Invitation to a Blessed Life
Adult Ed, Sundays, Mar 1-22
We often hear people say, “Have a blessed day,” but what does it mean to be blessed? In our Lenten adult ed series, the Rev. San Williams leads us through the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-11), which offer a life that is blessed in the truest, most satisfying sense. The Beatitudes do not present an easy path, but one that sets free the life of Christ within us.
Upside-down Blessings for an Upside-down Kin(g)dom
Worship, Mar 1, 10am
VIDEO. This Sunday, as we look at Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain in Luke’s Gospel, Pastor Ashley has us consider anew the radical love Jesus calls us to exercise as well as Jesus’ “upside-down” blessings for the “upside-down” kin(g)dom of God that Jesus continually invites us to live into.
Remaining Rooted in the Wilderness
Worship, Feb 22, 10am
VIDEO. Moving through the season of Lent can be its own wilderness journey, but this Lenten season is not the only “wilderness time” we are facing. As we begin the Lenten season, as well as our time with Pastor Ashley as our Transitional Pastor, she explores with us what Jesus’ responses to his temptations in the wilderness may have to say to us about remaining rooted in the wilderness that is this transitional season of this congregation’s—as well as our wider country’s—life.
Ash Wednesday Service
Feb 18, 5:30pm, Sanctuary
VIDEO. Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, acknowledging that we have all fallen short of God’s glory. We sing and listen to beautiful music, partake in communion, and receive the imposition of ashes. Please join us for this quiet service of repentance as we take our first steps toward the cross.
A Time to Be Attentive
Worship, Feb 15, 8:30& 11am
VIDEO. We are swamped by radical changes in the world around us and are faced with transitions in the life of our congregation. This Sunday, the Rev. Jim Brown calls to our attention to the Second Letter of Peter which advises that “you will do well to be attentive to the prophetic message of God’s own glory and goodness.”
Unfolding Light: The Season of Epiphany
Adult Ed, Feb 15, 9:45am
VIDEO. On this last Sunday of Epiphany, Spiritual Director Jeannie Bowman looks at at the time period that begins with the visit of the Wise Men to the baby Jesus, stretching through the weeks until the beginning of Lent. “This is the time of stars, of waxing light, of illumination and enlightenment” (DB Bass).
Service of Hope & Justice
Worship, Feb 10, 6pm, ABQ
VIDEO. On Tuesday, February 10, at 6pm at New Life Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque, individuals across the presbytery are invited to worship together and share the gift of fellowship for the monthly alternative worship service led by the Presbytery of Santa Fe.
FPC Leads Interfaith Vigil in Solidarity with Minneapolis and Immigrant Community
VIDEO. The Interfaith Vigil for Minnesota, which was held at our church on January 29th, drew over 300 people and was reported in six news outlets as of this writing. The sanctuary was filled and many people were in an overflow room, with 45 watching the livestream.
Standing in the Spirit: From Vision to Vocation
Worship, Feb 8, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. This week, LV West delivers a sequel to his “Watching the Wheel” message from Watch Night. Then in Ezekiel 1 we accompanied the prophet as he watched the Great Cosmic Wheel, and now we stand with the mighty prophet in the Spirit as he receives his prophetic calling in Ezekiel 2.
For Such a Time As This
Worship, Feb 1, 10am
VIDEO. We live in interesting times, times of empire, where power is centralized, fear is weaponized, and entire communities live at the mercy of decisions made far away from them. Times when a cold darkness settles over the land and God can seem hidden. Pastor Andrew asks us, What does it mean to be faithful in such times?
Our Wide, Messy Circle
Worship, Jan 25, 10am
VIDEO. Everybody has their perceptions of which camp is best, which version of the truth is the most compelling. We quickly define ourselves by what we are for and against; we divide and judge. But we follow a Savior who calls us to strive for unity and harmony. The Rev. Elizabeth Graham looks at Paul urging the Corinthians to deal with their divisions.
Annual Congregational Meeting
Jan 25, Sanctuary, 11am
VIDEO. This year our Annual Meeting of the Congregation and Corporation is on January 25th. We are changing our usual worship schedule to a single service at 10 am, with the Annual Meeting immediately following. We will elect Elders and Deacons and also the Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC).