Author: Gale Wright
Peacemakers Group
Fridays, 10am, via Zoom
Peacemakers is a weekly group discovering the contributions of Gandhi, King, and Jesus to the foundations for peace and the means of living peace. On December 29, the group, led by Rev. Bobb Barnes, is beginning The Six Principles of Kingian Nonviolence. Read moreDecember 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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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 moreLighting 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 moreGrief 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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