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Reflections from AM21
Reflections from AM21

by Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, ACM for Authorization, Accountability, and Discernment

Last week, Dr. Toni, Dr. Gloria, and I attended AM21 (Authorizing Ministry for the 21st Century) to help the conference staff hone our skills to become better servant leaders. This year's gathering, themed "Unraveling for Repair," was held in Tempe, Arizona, and provided a transformative experience that challenged us to reflect on how our ministries and leadership are evolving.

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Faith In Action Blog
Protect The Caja del Rio
Protect The Caja del Rio

Please join us in calling on President Biden, Secretary Haaland and the New Mexico Congressional Delegation to make the Caja del Rio a National Monument. The Caja del Rio is one of the most remarkable cultural, spiritual, archaeological and ecological landscapes in the southwest. To learn more about the Caja del Rio check out this film. Here is an op-ed that Rev. Andrew Black wrote on Caja del Rio is HERE. In calling for a national monument, we will be joining the All Pueblo Council of Governors, Santa Fe County Commission, and Santa Fe Mayor. 

As regional faith leaders, we are asking you to SIGN ON TO THIS LETTER. 

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Church News & Events
Jottings 12/16/2024
Church News
Jottings 12/16/2024
Church News

What’s happening at YOUR church? Tell us about it! Just write up an article and submit it to Wende by Thursday at noon to have it included in the following Monday’s Loop.

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