Author: Gale Wright
Reimagining Transformative Bible Study
Adult Ed, Nov 12
VIDEO. With Dr. Patrick Reyes, we explored two well known stories in the bible in the hopes of gaining a fresh perspective for their importance today. We engaged the text and each other with a renewed imagination for our shared tradition. Most importantly, we had fun.Read more
Sharing Our Faith with Others
Children's Program, Nov 12
This Sunday, we read the story of Naaman who was powerless to bring about his own healing and a young servant girl who shares her faith in God's healing power. We share how we feel valued when others listen to us, and we talk about our faith and how we see God active in our lives.Read more
Support for Ghost Ranch
Mission Update, Nov 12, 11:00am
We welcome Rev. Tim Hart-Andersen, President of the Ghost Ranch Board, at our 11:00 service on November 12 to share a Minute for Mission with us about how we can support Ghost Ranch. Following the service, join him in Pope Hall where he will update us on what is happening there. Pastries and coffee will be served.Read more
Building Together for a Better Future
Prepared by Men Breakfast, Nov 11, 8am
Rob Lochner from Habitat for Humanity speaks on how we can work to help fill our community with justice and love. Rob is a Construction Director at HfH. Please arrive by 7:45 am for conversation and to get your breakfast, which features a big surprise planned by John Whitcomb.Read more
Gioioso String Quartet
TGIF, Nov 17, 5:30pm
The Gioioso String Quartet will play music by Mendelssohn, Friday, November 17, at our TGIF Concert. Sanctuary doors open at 5:15 pm and the concert begins at 5:30. The concert is free with donations accepted.Read more
Play Santa for Them
Christmas Mission Project
In conjunction with Las Placitas Presbyterian and other churches we have the opportunity to fill small bags with Christmas gifts for the children in shelters in El Paso and Juárez. Pick a bag up in the lobby this Sunday, November 12, which will contain a list of suggested items to give. Then return it November 26.Read more
All Saints Sunday
Worship, Nov 5
VIDEO. This Sunday we acknowledged and gave thanks for loved ones, friends, and members of our community who have passed away during the last year. The Chancel Choir sang John Rutter’s Requiem during this commemorative service. Nate Ledbetter delivered the message “Responding to the Cry” based on Matthew 5:38-42 and his work at the border.Read more
Reflections for the Journey
Adult Ed, Nov 5
VIDEO. In “Reflections for the Journey: Principles of Ethical Storytelling,” Nate Ledbetter, shares with us stories and reflections on scripture, and he highlights ethical principles that connect to the work on the border that can be applied in many places. This class enhances his message in our worship service.Read more
November 4, 2023
Dear Saints in Santa Fe and other far-off places, Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ, who held the world’s trauma in his arms. I spent six hours with trauma the day of the eclipse a few Saturdays ago, and three hours the night before. It was the first class of the “Trauma and Spiritual Care” course I am taking through July 2024 with San Francisco Theological Seminary, and when I pressed “leave” on my computer I felt exhausted and a bit depressed. A dullness came over my spirit. The darkening of the eclipse mirrored that of my soul.
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