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.
Fundraiser for Reading Quest
Nov 15, 10am-4pm, Waxman Gallery
Our Mission and Social Justice Committee invites you to “A Day with Santa Fe Authors: Poetry and Prose,” a fundraising event to support Reading Quest, a mission long supported by our church. You will meet six phenomenal local authors in two half-day sessions of readings and dialogue. Learn more about this program and register.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.