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The Grant Challenge Picks Up MomentumAn update on the National Fund for Sacred Places Matching Grant

A unique opportunity for our church is at hand. The National Fund for Sacred Places has awarded us a matching grant that will help us address much needed repairs to our beloved church. These repairs, identified by AOS Architects, are detailed in a comprehensive 183-page report commissioned by our church.

The Facilities Committee has prioritized several items totaling $813,226 that needs urgent attention. The items and their estimated costs are • $334,143 for the exterior repair of the sanctuary and

the annex; • $168,958 mechanical and direct digital control for

the organ; • $73,056 sanctuary lighting and audiovisual upgrade; • $237,069 for other urgent repair and maintenance

needs for the sanctuary including repair of the failing electrical service to the exterior lighting; improvement of ADA accessibility; upgrade of the fire detection and alarm system; and repair of the exterior concrete deck at the main entrance.

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To date, The Great Heritage—Bold Future Campaign has raised $1,158,440 in pledges and $626,024 in cash

The plan is to submit the final grant application by September 1, 2018. The grant application requires that we also list cash gifts and pledges we have received since October 1, 2017. All gifts that were received prior to that date for The Great Heritage—Bold Future Campaign will not count towards the matching requirements. The National Fund for Sacred Places will match every $2 we raise with $1. For example, if they grant us $200,000, we will have to raise $400,000.

The Campaign Committee is currently conducting a quiet phase of the campaign with a goal of $300,000 in gifts and pledges to submit with our proposal on September 1. The committee believes a critical factor in the grant process is to demonstrate that FPCcan raise the matching monies. A combined approach to the whole congregation along with the Stewardship Campaign, which kicks off on November 4, will follow the quiet phase. When the time comes, please prayerfully consider your gift keeping in mind Paul’s words from 1 Corinthians 4:1, “This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and as stewards of the mysteries of God” and give as generously as you can.

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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHBehold. Be still. Become.of Santa Fe

PastorRev. Dr. Harry Eberts III

SessionBruce BlackBill Eklund

Sharon EklundJanis Gonzales

Judi HainesAlan Hook

Steve KinnettRichard Lindahl

Gayle LomaxJim MartinBrian Ortiz

Dennis SandersonGale Wright

DeaconsLeo/Donna Krulitz

Drew HillLaurie Wisdom

Lisa BarreraSusan Clark

Jenny WardenAlvin Baca

Carolyn StupinAndy Wulf

Gay HillRosie MottTom Mott

Darryl BowmanArlene Jackson

Adrienne Ewing-MeyerKeith Kirby

Sharon KirbyKarin LerewM’Lea Walsh

Djohariah Toor

Communications Committee Chair

Keith Kirby

Newsletter CoordinatorRebecca Heindel

The audience is brought into the prison cell where Bonhoeffer awaits execution and listens to his struggles with evil, injustice and God. In the play, Bonhoeffer tells of the profound influence of fellow Union Theological student, Frank Fisher, an African-American friend who introduced Dietrich to the blight of racism in America.

Prisoner Bonhoeffer expresses moral outrage against the Nazi treatment of Jews and explains how that outrage led him to become involved in the German resistance movement, a commitment that would result in his being executed by hanging on April 9, 1945.

A free-will offering will be collected. Sponsored by the Acts II Seminary of the First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe

About Al StaggsAfter serving as a parish minister for more than 20 years, Al began a new career as a performing artist presenting his highly acclaimed, original one-person dramatization entitled A View From the Underside: The Legacy

of Dietrich Bonhoeffer to churches, synagogues, colleges and organizations throughout the world. He has performed at Chautauqua Institution; Trinity Church, New York; the National Cathedral in Washington, DC; the International Arts Festival in Caux, Switzerland; Riverside Church, New York as well as more than one hundred colleges and seminaries and hundreds of churches representing a wide diversity of denominational affiliation.

