Category: Mission & Social Justice
A Place of Belonging
Special Guests, Adult Ed, Oct 25, 9:45am
Everyone is welcome to this interactive program with Rev. Erica Lea-Simka and Dr. Michael J. Adee sharing their journeys of navigating Christian faith and their calls to ministry as members of the LGBTQ+ community, with conversation about how First Presbyterian Church can become a place of belonging for LGBTQ+ people and their families.Read more
Support Flood Relief Efforts
San Juan County Flood
The Presbytery of Santa Fe is asking us to support those affected by the San Juan floods. The Farmington congregation is out of danger, but the community is in need of prayers and support. The San Juan County United Way is collecting funds for the recovery effort through the Flood Relief & Recovery Fund. Please prayerfully consider donating to this effort.Read more
Service of Justice, Hope, and Faithfulness
Worship, Wed, Oct 14, 6pm
VIDEO. On Wednesday, October 14th at 6pm FPC will host a Service of Justice, Hope, and Faithfulness to address the political realities in our nation. As our country faces threats to our democracy, ongoing environmental challenges, global conflicts, and growing pressures on election integrity, Rev Tom Ulrich leads us in this act of solidarity that promotes the common good for all humanity.Read more
Stand for Democracy
No Kings Rally, Sat Oct 17
We invite you to join with others from FPC in the No Kings Rally on Saturday October 17th. The focus of this rally is ensuring that all eligible voters vote and that their vote is counted. We will carry signs encouraging people to vote as we proudly stand for democracy.Read more
The Next Chapter
Interfaith Community Shelter Update
The Interfaith Community Shelter’s new project The Resource and Opportunity Center (The ROCk) is in active development. The new facility will provide 125 beds, a day center, and medical and housing support. While the new facility is in process, the ICS (long supported by FPC) serves the homeless with mobile showers, senior motels, and a clothing closet.Read more
World Communion Sunday
PC(USA) Special Offering, Oct 4
On World Communion Sunday all of God's people gather around the Table to celebrate the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Part of the atonement that happens around this Table is reconciliation, which is the focus of the World Communion Offering. Special envelopes will be in the pews on Sunday. Please give generously. When we all do a little, it adds up to a lot.Read more
Working with Wisdom
Workshop, Sat morning, Sep 26
As disciples of Christ, we want to help our neighbors. But do we truly understand who they are? Do we know what our own blind spots are when it comes to doing this work? The Rev. Dr. Amantha Barbee helps us answer these questions in her upcoming workshop. Join us in Pope Hall Saturday morning, September 26th for a close look at these issues.Read moreQueer Theology Study & Meditation
Zoom, Tues, Sep 15–Oct 20, 5:30-7:30pm
Join a diverse group this fall in an FPC six-week series that explores queer theology, which is a way of understanding God and our relationship with God through the lens of God’s radically inclusive love. Deacon Tony Arnold leads the exploration of concepts, and Spiritual Director Jeannie Bowman leads guided meditations.Read more
Welcoming Rev. Dr. Barbee
Save the dates, Sep 26 & 27
We are delighted to announce that the Rev. Dr. Amantha Barbee will be returning to our church on Saturday, September 26th, to lead a workshop and on Sunday, September 27th, to preach. And of course, we imposed upon her to sing, which she will do at the 11am service. Her theme for the workshop and sermon are "Working with Wisdom."Read morePage 1 of 20