an ever-deepening relationship with Jesus Christ

Attendance for Sunday Services

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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 Sunday, November 15, 2026

* Nursery. 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.

 

Welcome!
We welcome all newcomers to Holy Faith. Your children are especially welcome to participate in our many activities designed for kids and youth. Faith Explorers is geared to younger kids (ages 3+) it’s a lowkey, fun way to learn Bible stories, share snacks, create art and make friends. We meet in the Youth Room at the end of the hall in Conkey House every Sunday between services from 10:00 – 10:40 a.m.

The Youth Group (ages 8 and up) meets the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month after the 11:00 a.m. service (12:30 – 1:45 p.m.) for pizza, games and general wackiness. We’d love to have your older child/ren join us!

For more information, please reach out to Pam Jones at pengojones@gmail.com.

Stewardship Campaign Kick-Off
The 2027 Stewardship Campaign “You Continue To Be the Light of the World” began last Sunday. Pledge packets are available to pick up at this Sunday’s services in the back of the church. You are encouraged to make your pledge on or before Sunday, November 22, for blessing at God’s altar. You can also pledge online at https://holyfaithchurchsf.org/stewardship/.

Sunday Forum
This Sunday at 10:00 a.m. in Palen Hall, Holy Faith’s delegates to last week’s Diocesan Convention will offer their reflections on the gathering, after viewing the Bishop’s Convention Address in which he gives a couple of shout-outs to Holy Faith. All are welcome.

Faith Explorers
This Sunday Faith Explorers will take an early dive into Advent – what it means for us. An interesting craft awaits all 5 year olds and up who join us in the Youth Room! Junior Faith Explorers (ages 2 – 4) will meet in the nursery with Ms. Thérèse and learn bible stories, prayers and songs. So fun!! Both groups meet 10:00 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. For more info, please reach out to Pam at pengojones@gmail.com.

Children’s Christmas Pageant
Its time to begin preparations for the CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT! The script will be the same as last year, and there are speaking parts for children aged 4 up. Younger children are welcome also, because we’ll need lots of angels and shepherds! Sally Ritch will direct, assisted by Layla Condit, Nancy Ratliff, and Helen Condit. The first rehearsal will be at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, November 29, in the Kinsolving Room, so make your plans now to take part in this wonderful Christmas tradition! For further questions, email Sally at sritch36@gmail.com.

Kids in Church
If you’re running late because getting everyone out the door was a battle, please still come to church.
If your toddler won’t sit still, please still come to church.
If your baby needs to eat, please still come to church.
If your child doesn’t know all the words, all the prayers, or exactly when to sit and stand, please still come to church.
If your child has a disability, please still come to church.
If Sunday morning feels messy instead of peaceful, please still come to church.
If you’re worried your children are distracting the people around you, please still come to church.
Because children do not learn how to be part of the Church by staying home until they can sit quietly.
They learn by being here.
They learn the hymns by hearing us sing them.
They learn the prayers by hearing us pray them.
They learn to worship by watching us worship.
They learn that church is home because we make room for them here.
So bring the babies. Bring the toddlers. Bring the big kids. Come late. Sit in the back. Sit in the front. Step out when you need to and come right back in.
Just come.
The wiggles, whispers, dropped crayons, crying babies, and little voices are not interruptions to the life of the Church.
They are the Church right now..

Annual Parish Thanksgiving Dinner
Join us on Sunday, November 22, at 5:00 p.m., when we as a parish family count our blessings and wrap up the annual Stewardship Campaign with a Thanksgiving Potluck Supper. The turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes and bread will be provided – the rest is up to you! Please bring your favorite side dish or dessert.

Spiritual Classics
Come on a journey to one of the most interesting and exotic Christian Churches of all, the Church of Ethiopia! Starting Tuesday, December 1st, and meeting every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m., we will examine some wonderful ancient sources preserved for us by and in the Ethiopian Church. For Advent we will look at the Widasie Maryam, the Praises of Mary by St. Ephrem the Syrian. This will be a wonderful text to get us ready for Christmas. Then, in the new year 2027, we will look at the 14 Anaphorae (Eucharistic Prayers) preserved from antiquity by the Ethiopian Church. This will help us enter ever more deeply into the Sacred Liturgy we celebrate together every Sunday. Finally, we will look at those books considered part of Ethiopian Bible which were lost to the Protestant and Catholic/Orthodox canons of Scripture. The Church in Ethiopia is endlessly fascinating because, on the one hand, being all the way on the edge of the world (it’s where the Nile River starts) they preserved many things other Christian Communities forgot about (like the actual Ark of the Covenant in Aksum) and, on the other hand, because their Judeo-Christian heritage goes back all the way to King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba (the Ethiopian Queen about whom the Song of Songs was composed) they preserve a very unique and semitic way of being Christian. By considering these ancient sources, we will understand even more the incredible riches in the wider tradition of Christian Spiritual Classics.

