Author: Gale Wright
November 23, 2024
Dear Saints in Santa Fe, and other far-off places: Greetings in the name and spirit of Jesus Christ! “It reminds me of when the Israelites were caught between the Egyptian army and the Red Sea . . .” I am part of a monthly Clergy Spiritual Direction group in Albuquerque where four of us, sometimes five, share the challenges and joys of being pastors, under the care of a psychologist/spiritual director who is accustomed to lives like ours. It has been an amazing and supportive group for more than a decade. This past week we talked about the election and what it might mean going forward. It was here when my colleague finished his sentence: “. . . and God told the people to keep still.”
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Pilate’s Fifth Question
Worship, Nov 24, 8:30& 11am
VIDEO. Pilate’s fifth question posed to Jesus holds major implications for us today. Pastor Harry invites you to come and find out what it is and how the Gospel writer John answers it. Listen to the livestream video to see the sermon. Read more
Election Conversation Continues
Adult Ed, Nov 24, 9:45am
Emotions are running high in this election season. Our Assistant Organist, David Solem, is also a Jungian Therapist and psychoanalyst, and and he led us in a conversation on the election on Nov 10th. This Sunday the election conversation continues. Please join us in the McFarland Chapel and on Zoom at 9:45am. Read more
We Give Thanks!
Children's Program, Nov 24, 8:30 & 11am
This weekend, we focus on the teachings of 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 as we prepare to give thanks this week for all of our blessings, realized or unrealized. 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
David Solem, Piano
TGIF, Nov 29, 5:30pm
At our concert this Friday our own David Solem plays music by Ravel, Talma, and Debussy. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.Read more
Give Thanks: Give Back to Nature
Composting is the most sustainable way to handle food scraps. The Creation Care team and EarthKeepers 360 want to help you get started. Pick up free compost bags in the EarthKeepers 360 display case in the Church lobby. Deposit your compost bags in the compost bins found in the church basement. Show your appreciation for our earth by giving back to it.
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Hopping on Snakes and Scorpions
Youth Retreat, ABQ, Nov 23-24
The Presbytery of Santa Fe invites youth from 6th grade through 12th grade to its Fall Youth Retreat at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, ABQ. The retreat runs from 9:30am on November 23 through 10:45am on November 24, with worship following at St. Andrew. The retreat is free, but youth must register.Read more
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 moreNovember 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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