During the mid-1990’s, Al began expanding his repertoire to include original interpretations of the lives of Clarence Jordan, Walter Rauschenbusch, Oscar Romero, Martin Luther, Roger Williams, Martin Luther King, Jr., Thomas Merton, William Sloane Coffin and William Stringfellow.

In 2008, Al published his first book, a collection of poetry entitled A Pilgrim in Rome: Cries of Dissent, accompanied by endorsements from Walter Brueggemann, Bishop John Shelby Spong and Bill Moyers.

A View from the Underside:

The Legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer

A One-Person Play Adapted and Performed by Al Staggs that brings the life of one of the great heroes of the 20th century to the stage. Sunday, September 23, 2018, at 3 pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe

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Back in late 2015 a task force was formed to review the organization of the church’s ministry and after many months of study, discussion, and congregation-wide listening sessions, a new design was approved by Session. The concept is simple: Bring together all the committees, groups, and ministries under the fours areas of the church’s life so that these groups know each other and can better coordinate activities and events.

Wisdom Circle is our spiritual life—worship, music, Acts II (Adult Education), children and youth ministries, Bible studies, and spiritual direction.

Mission Circle is mission, service, giving and outreach beyond our walls. This includes the Child Development Center, a mission of the church.

Jubilee Circle is our life together in the congregation, serving and caring for each other, and providing fellowship opportunities. This includes the Deacons and Second Family.

Stewardship Circle provides all the ways the church is supported in its ministry and mission. Personnel, Finance, Facilities, and the Annual Pledge Drive are among the groups which fall in this circle.

Again, the concept is simple, and designed to facilitate communication and to better understand the breadth of the church’s ministry. It is not another layer of bureaucracy but designed to ease the burden on Elders since they are no longer required to chair a committee and serve on session, a responsibility we felt was just too great a burden. Elders serving on session are assigned to one of these circles and will serve as your connection to that circle.

Each circle will meet only twice a year, in the summer/fall and in the winter/spring, after the 11 am service in Pope Hall, and will include food. The purpose of these gatherings is to introduce you to our many ministries and encourage you to get involved wherever your interest lies.

The Stewardship Circle starts it off on Sunday, August 26, followed by the Mission Circle on Sunday, September 23.

So now you know more about Ministry Circles. I encourage you get involved and enjoy the many ways the church serves the world and our own community.

Many blessings – Harry

Dear Theophilus,

Rev. Dr. Harry Eberts III

Have you heard about Ministry Circles?

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The Chancel Choir

Choir will begin fall rehearsals September 4 with a sectional for Sopranos and Altos from 4pm-5pm; September 5 with a sectional for Tenors and Basses from 1:30pm-2:30; September 6 with a sectional for Tenors and Basses from 5pm-6pm and a Tutti rehearsal from 6pm-8pm. In a nutshell, the schedule begins September 4 and continues:Sopranos/Altos: Tuesdays 4pm-5pmTenors/Basses: Wednesdays 1:30pm-2:30pmTenors and Basses: Thursdays 5pm-6pmTutti: Thursdays 6pm-8pm

In addition to Sunday anthems, this season we will be singing:

Nov 4: Durufle’s RequiemDec 23: Poulenc’s GloriaJan 11: Duruflé’s RequiemApril 19: Cherubini’s RequiemMay 31: Hadyn’s Teresa Mass

The Chancel Bells

Chancel Bells will have their first Wednesday rehearsal on September 5 and continue to rehearse every Wednesday until Christmas Day. They will begin again January 8, 2019. Concerts are December 20 and April 12. Don’t miss the fun! Join us as we make music.

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TGIF’s 10th Anniversary Season was inaugurated on July 27 with organist Larry Palmer. Subsequent events have featured Mr. Palmer’s lecture recital; pianists Jerry Borshad and David Solem; and organist Fred Graham. Join in the celebration of TGIF’s 10th Anniversary by attending these upcoming concerts.

