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Consider Your Call
Worship, Sep 13, 9am
VIDEO. As we enter the fall, Pastor Ashley begins a new sermon series, Becoming the Beloved Community. The scriptures are from 1 Corinthians 1, where Paul urges the members of the Church at Corinth to reflect upon their calling by God, who has turned the world’s wisdom upside down in the cross of Christ. NOTE: We have one service this Sunday at 9:00am in the sanctuary and via livestream.
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.”
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.
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.
Reclaiming the Good News of God’s Grace
Adult Ed, begins Sep 20, 9:45am
Save the dates for our upcoming adult ed series Sunday mornings: September 20–27 & October 11-18. Revs. Ashley Birk and San Williams lead this 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.
Night at the Park
Isotopes Park, Sep 18, 6:35pm
Join Family Ministry at the Isotopes Park for a fun filled evening on Friday September 18th. The Salt Lake Bees play the Albuquerque Isotopes. RSVP no later than Wednesday September 16th. Discounted $10 lower level box ticket. $5 VIP parking pass. For tickets contact Pastor Andrew.
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.
Upcoming Inquirers Class
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.
We Want to Hear from You
PNC Listening Session, Sep 20, 9:45am
The Pastoral Nominating Committee wants to hear from everyone. Some of you have not yet been in a listening session, and they have set up this one just for you. As they try to identify what is important to our church in our selection of a new pastor, they need to hear from you. So, join them in Rendon Room at 9:45am, Sunday, Sep 20th.
Presbyterian Principles and Political Action
Zoom, August 26, 1pm
VIDEO TO COME. Gather online for this 75-minute Zoom with other Presbyterians across the country to explore how our Christian faith calls us to wrestle with current issues. Why we are called to be active participants in the public square? And how we can do so in our own communities?
Defending NM Public Lands
Recording of Live Podcast
Pastor Andrew and Tribal and conservation leaders engage in an interesting discussion of the dangers of recent attacks on national monuments (including Chaco Canyon and the Caja del Rio), defenses against these attacks (including working closely with Tribal leaders), and the movements they see that give them hope. Find some time to listen.
Luncheon Hiatus
First Sundays
Our hard-working Fun Food and Fellowship folks are taking a much needed rest this summer—taking trips and kicking back. So our First Sunday luncheons will be going on a hiatus for a few months. In October, they will return with plenty of creative and yummy entrees and desserts. We wish them a lovely, restful summer.
Home Supplies Needed
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.
Supplies for Women’s Shelter
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.
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 coat closet off the 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.