Adelante serves children, teens, and their families experiencing homelessness. We are collecting diapers, warm winter gear, furniture and household supplies, shoes and school supplies, and clothes (3T-5T) to help meet the need.
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40 Beautiful Stockings Donated
Skilled seamstresses from our church have created and donated 40 beautiful Christmas stockings to immigration shelters in Juarez, Mexico—along with many, many items to fill those stockings. Imagine the children’s delight!
Read moreCards and Calendars
Once again as the holiday season approaches—are you receiving unwanted Christmas cards (with envelopes) and 2023 calendars through the mail? Bring them to church to donate to the chaplain of Santa Fe Penitentiary.
Read moreFour Church Support
When the Afghan government collapsed and the Taliban seized power in August 2021, the US airlifted thousands of vulnerable Afghans and their families to the United States. Many came to Santa Fe, and we are helping them.
Read moreIndigenous People’s Day
It’s about time, especially here in New Mexico, where it is an official holiday instead of Columbus Day. We acknowledge. We celebrate. Join our special worship services October 9.
Read moreDay of Nonviolence Video
On October 2, the International Day of Nonviolence and the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, Rev. Bobb Barnes led our adult education class in a discussion of Jesus’ message of nonviolence, especially the words of the Sermon on the Mount.
Read moreHispanic Heritage Month
For Hispanic Heritage Month this year, we will be sharing information on a few of the Hispanic persons for whom schools are named in Santa Fe. Our first person is Nina Otera, who was an educational advocate, suffragette and superintendent of county schools.
Read moreSoul Festival Resumes
Resuming in late August, Santa Fe Soul Festival lit up a weekend with African art and textiles, African inspired fashions, and a Gospel Concert. Be sure to watch for SFSF next year.
Read moreLove Matters Most
On Sunday August 28, at our adult education class, Pamela McClanahan shared moving stories and videos about “Love Matters Most,” a project in Kenya, which saves lives, restores families, and prevents orphans. Consider a donation to this important work.
Read moreCalling All Seamstresses
Las Placitas Presbyterian Church is asking us again this year to help make simple Christmas stockings for immigrant children. Other donation options are available. If interested, contact Judy Crawford.
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