Mission & Social Justice News

Our church actively sponsors and supports activities that provide aid to fight against hunger and homelessness, support health care and education, speak out for vulnerable populations, and advocate for policies that align with our faith. Upcoming and recent activities are shown below. We hope you can join us in these efforts.

Presbyterian Principles and Political Action

Zoom, August 26, 1pm

Gather online for this 75-minute Zoom with other Presbyterians across the country to explore how our Christian faith calls us to wrestle with current issues. Why we are called to be active participants in the public square? And how we can do so in our own communities?

Fundraiser for Faith Coalition

Sep 11, 6-9:30pm, Tumbleroot Brewery

Support our immigrant siblings and have a great time at Tumbleroot Brewery listening to the Latin band Nosotros. This fundraiser is sponsored by the Santa Fe Faith Coalition, of which our church is a member, and Indivisibles of Santa Fe. Tickets start at $10 but please give generously. Proceeds provide emergency support for immigrant families.

Queer 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.

Addressing Hunger, One Sandwich at a Time

Sandwich Brigade, Pope Hall, Each Sunday

Food insecurity is high in Santa Fe. To meet the current need, Bienvenidos Outreach is now open seven days a week, providing sandwiches to the unhoused, day workers, individuals and families facing food insecurity. Our church provides over 300 sandwiches each week to help in this effort. You can help.

Help Needed for Frijoles Fire

Donation Box at Church

As the Frijoles Fire continues, Villa Therese is collecting essential supplies to support first responders and neighbors who may experience evacuation, displacement, and other hardships. You may drop off items at the church and our mission folks will take it to Villa Therese. You may also donate online through the SF Community Fdn.

Take Faithful Action for Cuba

Support Cuba War Powers Resolution

The Cuba War Powers Resolution, which surfaced about two months ago, is out of committee now and will go to the floor of the Senate for a vote this week — as soon as Tuesday, August 4th. Now that it is live, let’s make a real effort to be part of the solution. Our Senators need to hear our voices NOW!

Voter Rights and Voter Education

PC(USA), Jul 22, 10am, Zoom

In response to new actions restricting voting rights, this Presbyterian Advocacy Hour focuses on how faith communities can organize in response and why it is important for Christians. The panel features Rev. Adm Taylor, president of Sojourners, and Rev. Dr. Hanna R. Broome and Rev. Dr. Alvin O’Neal Jackson from the Poor People’s Campaign.

Sandwich Brigade and Bienvenidos Outreach Celebrate Milestones

This week, the Sandwich Brigade celebrated making its 10,000th sandwich for Bienvenidos Outreach! Launched in November 2025, each week volunteers make more than 300 sandwiches to be distributed as part of lunch bags for Santa Feans facing food insecurity.

Santa Fe for Venezuela

Earthquake Relief Drive thru Fri Jul 10

Help provide relief to thousands of Venezuelan victims of the recent double earthquakes and help save lives. Drop off nonperishable food, medicines, toiletries, and other supplies at Adino Mini Market, 1520 Center Dr #3. Or donate online through Amazon: Santa Fe for Venezuela. See full list of items needed.