Wise, Foolish or Wanted?
Worship, Nov 8, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. Sometimes things don’t end up going the way you expected them to go. In the Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids, Jesus makes it clear that living as if ‘there’s always a tomorrow’ isn’t realistic. And yet living as if you can prepare for every eventuality is also unrealistic. As Rev. Elizabeth Graham notes, it leaves us with the question of what Jesus’ “keep awake” truly means.
Addressing Homelessness
Adult Ed, Nov 8, 9:45am
VIDEO. Homelessness was recently ranked as the number one issue that Santa Fe residents want our elected leaders to solve. Sunday learn about the scale of the problem, how Interfaith Community Services the ROCk (Resource and Opportunity Center) project will fill critical gaps, how neighborhood safety concerns are being addressed, and where things stand today.
All Saints Day
Worship, Nov 1, 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 a portion of “Mozart’s Requiem in d minor” throughout the service. During the final hymn “For All the Saints,” the names of those to be remembered will be read between verses.
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
VIDEO. 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.
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.
Service of Justice, Hope, and Faithfulness
Worship, Wed, Oct 14, 6pm
VIDEO. On Wednesday, October 14th at 6pm FPC will host a Service of Justice, Hope, and Faithfulness to address the political realities in our nation. As our country faces threats to our democracy, ongoing environmental challenges, global conflicts, and growing pressures on election integrity, Rev Tom Ulrich leads us in this act of solidarity that promotes the common good for all humanity.
Offering Up Our Gifts
Worship, Oct 11, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. This Sunday Pastor Ashley continues our fall sermon series Becoming the Beloved Community. We turn to 1 Corinthians 12 where Paul famously compares the church to the human body. His point? Each of us, as members of Christ’s body, is called to play our part and use our God-given gifts for the well-being of the whole church.
Setting an Expansive Table
Worship, Oct 4, 10am
VIDEO. This Sunday our congregation will join millions of Christians worldwide in celebrating World Communion Sunday. This special day, Pastor Ashley reminds us that Christ’s body, the Church, is exceedingly large and diverse and that all God’s children equally belong at Christ’s table. Come ready to share in the feast of God’s love and extend that grace to a world in need of healing.
Working with Wisdom
Worship, Sep 27, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. This Sunday we welcome the Rev. Dr. Amantha Barbee to lead us in worship at both services. She continues her theme of “Working with Wisdom” from her Saturday workshop, and she reminds us her sermon will be even more meaningful if you have engaged in the workshop. An accomplished singer, she will grace us with a song at the 11:00 service.
Engaging the Ministry of Reconciliation
Worship, Sep 20, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. As Pastor Ashley continues our fall sermon series Becoming the Beloved Community, we’ll turn to 2 Corinthians 5 as we consider what Paul has to say about our new creation in Christ and our own responsibility to take up the ministry of reconciliation that God has entrusted to us.