an ever-deepening relationship with Jesus Christ

Attendance for Sunday Services

Thank you for your interest in attending The Church of the Holy Faith. Masks are optional.

View live streaming or past services on our YouTube channel

Each Sunday, the 11am service is live-streamed on our YouTube channel.  Previous service recordings are also available by using the YouTube link.

Current and recent Worshipcast Service Booklets and, when available, text of each Sunday’s Sermon are available on our Worshipcast and Sermons page.

Announcements for the week beginning October 19, 2025

* Nursery –  NO NURSERY THIS SUNDAY, October 19. A Nursery for children 4 years and younger is available in Conkey House on Sundays from 8:15 am through the 11:00 am service.

Adult Forum: Mysticism and Christian Mystics

As a society, we use the term “mystical” with some frequency. What exactly, though, is “mysticism” as it is used in a religious sense? In a two-part series, Mtr Lynn will lead a discussion of what defines religious mysticism and mystical experiences. We’ll also take a closer look at well-known Christian mystics, such as Julian of Norwich and St. Francis of Assisi, and some lesser-known ones, such as St. Catherine of Siena and The Venerable Maria de Jesus. The forums will be October 19 and October 26 from 10:00-10:45 a.m. in Palen Hall.

Faith Explorers

A fun discussion for kids of all ages about God and how he works in our lives.  We ask questions; we read scripture; we write prayers; we even have fun sciency things to do like making a cloud, or visibly seeing our sins washed away!!  You simply MUST join us each Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 10:40 a.mm in the youth room.  Look for the poster in Palen Hall and join the fun between services!

Kid’s Corner

The youth had an intense discussion about decisions and choices. This community values its time together and the respect among the youth duringdiscussion is incredible and humbling.  Please invite any youth 8 years of age and above to join us twice a month as we journey together, developing a community, discussing topics relevant to youth and having fun.  (the hula hoops did make a brief appearance at the end!!).  For more info or to get involved, please contact Pam Jones pengojones@gmail.com, or via text: 512-736-8416.

Daughters of the King

The October meeting will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, October 16 in the Kinsolving Room. Cha Foxhall, member and Benedictine Oblate, will be taking us through the first three chapters of “Wisdom Distilled from the Daily – Living the Rule of St. Benedict.  All women of the church are invited to join us.

The Women’s Spirituality Group

The Women’s Spirituality Group is offering a pre-Advent book study, “God is in the Manger”, by Dietrich Bonhoeffer.  The study begins Monday, Oct. 20 at 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. and will meet in the Kinsolving Room.  The sessions will continue each Monday, at the same time, through November 17th, skipping November 3rd. If your book does not arrive in time, don’t be too concerned about not having read it or having it in hand. The format of the session will allow for participation without a copy of the book in hand. The book is a very slim volume and available from Thrift Books or Amazon.

St. Francis Legacy Society Gathering

All members of the St. Francis Legacy Society are cordially invited to a reception to be held on Wednesday, October 22nd, 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the home of Fr. Robin Dodge and Therese Saint-André. An email invitation has been sent to the members of record. If you have included the Church of the Holy Faith in your estate plans but have yet to sign a Letter of Intent to indicate that you have done so, please contact the Parish Office to sign up and plan on joining this joyous occasion. We will need to have a final headcount by October 20. For more information, please contact Cathy Gronquist (505-231-4557) or Sandra Brinck (505-983-2402), Chairs of the St. Francis Legacy Society.

Concert – Divinest Sense: Songs of Life and Dances of Death

Soprano Jennifer Perez, baritone Carlos Archuleta, and pianist Nathan Salazar will perform a magnetic program of music, expressing themes of life and death, their eternal lover’s dance, and the medieval allegory of the danse macabre. With Mussorgsky’s Songs and Dances of Death and the Four Last Songs of Strauss at the heart of the program, it promises to be a poetic evening of exceptional musicianship. We request the honor of your presence… Admission is free, but donations are appreciated and will be accepted at the door.

Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

The Church of the Holy Faith (Palen Hall)

311 E Palace Ave

Santa Fe, NM 87501

Fall Carnival

Come one, come all, to the Fall Carnival at Holy Faith on Saturday, October 25th from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Adults and kids – dress in a fun costume, if you wish, bring a friend, a neighbor – anyone who is ready to have some fun!!!  There will be games galore; basketball, corn hole, duck pond, Bozo’s buckets, face painting, fairy hair (new this year!!), hot dogs, refreshments and prizes for the games. (who will beat the Rector at the spoon and egg race this year?).  Volunteers are welcome.  Please contact Pam Jones pengojones@gmail.com, or via text: 512-736-8416.

