Author: Gale Wright
High Desert Harps
TGIF, Nov 22, 5:30pm
Starting the season off right, the High Desert Harps delight us at our Friday night concert with Celtic Favorites for Christmas. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm, and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted. Read more
November 16, 2024
Dear Saints in Santa Fe, and other far-off places: Greetings in the name and spirit of Jesus Christ! These days of uncertainty have me scrambling for insights and wisdom. A few days ago, quite by accident, I found it in some of the oldest words, if not the oldest, in Scripture: Miriam’s Song in Exodus 15:20-21.
Then the prophet Miriam, Aaron’s sister, took a tambourine in her hand; and all the women went out after her with tambourines and with dancing.
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Turn the Other Cheek Also
Worship, Nov 17, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. Rev. Carolyn Raar leads us in looking at scripture Matthew 5:38-48. How did the hearers of the sermon on the mount understand Jesus’ teaching to “turn the other cheek” in their day How do we apply that teaching to our lives today? Bruce Goslin leads the 8:30 service.
Called to Be a Leader
Children's Program, Nov 17, 8:30 & 11am
This week we will read Judges 4:1-10 and learn about the prophet Deborah, a charismatic leader and the only female judge noted in the Bible. The children's program begins in our worship service(s) at 8:30 and 11am. After receiving a blessing, the children leave for their activities.Read moreNovember 6, 2024
Dear Saints in Santa Fe, and other far-off places: Greetings in the name and spirit of Jesus Christ! Let us be the church today. I woke up in darkness this morning, after a fitful night, to the news that our world has changed. Now I do not presume to know how you are feeling right now. If you are fine with the election results I welcome the invitation to talk with you and the vision you voted for. We all need to be in conversation.
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A New Heaven and a New Earth
Worship, Nov 10, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. Pledge Sunday. Election aftermath. Imagining the future of the church and the world. Here in the second to last chapter of the Bible (Revelation 21:1-6a), we see the culmination of what God sees and hopes for the world. Pastor Harry asks us, What do you see and what are your hopes?Read more
A Conversation about the Election
Adult Ed, Nov 10, 9:45am
Emotions are running high in this election season. Our Assistant Organist, David Solem, is also a Jungian Therapist and psychoanalyst, and will help us reflect upon the elections. Please join us in the McFarland Chapel and on Zoom at 9:45am for this important conversation.Read more
Seasons Change
Children's Program, Nov 10, 8:30 & 11am
This week we will read Ecclesiastes 3:1-11, and explore our ever changing seasons and how God remains steadfast. The children's program begins in our worship service(s) at 8:30 and 11am. After receiving a blessing, the children leave for their activities.Read more
Celtic Healing Service Tonight
Worship, Nov 6, 5:30pm
Pastor Harry calls on us to be the church today. Many in our congregation are anxious, fearful, and distressed today. He reminds us that we have arms to hold those who are fearful and vulnerable today. Join us at 5:30pm in the sanctuary or on Zoom for a Celtic Healing Service.Read morePage 42 of 102