Author: Gale Wright
December 2, 2023
Dear Saints in Santa Fe, and other far-off places, Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ, of whom Mark wrote about in the first gospel ever, anywhere. “What in the world am I doing here?” These words marked my beginning in ministry uttered late at night in a basement of the church I was called to after seminary while trying to get some sleep on a youth room couch, staring at the ceiling and shaking my head, as various high schoolers were running around me and making way too much noise when they should have been asleep hours ago.
Read moreTravis Bregier and David Beatty
TGIF Concert, Dec 22, 5:30pm
Our talented Travis Bregier (baritone) and David Beatty (pianist) delight us with Christmas Classics and Carols at our Friday night concert. Sanctuary doors open at 5:15 pm and the concert begins at 5:30. The concert is free with donations accepted.Read moreUkuleles Lead Us
Dec 3 at the 10am Service
On the first Sunday in Advent, our ukulele group will lead the congregation in hymns and play during the Offertory. One of the leaders, Daniel Ward will play meditative music to communion and play the Postlude. For those of you who have only seen the ukulele as a toy, prepare to be amazed.Read moreChristmas Tamales!
First Sunday Lunch, Dec 3, Noon
For the first Sunday of Advent, we are having tamales—a New Mexican Christmas tradition. Join us in Pope Hall after the 10:00 service to feast on a variety of tamales (vegan, chicken, and pork) and/or taco salad (for our non-tamale folks). Bring your favorite side dish, salad, or dessert to share.Read moreAdelante Coat Drive
Winter Mission Project
Our preschool is sponsoring a coat drive for young children who are in the Adelante Program. Can you help keep a child warm this winter? Adelante has asked for winter coats and jackets size 2T-5T. You can drop them off in the basement (or in Anne's office).Read moreBell Choir
TGIF, Dec 8, 5:30pm
Our own Chancel Bell Choir, conducted by Travis Bregier, director, will lift you up and into the Christmas spirit with their Friday concert. Sanctuary doors open at 5:15 pm and the concert begins at 5:30. The concert is free with donations accepted.Read moreTomorrow’s Women
Adult Ed, Nov 26
VIDEO. Tarrie Burnett tells the story of Tomorrow’s Women, a nonprofit group that trains young women from Palestine, Israel, and the United States to be strong, compassionate leaders who partner to inspire action that promotes equality, peace, and justice for all.Read morePoinsettias for Christmas
Donate by Dec 20
During Christmas and New Year’s, we decorate our church with poinsettias. We invite members to contribute to the poinsettias funds if they so wish. You may pick up the flowers at the Sunday service on January 8 or leave them to be donated to people who are shut in this season.Read morePage 39 of 66