Author: Gale Wright
Building Together for a Better Future
Prepared by Men Breakfast, Nov 11, 8am
Rob Lochner from Habitat for Humanity speaks on how we can work to help fill our community with justice and love. Rob is a Construction Director at HfH. Please arrive by 7:45 am for conversation and to get your breakfast, which features a big surprise planned by John Whitcomb.Read more
Gioioso String Quartet
TGIF, Nov 17, 5:30pm
The Gioioso String Quartet will play music by Mendelssohn, Friday, November 17, at our 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
Play Santa for Them
Christmas Mission Project
In conjunction with Las Placitas Presbyterian and other churches we have the opportunity to fill small bags with Christmas gifts for the children in shelters in El Paso and Juárez. Pick a bag up in the lobby this Sunday, November 12, which will contain a list of suggested items to give. Then return it November 26.Read more
All Saints Sunday
Worship, Nov 5
VIDEO. This Sunday we acknowledged and gave thanks for loved ones, friends, and members of our community who have passed away during the last year. The Chancel Choir sang John Rutter’s Requiem during this commemorative service. Nate Ledbetter delivered the message “Responding to the Cry” based on Matthew 5:38-42 and his work at the border.Read more
Reflections for the Journey
Adult Ed, Nov 5
VIDEO. In “Reflections for the Journey: Principles of Ethical Storytelling,” Nate Ledbetter, shares with us stories and reflections on scripture, and he highlights ethical principles that connect to the work on the border that can be applied in many places. This class enhances his message in our worship service.Read moreNovember 4, 2023
Dear Saints in Santa Fe and other far-off places, Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ, who held the world’s trauma in his arms. I spent six hours with trauma the day of the eclipse a few Saturdays ago, and three hours the night before. It was the first class of the “Trauma and Spiritual Care” course I am taking through July 2024 with San Francisco Theological Seminary, and when I pressed “leave” on my computer I felt exhausted and a bit depressed. A dullness came over my spirit. The darkening of the eclipse mirrored that of my soul.
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Michael Tortorella, Piano
TGIF, Nov 10
Michael Tortorella will be playing Charles Griffes' "Roman Sketches" and "Al Far della Notte" 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 more
Remembrance and Gratitude
Luncheon, Nov 5, 11:30am
On Sunday, we will be remembering those we have lost this past year. We will be remembering those who are long gone. We will be remembering with gratitude how these loved ones helped shape our lives. As a part of this remembrance, FF&F will be preparing and serving lunch following the service at 10 am. Will you participate?Read more
Faithful and Resourceful
Children's Program, Nov 5, 10am
This Sunday we will read the story (2 Kings 4:1-7) of the prophet Elisha who helped a poor woman whose husband had died and his debtors were ready to take away her two children as slaves. Children will pinch pots, learn about money and the cost of items, and learn about difference and inequity.Read morePage 42 of 66