Author: Gale Wright
May 5, 2024
Dear Saints in Santa Fe, and other far off places— Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ! Worship two ways. Last Sunday morning we attended worship at a Uniting Church in downtown Perth. The Uniting Church began in 1977 when Methodists, Congregationalists, and Presbyterians came together to form a new denomination based on social justice and inclusion.
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Water into Wine
Worship, May 12
VIDEO. This Sunday we look at the story of the wedding at Cana when Jesus turned water into wine (John 2:1-11), with Melissa Mitchell delivering the Sunday message. We have two worship services: 8:30 in Pope Hall and 11:00 in the sanctuary and via livestream. We had hoped to have the early service on the rooftop deck, but the weather is not cooperating. Read more
The Journey Toward Antiracism
Adult Ed, May 12 & 19, Postponed
Watch for rescheduling of this class. Over the last few years, we have looked at the pervasiveness of racism in our society. Now it is time to take a hard look at our church and ourselves so we can move further in our goal of helping to dismantle racism. We will reschedule these classes as soon as possible. Read more
Mothers in the Bible
Children's Program, May 12, 8:30pm
This Sunday we will celebrate Mother’s day by learning about the mothers portrayed in the bible. Our children make a flip book highlighting the various mothers and the amazing qualities they posed and the lessons they taught us. After receiving a blessing int he 8:30 service, the children leave to do their activities. Read more
Morning Song on the Rooftop
Rooftop Garden, 8:30, May 26
We resume our 8:30am Morning Song worship service on our rooftop garden this Sunday May 26th at 8:30am. We tried to do this earlier but the weather just would not cooperate. Come to the service and enjoy the trees and sky and birds singing as we worship together in this special space. The Morning Song service will remain on the rooftop through the summer months.Read more
Supporting Vulnerable Children
PBM Breakfast, May 11, 9am
This month's Prepared by Men's Breakfast presents: "CASA: Supporting the Most Vulnerable Children & Families in Northern NM" by Grace Korthuis, Executive Director, and Staff. CASA rehabilitates and supports youth who have been abused. They have a number of programs and services as well as volunteer opportunities.Read more
High Desert Harps
TGIF, May 10, 5:30pm
Start off your spring weekend with Celtic favorites by the High Desert Harps at our Friday night concert. Sanctuary doors open at 5:15 pm and the concert begins at 5:30. The concert is free with donations accepted.Read more
Living in Santa Fe as a Japanese Woman
Worship, May 5, 10am
VIDEO. This May as we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander cultures, we warmly welcome Shizuko Kobayashi to our worship service to deliver the Sunday message, and she will deliver the children's message as well since May 5th is Children's Day in Japan. Shizuko shares her experiences and her work to link Santa Fe and Japan in slides during her message. The scripture for the day is Psalm 98.Read more
The Art of Kintsugi
Liturgical Arts, May 5th
As we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander cultures, Liturgical Arts honors the culture of our speaker, Shizuko Kobayashi. They have created banner overlays reflecting Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold. And they beautifully tie in the day’s scripture and liturgical color as well.Read morePage 68 of 111