Advent Joy
Worship, Dec 15, 8:30 & 11 am
VIDEO. This Sunday, at our 11:00 service, our Chancel Choir and eSSO presents Gerald Finzi’s In terra pax, op.39, Christmas Scene. Scripture for the day is Zephaniah 3:14-20. At the 8:30 service, Pastor Harry gives a Sunday message on the scripture.
Is Christ Divided?
Adult Ed, Dec 15, 9:45am
VIDEO. This Sunday, Pastor Andrew continues a two part course, “Is Christ Divided? Making Sense of Christianity in America Today Through a Biblical, Historical and Theological Lens.” We will engage in how the life, teachings and witness of Bonhoeffer, King, Romero and Tutu faithfully addressed divided churches and divided nations.
Behold, I am sending my messenger
Worship Dec 8, 8:30am & 11am
VIDEO. Four hundred years after Malachi, John the Baptist picks up on his message and prepares the way for Jesus. Why Malachi and why now? This Sunday, Pastor Harry continues our look at the prophets with Malachi 3:1-4.
Is Christ Divided?
Adult Ed, Dec 8, 9:45am
VIDEO. This Sunday, Pastor Andrew begins a two part course, “Is Christ Divided? Making Sense of Christianity in America Today Through a Biblical, Historical and Theological Lens.” He leads us to look critically at Scripture, John Calvin, our Presbyterian confessions to Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and the Rise of Nazi Germany.
The Days are Surely Coming
Worship, Dec 1, 10am
VIDEO. During Advent we will be hearing from the prophets Jeremiah, Malachi, Zephaniah, and Micah. They don’t always say what we want to hear but we need to hear what they have to say. This Sunday, Pastor Harry starts with Jeremiah 33:14-16. Join us at 10am in the sanctuary or via livestream.
Pilate’s Fifth Question
Worship, Nov 24, 8:30& 11am
VIDEO. Pilate’s fifth question posed to Jesus holds major implications for us today. Pastor Harry invites you to come and find out what it is and how the Gospel writer John answers it. Listen to the livestream video to see the sermon.
Turn the Other Cheek Also
Worship, Nov 17, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. Rev. Carolyn Raar leads us in looking at scripture Matthew 5:38-48. How did the hearers of the sermon on the mount understand Jesus’ teaching to “turn the other cheek” in their day How do we apply that teaching to our lives today? Bruce Goslin leads the 8:30 service.
Our Better Angels
Adult Ed, Nov 17, 9:45am
VIDEO. We continue our series on The Politics of Jesus, with Rev. Jim Brown leading us in a class titled, “Our Better Angels.” Addressing Americans, Lincoln dared to believe in “our better angels.” Who are these angels, then and now?
All Saints Day
Worship, Nov 3, 10am
VIDEO. As is our tradition, our All Saints’ Day worship service is devoted to remembering those loved ones who have passed away since the last All Saints’ Day. This year, our choir sings Lux Aeterna by Morten Lauridsen throughout the service. During the final hymn “For All the Saints,” the names of those to be remembered will be read between verses.
Under God’s Wings
Worship, Oct 27, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. In times of uncertainty, anxiety and instability what wisdom does ancient scriptures have to offer us, our church and our nation? Pastor Andrew looks to Psalm 91 to help us find the answer.
They Seized Him
Worship, Oct 13, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. Trauma? It’s everywhere, including Scripture. What does the story of Peter denying Jesus after his arrest tell us about trauma, our own and society’s? Focusing on Luke 22:54-65, Pastor Harry asks us to look closely at trauma all around us.
Trauma in Our Lives Today
Adult Ed, Oct 13, 9:45am
VIDEO.Victor Nelson leads a class on trauma, considering the election that is upon us. He is a retired Lutheran pastor, marriage and family therapist, church and non-profit consultant, mediator, and author of two books. A resident of Santa Fe, Victor is also active in the Interfaith Leadership Alliance.