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Seeking Vision
Adult Ed, Mar 23, 9:45am
VIDEO. This Sunday we continue our series on The Great Search, the latest book by John Phillip Newell. Pastor Andrew leads the class as we attempt to focus on Seeking Vision and tying together the previous classes. View a video of the class.
A Journey Through Lent
Children & Youth, Mar 23, 8:30 & 11am
Throughout his journey to Jerusalem, Jesus has been teaching about the Kingdom of God. As we read Luke 13:1-9, we encounter the fig tree parable and we find an image of God’s patience and hopefulness as he prepares his Kingdom. After receiving a blessing in the worship services, the children and youth leave to continue their Journey Through Lent.
Bach’s Birthday
TGIF, Mar 21, 2025
Our own Linda Raney invites us to celebrate Bach’s birthday with her at the TGIF concert this Friday evening when she plays Bach selections on the organ. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.
Nonviolence in Troubled Times
Peace Talks, Mar 11, 6pm, Iconik Red
Talk is NOT cheap. Talk is action. Join Pastor Harry and others from Nonviolent Santa Fe for their upcoming Peace Talk on Tuesday, March 11th, 6:00-7:30 pm, at Iconick Red on Cerrillos Rd. Hear ideas of hope and progress to deal with these new and troubling days. Come for the coffee. Stay for the peace.
Immmigrant Rights and Protections
Abq Webinar, mar 12, Noon-1pm
The City of Albuquerque’s Office of Equity and Inclusion will host a webinar for members of the faith community on Wednesday, March 12th, from Noon-1PM on Immigration and Your Community: Know Your Rights. The webinar will feature expert panelists sharing the effects of immigration policies and the resources and support available.
Rare in These Days
Worship, Mar 16
VIDEO. The word of God was rare in the days of Samuel. Visions were not widespread. How do we discern God’s call today? Pastor Harry looks at I Samuel 3:1-14 to explore this thought. View the video of our 11:00 service and Pastor Harry’s message.
Seeking Faith: Edwin Muir
Adult Ed, Mar 16, 9:45am
VIDEO. This Sunday we look at the last chapter in John Philip Newell’s new book, The Great Search. San Williams leads us in a review of the spiritual vision that Newell sets forth. Then we explore the wisdom of the Scottish poet, Edwin Muir, by discussing two of his poems: “One Foot in Eden” and “The Incarnate One.”
A Journey Through Lent
Children & Youth, Mar 16, 8:30 & 11am
This Sunday is the second Sunday of Lent, and we move from Jesus’ retreat to the desert and temptation by the devil to the glory shown in Jesus’ Transfiguration. The children and youth program begins in the worship services. After receiving a blessing in the services, children and youth leave for their activities.
eSSO
TGIF, Mar 14, 5:30pm
We welcome the eternal Summer Symphony Orchestra this Friday as they help us ease into our weekend with music by Finzi, Mozart, and Purcell. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.
Jesus Began to Weep
Worship, Mar 9
VIDEO. The Gospels record Jesus weeping only twice, when he looks over Jerusalem shortly before he was crucified, and here in John 11:28-37. Why? And is he still? Join us as Pastor Harry leads us in seeking answers to those questions. Our 11:00 service is in the sanctuary and via livestream.
Seeking Wisdom: Tagore
Adult Ed, Mar 9, 9:45am
VIDEO. Jeannie Bowman continues our series based on John Phillip Newall’s book, The Great Search, with a discussion of “Chapter 7: Seeking Wisdom: Rabindranath Tagore.” Tagore believed that it is wisdom that enters the spiritual world and is the realm of truth in which we will find our way back into harmony.
A Journey Through Lent
Children & Youth, Mar 9, 8:30 & 11am
This Sunday, as we enter Lent, we will take a look at significant numbers in the bible. As we prepare for Easter, we observe a time of reflection. During Lent we can examine ourselves and consider what Christ did for us, how he suffered and sacrificed. After receiving a blessing in the services, children and youth leave for their activities.
The Most Committed and Least Reported Crime in America: Domestic Violence
PBM Breakfast, Mar 8, 9am
Patricia Varga, Esperanza Shelter VP, is our guest at our Saturday Prepared by Men’s Breakfast. Ms. Varga is a published author and artist, and will discuss the state of domestic violence in New Mexico and its impact on our communities and families.
