Category: Worship
A Protest Song with Life-Changing Lyrics
Alternative Worship Service, Dec 10
VIDEO. A second Alternative Worship Service was held at Second Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque on December 10th. This moving service features Rory Cooney’s "Canticle of the Turning." The lyrics are based on the Magnificat, Mary’s song of praise when she learns that she will give birth to Jesus, the baby who will usher in a time of peace. View the video.Read more
Our Bond with Jesus and Each Other
Worship, Dec 7, 10am
VIDEO. Paul is livid with Christians in Corinth for the way they messed up The Lord's supper. Rev. Jim Brown will share some of his own experiences with the Lord's supper and focus on how we can avoid missing the mark as did the Corinthians. The scripture for the day is 1 Corinthians 11:17-26, 33-34. Join us at 10am in the sanctuary or via livestream.Read more
Second Sunday in Advent
Worship, Dec 7, 10am
On the Second Sunday in Advent, we light two candles in our Advent wreath, and the Rev. Jim Brown leads us in worship at the 10am service in the sanctuary. At the service, our Chancel Choir sings "Life Up Your Head, Ye Gates" by Andreas Hammerschmidt.Read more
Getting to Yes
Worship, Nov 30, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. Psalm 25 1-7 and Luke 1:26-38. “A Messenger was sent from God.” How can we be open to the fact that there are angels hovering ’round? Join the Rev. Lee Walters this Sunday in our worship services in Pope Hall at 8:30 and in the sanctuary and via livestream at 11:00.Read more
Suffering, Shepherding Majesty
Worship, Nov 23, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. Crucified, the two thieves on either side of Jesus, leave us wondering what kind of king he was meant to be, and what kind of king we actually hope for, especially in a world of "No Kings." The Rev. Elizabeth Graham explores this with us in our worship services this Sunday. The day's scripture is Luke 23:1-4, 24-25, 32-43.Read more
What Do You Thirst For?
Worship, Nov 16, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. This Sunday Elder Melissa Mitchell leads us as we explore John 4:1-29 and our conversations with Jesus and how we are called to act on our faith. Our services are at 8:30 in Pope Hall and at 11:00 in the sanctuary and via livestream. We hope you will join us.Read more
Alternative Worship Service
Second Pres, ABQ, Nov 12, 6pm
VIDEO. Rev. Tom Ulrich, a retired minister in the Presbytery of Santa Fe, and Second Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque invites anyone throughout the presbytery to attend an alternative worship service on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 6:00 pm. This worship service, which is grounded in Scripture, also addresses the political climate in our country.Read more
God Is Still Great!
Worship, Nov 9, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. What are and who are our “so called gods”? This Sunday the Rev. Dr. Amantha Barbee entreats us to focus on God and live with praise in every way possible. Scriptures for the day are Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21 and 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17. Join us as we welcome the return of this beloved minister.Read more
All Saints Day
Worship, Nov 2, 10am
VIDEO. As is our tradition, our All Saints’ Day worship service is devoted to remembering those loved ones who have passed away since the last All Saints’ Day. This year, our choir sings a portion of "Mozart’s Requiem in d minor" throughout the service. During the final hymn “For All the Saints,” the names of those to be remembered will be read between verses.Read morePage 6 of 23