Calendar:
Happening this Week
• Bells and Choir Practice – Wednesday, May 6th, 5:30/6:30 PM (Sanctuary)
• Daytime Bible Study – Thursday, May 7th, 1:00 PM (Lounge)
• Worship Committee – Thursday, May 7th, 2:00 PM (Lounge)
• May Book Club – Thursday, May 7th, 5:30 PM (Fellowship Hall)
• Gentle Yoga – Saturday, May 9th, 10:00 AM (Fellowship Hall)
• Evening Bible Study – Tuesday, May 12th, 5:30 PM (Lounge)
• Mission Committee – Wednesday, May 13th, 9:30 AM (Lounge)
• PW Bible Study– Wednesday, May 13th, 3:30 PM (Lounge)
Looking Ahead
• Spring Rummage Set Up – Friday, May 15th, 8:00 AM (Fellowship Hall)
• Gentle Yoga – Saturday, May 16th, 10:00 AM (Coffee Room)
• Spring Rummage Sale – Saturday, May 16th, 12:30 PM (Fellowship Hall)
• Deacons Meeting – Sunday, May 17th, 12:30 PM (Lounge)
• Property Meeting – Monday, May 18th, 3:30 PM (Lounge)
• Session Meeting – Thursday, May 21st, 5:00 PM (Lounge)
• Gentle Yoga – Saturday, May 23rd, 10:00 AM (Fellowship Hall)
• Gentle Yoga – Saturday, May 30th, 10:00 AM (Fellowship Hall)
• Taos Opera Institute Concert – Saturday, May 30th, 3:00 PM (Sanctuary)
• Becky Glad & Pilgrimage Group – Saturday, May 30th, 5:00 PM to Sunday, May 31st, 10:00 AM (Fellowship Hall)
Request from Pastor Ginna: Please Call or Text Before Stopping By
Hello, Church Family! I am grateful to be recovering well and finally starting to get out of the house, and I’m loving introducing you to Caleb as I see you. He is lucky to have you in his life!
I’m so grateful for all the support you all have offered – food, diapers, gifts, etc., and I do have one request: Please don’t stop by my house without contacting me first to let me know you’re coming. Caleb and I spend most of our time feeding or sleeping (well, one of us is sleeping…), which means we’re not in a place to receive spontaneous visitors. If you get in touch with me ahead of time and let me know when you’re coming, I can make sure we’re both clothed and able to greet you. (Though Caleb may still be sleeping.)
Thank you all so much for the love and support! Pastor Ginna
Meal Train for The Bairby Family
The Meal Train for The Bairby Family is rolling! Here is the link for the website: https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/rynw17.
If you need help signing up to the website to provide a meal, please call Valerie (575-758-3124) or email her (churchoffice@firstpresbyteriantaos.com) during working hours and she will sign you up.
We are so grateful for all those willing to sign up to bring food. Please keep in mind that an offer to bring food is just that, not a guaranteed opportunity for a visit or to meet the baby. Thank you in advance for your willingness to be flexible!
May Book Club
The next Book Club meeting is May 7th in the Fellowship Hall of the First Presbyterian Church, Potluck at 5:30 PM and the book discussion at 6:00 PM.
The May book is Out of Africa by Isak Dinesen, First published in 1937, 389 pages.
The June book is Half Broke by Ginger Gaffney, 2020, 272 pages
May 9-Mulch Workday
Please come for a church grounds workday on Saturday May 9th from 10 AM to noon. Focus will be to help spread mulch from four trees removed as hazards from the left side of the Sanctuary. For more information, please email Ladd Daniel.
PW Bible Study
We will meet Wednesday, May 13th, at 3:30 in the lounge. Lessons 7 and 8 will be discussed. The leaders are Gilda and Lezlie.