Michael Tortorella, Piano
TGIF, Mar 7, 5:30pm
Unwind this Friday as Michael Tortorella plays the gentle and soothing rhythms of three piano barcarolles by Chopin, Griffes, and Bennett. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.
Lenten Sing and Ash Wed Service
Mar 5, 5:00 & 5:30pm, Sanctuary
VIDEO. Start your Lenten Journey this Wednesday, March 5 at 5pm with a time of singing familiar hymns from the Taize community and from our hymnal. The singing will be followed by the Ash Wednesday Service at 5:30 with the imposition of Ashes and Communion. Join together with fellow pilgrims for a blessed renewal and commitment during Lent.
When they had come down from the mountain
Worship, Mar 2, 10am
VIDEO. Why can’t we just stay on the mountain with Jesus and live in peace and wonder and perpetual joy? On this Transfiguration Sunday, come and explore with Pastor Harry what it means to follow Jesus. The 10am service is in the sanctuary and via livestream.
First Sunday Luncheon
Mar 2, Noon, Pope Hall
Celebrating Spring, Baseball Spring Training, and Baseball in general, we are having Ball Park food. Granted it’s going to be in Pope Hall, but we have decided on Frito Pies and Hot Dogs for this lunch. There will be vegetarian options, and all the “fixin’s.” Please bring potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, or your favorite dessert to share. Everyone is welcome.
Service Sunday—Border Ministry
Children & Youth, Mar 2, 10am
This Sunday our children and youth will help gather, sort and prepare boxes of clothing to be taken to various shelters in El Paso, while learning about the lives and needs of our brothers and sisters in transition. After receiving a blessing in the services, children and youth leave for their activities.
As If We Were Dreaming
Registration Deadline, Mar 1
This coming Saturday (March 1) is the registration deadline for the Presbyterian Youth Triennium (July 28-31, Louisville KY). This annual gathering for young people all across the country is truly a transformational experience for all involved. For more information, contact Luke Rembold or Jen Black.
How You Can Be an Ally
Helping Our Immigrant Community
Recently (Feb 2), the Mission and Social Justice Committee gave a quick update on our immigration partner organizations. We’ve heard directly from these groups that the immigrant community in Santa Fe is nervous and afraid. There are ways you can help. Take a look at some options. Your help is needed.
Lee and Yang
TGIF, Feb 28, 5:30pm
Let your cares float away as you listen to Jeong Hoon Lee, flute, and Haewon Yang, piano, at our Friday concert. They will play music for us by Sangjin Kim and Cesar Franck. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.
Unroof the Roof
Worship, Feb 23, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. What do we do when our way to Jesus is blocked? Instead of giving up four men literally “unroofed the roof” and their paralyzed friend was healed (Mark 2:1-12). How do we do that today? Join us as Pastor Harry leads us in exploring answers to that question. Our 8:30 service is in Pope Hall and our 11:00 service is in the sanctuary and via livestream.
Seeking Awareness: Carl Jung
Adult Ed, Feb 23
VIDEO. David Solem, LCSW and Jungian scholar, continues our series based on John Phillip Newall’s book, The Great Search, with a discussion of Chapter 4. Jung said that humanity’s “worst sin” is lack of awareness. No matter how painful it is to be fully aware, the journey into wholeness will not happen without it.
Love One Another
Children & Youth, Feb 23, 8:30 & 10am
This Sunday, both our children and youth will continue to take a look at God’s love. In Luke 6:27-38, we are asked to love our enemies. God doesn’t call us to just do what is easy. We are called to do more. After receiving a blessing, children and youth leave worship for their activities.
Finding God Along the Way
Feb 20, 6pm, Collected Works
Our own Deborah Douglas talks about her recent book, The Pilgrim Life: Finding God Along the Way, at Collected Works Bookstore & Coffeehouse, Feb 20th at 6pm. Deborah invites readers to find God in places of surprise—in the dark, in the deep, in the silence. She introduces her readers to poems, saints, the lost and lonely, fearful and faithful pilgrims. Also on Zoom.
As If We Were Dreaming
Info Session on Feb 23
Luke Rembold will hold another informational meeting on Feb 23 for those who could not attend the first meeting. There is a lot of new and important information this year. Reach out to Luke or Jen Black if you need the Zoom link. You need to register by March 1 for the Presbyterian Youth Triennium (July 28-31, Louisville KY).
