Bush
Adult Ed, Apr 28
VIDEO. Is First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe a responsible steward of God's creation? In his class, "The Burning Bush—Responsible Stewardship in a World on Fire," Pastor Andrew helps us look at our environmental footprint and climate shadow as a church and a member of the broader community.Read more
Gardening from the Soul, for the Soul
Children's Program, Apr 28, 8:30am
This Sunday we will get our hands dirty again as we plant our shoots and seedling in the rooftop garden and continue exploring the lessons from the Easter resurrection story of Jesus as a gardener. The children's program begins in our 8:30am service. After receiving a blessing, the children leave the service to do their activities.Read more
Celebrate Earth Month by Composting
Earth Care Opportunity, April
Interested in composting? You can still pick up your 3 free compost bags in the church lobby. Fill each bag with your kitchen food scraps and deposit it in the compost bins located in the church basement. Learn more about how beneficial composting is for our earth and get started.Read more
Easter Sunrise on the Caja: A call for permanent protection
SF New Mexican, April 5th, by Pastor Harry
On Easter Sunday, I joined over 50 New Mexicans on the Caja del Rio for our annual Easter sunrise service. As the sun began to rise, we prayerfully reflected on the profound convergence of land, water, wildlife, culture and spirituality alive on the Caja. This unique crossroads has shaped the identity of New Mexico and our nation....Read more
We Want Your Unwanted Socks
April Earth Care Project
Did you know that you can recycle your old socks with Smartwool's Second Cut™ Project? We are participating in this earth friendly effort during the month of April. We are looking for clean socks, any brand or material or color--single socks only. Drop your socks in the recyclying box in the basement.Read moreApril 20, 2024
Dear Saints in Santa Fe, and other far-off places, Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ. Australia, after eighteen years . . . Jenny and I have been in Australia for more than a week now, arriving without incident or delay after a 25-hour trip, from take-off in Albuquerque to touch-down in Melbourne. In some ways it is the same Australia we last saw eighteen years ago....
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David Solem, Piano
TGIF, Apr 26, 5:30pm
This Friday indulge yourself in a concert by our own David Solem on the piano playing music by Beethoven and Bach/Busoni. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.Read morePage 32 of 74