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Ecumenical Notes
September 27, 2018
New Mexico Conference of Churches
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News, Events and Opportunities
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New Mexico Peace Choir
In Concert
7:00pm Friday, September 28,
3:00pm Saturday, September 29
First United Methodist Church
201 University Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM
TICKETS
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Albuquerque Forum on Faith and Politics
Investing in Our Children, Investing in Our Future
A PANEL ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Sunday, September 30 -- 3:00-5:00 p.m.
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church,
5301 Ponderosa NE Albuquerque, NM
"The question is not whether we can afford to invest in every child;
it is whether we can
afford not to." - Marian Wright Edelman, Children's Defense Fund
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
For more information: (505) 881-9626
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Sunday, September 30, 5:00pm
TODOS - Sundays 5pm
Multicultural, Multigenerational, Multisensory Dinner and Worship
@St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church,
You are Invited to
"Luther-bury"
the joint
Episcopal and Lutheran Campus Ministries
at UNM and CNM Albuquerque
"An evolving, inclusive, progressive, sacramental Christian Community"
Sundays
5 - 7 PM and
Wednesdays, 5 - 7 PM:
Meal, Scripture and Communion
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 October Opportunities
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Oct. 2, 2018
~ 7 to 8 PM,
FIRST TUESDAYS:
ABQ Theology on Tap
O'Neills Pub, 4310 Central Ave NE, ABQ
ABQ Theology on Tap, a safe space for all generations to come together to interact with and listen to engaging speakers while enjoying some grub & a pint. What better way to spend a Tuesday night after work or school? Topics vary but are sure to generate enthusiastic discussions!
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October 4, 2018 ~ 7:00pm
Film: Humanity on the Move:
Los Comandos & Towards the North
Towards the North: At a tiny refugee shelter in Tapachula, Mexico, meet Nelly and her daughter Joseline, who like millions of others, are fleeing extreme gang violence in Central America. With unprecedented intimacy, witness the daily battles of asylum seekers on the run...
Los Comandos: Violence has overrun El Salvador. The emergency medical unit "Los Comandos de Salvamento" is standing up to the gangs' violent reign of terror. When a fellow fourteen-year-old Comando is gunned down while serving, Mimi faces pressure to flee El Salvador and head north.
INFO & Tickets
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Friday, Oct. 5, 2018 ~ 9:00AM
RETREAT
@ Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Ch,
1801 Montano Rd. NW, ABQ
First Fridays
Nov. 2 - 9:30AM
World Community Day
Worship @ First Presbyterian
Church USA,
215 Locust St NE, ABQ
Dec. 7 - 9:30AM.
Christmas Forum @ St. Paul Lutheran Church
1100 Indian School Rd. NE, ABQ
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OCTOBER 13, 2018, 8:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m.
ROADBLOCK Conference:
Stopping Human Trafficking
in New Mexico
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
400 Huning Ranch Loop SW, Los Lunas, NM
Presentations by Special Agent Anthony Maez from The Office of the Attorney General and Dr. Megan McKenna, theologian and author. The Conference is FREE and there will be refreshments and lunch for all who attend.
Roadblock is an organization spear headed by the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, who are committed in helping those victims of Human Traffickers.
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Register for your FREE Ticket at www.roadblocknm.com
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OCTOBER 13, 2018, 7:30 A.M.
Hike of the Month: Fourth of July Canyon
Meet at St. John's United Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona St NE.
Group meets in east parking lot to carpool to trailhead.
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October 19, 2018, 7:30 pm
Taize in the Desert
Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey
5825 Coors Blvd. SW, ABQ
All are welcome. An ecumenical and interdenominational form of prayer centered in song, scripture and silence.
Save the date: Every Third Friday: Nov.16, Dec. 21. ....
More information:
EMAIL or call 505-873-4399.
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THEO 501 Systematic Theology
and the Theological Method
October 26, 27, November 2, 3, 30, December 1, 14, 15
Fridays, 6:30 p.m.
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8:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.
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3:00 p.m.
This course examines the foundations of theology and theological method. It explores the role of Scripture, doctrine, ecclesial practice, philosophy and the sciences in theological reflection. It examines the distinctive and diverse methods that are employed in contemporary Christian thought with special emphasis on practical theology. The central themes of faith, revelation, God, creation and eschatology are addressed.
Instructors: Dr Frank Yates and Dr. Howard Eber.
FLYER
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2018
Advocacy Conference
Saturday, Nov. 17, 8:30am to 1:00pm
Keynote speaker:
The Rev. Amy Reumann,
Director of ELCA Advocacy
Lutheran Advocacy Ministry-NM
St. Paul Lutheran Church,
1000 Indian School Rd. NE, ABQ
Information and Registration HERE.
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SAVE THE DATE
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The ordination and consecration of the
as the next Bishop of the Diocese of the Rio Grande.
First Presbyterian Church
215 Locust St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
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April 5 , 2019 - Friday 6 to 9 P.M.
CIRCO for the Community
New Mexico Conference of Churches
Fundraiser
for Ecumenical Ministries
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RESOURCES
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Webinar Series:
Getting the Vote Out
Every other Tuesday beginning on August 21 and concluding the Tuesday prior to Election Day, October 30.
A webinar series to provide resources and tools to develop a non-partisan get-out-the-vote campaign that can make a measurable difference in YOUR community. Attendees will be able to participate in the live webinars as well as have access to the playback following each recording. Provided by the National Council of Churches.
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Resources for
Dismantling
the
Doctrine of Discovery
From Rocky Mountain Synod ELCA
Leaders from across the Rocky Mountain Synod gathered in Estes Park last week for our annual Theological Conference. Participants spent the week experiencing sacred stories from one another, shared in hard conversations, and embraced silence and worship as tools for transformation. Our guests included:
- Prairie Rose Seminole, Program Director for Native American/Alaska Native Ministries, ELCA
- Dr. Raymond Pickett, PLTS
- Pastor Albert Ranaivomanana, Betela Seminary, Madagascar
- Rev. Susan Quass, New Mexico Conference of Churches
In addition, Bible Studies from the conference included a study on lament, Jesus and the Renewal of Community, Centering Prayer, Race Relations, and Hungering for Justice. These studies and resources will be shared as they become available on the
Theological Conference webpage.
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Musician
wanted
at San Gabriel the Archangel in Corrales,
for simple accompaniment to hymns and service music. Guitar or electric piano (available in the church) would be great. Please email
[email protected]
Nursery Attendant for Sunday mornings. Summer hours 9:15 - 10:45 a.m.; in Fall hour 8:45 - 10:45. Option for Wednesday nights also. You are over 18, love kids, comfortable talking with parents. Location: All Saints Lutheran Church,
4800 All Saints Rd, near Paseo del Norte and Coors. Background check and safe church training required. Contact Pastor Kristin Schultz at
[email protected]
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- Events
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