PW Spring Rummage Sale Coming May 16th
Donations from your newly cleaned closets/cupboards can be brought at 8:00 AM on Friday, May 15th. Volunteers for both days are welcome! A clipboard will be circulated on Sunday, May 10th, for 2-hour shifts. This is a great way to get to know more people in our congregation and maybe pick up a few bargains for yourself!
Stay tuned for more information. Questions? Please call Ann Gastineau.
Enos Garcia Elementary School – Need for Shoes
Enos has expressed a need for shoes for the children and their families. Please help by donating new shoes for kids (size 11 and up) and new or gently used shoes for adults. Donation boxes are in the Sanctuary.
NEST benefit May 20
The Taos Charter School 6th-grade class is hosting a NEST Fundraiser Night on May 20 from 5:30–7:30 PM at the Taos Center for the Arts (TCA). The event will include student films, live music, art, a raffle, and food, with all proceeds supporting NEST, a local shelter and resource center serving adults experiencing homelessness in Taos.
Job Posting: Church Nursery Worker
If you are passionate about childcare and want to use your talents in a church setting, this may be the opportunity that you are looking for. Our historic church has an engaged pastor and congregation, welcomes all people, is growing more each year, and needs two part-time Nursery Workers to take care of children ages 3 months to 2 years. We are establishing a new nursery area within the church office building which will be fully equipped by June 1, 2026. This job is a part time job – Sundays, 2 hours 10:15 AM – 12:15 PM.
Qualifications:
-High school diploma or equivalent
-Current first aid/CPR certification (or willing to obtain)
-At least 18 years old with minimum of 1 year of childcare experience
-Strong understanding of child development and classroom safety
-Ability to work collaboratively in a busy environment with a co-worker
-Proven ability to maintain composure and lead in a crisis
Responsibilities:
-Provide loving age-appropriate care to children ages 3 months to 2 years
-Maintain a safe, clean, and organized nursery environment
-Change diapers and assist with toileting
-Feed or give bottles, as necessary
-Engage with children through play, stories, and music
-Follow all health, safety, and sanitation procedures
-Communicate professionally and kindly with parents, staff, and co-worker(s)
-Arrive on time and remain present for assigned work time
We are an equal opportunity employer and would love to get to know you. If you are interested, please send your resume to:
Diana Jacobs, Personnel Committee Chair.
Save the Date – Vacation Bible School July 21-23
We are thrilled to announce that our friends from Colorado are coming back to do an inter-church, intergenerational Vacation Bible school at our church this summer! Save the dates Tuesday, July 21st – Thursday, July 23rd. More information is coming soon!
Want to Join a Small Group Bible Study?
The Daytime Bible Study is seeking a few new members. We meet from 1 PM to 2 PM on Thursdays to share about our lives and study Scripture. Come join us!
Property Committee Is Seeking New Members
Do you have knowledge in maintaining a building? Would you like to be part of a committee who cares about our buildings? We have a couple of openings in our property committee. If you are interested, please email Ladd Daniel.
Centering Prayer
CENTERING PRAYER is meeting weekly on Wednesdays from 4 to 5 PM at the St James Episcopal Parish, 208 Camino de Santiago, Taos, NM. Mother Mandy at St James has offered to host it, and Ursula Beck will be coordinating thru the statewide Contemplative Outreach Group. They will facilitate learning videos from Father Keating followed by Prayer. All are welcome.
Shared Table Needs Your Bags & Help
Shared Table needs your grocery store paper bags, and plastic bags. Please drop off these items at El Pueblito Methodist Church, 1309 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte. You can leave them by the front door anytime.
And come by Tuesday, May 12th, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM to help pack boxes of food.
We need volunteers to show up on Wednesday, May 13th, 7:45 AM – 11:00 AM at El Pueblito Methodist Church in El Prado and at 1:30 PM at the Talpa Community Center.
Distribution Day is Wednesday, May 13th, 8:30 – 11:00 AM at El Pueblito Methodist Church in El Prado and, 2 to 3 PM at Talpa Community Center.
