Author: Gale Wright
December 23, 2023
Dear Saints in Santa Fe, and other far-off places, Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ, who often prayed when life became overwhelming. Christmas Prayer 2023-- Wonderful Counselor, Mighty and Everlasting God, Prince of Peace: Come to us now, in Joseph dreams and Mary songs, in the generosity of strangers and on angel wings. Remind us again of your story of Christ’s birth, and your love for all humanity.
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Dear Saints in Santa Fe, and other far-off places, Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ, whose very name connects us with joy. O Come, All ye Faithful. As I think back through my sixty plus years of Christmas’s this carol holds my most cherished memories. It was the first song we would sing at every Christmas Eve service (isn’t this always the first carol?), with robed choirs majestically processing and trumpets trumpeting, and voices coming together so much better than alone, all accompanied by my squirming-in-the-pew excitement of returning home, all but thirty feet from the church doors, when it was all finished, where I would find my presents under the tree...
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In Those Days
Worship, Dec 24
VIDEO. We know well the beginning of the Christmas story, “In those days . . .” But what do we do with this beloved story “in these days” of unrest, conflict, war, and fear? Let’s ask the shepherds in the fields. The scripture for this Christmas Eve worship is Luke 2:1-14.
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Christmas Eve Services
Worship, 5pm & 8pm
There will be two Christmas Eve services in the sanctuary this year: a family service at 5pm and a candlelight service at 8pm. At the 5pm family service, the Chancel Bell Choir will play, and at the 8pm service the Chancel Choir sings “Go Tell It On the Mountain” by John Abdenour.Read more
Lighting the Way
Children's Program, Dec 24
During the 10:00 morning worship service and during our 5:00 family Christmas Eve service, we will have children's sermons. After the children receive a blessing at the 10:00 am service, they will leave the sanctuary to help “light the way” by placing our farolitos along the sidewalks leading into the sanctuary.Read more
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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