Filming on the Caja del Rio
This past week Pastor Andrew (with the help of daughter Brooke) organized a film crew to interview US Senator Heinrich, Pueblo Governors, the Santa Fe Mayor and County Commissioners as well as community leaders. As a faith leader leading the coalition to protect the Caja and part of EarthKeepers 360, Andrew was interviewed about the spiritual, cultural and historical values of the Caja and why it is worthy of protection.
Earthkeepers 360 Fly Fishing
Looking Forward to Future Trips
Last week, EarthKeepers 360 hosted a three-day veterans’ fly fishing retreat on the world-renowned San Juan River Quality Waters near Navajo Dam, New Mexico. Five veterans and three faith leaders gathered for time on the river and an opportunity to step away from the pressures of daily life, build community, and experience the quiet healing that comes from being outdoors.
Support the NWF Tribal Team
Benefit & Fundraiser, Nov 13, 5:30-7pm
Pastor Andrew invites you to attend a benefit and fundraiser for the National Wildlife Federation’s Tribal Team that he is hosting on November 13th. Tribes are concerned about the sovereignty f their sacred lands, water and wildlife. He has a great interactive program lined up on the Team’s transformative work with Tribes across the nation.
Heartbreak and Hope
IPL Fall Gathering, Nov 6, 5pm, ABQ
The orchestrated chaos, violence, and division we are witnessing in our country is heavy and heartbreaking. As we honor Native American Heritage Month this November, may we join our indigenous siblings and deepen our understanding of of who we are on this interdependent planet.
Bottle Caps to Benches
Recycling Collection Project
This summer we helped the Santa Fe Rotary Club collect enough plastic bottle caps to create two beautiful park benches for Tierra Nueva Counseling Center. With such great success, we are bringing back the bottle cap drive and this time we will be providing new park benches to counseling centers in Los Alamos.
Middle Rio Grande Water Crisis
Adult Ed, Oct 26, 9:45am
VIDEO. Join Gillian Gonda, board member of New Mexico Water Advocates, for a critical presentation on the Middle Rio Grande Water Crisis and the legal jeopardy facing New Mexico if we violate the Rio Grande Compact, which we are dangerously close to doing. We must take steps now and you can help. The presentation is in the McFarland Chapel and on Zoom.