Author: Gale Wright
December 21, 2024
Dear Saints in Santa Fe, and other far-off places: Greetings in the name and spirit of Jesus Christ!
Well, so that is that.
These words are tucked in the middle of a poem by British-American poet W. H. Auden (1907-1973) written in the early days of World War II. They refer to the day after Christmas and how we get right back to our lives and leave Christmas behind and Baby Jesus still in the manger. The poem continues.As in previous years we have seen the actual Vision and failed To do more than entertain it as an agreeable Possibility, once again we have sent Him [Christ] away . . .
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Flutissimo! Flute Choir
TGIF, Jan 17, 5:30pm
Our Friday night concert is privileged to welcome the Flutissimo! Flute Choir, an accomplished orchestra from Dallas, Texas. The music include Borwick, Hirose, and a specially arranged piece by Tucker. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.Read more
Atalaya String Quartet
TGIF, Jan 10, 5:30pm
This Friday both relax and be energized by the Atalaya String Quartet, playing Mendelssohn's String Quartet, op 44 no 2. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.Read more
Luke Raffanti, Piano
TGIF, Dec 27, 5:30pm
We close out the holiday season with a deslightful concert by Luke Raffanti, who plays Chopin for us on the piano. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.Read more
God’s Love
Children Program, Dec 22, 8:30 & 11am
It’s the final Sunday of Advent. Christmas is just around the corner. God’s love incarnate is about to be born! In our lesson this week (Luke 1:39-45), we will explore love through the story of a pregnant Mary and Elizabeth meeting to celebrate their babies and God’s unwavering love.Read more
Bregier and Wagner
TGIF, Dec 20, 5:30pm
This Friday our own Travis Bregier, baritone, and Debbie Wagner, piano, bring us lively Christmas season favorites at our Friday night concert. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.Read more
Food, Friends, & Farolitos
Volunteers Needed
The Family Ministry team is looking for youth and families to help with the farolitio festivities. Many hands are needed to help make the farolitios during the holiday party on Dec 22 and to light and display them on Christmas Eve. Help us light the way for Christ. If you can help, contact Jen Black, our Family Ministry Director.Read more
Ecumenical Posadas 2024
Procession, Cathedral Service, Dec 22
This year the Cathedral Basilica is hosting a worship service to observe Las Posadas. Please meet at the Cathedral’s Guadalupe Plaza at 12:15 pm for a prayer, followed by a short service in Crispin Hall, lunch, and our traditional gift exchange between the three downtown churches. Read moreDecember 14, 2024
Dear Saints in Santa Fe, and other far-off places— Greetings in the name and spirit of Jesus Christ! “Who will celebrate Christmas correctly?” This was a question asked by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, celebrated German pastor and theologian who stood up to Hitler and the takeover of the German church, and lost his life doing so in the waning days of WWII. When Bonhoeffer speaks, I do my best to put everything else aside and listen. I didn’t know, though, we had to celebrate Christmas correctly. It was never right or wrong growing up and growing older. It had always been about family and carols and Christmas Eve services and candles and gifts. Right?
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