Table of Remembrance

This year Holy Faith will again have a ‘Table of Remembrance’ set up in Palen Hall beginning October 25 and continuing through October 31st. This is for all church members to honor and remember family members with symbols and objects which represent those who have passed on. Feel free to place a small remembrance (photo, name card, etc.) on this table so we may all remember to keep alive and rejoice in the memories of loved ones.

All Saints’ Evensong

A Solemn Evensong on All Saints’ Sunday will be held on Sunday, November 2, at 6:00 p.m. Please join us for an evening of sung prayers and anthems in an evening service unique to the Anglican tradition. Evensong is a wonderful way to introduce your family and friends to our beautiful church and our rich Christian heritage. There will be a festive reception immediately following the service in Palen Hall, in thanksgiving for the generosity of the people of Holy Faith as we begin our Stewardship Campaign for 2026.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

The KnitWits will be meeting again Thursday, November 6 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Kinsolving room. Please join us for a cozy evening of handiwork, tea, and cookies. Questions? Call Allyson at (505) 983-0283. Next meeting is December 4th.

Adelante Harvest

Help Us Reach Our Goal: 150 Bags of Rice! Drop off your rice donations in Palen Hall by Sunday, November 16, 2025. The Santa Fe Public Schools Adelante Program is collecting bags of rice as part of the annual Harvest Project. Your donation will help ease the financial stress of holiday meals for local families. Together, we can nourish families and support student success. Adelante supports the academic achievement and life success of Santa Fe children and youth experiencing homelessness or housing instability. See Flyer.

Faith Family is Here for You

Sometimes it takes a lot of courage to admit you need help. When we are honest with ourselves and others, our lives are enriched with authentic Christ-like relationships. Can Faith Family be part of your life, either for a ride somewhere, or a visit, or a small chore around the home? Please do not hesitate to contact our Lead Disciple if you have a pastoral need! For assistance in October, contact Barbara Dedmon, (505) 690-9831, barbaradedmon@gmail.com.

 

Parishioner Needs Moving Assistance

One of our parishioners could use some help packing and moving. She has minimal items and only one heavy items. Packing dates are flexible between October 20^th – October 24^th and moving date can be anytime Saturday October 25^th or the afternoon of Sunday October 26^th. With volunteer help, the parishioner plans to make a donation to Holy Faith instead of paying movers. Please contact Mtr Lynn, rev.lynn@holyfaithchurchsf.org, (505) 412-0506.

* Children’s Chapel – Is God calling you to help with this vital ministry? We are in need of chapel teachers and assistants for both the 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services, with as much or little frequency as you can offer. All volunteers working with children and youth receive safeguard training. Please contact Mother Lynn, rev.lynn@holyfaithchurchsf.org (505) 412-0506.

* Songs and Stories – From 10 to 10:40 a.m. each Sunday, your child/ren ages 5 and up (we need older kids and teens too!) are invited to join a group of their friends to sing songs, hear stories from the Bible, dance, play, snack and generally have fun!! Bring your child/ren to Palen Hall after the 8:30 a.m. service (or come early for the 11 a.m. service). The kids will be led to the youth room where they will have an opportunity to learn songs, listen to stories and do activities. The children will be escorted back to Palen Hall to reunite with parents at 10:40 a.m. This is an opportunity for you to attend the Forum and enjoy coffee with fellow parishioners.

* Nursery Workers Needed – Our nursery attendants play a vital role in the health of our community, by providing parents and caregivers of children up to age four a safe and welcoming environment during our Sunday services. We are looking for both regular and occasional workers who are available from 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Parishioners who can volunteer on occasion would be a great addition, too! Safeguard training and a background check are required. Please let Eli parishoffice@holyfaithchurchsf.org or (505) 982-4447, know if you, or someone you know, is interested. The Church of the Holy Faith has a growing Family and Children’s Ministry and we want to keep it rolling! Please pass this information on to anyone who might be interested.

* From Your Treasurer – Holy Faith is extraordinarily blessed to benefit from an endowment that supports our work within the parish and our beloved community. The endowed funds, with a current combined value of over $11 million, are overseen by the Investment Committee. The Committee meets quarterly with our investment management team at Northern Trust to review market performance and to discuss risks and opportunities. Annually, the Investment Committee determines how funds are invested. Generally, a percentage is determined of investments in equities and fixed income instruments. Northern Trust follows the approved investment mix reallocating investments as needed to meet expectations. 