Black Mesa Brass Quintet
TGIF, Feb 21, 5:30pm
Liven up your Friday evening at our concert featuring the Black Mesa Brass Quintet playing an energetic mix of music by Bach, Respighi, Hudson, Mozart, Nagle, and Rossini. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.
They Stood on a Level Place
Worship, Feb 16, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. The lectionary reading for this Sunday (Luke 6:17-26) is the other Beatitudes, but this time it is given on the Plain, and includes four blessings and four woes. Pastor Harry invites us to hear today what Jesus has to say about life in the Empire. The livestream is available through the Friday following the service, and the message portion is available on our Sunday Message page.
Seeking Wellness
Adult Ed, Feb 16, 9:45am
VIDEO. Allen Gulledge continues our series with Chapter 5 of John Phillip Newall’s book, The Great Search, “Seeking Wellness: Julian of Norwich.” English mystic Julian, who lived in a time of unimaginable suffering in the 1300s, writes “All shall be well….” What did she mean and what do her words promise us today?
Jesus Teaches and Heals
Children & Youth, Feb 16, 8:30 & 11am
This Sunday, both our children and youth continue to take a look at God’s love. We read passages from Matthew and Luke where Jesus teaches his friends the “Beatitudes” and shows them that the Kingdom of God turns life upside down. After receiving a blessing in the services, children and youth leave for their activities.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Feb 16, Blessings
Every third Sunday of the month new prayer shawls are blessed at each service. Our Ministry is to knit shawls for people who need them, i.e., for illness, surgery, new babies, deaths in the family. If you would like a shawl, please let Tillie Perkins know by email or contact our church office.
Santa Fe Flute Choir
TGIF, Feb 14, 5:30pm
Enjoy the enchanting sounds of our city’s flute choir, as we welcome the Santa Fe Flute Choir to our Friday concert as they perform music by Coleman, Mozart, Guiot, Debussy, and Rodgers. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.
Strength for the Battle
Worship, Feb 9
VIDEO. How do we stand firm in our faith? How do we not panic in a world wrought with chaos, anxiety and injustice? How do we cultivate the external and internal resources needed to live a life faithful to Christ? Pastor Andrew helps us journey alongside the earliest Christians and delve into and discover faithful answers to these questions.
Seeking Earth
Adult Ed, Feb 9, 9:45am
Jeannie Bowman continues our series with Chapter 2 of John Phillip Newall’s book, The Great Search, “Seeking Earth: Nan Shepard.” Scottish writer Nan Shepherd (1893-1931) intuitively saw the interrelatedness of all things and humanity’s need to live sustainably with Earth and all life forms. Slides for this presentation are below.
Embracing Love
Children & Youth, Feb 16
This Sunday, both our children and youth will take a look at God’s greatest commandment (Matthew 22:34-40) and how it challenges us to embrace and show love. Jesus proclaimed that the most important thing you can do is to love. Love God, love yourself and all the people around you. After receiving a blessing in the worship services, the children and youth leave for their programs.
The Miracles at Casa Milagro
PBM Breakfast, Feb 8, 9am
At our Saturday Prepared by Men Breakfast, we welcome Anji Estrellas MA, the Executive Director of Casa Milagro. Anji helps provide a sustainable, safe, and therapeutic home that nurtures the well-being and thriving of formerly homeless residents. Hear about the many miracles of Casa Milagro, Feb 8, at 9am in Pope Hall.
Women’s Quiet Day
Holy Faith Episcopal, Feb 8
The Church of the Holy Faith invites all women in the community to join in the 2025 Women’s Quiet Day for a day of pre-Lenten reflection, study, and silence. This year the Quiet Day leader is Deborah Smith Douglas. Join women from our church in this truly special day. Register before January 31st. If you have questions about our church’s attendance, contact Jenny Harland.
African American Sacred Music
United Church of SF, Feb 8
Nationally-known Composer and Conductor Brandon Boyd leads the 7th Annual FebFest Choral Workshop celebrating African American sacred music Saturday, Feb 8 at United Church of Santa Fe. The all day choral workshop begins at 8:30am and concludes with a concert at 4pm. You can purchase tickets to participate in person or online.
Wagner and Ditlow
TGIF, Feb 7, 5:30pm
This Friday we welcome Christoph Wagner, cello, and Kristin Ditlow, piano, as they ease us into the weekend. We hope you can join us for an evening of lovely music by these talented artists. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.
