Desert Garden is excited to announce that their Solar Energy Project is being installed this week. Many thanks to Re-volv for all their support and expertise in making this happen.
These two prayers for Thanksgiving were shared by United Church of Santa Fe:
A Nicaraguan Prayer:
O God, bless this food we are about to receive.
Give bread to those who hunger,
and a hunger for justice to those of us who have bread.
A Prayer for Thanksgiving for Children
Thank you for the lives of the children in our care and in our prayers. Thank you for their hope and joy. Thank you for your guidance in their lives. Protect their minds, watch over their hearts, and lead them to great adventures.
United Church of Sun City had an exciting October. First, they held a blanket and sock drive and collected 78 blankets and 251 pairs of socks that were donated to the Veterans Furniture Center. The Mission Board is thankful to all who have donated and for making a difference in the lives of so many individuals.
Then on Sunday, October 27, they entertained their congregation by bringing together The Beatitudes and Broadway! The music ministry and praise team performed numerous inspiring works from Broadway musicals while their very own star, Rev. Brady Abel, made correlations of musical works to how they follow the principles of The Beatitudes. Pictured is the praise team (from left to right): Kira Kadel-Funk, Cheryl Tucker, Brenda Goodenberger, and Minister of Music Alan Paulson.
“The Pantry” has been a part of First Christian Church of Las Cruces for many years and serves a population of people that have had some extra struggles in their lives. First Cristian Church is designating the month of November as a time to contribute items to re-stock the shelves for the holidays.
In the midst of the anxiety and chaos of this election season, Casas Adobes invites anyone to come November 5th at 11:00 am to their Chapel for a simple service of prayer, silence, and reflection.
Have you ever heard of a "sound bath?" Sound and vibrational therapies are based on the practice of Yoga Nidra which involves a guided meditation with sound, experienced in a reclining position, designed to move the participants into a deep state of relaxation. The sound frequencies come from crystal bowls that are played during the session along with several other instruments. Come and experience this newly emerging way to meditate and relax. Our first session will take place on November 7th from 10:30 to 11:30 in the Sanctuary at Casas Adobes.
Click here for biography on Rebecca McElfresh, your host.
The Church of the Palms “Perryville Pen Pals” send cards and notes to the incarcerated women and have received many notes of thanks in return. (They never use last names and the church address is always the return address.) The Pen Pals’ motto is “Each of us is more than the worst thing we’ve ever done.” Cards and notes convey a recognition of worthiness.
Interfaith Power and Light’s (IPL) engineering team completed the energy audit of Church of the Good Shepherd in Albuquerque and found that COGS had the lowest energy use for a building of its size of the 38 churches that have been analyzed. Total energy usage for 2023 was significantly below for both 2021 and 2022. And COGS is now 92% funded for their solar installation!
Oktoberfest was a great time at Black Mountain UCC!
Perfect Weather
Fabulous Music
Great Food
Amazing Dancing
Spectacular Decorations & Basket
Pastor Guillermo at Church of the Red Rocks welcomed Rev. George Dorado Blanco as last Sunday’s liturgist, and together they welcomed Palestinian and Iraqi guests, who later participated in the “Conversation with the Artist” following worship. The art that was shared in the "Conversation with the Artist" explored the themes of grief and suffering that are manifest in the people who are living through the violence in Gaza, Lebanon, Iraq and Israel.
Rincon UCC is offering a Death Café Opportunity on Wednesday November 20 from 10a-noon in Fellowship Hall. Have you ever wanted to talk about death but felt restricted because it’s not part of “polite conversation”? Here is your opportunity! Nothing is promoted but civil, respectful conversation in a safe environment. And of course, it must include refreshments or it’s not a real Death Café. Hosts are Kelly Kahlstrom and Karen MacDonald. The format is flexible, lightweight and straightforward. Bring your curiosity…
In observance of Transgender Month and Transgender Day of Remembrance, Church of the Palms in Sun City is having their second annual Transgender Day of Remembrance on Saturday, November 9th from 2-4pm. The program will include a talk by Hayley Holiday, a transwoman who will speak on “Be a Shelter from the World: Loving People in Yours”. The keynote speaker will be Elgie Gonzales talking on “Othering and Belonging”. In addition there will be a panel discussion, music and the reading of the names of transgender persons who have lost their lives through violence with the ringing of a bell for each person.