Cornbread Muffin Mix Needed
Since 2003, Adelante has worked to strengthen opportunities and well-being for Santa Fe Public School children facing homelessness or food insecurity. Each holiday season, the Harvest Project provides complete holiday meal components to families, and, once again, we are pleased to participate. The Children and Family Ministries is leading the way in collecting boxes of cornbread muffin mix for this endeavor. Please bring your donations to Palen Hall between now and November 15th or if you see a youth in the hallway, give it to them. We want to reach a goal of 150 boxes of delicious cornbread!! For more info, please contact Pam J.

Twice Blessed Update
The Bazaar is rapidly approaching! If you have been considering a donation of gently used and/or new items to support the Twice Blessed effort we would love to have those items sooner rather than later, preferably in the next two weeks. As always we are looking for kitchen equipment, glassware/china decorative items, games/toys, general household items including linens and Christmas decorations. We are unable to take books, clothes (unless they have the original tags on them) or electronics. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Cathy Gronquist (cathy@gronquist.org or 505-231-4557). You can drop items off outside the Twice Blessed Room which is on the second floor at the end of the hall in Conkey House. And, if you need help with pick-up we will do our best to help you out. Thank you for your support.

St. Nicholas Bazaar – Save the Date
The 144th St. Nicholas Bazaar will be held in Palen Hall on Saturday December 5, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; with early bird shopping available 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for a $10 donation. The Bazaar includes handmade gifts, baked goods, wreaths, Christmas trees, and many wonderful gently used treasures from Twice Blessed. Raffle tickets available for beautiful quilts.

Questions about how you can help? Call or text Sue Kropschot if you can volunteer for or have questions about the bazaar at 303-440-4475 and call or text Cathy Gronquist at 505-231-4557 about volunteering for the Twice Blessed sale.

Faith Talkers
Faith Talkers (teens age 13 and up) will meet for lunch at Olive Garden on Sunday, December 6th immediately following the 11:00 a.m. service. Watch your emails for more info.

Faith Family
Faith Family is here for you. If you would like someone to visit you in the hospital or at home, pray with you, read to you or even help with a ride to your doctor’s appointment, grocery store, church service, or other errand, please let us know. To contact Faith Family, email your request to faithfamily@holyfaithchurchsf.org. This email address is monitored by our Lead Disciple (Barbara Dedmon for the month of November) who will coordinate with our Faith Family volunteers. No access to email? Then call the Church Office at (505) 982-4447 ext.100, and Eli will forward your request for assistance to Faith Family.

Bible Study with Fr. Simon+Wednesdays at 3 p.m. in Large Conference Room upstairs in Conkey House
A new session on the Mishkan, i.e. the Old Testament Temple has started! We will finally get to look at the Book of Leviticus (as Fr. Simon+ has threatened for years!) and will see the connections between the Old Testament Temple and Liturgy and the beginning chapters of the Book of Revelation with reference to the Letter to the Hebrews as well. Come ready to learn about this fascinating topic, too often neglected to the peril of our Christian formation and understanding. The books recommended are ISBN: 978-1422614631 and ISBN: 978-0827608979.

Whirlwind Bible Tour, Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in Large Conference Room in Conkey House
What is the main story of the Bible? What are the primary themes? Where did the Bible come from and how is it put together? What writing styles are in the Bible? What are the historic contexts?If any of these questions interest you, please join us for a Whirlwind Bible Tour on Wednesday evenings 5:30 p.m. starting August 26, 2026 and continuing until December 16, 2026.Please contact Whirlwind Bible Tour Guide Kat Bernhardt at (505) 819-9667 or katbernhardt@mac.com to sign up or to ask any questions.  Here is the Scope.

A Call for Vestry Candidates
Holy Faith’s Vestry attends to all business matters of the parish and are representatives of the parish in all matters concerning its corporate property and the relations of the parish to its Clergy and to the Diocese. Members of the Vestry must be confirmed or received within The Episcopal Church and communicants of the parish in good standing. They serve for a term of three (3) years. Vestry members are expected to attend regular Vestry meetings (usually held on the fourth Thursday of each month), participate in Vestry retreats, and be active in attending and supporting parish functions. If you feel called to serve in this vital role, please contact Fr. Robin with your interest before December 31. Fr. Robin can be reached at 982-4447, ext. 101 or at fr.robin@holyfaithchurchsf.org.

From Your Treasurer
As we look forward to Advent and Christmas (which seem to have arrived at an astonishing speed!), your Treasurer is already thinking about our finances—and, perhaps, worrying just a little. It’s an occupational hazard for Treasurers; we can’t help ourselves!

