Author: Gale Wright
January 20, 2024
Dear Saints in Santa Fe, and other far-off places, Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ, who calls us to turn toward a new realm of justice, compassion, and nonviolence, which is as close as your hand (Mark 1:15). “There are 2400 members in this church and 3,000 opinions.” These are the first words I remember hearing as I began my ministry some forty years ago, spoken by the Senior Pastor as I arrived fresh from seminary. About the same time my pastor father gave me advice I can’t seem to shake: “My main job in ministry has been to keep the saints from killing each other.” I still chuckle at this one.
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Black Mesa Brass Ensemble
TGIF, Jan 26, 5:30pm
The Black Mesa Brass Ensemble play an electic mix of music at our Friday TGIF concert. Sanctuary doors open at 5:15 pm, and the concert begins at 5:30. The concert is free with donations accepted.Read more
Exploring Nonviolence
Workshop, Jan 28, 2-4pm
Join us in the exploration of the power and potential of nonviolence in ourselves and in the world. Nonviolent Santa Fe invites you to "Exploring Nonviolence: Tools for Managing Conflict in Everyday Life" Sunday afternoon, January 28, in Pope Hall. Read more
MorningSong Message
Worship, Jan 21
At our MorningSong Worship Service this Sunday, Dan Turk, a missionary co-worker from Madagascar, delivered the message. Then you can hear more about Dan's program at a lunch and presentation in Pope Hall at 12:30 and watch a video of that presentation.Read more
After John Was Arrested
Worship, Jan 21, 11am
At our 11am service, we begin to look at the Gospels through the eyes of nonviolence. John the Baptist was a mentor to Jesus and his arrest by the empire was a turning point and a beginning for Jesus. Why is nonviolence so vital to the world and when will we begin to see its power? We look closer at Mark 1:14-20.Read more
The Gospel of Peace
Adult Ed, Jan 14 & 21, and More
VIDEOS. What do we do about the violence that is permeating the world? Look to the Gospels, says Father John Dear, one of the leading voices of nonviolence in the world today. In adult ed classes on January 14 and 21 and a workshop on January 28, we prepare for his visit with us on February 4. View videos of the classes.Read more
Caring and Faithful Friend
Children's Program, Jan 21, 8:30am
This Sunday we explore, "What Does It Mean To Be a Caring and Faithful Friend?" In Mark 2:1-12 we discover the faith of four friends. These four friends had such faith in what they heard about Jesus that they moved mountains—or in this case, dug through a mud roof—to bring their sick friend to him.Read more
Holistic Ministry in Madagascar
Lunch & Mission Program, Jan 21
Dan Turk, a Mission Co-worker assigned to Madagascar, presents "Holistic Ministry in Madagascar: Evangelism, Food Security, Creation Care and Health" at a luncheon in Pope Hall at 12:30. Dan will also speak at our 8:30 worship service. All are invited.Read more
Flutiss X 4 Flute Quartet
TGIF, Jan 19, 5:30pm
Flutiss X 4 lifts our Friday with a TGIF concert featuring music by Jennifer Higdon, Catherine McMichael, Eric Ewazen, and Raymond Guiot. Sanctuary doors open at 5:15 pm, and the concert begins at 5:30. The concert is free with donations accepted.Read morePage 34 of 66