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.

Food Drive and Sandwich Supplies Fundraiser

Bring a can. Bring a check. May 15

Visit the Sandwich Brigade’s pop-up fundraiser as we support Bienvenidos Outreach in its efforts to feed our neighbors in Santa Fe. Swing by the front of First Presbyterian Church (208 Grant) THIS Friday, May 15th from 3-7pm and volunteers will be standing by! Or donate online with a note “Food Drive.” All donations will be greatly appreciated!

Service of Hope and Justice

Worship, May 13, 6:30pm, Rio Rancho

The Presbytery of Santa Fe invites you to join in this time of worship to address the issues of today’s world and persevere in shining God’s light, embodying the truths and teachings of Jesus Christ for the good of all humanity. The service is led by Rev. Dr. Rob Woodruff at Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, May 13th, at 6:30pm. It is also available via YouTube.

Immigrant Accompaniment Program

Volunteer Opportunity

Immigrant families in our community are facing fear and uncertainty in their daily lives. Your presence through accompaniment says: “This person is seen. This person matters. The community is watching.” The Faith Coalition asks you to consider volunteering with Las Cumbres to walk alongside them. Volunteers receive orientation, training, supervision, and debriefing.

Gratitude Coffee Hour

Sandwich Brigade, Apr 26, 10am (Pope Hall)

Next Sunday (following sandwich making at 9:30am), Sandwich Brigade Co-Chairs host a gratitude coffee hour for the volunteers who have helped make the nearly 7,000 sandwiches that we have provided to Bienvenidos. If you have helped in any way, this invitation is for YOU! Join us at 10am in Pope Hall for coffee, bagels, and fruit as we express our gratitude.

Community Engagement Forum

Chavez Community Ctr, Apr 9, 6:30pm

The Interfaith Community Services invites you to attend a forum to discuss a community solution to a community challenge. Your input matters as we build The ROCk, a comprehensive resource center for Santa Feans experiencing homelessness. Our church was a founder of the Interfaith Community and hopes you will engage in this important discussion.

Join a Sandwich Team

Help Needed, Sundays

Bievenidos, a food pantry our church has long supported, is experiencing a 40% increase in demand in the lunch bags that they hand out each week. To help them meet the need for 1,500 sandwiches, our church has committed to providing 250-300 sandwiches each Monday. We need your help making sandwiches on Sundays.

One Great Hour of Sharing

PC(USA) Special Offering, Mar 2026

Around the world, millions of people lack access to sustainable food sources, clean water, sanitation, education, and opportunity. Donations to PC(USA)’s One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) serve individual and communities in need. Place your donations in the special envelopes in the pews, mail it in, or give online. We will dedicate this offering on Palm Sunday, March 29th.

Special Easter Lily Donations

Donate by Mar 29 (Mar 27 online)

In honor of our risen Christ and the beauty of Easter, please consider buying a lily which will adorn the sanctuary on Easter. These can be purchased in memory or honor of someone and taken home following worship on Easter Sunday. Your $25 donation will have the additional benefit of helping those in our community facing food insecurity with all proceeds being designated for that purpose.

Service of Justice and Hope

Worship, March 11, 5:30pm

VIDEO. In troubled times, we must speak out. And hear the truth. We are not alone. God makes sure we have each other. Join the Rev. Tom Ulrich of the Presbytery of Santa Fe to hear how we can find hope, do justice, love tenderly, and walk humbly together. The service will be held in our sanctuary and via livestream.