The good news is that Holy Faith traditionally sees a generous outpouring of support in the final weeks of the year, and we have every reason to believe that this year will be no different. There are, of course, a few important “ifs” in the picture: if remaining pledges are fulfilled, if other giving follows the pattern we’ve seen this year, and if we stay within our budgeted expenses, we should finish 2026 close to a balanced budget.

And this is where your support makes a real difference. Please take this opportunity to fulfill your 2026 pledge and, if you are able, consider an additional gift. Every contribution helps sustain our shared mission of welcoming all people into an ever-deepening relationship with Jesus Christ.

If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or to any member of your Vestry. We are grateful for your questions, your participation, and your continued commitment to Holy Faith.
Charles Rountree, Treasurer

Daughters of the King
The DOK Chapter at the Church of the Holy Faith has chosen Matthew 25: Ministries for a Service Project in 2026/2027. The work of Matthew 25: Ministries helps the poorest of the poor and disaster victims throughout the United States and around the world.We accept donations of empty plastic pill bottles. Remove all labels and glue, wash and dry the bottles and lids and place bottles with lids on them in the basket near the chapel.The pill bottle program fulfills two needs: improving medical care in developing countries and caring for our environment by recycling these bottles. Matthew 25: Ministries includes these empty, clean bottles in shipments of medical supplies to areas of need.If you have any questions, please contact Karen Gahr at 703-623-7192 or any other DOK Member.

Lions Club Eyeglass Recycling
The Holy Faith chapter of the DOK is participating in the Lions Club Eyeglass recycling ministry.

The World Health Organization estimates that 120 million are visually impaired because of uncorrected refractive errors (far and near sightedness). Refractive errors can be easily diagnosed, measured and corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses or refractive surgery. Yet, millions of people lack access to these basic services. Participation in the Lions Eyeglass Recycling Program can raise our Parishes visibility into the issues. The donated eyeglasses collected by our parish can help improve the quality of life for children and adults living in low and middle income communities around the world. Many will experience corrected vision for the first time, enabling them to lead productive working lives, support their families, attend school and advance their education. Please contact Asenath Kepler at empressinexile@msn.com for more information. The collection bins can be found inside our ramped back door entryway into Palen Hall.

Nursery Volunteers Needed
We are in need of volunteers for the nursery during the 8:30 a.m. and the 11:00 a.m. services. If you are interested, please email Eli at parishoffice@holyfaithchurchsf.org or call (505) 982-4447. 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.

Care Kits
The Outreach Opportunities Committee is sponsoring “Care Kits” for parishioners to take and give to those in need as you meet them around our community.  The kits are available in the back of church in the coat rack area and are regularly replenished. Each zip lock contains the basics: water, high protein food, socks, multi-use garbage bag, wipes, and dental care.  If you are interested in supporting this on-going project, please identify Care Kits with your donation “If you pour out your heart to the hungry and satisfy the needs of the afflicted, then your light will rise in the darkness.”  Isaiah 58:10Thank you for shining your light in our community!

Men’s Circle
Calling on men of The Church of the Holy Faith–gay, both partnered and single. Please join in a discussion regarding the possible formation of a Men’s Circle to help us better understand ourselves and each other in God’s light, to be of mutual support to one another, to assist Holy Faith and its outreach in meaningful ways, and to be a positive influence in our church community and out into the world. If you are interested in joining in on this discussion, please text your contact information, including email to Dirk Mathis at 505-795-0962. You will receive additional information in a forthcoming e-mail. Don’t hesitate to contact Dirk personally if you have questions or suggestions. Mutual respect and confidentiality is expected and assured.
* Nursery Workers Needed – Volunteers and One Paid Worker – 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 one staff regular and a few volunteers who are available from 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  Safeguard training and a background check are required. Please let Eli know at parishoffice@holyfaithchurchsf.org or (505) 982-4447, 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.* 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!* 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 she will invite you to the “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.Important Reminder:Avoid Responding to Suspicious EmailsIt has come to our attention that a round of spam emails is circulating, falsely claiming to be from Reverend Robin D Dodge. Some of these messages contain suspicious language, grammar mistakes, and misspellings.Please do not respond, click on links, or give any information out to these emails!!!!Fr. Robin’s email address is: fr.robin@holyfaithchurchsf.org. This is the only email he will contact you through. If there is an emergency he will only contact you directly through a phone call.These fraudulent emails are part of a phishing scam and should be reported and deleted immediately. If you’re ever unsure about an email’s legitimacy, please feel free to call our church office for confirmation. Thank you for staying alert and helping keep our community safe!* 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.”