Author: Gale Wright
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TGIF, Oct 25, 5:30pm
We welcome the eternal Summer Symphony Orchestra this Friday as they start our weekend with music by Vivaldi and Boccherini. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.Read moreOctober 19, 2024
Dear Saints in Santa Fe, and other far-off places: Greetings in the name and spirit of Jesus Christ! Jesus sends before him seventy of his followers into every town and place (Luke 10:1-12). This is the first time in the gospels we go first. Here’s why I would go: My earliest memories have church in them. Magical Christmas Eve services. Running around the church feeling it was my second home. Sliding under the pews. Being surrounded by people who always smiled at me. ...
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It’s Our Turn Now
Worship, Oct 20, 8:30 & 11am
Jesus sends out seventy followers ahead of him in pairs to every town and place where he intended to go (Luke 10:1-12). Up until now, Jesus went first. Then he sent them out on their own. Pastor Harry suggests, "Now, it’s our turn."Read more
Expose the Workings of Oppression
Adult Ed, Oct 20, 9:45am
This Sunday we continue our series on The Politics of Jesus, with Rev. Carolyn Raar leading us in a class titled, "Expose the Workings of Oppression. We will discuss the story of the vineyard workers who were paid the same for different hours of work (Matthew 20:1-16).Read more
Learning to Be a Helper
Children's Program, Oct 20, 8:30 & 11am
Children who grow up being invited to help other and learning to work together develop important life skills. The children will learn the story of Boaz, Ruth, and Naomi, which is rich with examples of this type of help and kindness.Read moreOctober 12, 2024
Dear Saints in Santa Fe, and other far-off places: Greetings in the name and spirit of Jesus Christ! Blessings upon our animal companions. Greta was a miniature black and tan dachshund who joined the family as a six-month old when I was nine. She had a crooked tail, never chased a stick or a ball, didn’t play with toys and spent most of her life under a blanket, along with being a steadfast companion to grandpa who wasn’t well and needed someone like her. Thank you, Greta, for being different than your average dog and the ways you blessed grandpa’s life, and my own.
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Celtic Healing Service Tonight
Worship, Nov 3, 5:30pm
Pastor Harry calls on us to be the church today. Many in our congregation are anxious, fearful, and distressed today. He reminds us that we have arms to hold those who are fearful and vulnerable today. Join us at 5:30pm in the sanctuary or on Zoom for a Celtic Healing Service.Read more
They Seized Him
Worship, Oct 13, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. Trauma? It’s everywhere, including Scripture. What does the story of Peter denying Jesus after his arrest tell us about trauma, our own and society’s? Focusing on Luke 22:54-65, Pastor Harry asks us to look closely at trauma all around us.Read more
Trauma in Our Lives Today
Adult Ed, Oct 13, 9:45am
VIDEO.Victor Nelson leads a class on trauma, considering the election that is upon us. He is a retired Lutheran pastor, marriage and family therapist, church and non-profit consultant, mediator, and author of two books. A resident of Santa Fe, Victor is also active in the Interfaith Leadership Alliance.Read morePage 7 of 66