an ever-deepening relationship with Jesus Christ

Attendance for Sunday Services

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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 August 30, 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.

Clergy Discretionary Funds
This Sunday, as the fourth Sunday of the month, the loose offering is directed to the Clergy Discretionary Funds to assist those in need.

Forum with Fr. Simon+ 10 a.m. in Palen Hall, Sunday 8/30/26
From a Christian perspective, is there such thing as a “just war”? What, if anything, are the conditions regarding jus ad bellum (the virtue of justice around going to or declaring war). What does it look like jus in bello (justice in the midst of war)? Come ready for a lively, zetetic conversation.

Faith Explorers
Let’s continue our discussion about our gifts and talents!! And don’t forget to bring a collectible to show your pals. We meet at 10:00 a.m. in the Youth Room in Conkey House and we conclude at 10:40 a.m. For more info please contact Pam at pengojones@gmail.com.

Youth Group Sunday the 30th is Girls’ Day!!
All youth group girls who have RSVP’d to Pam please meet by the acolyte room immediately after the 11 a.m. service. We will head to Barnes and Noble for a shopping spree and then to Olive Garden for lunch!! Back to the church no later than 3:30 p.m. If you have not RSVP’d, please do!! and if you need a ride home, simply ask. Pam is waiting to hear from you!! pengojones@gmail.com.

Children and Family Ministry Splash Party
Saturday, September 5th from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the home of Preston and Sarah Stone. All children and parents are welcome to attend. Food and water fun promised!! Watch for more information in your email and the newsletter or contact Pam for more details.

Women’s Spirituality Group
The Women’s Spirituality Group will offer a study and discussion of “The Story of Ruth” by Joan Chisitter, beginning Monday, August 17th, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and continuing for the following three weeks. The book is readily available from Amazon and also from ThriftBooks. Contact Mtr Madelynn at mkpriest@msn.com or Eli, the church secretary at (505) 982-4447 if you are interested in attending.

Spiritual Classics with Fr. Simon+, Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in the Large Conference Room upstairs of Conkey House

To get ready for our big patronal feast day on October 4th, we are reading the Life of St Francis by St Bonaventure in ISBN: 9780809121212. It is fifteen short chapters. On September 1st, we will discuss chapters 1-5. On September 15th , chapters 6-10 (there is no meeting on September 8th due to the annual diocesan Clergy Conference). On September 22nd, we will discuss chapters 11-15. Finally, on September 29th we will wrap everything up to get ready for the big feast day of our Parish’s and our City’s Patron Saint. Hope you can make it!

Bible Study with Fr. Simon+, Wednesdays at 3 p.m. in the Large Conference Room upstairs of Conkey House
We will continue diving deeply into the Book of Revelation. Bring your Bibles and excitement as we engage this extremely interesting and mysterious material! (Bible Study will not meet September 9th due to the annual diocesan Clergy Conference).

Women’s Spirituality Group Retreat
The Women’s Spirituality Group will offer a one-day retreat Saturday, September 19th, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The retreat will focus on the nature and meaning of mercy through scripture, readings, prayer, and discussion. The day will include time for quiet individual contemplation.

Morning coffee or tea and also a light lunch will be provided. There is no cost to participants. If interested, please contact Mtr. Madelynn at mkpriest@msn.com at your earliest convenience, as space is limited.

Whirlwind Bible Tour
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. We’ll meet in Conkey House, Large Conference Room.

Please contact Whirlwind Bible Tour Guide Kat Bernhardt at (505) 819-9667 or katbernhardt@mac.com to sign up or to ask any questions.

Library: Celtic Spirituality Books
Currently on display in the Church Library is a selection of books on Celtic Spirituality. There is also a selective bibliography listing some of these books available for checkout. Copies can be found in a folder on the Library coffee table.

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.

We Have A Family! Juarez House Build September 23-26! 
Missions Ministries has matched our parish with the Vasquez Esparza family. Bryan and Karime are a young couple raising two daughters, Edna (5) and Sofia (1). For the past two years, the family has owned a piece of land, but because of difficult circumstances, they have not been able to build a home on it. Little by little, they have worked on their property—putting up a fence, planting small trees, and caring for it while holding on to the hope that one day they would have a home of their own. Their faith has also become an important part of their story. When asked what she would like the team coming to build their home to know, Karime wrote: “I would like to thank you even though I don’t know you yet because I know God sent you. I don’t know how to thank you for everything you do and will do for many families. May God bless you all your lives. What will be a beautiful home for us will be a beautiful house for you, where many memories will remain.”