The season will also include the Fisk Festival @ First this fall, October 19 through November 10, celebrating the 10th Anniversary of our pipe organ, the C. B. Fisk, Op. 133. We are happy to announce our schedule of world-class organists for the Fisk Festival.

Fall Rehearsals Begin TGIF 10th Anniversary Season

Fisk Festival @ First

August 17 Liz Cass, mezzo soprano, and Karen White, piano

August 24 Galisteo Quartet playing Mozart

August 31 Edwin Light playing Bach and Poulenc

September 7 eSSO

September 14 David Solem, piano

September 21 Ramana Vieira & Ensemble: contemporary and traditional music of Portugal infused with originals, jazz, and American classics

September 28 Lin Raymond, piano, playing George Gershwin, Alberto Ginastera and Claude Debussy

October 5 David Solem, piano

October 12 eSSO

Janette FishellConcert—Friday, October 19, 5:30pmMaster Class—Saturday morning, October 20

Scott MontgomeryConcert—Friday, October

26, 5:30pmMaster Class—Saturday morning, October 27

Kimberly MarshallConcert—Friday, November 2, 5:30pm

Master Class—Saturday morning, November 3

Nathan LaubeConcert—Friday, November 9, 5:30pmMaster Class—Saturday morning, November 10

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Inaugural Santa Fe Soul Festival

Spiritual Pathways

The Santa Fe Soul Festival (SFSF) kick off on Sunday, August 12, at First Presbyterian Church was a grand success—with close to 180 attendees energetically keeping beat with the beautiful gospel singing. The gospel concert featured God’s House Choir and Opera Tenor Elliot Page. Pastor Harry welcomed concertgoers, and Festival president Madeleine Wright explained the SFSF mission of educating and presenting African American Arts & Culture to the Santa Fe community. To this end, the concert was preceded by a participatory lecture demonstration on “African Influences on the Black Church” by Dance Professor Shani Sterling and Music Educator Ikechi Ojore.

Fireside Chats with the Mystics: Tuesdays This fall begins our fourth year of weekly gatherings! After an August break, we will resume meetings on Tuesday September 18, 5-6pm in the Rendon Room. The wisdom and faith of Elizabeth Seton will shape our meditation and holy conversations. Newcomers are always most welcome. For more information contact Linda Loving at lclrev@aol.com.

If you are looking for something to read during our break, consider “Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Mediation Changes your Mind, Brain, and Body” by Daniel Goleman and Richard J. Davidson.

Thanks to Jenny Harland, Jeannie Bowman, Christine Vogel and Elise Packard who continue to share leadership responsibilities with Linda Loving.

Weekly Meditation GroupFireside Chats with the Mystics has just started a new focus: Mother Theresa’s wisdom and faithfulness is now guiding our spiritual growth and meditation time. We gather every Tuesday, 5-6pm, in the Rendon Room and newcomers are always most welcome! No book or preparation is needed – just come with an eagerness to connect with the Holy through soulful conversation, silence, and reflections on selected passages from the mystics who have preceded us on the journey. This group has been gathering for 2-1/2 years now! Some folks come weekly; some, more occasionally. Each gathering can “stand on its own.” For more information, or to get the code for entering the building, contact group convener Linda Loving at lclrev@aol.com.

Spiritual Formation News

The Journaling as a Spiritual Practice class, after meeting each Friday in the month of July, is now meeting each last Friday of the month. The class considers new ways to approach writing from the soul, sharing some of our work, and journaling in the quiet of the church Sanctuary. We welcome newcomers! Life’s Companion by Christina Baldwin, is the text with which we base our lessons, but is not required for attending class. Bring your journal and come write with us. Our next class will meet at 11:30am in the Rendon Room on Friday, August 31. Please join us.

Westminster Presbyterian Hosts Contemplative SilenceAll faiths are welcomed to share in Contemplative Silence at Westminster Presbyterian on Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30am. It’s a time for silent prayer or meditation for everyone.

