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- Earth Care
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- TGIF
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Worship
- Youth & Children
Living as Ones Who Bless
Worship, May 10, 8:30 & 11am
This Sunday, Pastor Ashley continues our Eastertide sermon series titled Living as Easter People. This Sunday’s message challenges us to live as ones who bless. The scriptures for the day are Psalm 34:11-22 and 1 Peter 3:8-22. The 8:30 service is in Pope Hall and the 11:00 service is in the sanctuary and via livestream.
What in Heaven’s Name Is All This?
Adult Ed, Apr 12, 19, & 26, 9:45am
VIDEOS. Have questions about the pastoral transition process and who is responsible for what? Wondering what the Congregational Mission Study and the work of Transitional Ministry are all about? Ready to talk about where you’ve been, where your are now, and what God may be calling you to do as a congregation? In April Pastor Ashley takes us through a “Crash Course in Pastoral Transition.”
Always with Us
Children & Youth, May 10, 8:30 & 11am
In children’s Sunday School, we’ll explore John 14:15–21 and reflect on Jesus’ promise to always be with us. In this passage, Jesus speaks of the Holy Spirit as our helper and comforter—guiding us, encouraging us, and helping us grow in love each day.
Welcoming Rev. Liz Graham
New Parish Associate
We are pleased to announce that Rev. Elizabeth “Liz” Graham has joined us as our new part-time Parish Associate for pastoral care. Now partially retired, Liz has served as a hospice chaplain and in various capacities at a number of churches in New Mexico and other states. She interned here at our church and is pleased to serve again within this congregation.
Food Drive and Sandwich Fundraiser
Volunteers Needed, May 15
To help alleviate hunger in Santa Fe, we are holding a pop-up fundraiser and food drive to benefit Bienvenidos Outreach through our “Sandwich Brigade.” The drive-by drop-off is Friday, May 15th, 3-7pm. We need volunteers to help set up, collect donations, wrap up, and then deliver the nonperishables to Bienvenidos the next day (Saturday). Can you help?
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.
Church Youth Week
Youth Week at Ghost Ranch Jun 21-26
Making plans for the summer? The Presbytery invites youth entering 6th grade through graduating seniors to join us for a time to worship, gather in fellowship, serve in the broader community, and have a lot of fun together!
Living as God’s Own
Worship, May 3, 10am
VIDEO. This Sunday, Pastor Ashley continues our Eastertide sermon series titled Living as Easter People. This Sunday focuses on where we find our identity as we explore “Living as God’s Own.” The scriptures for the day are Psalm 118:1, 19-24 and 1 Peter 2:1-10. There is one service at 10:00 in the sanctuary and via livestream.
Bird and Liechty
TGIF, May 15, 5:30pm
At our concert this Friday Dr. Marie Bird (mezzo-soprano) and Kayla Liechty(piano) perform a cabaret song recital with songs from Erik Satie, Kurt Weill Friedrich Hollaender, Madeleine Dring, and William Bolcom. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.
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.
FPC Recertification as Earth Care Congregation
We recently received this notice from the Presbyterian Hunger Program: “Congratulations on your 10+ year of recertification as an Earth Care Congregation! The steps your congregation has taken to care for God’s earth are inspiring!” Since 2010, this PC(USA) program certifies and celebrates environmental ministry across a congregation’s life.
Support Children’s Education
Donation Box in Lobby
The Santa Fe Faith Coalition is coordinating donations for two organizations that support children’s education, which includes many immigrant children: SF Public Schools’ Adelante Program and Reading Quest. See their list of needs and drop off whatever you can donate in the box in the church lobby.
Food Drive
Donation Box in Lobby
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 in Lobby
The Las Cumbres Welcome Center in Santa Fe is in need of infant and toddler diapers and baby wipes for their immigrant and refugee services. First Presbyterian, as a member of the Faith Coalition, is participating in this diaper baby hygiene drive. A donation box is available in the lobby.