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 January 25, 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.

Rite II at 8:30 a.m.

During the seasons of Christmas and Epiphany, we are using Rite II at the 8:30 a.m. service on Sundays. Eucharistic Prayer B from Rite II is especially appropriate for these seasons because of its focus on the Incarnation.

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.

Sunday Forum

Following on from Fr. Simon’s forum last week on Authority in the Church, Fr. Robin this Sunday will look at Episcopal polity and church governance on the local, diocesan, national, and Anglican Communion levels. The Forum meets at 10:00 a.m. in Palen Hall. All are welcome.

Children’s Chapel & Faith Explorers

Children’s Chapel at both the 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services is on break for the seasons of Epiphany and Lent. Families are encouraged to worship together during these seasons. Children are urged to attend the Faith Explorers offerings for their Christian formation. Faith Explorers meets in the Children’s Ministry Room upstairs in Conkey House from 10:00 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. every Sunday. Snacks are provided and children are brought back to Palen Hall to join parents at the conclusion of the Forum. This is an offering designed for younger children but all are welcome to participate! For more info please contact Pam J. at pengojones@gmail.com.

Faith Explorers Today

The intensity in the faces of the kids at the last Faith Explorers was palpable!  We saw and touched a real mustard seed (they’re so little!!); we discussed how faith that little can move mountains (we moved our own mountains with a soda straw!!). Old and new friends talked and prayed together.  Come next Sunday and create your very own treasure bag as we discuss the Parable of the Talents.

Youth Group

Youth Group this Sunday! Brush up on your bible and church trivia, watch old episodes of Jeopardy and come prepared to participate in Youth Group Jeopardy! Exciting mixed-age teams will compete to answer questions from categories such as “Liturgical Colors”, “Old Testament Heroes”, “Treasures of the Prayer Book”, and more. We will fuel our brains with delicious pizza and salad – can it get any BETTER? Only if you join us!  All 8+ age youth are invited to Kinsolving at 12:30pm this Sunday. For more info contact Pam at pengojones@gmail.com.

Annual Meeting & Elections

Holy Faith’s Annual Parish Meeting is today at 4:00 p.m. in Palen Hall. In addition to receiving reports and presenting the 2026 budget, Vestry Members and Deanery Delegates will be elected. All Holy Faith members in good standing who are recorded in the Parish Register and are known to the Treasurer are eligible to vote. The nominees for Vestry are Kelly Enos, Paula Price, and Michael Smith. The nominees for Deanery Delegates are Ruth Rael and Charles Rountree.

Emergency Warm Coat Drive
Holy Faith’s Outreach Opportunities Committee is sponsoring a parish-wide coat drive for distribution during the city’s “Code Blue” program and beyond. Code Blue is designed to save lives for individuals who are unsheltered during acute weather events. It involves expanding overnight sheltering and daytime warming operations, distributing cold weather gear, and coordinating transportation to shelters. Warm, adult-sized coats are urgently needed. A bin is available in Palen Hall for your donations; the coats may be used but in good condition. Please contact Brenda Shears (505-339-8149 or shears@asu.edu with questions).

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!

New Offering for Teenagers

Starting Sunday, February 1st, all youth ages 13 and up are invited to join Pam and Therese at the newly formed teen chat group (to be officially named by the kids).  We will meet the first Sunday of every month from 12:30 p.m.  – 1:30 p.m. to talk about what’s important to these youth and how the church can be a resource and a community and a connection to guide them through their daily lives. Beverages and a snack will be provided, and a ride home if needed.  Walking distance location TBD.  For more info or to sign up to join us, please contact Pam or Therese.

Choral Evensong

A Choral Evensong in observance of The Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple will be held Sunday, February 1, 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. A reception follows in Palen Hall.

Church of the Holy Faith presents the 11^th annual Women’s Quiet Day

Church of the Holy Faith presents the 11^th annual Women’s Quiet Day, Saturday February 7th, 8:00 a.m. in Palen Hall. The program concludes by 3:00 p.m.

This year’s speaker is Megan McKenna, a much sought after speaker. She is an internationally known author, theologian, storyteller and lecturer. She is known for her in-depth devotional writing and cross-cultural stories from all world religions. She will be presenting a deeper look at the women who were the first witnesses and preachers of the resurrection.