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GHOST RANCH RETREAT

Faithful Resistance – Gospel Visions in Disquieting TimesSaturday, September 8 – Sunday, September 9

Begins 10:30am Saturday morning and concludes with Sunday lunch. We will spend our time envisioning ways that we might become the new apostles in a challenging world. This envisioning also includes ample time for rest and reflection.

Cost is $100 per person (based on double-occupancy, plus three single hermitages) includes one night at Casa Del Sol, a charming, historic hacienda built in the 1930s, and three meals.

Interested? Please contact Rebecca in the church office. Though the original reservation deadline was August 9, spots may still be available.

Lending LibraryThe lending library in the lobby has been busy with books coming in and going out. If you think there’s nothing new, check again. We keep receiving interesting books. As a gentle reminder, bring books that you have found interesting and would like to share.

If you are culling your home library and have a large number of books, please take them to the public library or a resale store. We have limited space.

Take a book, read it, then share it with a friend or bring it back to the lending library. There is no pressure – no time limit.

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Angel AwardMargaret Lyerly (shown left), FPC’s 2018 Stewardship Committee chairperson, and her husband Barry will be honored by the Santa Fe Desert Chorale with its annual Angel Award at the Chorale’s 2018 Gala on August 21, 2018.

“Recognizing the extraordinary commitment by a patron in supporting the Santa Fe Desert Chorale’s goals of artistic excellence, community engagement and organizational stability and growth,” the Lyerly’s, along with Barry’s mother Faith Strong, are only the fourth recipients of this prestigious award. For more information and to join this celebration, please visit desertchorale.org.

Session Highlights – While Session met the months of April, May and June most of the heavy lifting for financial and organizational matters had been accomplished in the first quarter of the Session Year, which now begins the first of February each year.

A number of committees that were missing a chair were appointed and approved by Session during the second quarter. Bill Eklund has accepted the chair of Facilities; and Rick Andrew and Diane Buchanan will co-chair the 2019 Stewardship Campaign. Plato Karayanis and Diane Buchanan continue to co-chair the Great Heritage – Bold Future Campaign (GHBF). The fund-raising efforts of the two campaigns will be combined during the last part of 2018.

Session passed a motion from the GHBF Campaign and Finance committees to allocate and commit (from cash in hand) to the Mission component of the campaign. Recognizing the three-year cash needs of the two recipients, we approved $25,000 per year for three years to Adelante; and $25,000 to CDC (thus providing CDC with a third year to supplement the two years of scholarship dollars on hand). Final allocations will be made at the end of the campaign.

The Partnership Agreement between FPC Santa Fe and the Presbyterian-Reformed Church of Sagua La Grande (Cuba) has been renewed for a period of five years.

Drew Hill attended the June meeting representing the Youth Connection and reported on an idea he and his friend Chanelle have to “spread environmentalism.” They requested permission to hold a movie night at FPC in Pope Hall and sell refreshments. The proposed movie is “Racing Extinction” and any monies raised will be donated to The Wildlife Conservation Network.

We received a preliminary report from Bill Adrian (Facilities Manager) and Bill Eklund (Facilities Chair) regarding the AOS Building Conditions Report and the actions required in the next few months to finalize the projects that will be part of our application for funds to the National Fund for Sacred Places.

Session has been studying the Book of Confessions starting with the Apostles Creed and the Nicene Creed. We are changing our focus to the study of relevant current events “what’s happening right now.”

Submitted by Judi Haines, Clerk of Session

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Presbyterian WomenHowdy Everyone!

We hope the summer has been a very relaxing and enjoyable time for you. But as the fall season nears it may also be time to consider what’s ahead. Perhaps the rustle of the leaves in October will also awaken the spirits of your mind as you ponder your plans.

The Presbyterian Women’s Bible Study Group has made some schedule adjustments that just might make it more convenient for people to attend its monthly get-togethers.