The Great Search
Adult Ed, Jan 19–Mar 30
VIDEOS. “A new vision of reality is trying to be born,” writes John Phillip Newell in his newest book, The Great Search. In a nine-week adult ed series we will discuss one chapter of this book each week. Join us at 9:45am in the McFarland Chapel or via Zoom as we try to better understand the world swirling around us.
If I Speak
Worship, Feb 2, 10am
VIDEO. I Corinthians 13 is no longer preserved for weddings. Not anymore. It has a lot to teach us, so this Sunday Pastor Harry urges us to walk it down the aisle and out into the world. The day’s scripture is 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. Join us at 10:00 in the sanctuary and via livestream.
Annual Congregational Meeting
Feb 2, Sanctuary, 11am
The annual meeting occurs directly after the Worship service. We elect Elders and Deacons and also hold a service of Ordination and Installation, Remembrance, and Celebration. Please stay for this important event in the life of the church. For those who cannot attend in person, the livestream of the worship service continues after the service. View the meeting portion below.
First Sunday Luncheon
Feb 2, Noon, Pope Hall
Our Food Fun and Fellowship team is serving Italian this month—traditional lasagne with a vegetarian option, and Italian chopped salad with garlic bread. Please bring your favorite side (meatballs anyone?) or salad or dessert to share! After the annual congregational meeting (which follows the worship service), come down to Pope Hall. Everyone is welcome.
Sunday Service
Children’s Program, Feb 2, 10am
This Sunday, for our monthly Service Sunday, our children and youth will be working with the deacons to create heart shaped sun catchers for our church members who may be homebound or in the hospital. The children’s program begins in our worship service(s). After receiving a blessing, the children leave for their activities.
As If We Were Dreaming
Triennium Info Session, Feb 2
On Feb 2, from 4;30-5:30pm there will be a information session via Zoom for church leaders, youth, and youth parents to learn more about the Presbyterian Youth Triennium (July 28-31, Louisville KY). This year the gathering welcomes high school students and young adults as well. Contact Jen Black for more information.
Celtic EvenSong Service
Worship, Wednesdays, 5:30pm
Pastor Harry invites you to join our Celtic Evensong Service in person in the sanctuary or on Zoom. We hold our Celtic service each Wednesday, and week before last opened it up for Zoom attendance to enable those who cannot attend in person to join us. To participate via Zoom, consider buying the Iona Abbey worship and music books.
Johanna and Scott Hongell-Darsee
TGIF, Jan 31, 5:30pm
Let this Friday’s concert transport you to another place and time, with Johanna and Scott Hongell-Darsee playing medieval and traditional Ballads. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.
Into the Deep Waters
Worship, Jan 26, 8:30 & 11am
The disciples worked all night long and their nets came back empty, until Jesus showed them a new way to fish (Luke 5:1-11). It’s all about living an abundant life. Pastor Harry invites you to come and see for yourself this Sunday. Join us at 8:30 in Pope Hall and 11:00 in the sanctuary and via livestream.
Transformative Desert Encounters
Adult Ed, Jan 26, 9:45am
VIDEO. This Sunday we continue our series on The Great Search with Dr. Tony Arnold speaking to the class on “Transformative Desert Encounters.” Tony, a professor at the University of Louisville and a member of our congregation, will tie in The Great Search with Pastor Andrew’s previous series “Is Christ Divided?”
Diving Deeper into God’s Creation
Children’s Program, Jan 26, 8:30 & 11am
This Sunday we continue our journey through the bible focusing on God’’s Creation in Genesis 1:1-2:3. We continue our conversations on how God magnificently created the wonderful world in which we live. The children’s program begins in our worship service(s). After receiving a blessing, the children leave for their activities.
FPC Chancel Choir
TGIF, Jan 24, 5:30pm
Our own Chancel Choir with six of our soloists delight us at our Friday night concert with music by Mozart. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.
Been to the Mountaintop
Worship, Jan 19, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. From Mount Nebo Moses looks into the Promised Land but never gets there (Deuteronomy 34:1-5). On this Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, we look upon our land to see the promises before us. Might we ever get there? Join Pastor Harry via video at our worship service.
The Great Search Begins!
