Author: Gale Wright
Grief Nest
Grief Groups, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6:15pm
In January, grief groups continue to be offered to hold sacred space with compassion and empathy for those who are grieving. The Tuesday group is online. The Thursday group meets in the Rendon Room every other Thursday, starting January 4th. You must register as space is limited. Groups are lead by Joy Dyanne Stearns, Somatic Grief Specialist.
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Dignity MIssion Update
Thank you!
Many thanks to all of you in the congregation who participated in filling the colorful plastic bags for the children in shelters. Thanks to many other churches 733 bags were sent to the border to make Christmas special for the children there. Our church sent 80 bags! And there are still ways for you to give.Read more
And Mary Sang
Worship, Dec 17, 8:30 & 11
God denounces the empire and makes a bold statement against greed, war, and injustice by choosing Mary, a poor, pregnant, and a soon to be homeless refugee. And, oh, how Mary can sing! Pastor Harry leads a look at Mary's song in Luke 1:46b-55.Read more
Las Posadas, Downtown Churches
Procession, Service at the Cathedral, Dec 17
This year the Cathedral Basilica is hosting a worship service to observe Las Posadas, instead of the traditional procession from church to church we have done for many years. Please join Pastor Harry in our own informal procession to the Cathedral following our 11 am service. Food will be provided following worship.
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A Season of Peace – Joy
Children's Program, Dec 17, 8:30am
This Sunday, join us for our holiday celebration and experience Joy with our children! As we get cozy by the fire with a warm mug of hot cocoa or cider, let's share the things that make us and our children wiggle with happiness. Together we can share how God acts in our lives in ways that make our hearts sing and praise God!Read more
Peacemakers Group
Fridays, 10am, via Zoom
Peacemakers is a weekly group discovering the contributions of Gandhi, King, and Jesus to the foundations for peace and the means of living peace. Much of our study follows John Dear's book The Gospel of Peace. Join us beginning December 22 as we focus on the theme, "Jesus: Prince of Peace."Read more
eSSO
TGIF, Dec 15, 5:30pm
The eternal Summer Symphony Orchestra performs music by Albinoni, Bach, and Corelli at our Friday concert. Sanctuary doors open at 5:15 pm and the concert begins at 5:30. The concert is free with donations accepted.Read moreDecember 9, 2023
Dear Saints in Santa Fe, and other far-off places, Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ, whose Gospel comes to us in unexpected ways. Christmas story 2023. A young couple is forced to leave their home because it is too dangerous to stay in the land of their birth. Empire showed up. They flee for their lives. The woman gives birth in a neighboring country but soon they are forced to flee again, heading north on a treacherous and dangerous 3,000-mile journey mostly on foot. Fear and unscrupulous people along the way add to their mounting trauma. It is a miracle they survive. They finally reach a land of promise, only to be taken advantage of again.
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Ron Ball’s Christmas Celebration
Dec 17, 9:30am
Calling all children young and old! We invite everyone to join our joyful holiday celebration and remembrance of Ron Ball. We will make gingerbread houses, enjoy holiday treats and warm drinks with friends next to the Kiva, and fill the halls with Christmas carols.Read morePage 37 of 66