Church of the Holy Faith Parish Library
Notice Concerning Reassignment of the Scheffler Library Fund:
In her will, Caroline R. Scheffler left a gift to the Holy Faith library, without further restriction. That gift was assigned to a parish endowment fund that does not allow use of the gift for operating expenses of the library. Upon request of the Library Committee, the Holy Faith Vestry now wishes to transfer that gift to a parish endowment fund that does allow use of the gift for operating expenses. The parish bylaws require that any such transfer be approved by a court order.
The Holy Faith Vestry has therefore asked the Santa Fe District Court for permission to transfer the Scheffler Library Fund from the original endowment fund to the endowment fund that allows use of the funds for operating expenses. The petition to the court, together with a notice of hearing, can be viewed near the church entrance and can be viewed online below. Interested church members may appear at the hearing at the time noted. Any questions may always be directed to Fr. Robin or any member of the Vestry.
View the Petition to Modify
View the Notice of Hearing (set for 10-10-24)
Our library dates back to 1949 and is one of the oldest and largest church libraries in the state. The mission of the Parish Library is to provide access to literature and educational material consistent with the mission and ministry of the Church of the Holy Faith. The library has approximately 6,300 items most of which are available for lending to the Parish.
View the Online Library Catalog.
Holy Faith Parish Library Lecture Series
Doris Duke: A Lifetime Search for Faith
Presented by Sallie Bingham on March 9, 2021. Many thanks to Sallie Bingham for giving this informative and engaging presentation. A brilliant writer, Sallie has gifted our library with a copy of her book The Silver Swan; In Search of Doris Duke.
If you missed this Virtual Library Open House via Zoom, you can watch the recording on our YouTube channel.
In the Footsteps of Jesus: A Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Presented by Kent Grubbs on January 12, 2021
If you missed this Virtual Library Open House via Zoom, you can view it anytime on our YouTube Channel.
In September, 2018, parishioners, Kent and Kaki Grubbs, participated in a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Led by St. George’s College, Jerusalem, the pilgrimage, Footsteps of Jesus, followed the life, ministry, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, combining lectures, scripture readings, prayer and contemplation with visiting key sites associated with His life and ministry.
A brilliant photographer, Kent documented his trip to the Holy Land and has gifted our library with a copy of his book. Many thanks to Kent for giving this informative and engaging presentation.
