The Presbytery of Santa Fe will have a special called meeting on Saturday, May 21st at 10 am at Covenant Presbyterian in Albuquerque. This meeting will be in-person for the purposes of ratifying previous actions taken at online meetings and to propose changes to the By-laws and Standing Rules allowing for online meetings. A fellowship time will follow the meeting.
We ask for your prayers for our communities dealing with the danger and fear of wildfires. Staff and members of the Presbytery have been in continual communication with the churches in the northern part of the state. Pastors and church members are safe, and no church buildings have been damaged by the fires so far. We know that a couple of members in Las Vegas have lost their homes and we especially ask for prayers of strength for them. The Presbytery will continue to work to identify needs and inform the Presbytery. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance has also reached out and offered resources and assistance. To give to the those affected by the fires, visit All Together New Mexico, the American Red Cross or HELP New Mexico.
We lift up in prayer the communities of El Rito Presbyterian Church in Chacon, Jemez Springs Community Presbyterian Church, First United Presbyterian Church in Las Vegas, and First Presbyterian Church in Mora. And we offer prayers of safety for those evacuated, those who have lost their livelihood, those that are fighting the flames, and for those offering help and support.
We offer this prayer , written by Rev. Mark Koenig, for sharing in worship. Mark, Internal Communications Specialist at PC(USA) in Louisville, wrote this prayer for the churches in this presbytery in consultation with the Rev. Takako Terino, chaplain of Santa Fe Presbytery.
The Presbytery of Santa Fe has established a Family-To-Family fund to help those that are financially affected by the Coronavirus quarantines. Family-to-Family funds will be used to help with rent, bill payments, childcare, tuition, or other essential necessities for families that experience financial hardship due to a person's loss of income during the COVID-19 crisis. It is preferred that funds for bills will be sent directly to the collecting entity.
To apply for aid from the Family-to-Family fund, please complete the Family-to-Family Aid Request Form.
At this time, the maximum amount per family is $500.
Click here to apply or learn more about the Family-to-Family Fund.
Click here to see a list of churches providing online worship services.
Click here for resources for churches considering next steps.
The Presbytery Office is minimumly staffed Mon, Wed, and Thur from 10am-3pm. We recommend calling before coming by and masks are required. Voicemail and email are checked daily so please contact us if you need assistance.
Oh, Great Spirit
Whose voice I hear in the winds,
And whose breath gives life to all the world,
hear me, I am small and weak,
