Palm Sunday—March 24
At 9:30 am, we gather in the sanctuary for a worship service. The Anthem is “Greater Love Hath No Man” by John Ireland, soloists Nancy Maret and Tim Willson. View video.
After the service, we follow bagpipes and process to the Santa Fe Plaza to share in 10:30 Ecumenical Service with the Cathedral Basilica and Church of the Holy Faith. The Anthem for Palm Sunday at the Plaza, sung by all three churches, is “Ingrediente Domino” by George Malcolm. This year Pastor Harry will be doing the welcome and close and Pastor Andrew will read the Gospel lesson. Archbiship Wester will be giving the homily.
Morning Prayer—Wednesday, March 27
7:30 am in McFarland Chapel and on Zoom. Book of Common Worship.
Celtic EvenSong—Wednesday, March 27
5:30 pm in the sanctuary. Prayers, communion, and music.
Maundy Thursday—March 28
5:30 pm in the Sanctuary and via livestream. On this solemn night we once again hold a Tenebrae service. Tenebrae comes from the Latin meaning darkness. Tenebrae is an ancient Christian service where light gradually diminishes symbolizing the darkness of Jesus’ death and the hopelessness in the world without God. Read more. View video.
Good Friday TGIF Concert—March 29
5:30 pm in the Sanctuary and via livestream. The Chancel Choir of First Presbyterian Church sings Mozart’s “Requiem” and David Solem accompanies them on the piano. Read more. View video.
EASTER—March 31
6:30 am. A Truly New Mexican Easter—Sunrise Service on the Caja del Rio.
This Easter we gather at dawn as the original followers did that miraculous morning where the women went to the tomb of Jesus and found the stone rolled away and tomb empty. We join with the earliest Christians that honor this earth-shaking event celebrated as the sun comes up giving rise to a new day, a new reality, and a new life in Christ. Surrounded by the beauty of four different mountain ranges and the incredible expansiveness of creation on the Caja del Rio, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, the joy of creation and acknowledge the God who has defeated death and brings us to eternal life. Pastor Andrew leads the service with a message entitled, “Standing at a Crossroads.” Following the service, stay for breakfast and fellowship. Read more. View video.
9:30 am. MorningSong Service at Federal Park. Pastor Harry leads the service at nearby Federal Park. Read more.
10:00 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt at Federal Park. We are excited to host our annual Easter Egg Hunt for all children of the church and the community. Light refreshments will be provided. Please bring your own basket. Adult supervision required.
11:00 a.m. Service in the Sanctuary with Easter hymns, organ, trumpets, and choir. Read more. View video.