FPC Announcements

TGIF, Oct 9, 5:30pm

Liven up your Friday evening at our concert featuring the Black Mesa Brass Ensemble playing an energetic mix of music at our Friday night concert. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.

Worship, Oct 4, 10am

VIDEO. This Sunday our congregation will join millions of Christians worldwide in celebrating World Communion Sunday. This special day, Pastor Ashley reminds us that Christ’s body, the Church, is exceedingly large and diverse and that all God’s children equally belong at Christ’s table. Come ready to share in the feast of God’s love and extend that grace to a world in need of healing.

Saturday class to be scheduled

Are you interested in learning more about First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe or joining the church as an active member of the congregation? Then this one-session Saturday morning class is for you. We’ll spend time getting to know one another, sharing our faith stories, learning about the Presbyterian church, and how you can get involved.

Children & Youth, Oct 4, 10am

This month, our children will put faith into action through a special service project for our homebound church members. Together, they will create beautiful pumpkin flower arrangements to deliver as a reminder that they are loved, remembered, and an important part of our church family.

Oct 4, Pope Hall, 11:15am

From Fun, Food & Fellowship:

“We’re back! Join us on Sunday, October 4th, for our First Sunday Lunch following the 10am worship service. This month it’s all about pumpkins: Pumpkin Posole (vegetarian), Traditional Red New Mexican Posole (with pork), and to round out the meal, we’re asking everyone to bring breads or desserts to share. Pumpkin pie, anyone?

PBM Breakfast, Oct 10, 8:30am

Our Guest speaker, Cindy Weehler, to be introduced by Rev. Sansom Williams, is a former high school chemistry teacher and is the spokesperson for the Fire On The Mountain Initiative. Its concern is the reckless way that nuclear waste is stored by the Department of Energy (DOE) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). Waste from the 1950s sits at Area G in canvas tents on a mesa in a forest known for catastrophic wildfires. Leaving the waste as it is jeopardizes New Mexicans health, property, and economy.

Worship, Wed, Oct 14, 6pm

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.

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.

Worship, Sep 27, 8:30 & 11am

VIDEO. This Sunday we welcome the Rev. Dr. Amantha Barbee to lead us in worship at both services. She continues her theme of “Working with Wisdom” from her Saturday workshop, and she reminds us her sermon will be even more meaningful if you have engaged in the workshop. An accomplished singer, she will grace us with a song at the 11:00 service.

Adult Ed, Through Oct 18, 9:45am

Revs. Ashley Birk and San Williams lead a 4-week adult ed series based on the book Being Presbyterian in a Dysvangelical America. The book provides an accessible overview of what distinguishes core Presbyterian beliefs and practices from that of the loud voices of Christian Nationalism. Classes dates are Sep 20 & 27 and Oct 11 & 18.

Sat, Oct 3, 9:30-12:30am

Are you interested in learning more about First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe or joining the church as an active member of the congregation? Then this one-session Saturday morning class is for you. We’ll spend time getting to know one another, sharing our faith stories, learning about the Presbyterian church, and how you can get involved.

Monthly Sessions, Sep-June

This year, Journaling as a Spiritual Practice offers two courses, one in person and one online. As we begin a new season for both groups, you are welcomed to join in with the form of your choice and see what we are all about! A love of words but no journaling experience is necessary. Each course will include 10 monthly sessions, September-June.

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.

PEC Webinar Video Available

The video of Presbyterians for Earth Care’s webinar held on September 8th is now available. Pastor Andrew and Rev. Courtenay Willcox share their experiences on their recent 5 day camping trip on the Alaskan tundra in the Arctic. Watch the video and view the slides.

Volunteer Now

Our immigrant neighbors are increasingly afraid, and you can help in a very real way. The Faith Coalition asks you to consider volunteering with Las Cumbres to walk alongside them. Volunteers receive orientation, training, supervision, and debriefing. Your presence through accompaniment says: “This person is seen. This person matters. The community is watching.”

Help Us Love Like Jesus

It takes a community to nurture the faith of our children—and we need you! Our Family Ministry program is growing, and we are looking for volunteers who are willing to share their time, gifts, and hearts with children and families in our congregation. You don’t have to be a teacher or have years of experience working with children. You simply need a willingness to show up, connect, encourage, and help create a welcoming place where children can learn about God’s love.

June & July, Donation Box at Church

The Santa Fe Faith Coalition is collecting cleaning supplies needed by Consuelo’s Place Homeless Shelter. If you can, please bring laundry detergent, toilet paper, and trash bags (13 & 33 gallon) to church and place in the donation box in the closet off the lobby.

June & July, Donation Box at Church

The Santa Fe Faith Coalition is collecting donations for the Casa Familia Emergency Shelter for Women and Families. Especially needed are new, packaged women’s underwear, all sizes; new bottles of shampoo & conditioner; and cleaning supplies, i.e. all-purpose cleaner, detergent. A donation box is available in the coat closet off the lobby.

Donation Box at Church

Bienvenidos distributes food boxes of nonperishable food items augmented by produce purchased from local farmers. The demand for these boxes is still high. Collection boxes are in our coat closet off the lobby, and any nonperishable item (canned goods, pasta, oatmeal, cereals) that you would like to contribute can be deposited there.

Donation Box at Church

The Las Cumbres Infant and Early Childhood Services is in need of diapers ( sizes 4, 5, & 6) and baby wipes for their immigrant and refugee services. As a member of the Santa Fe Faith Coalition, our church is participating in this diaper baby hygiene drive.