Daughters of the King Meeting
The September meeting will be held at 2:45 p.m., Tuesday, September 15th in the Kinsolving Room. Asenath Keplar will be providing refreshments. Kelly Enos will be taking us through Week One of “7 Feasts, Finding Christ in the Sacred Celebrations of the Old Testament by Erin Davis” All women of the church are invited to join us.

Copies of the 7 Feasts books can be found in the top drawer at the entrance to the church office. (Under the green name tag box). You can bring a check for $16.12 to the meeting on September 15th or leave a check in the mail room in the DOK mailbox. We will cover Week One “The Cure for Spiritual Amnesia” in our meeting on September 15. Here is the link for the You Tube video of Erin Davis covering this section.

The Cookie Ministry
Our Ministry ensures that every Sunday there are cookies, brownies, bars, muffins, etc. for all parishioners to partake of after the 8:30 Service and before and after the 11:00 Service. That is EVERY SUNDAY, for EVERYONE to enjoy. Please consider joining us. You do not have to be a baker; you can buy some nice cookies; bring in deviled eggs; make some tea sandwiches.You can plate these delicious treats and put out the half-and-half. It’s a very Episcopalian service to treat and make new friends on Sunday. I’ve made many new friends this way. It is one of those really “fun” (as my therapist would say) ministries to join!

Call or text me at 703-623-7192.

Thank you very much,

Karen Gahr

Twice Blessed
Twice Blessed would welcome donations of your new or gently used items so please start cleaning out those closets and garages. We welcome your used Christmas decorations, especially artificial greens. Items may be left outside the door upstairs in Conkey House or in the Guild room behind Palen Hall. If you have any questions, please contact Cathy Gronquist at cathy@gronquist.org/505-231-4557.

Why Faith Family? 
Why would you contact Faith Family? Because we are here for you! If you need help with transportation to a doctor’s appointment, the grocery store, or a church service we can help. Or perhaps you’d like someone to visit you when you’re homebound, pray with you or visit you in the hospital, please let us know. To contact Faith Family, email your request to faithfamily@holyfaithchurchsf.org. This email address is monitored by our Lead Disciple (Rhonda Black for the month of August, George Case for the month of September) 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.

From Your Treasurer

First off, thank you! Your response to our pledge challenge has been truly remarkable. As of today, we have received several new and increased pledges, bringing us within striking distance of our goal.

Remember, every $1 in new or increased 2026 pledges will be matched with $2, up to a total match of $20,000. We have now crossed the halfway mark, and the challenge continues through the end of this month.

If you haven’t yet made your 2026 pledge—or if you’re considering increasing your commitment—now is a wonderful time to participate. Every pledge, regardless of the amount, makes a meaningful difference and strengthens our shared mission of welcoming all people into an ever-deepening relationship with Jesus Christ.

If you have any 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 commitment to Holy Faith.

Charles Rountree

Treasurer

Stewardship Campaign
Our 2026 Stewardship Campaign “You are the Light of the World” is progressing with 201 pledges totaling $941,443 for the mission and ministry of Holy Faith. Pledges are gratefully accepted at any time. Pledge cards are available in church. You can also pledge online at https://holyfaithchurchsf.org/stewardship/.

Join our Prayer Banner – Let your light shine!
Help us create a “Banner of Light”, by writing your prayer on a gold ribbon, located in Palen Hall. Pray that Holy Faith’s LIGHT GROWS in commitment, membership, ministry, worship, discipleship, community, hospitality, and Spirit led direction. Help us carry the TORCH to light the world. BE SEEN FOR GOD’S GLORY.

Christ’s Cross and Resurrection Today
Bishop Patrick Augustine’s book Christ’s Cross and Resurrection Today has been updated and republished in celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of his ordination. The book, including his meditation on the cross that he shared with us during Holy Week and a meditation by Bishop N.T. Wright, are available for purchase for $10 from the Parish Office. Checks should be made payable to “Help With Compassion,” Bishop Patrick’s ministry to support the Diocese of Bor, South Sudan.

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 58:10

Thank 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 Emails

It 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.”