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Categories: Archives 2025, Congregational Life

Long History of Mission

Published in The New Mexican For decades, The New Mexican has kept up a tradition of celebrating 10 outstanding volunteers each year that seeks to raise awareness of their important causes and promote volunteerism in Northern New Mexico. On their list of the last 40 years, we spotted five current members of our FPC family—a […]

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Categories: Archives 2026, Congregational Life

June 7th All-Church Luncheon

Please join us, 11:30am, Pope Hall

Our June luncheon will provide an opportunity for members to look back on the past year with deep gratitude—and to look to the future with confidence. How? During lunch, a Pastor Nominating Committee member will be seated at each table for conversation about your priorities for our next pastor. Conversations will be casual, and each committee member will take notes.

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Salad bowl filled with greens and vegetables
Categories: Archives 2026, Congregational Life

First Sunday Luncheon

Jun 7, Pope Hall, 11:15am

As announced before, our First Sunday lunch will be an opportunity for you to share your thoughts with the PNC. To help facilitate this, FF&F will be serving salads—a crunchy vegetable salad, Chinese chicken salad, and a fruit tray. Please fill your plates quickly and take a seat to join in the conversation.

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Musical note with multicolored triangles around it, with Love Wins logo, and "Existence is Resistance: A Pride Concert"
Categories: Archives 2026, Concerts, Congregational Life, Mission & Social Justice

Last Call – Few Tickets Remaining

Jun 20, 7:30pm, The Lensic

A few discounted orchestra seats remain for the New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus concert “Existence is Resistance” at the Lensic on Saturday, June 20th at 7:30pm. If you would like to join the group from our church, please bring a check Sunday June 7th and give it to Janice Mayer after the service at the sandwich making table in Pope Hall.

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FPC sanctuary decorated for Pentecost with colorful flags and red banners
Categories: Archives 2026, Congregational Life

Remember to Wear Red

Pentecost Sunday, May 24

We wear red on Pentecost Sunday to symbolize the “tongues of fire” associated with the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, as described in Acts 2:1-4. It represents the fire of the Holy Spirit, the church’s birthday, and the passionate love of God, serving as a visual reminder of the spirit’s presence.

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Categories: Archives 2026, Congregational Life

Welcoming Rev. Liz Graham

New Parish Associate

We are pleased to announce that Rev. Elizabeth "Liz" Graham has joined us as our new part-time Parish Associate for pastoral care. Now partially retired, Liz has served as a hospice chaplain and in various capacities at a number of churches in New Mexico and other states. She interned here at our church and is pleased to serve again within this congregation.

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Crown of thorns with chalice and bread
Categories: Archives 2026, Congregational Life, Worship

Maundy Thursday Service & Supper

Apr 2, 5:30pm, Pope Hall

On Maundy Thursday, we gather in Pope Hall at 5:30pm for a special worship service commemorating Christ’s Last Supper and the commandment Jesus gave his disciples to love one another just as Christ has loved us. A simple potluck-style meal will be enfolded within the service itself, and we will share communion with one another around our tables.

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