Adult Ed, Jan 19, 9:45am
VIDEO. This Sunday Pastor Harry introduces our new adult ed series, “The Great Search” by looking at the great searches and transitions in our history and where we find ourselves now, and why. Join us for this nine-part series based on The Great Search by John Phillip Newell. View a video of the first class.
Seven Days of Creation
Children’s Program, Jan 19, 8:30 & 11am
This Sunday we begin our journey through the bible with a lesson from Genesis 1:1-2:3. We introduce our children to how God magnificently created the wonderful world in which we live. The children’s program begins in our worship service(s). After receiving a blessing, the children leave for their activities. If you have any questions, contact Jen Black.
Six Stone Jars
Worship, Jan 12, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. Join Pastor Harry this Sunday (John 2:1-11), the third day, a wedding, no wine, six water jars, good wine appears, and disciples believe. What does this water-turning-into-wine story mean for us in our day? The 11:oo service was livestreamed. We invite you to view the service on our livestream page.
Is Christ Divided?
Adult Ed, Jan 12, 9:45am
VIDEO. This Sunday, Pastor Andrew concludes a three part course, “Is Christ Divided?” Through the Lens of Archbishops Oscar Romero and Desmond Tutu, we look at how the church of liberation challenges political and religious powers of oppression. This builds off our examinations of earlier times in prior classes. Join us in McFarland Chapel or via Zoom.
Children Are Central!
Children’s Program, Jan 12, 8:30 & 11am
This Sunday the children hear the story in Mark 10: 13-16 when Jesus scolded his disciples for trying to prevent children from coming to him. Jesus embraced the children and blessed them, encompassing them in his grace. The children’s program begins in our worship service(s). After receiving a blessing, the children leave for their activities.
Wild Fire Risk and Mitigation
PBM Breakfast, Jan 11, 9am
At our Saturday Prepared by Men Breakfast, we welcome Porfirio Chavarria, the Wildland Urban Interface Specialist with the Santa Fe Fire Dept. He has extensive experience in wildland firefighting, forestry techniques, and erosion mitigation. He will present his recently developed program of wildfire risk assessment and mitigation, both rural and urban.
You Are My Beloved
Worship, Jan 5
VIDEO. Jesus was baptized at the age of thirty as he began his public ministry (Luke 3:15-22). Join us this Sunday as we renew our baptism with Pastor Harry, and consider how baptism might impact our lives as we begin anew this year.
Service Sunday!
Children’s Program, Jan 5, 10am
This Sunday we engage the children in Service Sunday by making bagged lunches for those in need. The children’s program begins in our worship service(s). After receiving a blessing, the children leave for their activities.
Path of Lovingkindness
Circle of Friends, Jan 11, 10am
The Women’s Circle of Friends invites women to join their first gathering o 2025 on Saturday January 11, in person and on Zoom, when they begin the new book A Heart as Wide as the World: Stories on the Path of Lovingkindness by Sharon Salzberg, a beloved Buddist meditation teacher. We are all in need of essays on Lovingkindness, from all spiritual traditions.
John Garlisch, Organ
TGIF, Jan 3, 5:30pm
Start your new year with our Friday night concert featuring John Garlish playing music by Krebs, J. S. Bach, Dupre, Buxtehude, Frahm, Heron, and Pepping. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.
The Great Search
Adult Ed, Jan 19–Mar 30
“A new vision of reality is trying to be born,” writes John Phillip Newell in his newest book, The Great Search. In a nine-week adult ed series we will discuss one chapter of this book each week. Join us at 9:45am in the McFarland Chapel or via Zoom as we try to better understand the world swirling around us.
Dignity Mission Border Presentation
All Saints Lutheran Church, Jan 11, 1pm
Dignity Mission from Las Placitas Presbyterian Church is cosponsoring a presentation at 1:00 PM on January 11, 2025, at All Saints Lutheran Church in Albuquerque. It features speakers from El Paso who are intimately familiar with the current situation involving migrants and asylum seekers at our southern border.
Flutissimo! Flute Choir
TGIF, Jan 17, 5:30pm
Our Friday night concert is privileged to welcome the Flutissimo! Flute Choir, an accomplished orchestra from Dallas, Texas. The music include Borwick, Hirose, and a specially arranged piece by Tucker. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.
Atalaya String Quartet
TGIF, Jan 10, 5:30pm
This Friday both relax and be energized by the Atalaya String Quartet, playing Mendelssohn’s String Quartet, op 44 no 2. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.