At the second class in the series on Racial Justice: Bending the Arc, Pastor Harry led the group in a difficult discussion of an unsettling scripture. Rev. Dr. Amantha Barbee selected Mark 7:24-20 and posed the questions that probed privilege and race.
Read moreAuthor: Gale Wright
February 2, 2023
Dear Saints in Santa Fe and other far-off places: Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ, who continually calls us to love one another. “We have come to our nation's capital to cash a check. When the architects of our republic wrote the magnificent words of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, they were signing a promissory note to which every American was to fall heir.” Remember this part of Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech spoken sixty years ago this August, and 100 years after the Emancipation Proclamation?
Read moreFirst Sundays
Since the beginning of 2023, we continue to celebrate the first Sunday of each month by combining our two services and worshiping together at 10am in the Sanctuary (and via Livestream). Following the service, we will have a potluck meal in Pope Hall.
Read moreThe Feminine Divine
This series explores how we might consider God—one with feminine attributes. In January in the Acts II Adult Education classes as explored this topic. Videos of past classes are below.
Read moreChanges in the Church
A panel of women from our church talk about what changes we might want to see in the church, in general and our church in particular, and how we might move forward in valuing women and men equally. Join our adult ed class on Jan 29.
Read moreJanuary 17, 2023
Dear Saints in Santa Fe and other far-off places: Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ, who taught “blessed are the peacemakers.” I want you to join me in the work of peacemaking in 2023. Get together, talk it over, form a group, be part of movement, do something small, consider something big, make a difference, if not for the world, then for you. And me. And our community. Will you? Now if you haven’t yet scrolled to something else then allow me to make your deliberation a bit easier. I have already listed your objections (but you can still come up with your own!).
Read moreTo Protect the Earth
Artistic Director Aaron Howe of Zia Singers features songs from around the world in praise of Mother Earth at concerts with guest soloist Tasha Booth. Concerts will be at church on Jan 21 and 22 at 3:00 pm. Tickets available online.
Read moreNext Vax Clinic, Jan 16
Our next COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be held here at church on Monday, Jan 16, from 10 am until 2 pm. We will be serving all ages in a child-friendly environment. Register by appointment or come as a walk-in. Invite others.
Read moreFollow Drew’s Year
Last Fall Drew Hill began a year of service as a Presbyterian Young Adult Volunteer. To keep us up on his experience, he created a blog and has posted some updates: “A Journal to a Friend” and “Preaching Community.” Catch up on the latest from Drew’s blog.
Read more“Good Morning” Message
Dr. Simesha McEachern, President Elect of Santa Fe NAACP, delivered a message on the celebration of change at our third annual Watch Night service, held Jan 1, which also featured a special litany and spirituals.
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