Category: News
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
The Greatest Commandments
Children & Youth, Oct 25, 8:30&11am
This week, our children will explore Matthew 22:34–46, where Jesus teaches that the greatest commandments are to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and to love our neighbors as ourselves. Through discussion and activities, we’ll discover what it means to put love into action in our everyday lives—at home, at school, and in our community.Read more
Songs of Enduring Love
Concert, Oct 25, 4pm
Coro de Cámara presents "Songs of Enduring Love" on Sunday, Oct 25 at 4pm in our sanctuary. The program features the exquisite Requiem by Maurice Duruflé, with organist David Solem, along with soul-stirring works by Andrea Ramsey and Morton Lauridsen. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to their website.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
Cherished Belonging
Circle of Friends, Jan 9, 10am
In January, the Circle of Friends starts its next read, Cherished Belonging: The Healing Power of Love in Divided Times, another book by the beloved Jesuit priest Gregory Boyle. Rather than the tribalism that excludes, he proposes a village that cherishes. Boyle calls back to Christianity’s origins as a spiritual movement of equality, emancipation, and peace.Read more
What the World Needs Now…
Worship, Oct 18, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. This Sunday Pastor Ashley continues our fall sermon series Becoming the Beloved Community. We turn to 1 Corinthians 13 where Paul declares that love is “the more excellent way"—love that is patient and kind, love that protects, trusts and hopes, love that endures forever, love on which we can build community.Read more
Reclaiming the Good News of God’s Grace
Adult Ed, Through Oct 18, 9:45am
VIDEOS. Revs. Ashley Birk and San Williams lead a 4-week adult ed series based on the book Being Presbyterian in a Dysvangelical America. The book provides an accessible overview of what distinguishes core Presbyterian beliefs and practices from that of the loud voices of Christian Nationalism. Classes dates are Sep 20 & 27 and Oct 11 & 18.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
TWO Journaling as a Spiritual Practice Offerings
Monthly Sessions, Sep-June
This year, Journaling as a Spiritual Practice offers two courses, one in person and one online. As we begin a new season for both groups, you are welcomed to join in with the form of your choice and see what we are all about! A love of words but no journaling experience is necessary. Each course will include 10 monthly sessions, September-June.Read morePage 1 of 2