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Sacred Matter
Celtic Worship Service, Nov 18, 5:30pm
This Fall, our monthly Celtic Evensong Services is following John Philip Newell’s book Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul: Celtic Wisdom for Reawakening to What Our Souls Know and Healing the World. The theme for the November 18 Celtic Evensong Service is “Sacred Matter.” Join us in the sanctuary at 5:30pm.
Just Investment
Worship Nov 15, 8:30 & 11am
This Sunday, Pastor Ashley returns to us and begins a two-part series on “Just Stewardship.” The first sermon focuses on Jesus’ parable of the talents where one servant invested the master’s talents wisely and another did not. As we enter the world of this parable, we’ll consider how we ourselves are called to handle the “talents” God has entrusted to our care.”
Supporting Our Immigrant Neighbors
Adult Ed, Nov 15, 9:45am
As our immigrant neighbors face the threat of arrest and deportation by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement), what is our Church doing to respond as a Matthew 25 Congregation? At Sunday’s Adult Ed Bruce Goslin will talk about the work of the Santa Fe Faith Coalition to support immigrants, where our church has had a foundational and leadership role.
The Gifts We Share and the Burdens We Lift
Children & Youth, Nov 15, 8:30 &11am
This Sunday, we’ll explore Matthew 25:14–30 and Jesus’ Parable of the Talents. Children will discover that God gives each of us unique gifts, abilities, and opportunities. We’ll talk about how we can use what we’ve been given to help others, show kindness, and make a positive difference in the world.
Wise, Foolish or Wanted?
Worship, Nov 8, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. Sometimes things don’t end up going the way you expected them to go. In the Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids, Jesus makes it clear that living as if ‘there’s always a tomorrow’ isn’t realistic. And yet living as if you can prepare for every eventuality is also unrealistic. As Rev. Elizabeth Graham notes, it leaves us with the question of what Jesus’ “keep awake” truly means.
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.
Volunteers Needed for Gerard’s House Winter Drive
Gerard’s House, Dec 17&18
Gerard’s House, a family grief support center long supported by our church, needs volunteers for its Giving from the Heart Winter Drive on December 18th. They need help the day before for prep and for the event itself. Help make this special event possible: Contact Maggie Boyle by December 11th.
Laundry Detergent, Dish Soap Needed
November, Donation Basket at Church
The Santa Fe Faith Coalition is collecting laundry detergent and dish soap for the Sonrisa Supportive Family Living Program which provides apartment living for families transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing. A donation basket is available in the church lobby.
Cherished Belonging
Circle of Friends, Jan 9, 10am
In January, the Circle of Friends starts its next read, Cherished Belonging: The Healing Power of Love in Divided Times, another book by the beloved Jesuit priest Gregory Boyle. Rather than the tribalism that excludes, he proposes a village that cherishes. Boyle calls back to Christianity’s origins as a spiritual movement of equality, emancipation, and peace.
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.
TWO Journaling as a Spiritual Practice Offerings
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.
Immigrant Accompaniment Program
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.”
Volunteers Needed for Family Ministry
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.
Food Drive
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 lobby, and any nonperishable item (canned goods, pasta, oatmeal, cereals) that you would like to contribute can be deposited there.
Baby Hygiene Supplies Needed
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.