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The Calling of the Church
Worship, Oct 25, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. In a world filled with division and fear, the Church is called to offer something radically different. Pastor Andrew explores how the Church must reclaim its prophetic voice by speaking truth, pursuing justice, and practicing compassion. The world does not need a Church that simply echoes the culture—it needs a Church that looks, acts, and sounds like Jesus.
A Place of Belonging
Special Guests, Adult Ed, Oct 25, 9:45am
Everyone is welcome to this interactive program with Rev. Erica Lea-Simka and Dr. Michael J. Adee sharing their journeys of navigating Christian faith and their calls to ministry as members of the LGBTQ+ community, with conversation about how First Presbyterian Church can become a place of belonging for LGBTQ+ people and their families.
The Greatest Commandments
Children & Youth, Oct 25, 8:30&11am
This week, our children will explore Matthew 22:34–46, where Jesus teaches that the greatest commandments are to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and to love our neighbors as ourselves. Through discussion and activities, we’ll discover what it means to put love into action in our everyday lives—at home, at school, and in our community.
Songs of Enduring Love
Concert, Oct 25, 4pm
Coro de Cámara presents “Songs of Enduring Love” on Sunday, Oct 25 at 4pm in our sanctuary. The program features the exquisite Requiem by Maurice Duruflé, with organist David Solem, along with soul-stirring works by Andrea Ramsey and Morton Lauridsen. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to their website.
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.
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.
What the World Needs Now…
Worship, Oct 18, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. This Sunday Pastor Ashley continues our fall sermon series Becoming the Beloved Community. We turn to 1 Corinthians 13 where Paul declares that love is “the more excellent way”—love that is patient and kind, love that protects, trusts and hopes, love that endures forever, love on which we can build community.
Reclaiming the Good News of God’s Grace
Adult Ed, Through Oct 18, 9:45am
VIDEOS. 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.
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.
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 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 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 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.