McKenna received her doctorate from the Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, CA. She has taught at many different schools, including Fordham University, the Washington Theological Union, and the East Asian Pastoral Institute in Manila. She also serves as an Ambassador of Peace for Pax Christi, USA.

Registration should be done through the Holy Faith Parish Office, parishoffice@holyfaithchurchsf.org or call the office at (505) 982-4447. Registration is free, deadline to register is February 2, 2026. Continental breakfast and a light lunch will be provided.

In need of your Palms for Ashes for Ash Wednesday

If you have palms from last year’s Palm Sunday, please bring them into the parish office by Tuesday, February 17^th, so they may be burned to make ashes for our Ash Wednesday services.

Parish Lenten Meditations Booklet 2026

To assist in our journey together during the Lenten season, we will compile a booklet of Lenten Meditations, written by members of our parish family. Contact Mark Childers at medw.childers@gmail.com or call 505-982-4447, ext. 102 to find out what days are available and to sign up. A meditation may be based on any one of the lessons provided specific to the day assigned. Meditations should be no more than a paragraph in length or approximately 150 words. You are also welcome to write for more than just one day. Please email your meditation(s) in WORD DOCUMENT format to Mark no later than February 11^th.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

The KnitWits invite you to join us Thursday, February 12, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Kinsolving room. We gather to share tea, cookies, and time together to knit. Questions – call Allyson (505) 983-0283. Next meeting March 5^th.

Stewardship Campaign

Our 2026 Stewardship Campaign “You are the Light of the World” is progressing with 158 pledges totaling $716,443 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.

Faith Family in January

January’s Faith Family Lead Disciple is Eric Butler, ebinbru@icloud.com, (505) 500-6935. Faith Family provides assistance to parishioners who could use occasional help with a ride to a church service, a doctor appointment, or the grocery store. We are also here for you if you simply need a friendly visit or help with running an errand. If we can help, please reach out to the Lead Disciple (with as much advance notice as possible). Are you interested in joining the Faith Family ministry? If so, contact Fr. Simon at fr.simon@holyfaithchurchsf.org or call (505) 982-4447, ext. 110.

Holy Faith Guild

Happy New Year from the Holy Faith Guild!  As you are cleaning up from the holidays and are finished with your holiday cards, please think of us and leave them in the Guild Room to be repurposed for the 2026 St. Nicholas Bazaar. Also, we would appreciate any extra jelly jars you would like to donate; please leave in the Guild Room. Thank you for your support.

If you enjoyed helping or shopping at this year’s bazaar, you might wonder how all this gets done every year.  We invite anyone interested in helping, to attend the Guild any Wednesday starting in January. If you can sew, great! If not, there are still lots of things you can do to help, including working with Twice Blessed.  Drop in for lunch some Wednesday and introduce yourself. WE NEED MORE MEMBERS!

Sanctity of Human Life Sunday

This 3rd Sunday in January was designated as Sanctity of Human Life Sunday in 1984, a day for churches to celebrate the gift of life, raise awareness about abortion, and support pregnancy centers. Desert Rose Women’s Resource Center in Santa Fe is one such center that provides confidential medical services to women and men who are facing an unplanned pregnancy. Support for Desert Rose Women’s Resource Center can include becoming a prayer partner to lift volunteers, clients, and staff up in prayer; referring a woman in need; and providing funds for their operation. For more information, please contact parishioner Elaine Gere (505-920-2608) or Desert Rose Women’s Resource Center directly (505-995-1998).

 

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.

Santa Fe Public Schools Adelante Program

Dear Friends at The Church of the Holy Faith,

On behalf of the Santa Fe Public Schools Adelante Program, thank you for once again being part of our Harvest Distribution. Your continued support means so much to us. By holding a drive for a specific item, The Church of the Holy Faith helps ensure we have the right balance of sides for meals. When the food contributions from all congregations, organizations, and community groups come together, we’re able to serve 150 families with dignity, abundance, and care. Thank you for being such a meaningful part of this effort. We are grateful for your generosity, your commitment to our community, and your willingness to partner with us year after year.

* 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 Eli parishoffice@holyfaithchurchsf.org or call the office. (505) 982-4447.

* 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.

* 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 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.

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.”