Category: Mission & Social Justice
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Mission & Social Justice Survey
The new administration in Washington DC has cut and frozen funding to social service agencies across the country, forcing many to curtail services, reduce staff, or even consider closing. This has left countless persons without support or assistance, especially those in marginalized communities who are now fearful. Tell us your priorities.Read more
Nonviolence in Troubled Times
Peace Talks, Mar 11, 6pm, Iconik Red
Talk is NOT cheap. Talk is action. Join Pastor Harry and others from Nonviolent Santa Fe for their upcoming Peace Talk on Tuesday, March 11th, 6:00-7:30 pm, at Iconick Red on Cerrillos Rd. Hear ideas of hope and progress to deal with these new and troubling days. Come for the coffee. Stay for the peace.Read more
Immmigrant Rights and Protections
Abq Webinar, mar 12, Noon-1pm
The City of Albuquerque's Office of Equity and Inclusion will host a webinar for members of the faith community on Wednesday, March 12th, from Noon-1PM on Immigration and Your Community: Know Your Rights. The webinar will feature expert panelists sharing the effects of immigration policies and the resources and support available.Read more
Protecting the Caja del Rio
Solidarity Hour Video
On March 11 Pastor Andrew provided the Solidarity Hour with an incredible presentation on everything from the geography of the Caja del Rio, its Petroglyphs, biodiversity, ongoing threats, and the history of the coalition work to ensure its protection. View the video of this important presentation.Read more
How You Can Be an Ally
Helping Our Immigrant Community
Recently (Feb 2), the Mission and Social Justice Committee gave a quick update on our immigration partner organizations. We’ve heard directly from these groups that the immigrant community in Santa Fe is nervous and afraid. There are ways you can help. Take a look at some options. Your help is needed.Read more
Dignity Mission Border Presentation
All Saints Lutheran Church, Jan 11, 1pm
Dignity Mission from Las Placitas Presbyterian Church is cosponsoring a presentation at 1:00 PM on January 11, 2025, at All Saints Lutheran Church in Albuquerque. It features speakers from El Paso who are intimately familiar with the current situation involving migrants and asylum seekers at our southern border.Read more
Scarves for Amigos
Prayer Shawl Ministry Project
This December our Prayer Shawl Ministry took on a special project to create scarves for the day laborers who gather in de Vargas Park. Los Amigos Del Parque distributes breakfast every morning of the year to these men. They also distribute Christmas bags, which included our scarves this year.Read more
Volunteers Needed to Cook, Serve
As most of you know, one of the largest local ministries we support is the Interfaith Community Shelter at Pete’s Place on Cerrillos Road. The deacons have been preparing and serving one meal a month, but the shelter has a great need for additional help, especially going into the fall and winter months.
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Hurricane Helene Relief
Peace Offering, Oct 2024
You can still make a contribution to the PC(USA) Peace & Global Witness program. This year, the PC(USA) portion will offer relief to the people affected by Hurricane Helene, and the portion our church retains will be sent to a Presbyterian Church in Asheville NC for Helene relief for their community.Read morePage 10 of 19