Starting Wednesday, October 10, the Presbyterian Women Bible Study will meet monthly on the Second Wednesday at 10am from October to June in the Rendon Room. (You’ve seen our e-notice each week during the summer)

The Bible Study this year is, ”God’s Promise: I AM With You” by Amy Poling Sutherlun. The study will take participants on “a journey through scriptures to consider circumstances which articulate God’s promise of presence.” A study book of 9 lessons, published by Horizons in Louisville, Kentucky, will be available at $10.00 each prior to the first meeting.

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, e.g., retired folk, stay-at-home Moms, part-time workers, anyone, please contact Jean Ball or Helen Sutton for more information/sign-up.

Blessings to all, happy days ahead!

Back Pew GalleryA new show goes up every month or so. Stop in the Back Pew Gallery and enjoy the local artwork. Keep checking your bulletin for Back Pew Gallery news.

The Gallery’s Board leadership, Carol Fallis and Andy Ritch, are retiring at the end of 2018. The Board invites anyone with special interest in the Back Pew Gallery to join us on September 4 from 5-6pm in Pope Hall.

Mission MacaliciousFeed your stomach and feed your giving soul. Dine at Macalicious near our church at 226 N Guadalupe St on Aug 22 and FPC’s Mission and Social Justice Committee with receive 10% of the day’s lunch and dinner earnings. It’s true comfort food. See you there.

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BirthdaysAugust1 Kathy Hansen1 Paul Kincaid3 Kati Schwartz4 Marion Jackson4 Susan Ortiz5 Carolyn Minton5 Barb Hutchison6 Olive Smith6 Ellen Armbruster-

Schoen7 Anna Marie Houser8 Tom Mott9 Darryl Bowman12 Andy Ortiz12 Nicholas Chastenet

de Géry13 Jim Toevs13 Joann Campbell14 Mary Lou Williams14 Seth Hinshaw14 Adrienne Ewing-Meyer14 Wynn Moran15 Mary Kuhns16 Kathy Barnes20 Audrey Maehl21 Kandi McKown21 Rosie Mott22 Jim McKee23 Margaret Dean24 Ethel Trimmer24 Jacque Diener26 Lisa Bowles27 Jim Winter27 Elliot Henry29 Betty Grubesic29 Harrison Hook31 Sue Kingston31 Elise Packard

September1 Gale Wright1 Rick Andrew2 Bill Plauth Jr2 Winky van der Hoeven3 Harris Barber3 Judith Wilson4 Judy Banner5 Harriett Barber5 Lily Bair6 Betty Kinnett6 Chris Gay6 Sara Haber6 Kurt Hill8 Jenny Warden8 Tim Vellinga9 Mary Neff 9 Greg Schneider9 Gabrielle Chastenet

de Géry12 Judi Haines12 Samuel Mitchell13 Liz Hinds15 Carole Peet15 Lindsey Allen18 Carol Smock19 Mary Beth Jones20 Nelda Bell21 Josephine Shultz21 Pauline Schneider22 Nancy Armbruster22 Anne Maglisceau23 Heather Weir24 Candy Elkjer25 Andy Wulf25 Maggie Liley26 Sue Hallquist26 Jene Alexander27 Michael Roybal28 Rebecca Withers29 Hayley Wolff

October1 Ann Stoughton2 Ray Kersting2 James Smock4 David Beatty4 Sarah Stark4 Olivia Liley6 George Packard8 Keytha Jones9 Valerye Plath10 Leslie Miller10 Emma Tsosie12 Lynn Bickley12 Patti Poitras15 Okyo Pyon16 Christina Hill18 Bill Eklund 19 Judy Montaño 19 Susan Slotter19 Catherine Bremer19 Julie Jones21 Bobby Plauth21 Bill Elkjer22 Jim Martin 22 Nancy Maret 22 Peter Mitchell24 Mary Black24 Melodie Schneider25 Lupe Buchser25 Jacque Rolstad25 Jill McCormick26 Gary Murphy26 Tupper Schoen29 Melissa Mitchell30 Tom Tindall31 Camryn Calabrese31 Morgan Musgrave

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Two years ago when I called Pastor Harry and asked if there was anyone I could give a ride to church on Sundays, he replied, “As a matter of fact there is someone who recently stopped driving. Her name is Kathleen Banks. I will introduce you on Sunday.” Now you may have benevolent thoughts about my offer to give someone a ride but I had my own motive. I don’t like going to church alone.

