Author: Gale Wright
“To Our Wonderful Friends…”
Youth Shelter Thank You
We just received this lovely note from the Youth Shelter and Family Services: "To Our Wonderful Friends at First Presbyterian Church, We were in complete awe when our team went by your congregation and witnessed all of the extraordinary presents for our clients under the Christmas tree! Read more
Dignity Not Detention
PBM Breakfast, Feb 10
VIDEO. The guest speaker at our Prepared By Men's Breakfast was Ruby Bixby, up and coming member of the Dreamer’s Project. She spoke passionately on the topic "Dignity Not Detention." And we enjoyed a warm breakfast and a lively discussion.Read more
January 27, 2024
Dear Saints in Santa Fe, and other far-off places, Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ, who Gandhi said was “the most active resister known perhaps to history.” I have been an enthusiastic advocate of nonviolence all my life. No, wait, hold on, that’s not right. In my earliest days (with many photographs as proof), I was smitten with all things cowboy—guns and boots and hats and kerchiefs. How I wanted a horse as well but for some reason mom and dad said no. Horseless, then, I could be seen shooting my fair share of bad guys and didn’t think a thing of it. I was on my way, like most boys I knew at the time, to a life of guns and violence, albeit all fake but still a big part of my life perspective. Then it all changed. ...
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Love Is in the Air
Children's Program, Feb 11
This Sunday we learn about the history of Saint Valentine in our program during the 8:30 service. We will also finish creating Valentine Day Cards for our Valentine gift bag project for our homebound church members. After the service at 10am, families will help our Deacons deliver the Valentine gift bags.Read more
New Infant Classroom Ready
Preschool Expansion on Third Floor
Anne Liley, our preschool director, proudly announced that our new infant classroom has been licensed and is ready and open to serve babies from our community. Our first class will open to children on Monday February 5th. Join us in spreading the word and thanking Anne and many others for their hard work.Read more
The Gospel of Peace
Worship, Feb 4
VIDEO. We welcomed Father John Dear, longtime peace activist, author, and Nobel Peace Prize nominee, who worshiped with us and delivered the message at our service on February 4th at 10am. His message focused on the theme of his newest book, The Gospel of Peace, which he will also talked more about after our lunch together.Read more
Chaplain Joe’s Street Outreach
Pop-Up Fundraiser, Feb 4
We welcomed Joe Dudziak, founder of Chaplain Joe’s Street Outreach, who gave our Minute for Mission on Sunday, February 4th. A special collection was taken during the service and a pop-up fundraiser for the general public followed the service on Grant Street in front of the Church’s Main Entrance from 11-1pm. You can see his presentation near the beginning of our video of that service.Read more
First Sunday Luncheon
Feb 4, 11:30am, Pope Hall
The menu this Sunday is Italian. We are serving spaghetti with meat and vegetarian sauces available. There will be homemade bread, and rumor has it that there will be Panna Cotta too! We hope you will join us at 11:30 in Pope Hall. Bring a salad or dessert to share.Read more
FPC Chancel Choir
TGIF, Feb 2, 5:30pm
This Friday our own Chancel Choir performs Requiem by John Rutter, with Nancy Maret, soprano; Dana Winograd, cello; and Jim Toevs, trumpet. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.Read morePage 73 of 106