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Ecumenical Notes
April 6, 2018
New Mexico Conference of Churches
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In this Issue: Events and Opportunities
* Church Women United * Stand with Immigrants *
* April 14th CIRCO a Benefit for the Ecumenical Community *
* African American Catholic Community Anniversary *
* Upcoming Events
* New Resource for Civil Discourse *
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Church Women United
April Forum
Christ United Methodist Church
6200 Gibson SE, Albuquerque
Campaign for Healthier Solutions
Speaker:
Dr. Bahati Ansari, Los Jardines Institute (The Garden Institute).
The Institute is a70-year-old organization working for social, environmental and economic justice that is building a multi-generational movement.
Los Jardines Institute
(The Gardens Institute)
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87105
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NMFCIJ Fundraiser
Sat. April 7 @ 6:30pm
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Concert: We Are One
April 7 @ 7:00pm
April 8 @ 3:00pm
Central United Methodist Church
201 University Blvd NE, ABQ
We're doing two concerts in Albuquerque this season!
In addition to our 80+ singers, this season we have been lucky enough to hire a few professional musicians to perform with us!
By our intentions, by our actions and by our voices, we will help make a positive change in the collective consciousness.
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Last Call:
Registration ends April 9
CIRCO
Benefit for Community
April 14, 2018
5:30 pm Gathering & Hospitality
6:00-8:30 pm Dinner and Program
SANDIA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
10704 Paseo del Norte NE,
ABQ
Celebrating Community & Connections!
*Ecumenical Turquoise Chalice Awarded to
Rt. Rev.
Michael
L.Vono, Bishop (retiring), Episcopal
Diocese of Rio Grande.
*Entertainment by Flamenco de Abo & students
of the
Public
*Dinner by Mujeres en Acción!
The Evening Will Benefit
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$35 each or table of 8 for $250
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Native American Ministries
Sunday
April 15th
In the NM Conference of The United Methodist Church, the Four Corners Native American Ministry has been reaching out to Native American people in that area since 1989.
The ministry consists of seven chartered churches, a children's day care center, a thrift shop and 11 outreach congregations in New Mexico, Arizona and Utah. The Director of the Ministry is Rev. Raquel Mull.
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Chris Hedges
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Reclaiming & Restoring New Mexico
from Sa
crifice Zone to the Land of Enchantment
/ with Chris Hedges
Sun, April 15 @ 1:30-4:30pm
Central United Methodist Church
201 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque, 87106
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and activist, graduate Harvard Divinity School, ordained Presbyterian minister, former professor at Princeton University, author of 11 books, including New York Times best-seller "Days of Destruction, Days of Revolt" (2012). $D
onation.
Space is limited.
Register HERE.
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NM Interfaith Dialogue |
Thursday, April 19 @ 5:30 pm
NM Islamic Center
1100 Yale Blvd SE ABQ
At the next meeting of the NM Interfaith Dialogue
we'll be discussing Chapter 4 of the book,
Being Muslim,
a slim volume that provides an overview of key contemporary political and social issues, offering a cross-cultural attempt toward understanding.
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The Archdiocese of Santa Fe
African American Catholic Community
Sunday April 22 @ 12 noon
26th Anniversary Mass and
Scholarship Awards
Funded by the Black and Indian Mission Office Grant
St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church
5901 St. Joseph Dr. NW, Albuquerque.
More
information: 505-836-3627
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Diocesan Choral Evensong
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Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande
Sunday April 22 @ 5pm
Trinity on the Hill
3600 Trinity Drive,
Los Alamos
With Maxine Thevenot, Director of Music and Organist,
Cathedral of
St John, Albuquerque.
3:00pm Afternoon tea
3:20pm Rehearsal
5:00pm Evensong
5:45pm Reception and pot-luck
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Marriage Encounter Weekend
April 28 & 29
Celebrate your marriage at the
upcoming
Marriage
Encounter
weekend!
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April - June
Homiletics Workshop
The Art of Sermon Preparation and Preaching
CEU credit available
April 27-28 - Riverstone Church, Farmington
June 22-23 - First UMC-ABQ
May 4-5 - First UMC-Roswell
May 18-19 - First UMC-Odessa
June 1-2 - Western Hills UMC- El Paso
Instructors: Rev. Joe MacDonald & his wife, CLM, Cazandra MacDonald, bring a wealth of experience. Joe is finishing his D.Min with an emphasis in Homiletics & Cazandra speaks across the country on behalf of the hemophilia community.
The evening times are 6-9:00 pm. The day times are 9 am-3:30 pm. Participants need to attend both days for CEU credit.
There is no cost but a love offering will be taken. Registration: contact Cazandra at 575-405-0768 or
[email protected]. Please indicate that you are interested in registering for the Homiletics Workshop.
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New Mexico
Pilgrimage for Unity
A Three Day Ecumenical Pilgrimage t
hrough northern New Mexico to b
uild up the Body of Christ
Registration Fee $50. For more information or to register visit our
website.
Registration deadline: May 20, 2018.
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Student Theological Debate Society
2018 Debate Camp
Application Deadline June 1
SUMMA is inviting high school students entering grades
9-12 in the fall of 2018 to apply for SUMMA Debate Camp, held July 17-25 at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. SUMMA Camp is a unique opportunity for students to explore their faith through intellectual channels, meet lifelong friends, and have a lot of fun on one of the most beautiful college campuses in the country!
At SUMMA Camp, students of all faiths learn valuable skills for debate, public speaking, and theological reflection. No previous debate experience or theological study is necessary. Campers have a true collegiate experience and there is plenty of time left over to swim, play sports, watch movies, go bowling, and have lots of great, summer fun!
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Civil Discourse Curriculum
A program for reflection, consideration, discussion
T
he Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations has developed a five-week Civil Discourse Curriculum, focusing on civil discourse and designed for reflection, consideration and discussion.
The Curriculum, available at no cost, is a five-week curriculum to guide discussions about politics, policy, and legislation, while strengthening our relationships with one another. It is designed for church groups, adult forums, campus ministries and youth groups.
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2018 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We are seeking volunteers to help with:
- Events
- Database-GIS: Mapping our Churches Project
- English/Spanish Translators: brochures and bulletins
- Social Media: building an online ecumenical calendar
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1019 Second St, NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
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