When the annual budget is considered, the draw that can be taken from the endowments is determined by averaging the three prior years investment values at year end. The by-laws limit the disbursement to 4% of the average. The Investment Committee reviews the disbursement request and, if approved, passes that recommendation on to the Finance Committee for consideration. If approved by the Finance Committee, the Vestry then reviews and considers the recommendation and makes the final decision. At each step, the guidelines established in the by-laws for the calculation and disbursement of funds is reviewed to ensure compliance.

Twice annually, at mid-year and year-end, funds are drawn from the investments which are then directed towards the intended purpose of the endowment. Once again, the Finance Committee and the Vestry review the disbursement and use of the draw to confirm agreement with the by-laws.

I hope these past few reviews of our endowed funds has been helpful. As always, if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please feel free to contact me or any member of your Vestry.

Thank you!

Charles Rountree

* Hospital Notification – Holy Faith Parishioners admitted to the hospital are encouraged to contact one of the Holy Faith Clergy. Due to HIPAA restrictions, hospitals are not authorized to release patient information, and therefore our Clergy are often unaware when a parishioner has been admitted to the hospital. We take our pastoral responsibilities seriously and want to bring the ministry of prayer and healing to our parishioners.

* Education for Ministry Books – The Holy Faith Library has a complete set of the EfM texts for 2025-26. If you are interested in the program but perhaps do not have the time to enroll, you can still read the excellent books in the program. There are fifteen texts for the term, encompassing the topics of the Hebrew Scriptures, the Christian Scriptures, Christian History, Christian Ethics and Spirituality, and more. The books are all shelved together and there is a listing available in the library. Come check out what is new in today’s ministry!

* Twice Blessed Seeking Donations – Please don’t forget that the Guild welcomes your contributions of used or new items for the Twice Blessed portion of the St. Nicholas Bazaar. Keep us in mind as you clean out garages, closets, etc. Items may be left in the Guild room behind Palen Hall or taken upstairs and left in the Twice Blessed room at the end of the hall in Conkey House. If you need help with pick up, please contact Cathy Gronquist (cathy@gronquist.org or 505-231-4557). Thank you all for your support of the Women’s Guild.

* Cookie Ministry – The Cookie Ministry provides refreshments after the 8:30 Sunday Service before the Forum and before the 11:00 Service. This is a very easy and rewarding ministry for the Parish. Bakers bake and bring cookies, bars, scones or brownies; non-bakers can bring cheese and crackers, strawberries or mandarin oranges. Cookies can be brought ahead of time and put in the freezer in Palen Hall kitchen or brought to the kitchen before the 8:30 service. Hosts bring 2 quarts of half-and-half and plate the cookies, etc., on Sunday morning before 9:30, and replenish the cream as necessary. To sign up, text or email Karen Gahr at 703-623-7192 or wegahr@aol.com and I will invite you to our “Meal Train” scheduling site.

* Missing Library Books – Your Holy Faith Library houses an extraordinary collection of books. Some, however, have wandered away without a forwarding address. Recent requests reveal that the copy of An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith, by Barbara Brown Taylor—currently being read and discussed by the Spiritual Classics group—has gone astray. Also missing are books of special interest to the Women’s Spirituality Group: Hildegard of Bingen: A Visionary Life and Praying with Hildegard of Bingen. We encourage you to use the library, but please take the time to check the books out! There are instructions next to the computer, and it is really quite easy and quick. If you need hands-on assistance, the librarian is available most Monday and Tuesday mornings. Meanwhile, check your bookshelves for these and other wandering titles.

* Be a Scout – Join Troop 57 (ages 11-17) or Pack 57 (ages 5-10) for Scouting for boys and girls including weekly meetings, camp outs, hikes, activities, and fun for the whole family. Both groups meets weekly at Holy Faith on Monday evenings. For more information contact Dave Blick at dblick@troop57santafe.org or 505-660-0341.

* Beware of Gift Card Scam – This scam continues to target churches across the country. Scam emails designed to look as though they have been sent by the rector or bishop requesting “a favor” prey upon the loyalty and generosity of church members. Do not be fooled – legitimate emails from Fr. Robin always originate from fr.robin@holyfaithchurchsf.org. Fr. Robin will never email you asking for a gift card. The only email address that Bishop Michael will use for DRG business is bishophunn@dioceserg.org.

* Recycle for Sight and Hearing Aid Recycling Program – The Capital City Lions Club collects used eyeglasses and hearing aids for distribution to those in need. If you have old or no longer needed eyeglasses, sunglasses or hearing aids, please donate them in the collection box that is near the back entry to Palen Hall or phone Sylvia Stevens at 946-0473 for more information. “Where there is a need, there is a Lion.”