I remember exactly where she was sitting as we approached the pew. My first impressions were those of a gracious, unpretentious, and kind woman (among other qualities.) Her voice took its sweet time as she said she would be happy to have me as “her driver.”

One fall day after church rather than go to lunch, which was our regular routine, we drove to the ski valley to see the trees turning. During that drive I learned the most about Kathleen – her four children, her parents, her Oklahoma roots, her college days, her passion for art, the loss of her young husband, and her love of the New Mexico skies and clouds.

Her chuckle, her blue eyes, her sentences beginning with, “Well…” her love of the birds in her yard, her stories of the bunnies eating all her geraniums – these seemingly small things enriched my every Sunday. She gave more than she took. She was a gentle soul, a steady soul, a strong soul.

A few hours with a friend each Sunday reminded me what matters. Listening.

A few hours with a friend each Sunday reminded me what gives life meaning. Helping one another.

Thank you Kathleen for sitting with me at church so I didn’t have to be alone. It was an honor. Thank you for your gentle lessons. Thank you for blessing me with your presence, for when two are gathered in Christ’s name…

Second Family is a beautiful opportunity to open yourself up to the unexpected gifts – and there are many – of both giving and receiving.

Kathleen took her time with things.

She laughed at herselfShe rarely complainedShe did not judgeShe chuckled a lotShe was a lover of nature.She was an appreciator of creativityShe was an optimist

Truly It Is Better to Give than to Receive… and in the Giving Is the ReceivingIf you are interested in joining a Second Family Care Circle, please call Betty Kersting at 505/982-4548.

Kathleen Banks with friends.Note: A memorial service and reception for Kathleen is planned for September 18, 5:30pm, at First Presbyterian Church.

Second Family

by Laurie Wisdom, Second Family Care Team member and co-chair of Deacons

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Maurice and Ethel Trimmer’s Second Family Care Circle celebrates Maurice’s 88th birthday

The Presbyterian Men’s Breakfast hosts a monthly morning breakfast and forum for all members of the congregation, their guests and the public.

Visit https://fpcsantafe.org/education/mens-breakfast/ and press the Facebook link for more information on listed events.

Men’s Breakfast

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Welcome New MembersDavid and Jordan Smith (Not pictured)

“We are embracing on this journey to teach our children the “true” values of Christ—to look inward, love yourself and your enemies, and share that love with others,” said new member Jordan Smith.

Jordan and husband, David, moved their family to Santa Fe from Costa Rica, with the birth of their second daughter. David, who is “deeply concerned about the growing socio-economic divide in this country, and the threat it represents to democracy,” is very appreciative of the messages and sermons at First Presbyterian.

Jordan added, “We enjoy the service format and the openness First Presbyterian has to other faiths and communities.”

David and Jordan are co-founders and directors of CAVU, a Santa Fe-based environmental non-profit dedicated to “providing people with new insights on complex human and ecological problems through video and the aerial perspective. Together with local voices and authentic storytelling these new perspectives empower people to solve large scale problems of environmental degradation and climate change in their own communities.”

“We work to serve our community and humanity via film and conservation,” said Jordan. “We have worked in impoverished communities around the planet and are concerned about poverty.”

The Smiths have two daughters, Niva and Eleanor.

Lisbeth Cort

Lisbeth, who is an artist and formerly an executive director for a non-profit, moved to Santa Fe in 2017 from Coupeville, Wash.

