The Souper Bowl of Caring began in 1990 with a simple prayer said by Reverend Brad Smith at Spring Valley Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina: Lord, even as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us be mindful of those who are without a bowl of soup to eat. 22 churches raised $5,700 . . .
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Christmas in July Garden Well Project
Mission and Peacemaking invites you to extend the spirit of Christmas to a village with no safe, reliable source of water by giving to the Garden Well Project. You can give online or or by check made out to FUPC with ‘Garden Well’ in the memo line, and thanks. . . .
The Hope of Glory — Sunday Class Series June 13 – July 18
The Sunday morning Bible-based class for youth and adults will be discussing The Hope of Glory: Reflections on the last words of Jesus from the Cross by Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize winning Biographer of George HW Bush, Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, and The Soul of America, American Gospel among others. The Carolyn T. and Robert . . .
Let the Rivers Run
Presbyterian Giving Catalog helps New Mexico congregation to support life-giving water initiatives by Emily Enders Odom, Mission Engagement & Support | Special to Presbyterian News Servicehttps://www.presbyterianmission.org/story/let-the-rivers-run/ LOUISVILLE — Originating high atop Elk Mountain, the Gallinas River flows southeast through upper Gallinas Canyon past Montezuma’s hot springs straight through the heart of Las Vegas, New Mexico . . .
Pandemic in Perspective — Sunday Class Series April 11 – June 6
The Sunday morning Bible-based class for youth and adults is discussing two books by leading Old and New Testament scholars designed to put the current pandemic in a faith perspective. (No class on May 30). The books are Virus as a Summons to Faith: Reflections in a Time of Loss, Grief and Uncertainty by Walter Brueggemann, and God . . .
Lenten Book Discussion
One of our charges as a Matthew 25 church is to work toward eradicating systemic poverty. As we try to better understand poverty, we will discuss the book Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth by Sarah Smarsh. This memoir explores generational poverty among folks living in our country’s “breadbasket.” . . .
Lenten Study: Are We There yet? Pilgrimage in the Season of Lent
Our Sunday morning class during Lent is the book Are We There yet? Pilgrimage in the Season of Lent. Join us at 9:15 a.m. each Sunday on Zoom using the “Join us” button on the home page or this link. Each week’s chapter in this book is written by a different author or two, describing . . .
Looking Beyond the Blinders to See Everyone
A Free Zoom Lecture Series First United Presbyterian Church is hosting a series of lectures during Lent. Pastor Katie Palmer explains the series goal: “We want people to reflect on the many ills of the world especially racism, poverty and addiction as well as to encourage them to reflect on their own deep, personal spiritual . . .
One Great Hour of Sharing offering
in a world of disaster, hunger, and oppression Millions of people lack access to sustainable food sources, clean water, sanitation, education, and opportunity. The three programs supported by One Great Hour of Sharing – Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, the Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Self-Development of People – all work in different ways to serve individuals and . . .
Office Manager Position Open
First United Presbyterian Church in Las Vegas NM is looking for an Office Manager, part time, 20 hr/week. 8:30-1:30, M-Th Vital, busy church. Need to multi task, have extensive computer skills and ability to work with people Send cover letter and resume to fupc.nm@gmail.com and apply online here. Read the job description here. . . .
