March 2018, Newsletter First Christian Church of Santa Fe (Disciples of Christ) Join Us in Worship every Sunday at 10:30 AM

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1 March 2018, Newsletter First Christian Church of Santa Fe (Disciples of Christ) Join Us in Worship every Sunday at 10:30 AM MISSION STATEMENT: In communion with Christ and with the world, First Christian Church serves God by building spiritual bridges between people. Inspired by Christ and the Spirit, we plant seeds of caring in the world, using gifts of music, active service, teaching and openness. United in Holy Faith, individuals work together to create a unique way of sharing faith. PALM SUNDAY March 25th Worship at 10:30 am with Hosanna Processional Business meeting following worship. EASTER SUNDAY April 1st Easter Breakfast in Fellowship Hall at 9:00 am Worship in Sanctuary at 10:30 am 2018 Easter Offering The grace of God is overflowing in the gift we have in Jesus the Christ. God walked among us in the person of Jesus and God continues to give us treasures unbounded through the Holy Spirit. Our response to this great generosity of God is overflowing compassion, joy, faith, gratitude, and love. Supporting the General Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), by giving to the Easter Offering, is one of the many ways you share your response to God s generosity. The work of these ministries overflows from our doorsteps to the ends of the earth. Your gift to the Easter Offering helps bring life, love and learning through the general ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ.

2 Holy Week Reflection As we near Holy Week, we experience a full range of human emotions and experience - from the hosannas, joy and excitement of the people welcoming Jesus to Jerusalem, to the holy act of service of Jesus washing feet, to the pain and sorrow of death, to the miracle of new life and rebirth. In this time, let s practice opening our hearts to that emotional breadth, reminding us of our deep connection with all our neighbors in joy and sorrow, and of the universality of the love of Christ, which we celebrate in the Resurrection. Let us pray: Giver of New Life, you meet us in the garden. We see you rising all around us with signs of life; we know that joy springs forth from grief. We have hope that the resurrection will enter each of our lives and transform them - will enter our collective life as a human people, and transform it. And we pray that we might really live as people of Resurrection. Amen. MAY 1, 6:30pm - Multifaith Immigration Healing Service at San Isidro Parish, with tabling and breaking bread together afterwards organized by the Santa Fe Faith Network for Immigrant Justice APR. DATE TBA: FCC Courtyard Clean Up and Outdoor Worship APRIL/MAY date TBA: Congregational Retreat & Strategy Session

3 Please consider the following for your prayers: For all those affected by and involved with school mass shootings. For us to learn to better care, respect, and cooperate with the earth, our common home. For all who are incarcerated & for their families and friends who are impacted. For our neighbors living on the streets - especially the women, children, and young adults, who often go unnoticed in their housing insecurity. For immigrants & refugees and all who are seeking a safe place to call home. For those who are sick, in the hospital, or facing chronic health concerns, and for their friends and families who care for them. For all those who have been affected by the extreme weather conditions of the past few weeks. Pray also for other churches and helpful organizations each week: Mar : Moslems in the Santa Fe area & St. Elizabeth Shelter Mar : St. John United Methodist Church & Tres Rios Area CC Apr. 1-7: Dimitri Orthodox Church & Esparanza Shelter Apr. 8-14: The Light at Mission Viejo & Habitat for Humanity in Santa Fe Apr : Sikh Community north of Santa Fe & Adelante Program for Homeless Children & Youth in the Santa Fe Public Schools Apr : United Church of Santa Fe & the Cancer Center Foundation Service Schedule Date Elder Deacon Birthdays March 21 Stephen Baca April 14 Judy Duval 16 Ed Bethel 17 Werner Tilinger Mar. 18 Bob Cady/Nancy Scheer Anita Hett Mar. 25 Bob Cady Neil Curran Apr. 1 Nancy Scheer Craig Borner Apr. 8 Ed Bethel Anita Hett Apr. 15 no elder Neil Curran If a Deacon or Elder needs a substitute, please call the church at CONTACTING the PASTOR: Church Phone: (checked daily, Sunday-Thursday) rev.tiffany.disciples.santafe@gmail.com (checked daily, Sunday-Thursday) Drop-In office hours: Feel free to drop by Wednesday and Thursday, 2-4 pm.

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5 The Poor Peoples Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival is uniting tens of thousands of people across the country to challenge the evils of systemic racism, poverty, the war economy, ecological devastation and the nation s distorted morality. This Campaign has been endorsed by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The founder of the nation-wide campaign is Rev. William Barber, pastor of Greenleaf Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in North Carolina. The campaign is built on 12 Fundamental Principles. The first two of these principles are: 1. We are rooted in a moral analysis based on our deepest religions and constitutional values that demand justice for all. Moral revival is necessary to save the heart and soul of our democracy. 2. We are committed to lifting up and deepening the leadership of those most affected by systemic racism, poverty, the war economy, and ecological devastation and to building unity across lines of division. The Forty Days of Moral Fusion Direct Action begins on Mother s Day and continues until the summer solstice on June 21st. To join the campaign or read all of the founding principles, visit the website: MARCH SPECIAL OFFERING FOR THE ADELANTE PROGRAM FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN IN THE SANTA FE PUBLIC SHOOOLS The SFPS Adelante Program works to strengthen opportunities for the academic achievement and life success of Santa Fe children and youth who are experiencing homelessness. Founded in 2003, SFPS Adelante today identifies and serves more than 1,700 students and siblings experiencing homelessness every year. SFPS Adelante Program is part of Santa Fe Public Schools and a fiscal project of Santa Fe Partners in Education Foundation. Students, children and youth who live in homeless situations deserve crucial services and important rights, such as immediate school registration and free lunch so that school districts promote their well-being. Adelante services are bilingual and include advocacy, tutoring, evening programs, case management and providing material aid such as school supplies and clothing. Prayerfully consider a gift to this program for our local children and youth.

6 Save the date: Sat. Mar. 17: SF Reiki Collective sliding-scale Reiki treatment 12-3 pm in Fellowship Hall - must make an appointment in advance - more information on page X Sun. Mar. 18: Guest Preacher Wendy Russel Thur. Apr : Rev. Tiffany at National Benevolent Association Incubate Retreat Sun. Mar 25: - Palm Sunday Worship at 10:30 with Hosanna Processional - FCC Business Meeting after worship Tue. Mar 27: - Tiffany presents on national immigration webinar Love Resists Register here: Sun. Apr. 1: Easter Sunday - 9 am Easter Breakfast in Fellowship Hall, 10:30 Worship in Sanctuary Thur. Apr. 5: Community Table potluck dinner, 5:30-7 pm in Fellowship Hall Sun. Apr. 8: Potluck Lunch & Annex Clean Up Day - after church (Collaborating with Santa Fe Vipassana Sangha) Wed. Apr : Rev. Tiffany at Bethany Fellows Retreat First Christian Church of Santa Fe 645 Webber Street Santa Fe, NM phone March (2018) Newsletter