Lisbeth enjoys travel, gardening and art.

Robert and Suzanne Davis

Robert and Suzanne moved to Santa Fe from Mercer Island, Wash., in May 2018. Robert is a retired attorney.

Mark and Cheri Schuman

(Profile for Mark and Cheri was unavailable

before publication deadline.)

Shellie Follmer

“I first attended FPC about 20 years ago, when Sheila was the pastor. I moved back into town last year, and Harry reached out to me and the rest is history. I love being part of the church family and getting to know everyone,” Shellie said.

Shellie enjoys dancing, the opera and concerts, and the outdoors by horseback riding and hiking. Shellie moved to Santa Fe from Los Alamos. She is currently a manager at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

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The Youth Connection

FPC Youth Experience First Mission Trip

The Youth of FPC have been very busy this summer! Along with our wonderful retreat at Ghost Ranch, four members of the Youth Connection were put hard to work on their first FPC mission trip. The group of four plus two leaders were commissioned on June 3 during Sunday worship, and then headed to a beautiful Presbyterian summer camp outside of Taos called Camp Loma Verde.

To create a defensible space from fires, we were tasked with clearing brush within a 30-foot radius from all of the buildings. In addition to all the good work we did at the camp, we helped the “Not Forgotten Veterans” clear out an acequia on their property.

Though we worked really hard for three days it wasn’t all work at Camp Loma Verde. On the last two days everyone got to travel to the Rio Grande Gorge and Taos Pueblo to explore and have fun.

Our wonderful youth were joined by groups from all around New Mexico, even one reaching as far Farmington. It was great fun to see old friends and to make new ones as we worked and played together.

Everyone in the Youth Connection thanks you for all of your support at our art gala, garage sale, bake sale, and for your wonderful donations. Without your help we couldn’t have done any of it.

by Drew Hill, Youth Connection member and Youth Deacon

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Lily Bair (l) says “Ghost Ranch is a place where you can strengthen relationships with existing friends as you build relationships with the new people you meet. And at night when you are in that ‘thin place’ where there are fewer barriers between heaven and earth you see things more clearly and feel closer to God.” Leah Mitchell, Judi Haines, Drew Hill, Sadie Hill and Brian Ortiz share the moment.

Ghost Ranch Becomes Youth Connection Tradition

Youth Week at Ghost Ranch is rapidly becoming a “tradition” for FPC’s The Youth Connection, a special sanctuary for fellowship, adventure and most significantly for spiritual growth and faith building.

The youth thank God and the members of FPC for giving them this special opportunity to grow in their faith, and to witness to others what Jesus Christ means to them personally.

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Shown with Sadie Hill (f), youth co-leader Bill Humphreys (back), Drew Hill and Brian Ortiz, Leah Mitchell calls Ghost Ranch her “happy place where I have grown closer to God and strengthened the bonds with the people I love. When I am in the blue and the green of nature, the water and the trees, it brings my mood up and puts me in a better place.”

Brian Ortiz enjoys the tranquility of Ghost Ranch.

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First Presbyterian Church208 Grant Avenue

Santa Fe, NM 87501

Rev. Dr. Harry Eberts III, Pastor, ext 11, harry@Rev. Andrew Black, Parish AssociateLinda Raney, Director of Music, ext 16, lraney@

Jill McCormick, Children & Youth, 505-699-5093 children-youth@Anne Liley, CDC Director ext 20, preschool@

Bill Adrian, Facilities Manager, 505-501-3453, facilities@Judi Haines, Clerk of Session, ext 15, clerk@Gale Wright, Treasurer 703.795.1520, treasurer@

Betty Kersting, Membership ext 15, membership@Maria Romero, Contract Bookkeeper 505-603-1303, businessoffice@Archives, ext 27, archives@

Contact Church Staff and Volunteers

Main number is 505.982.8544 and e-mail addresses are all @fpcsantafe.org, url: fcpsantafe.org