New Mexico Conference of Churches

336 N. Camino del Pueblo; P.O. Box 606; Bernalillo, NM 87004-0606

The New Mexico Conference of Churches is a community of Christians across the state. We work to build relationships across denominational borders in order to live into Jesus' prayer that we all may be one. The fruit of these relationships in Christ is a common mission to respond to those in need and to advocate on issues of importance.

For more than 45 years, the New Mexico Conference of Churches has identified areas of need in the state and has developed programs to meet them. Some of the programs initiated by the Conference include:

  • The Storehouse
  • Samaritan Counseling Center
  • Encino House
  • Roadrunner Food Bank
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Home Education and Livelihood Program (HELP)
  • Gifts of Hope
  • Dorothy Turner Health Seminars
  • Farmington Meals on Wheels
  • Interfaith Power and Light
  • Christian Counseling Service of Southern NM
  • New Mexico Community Development Loan Fund

Currently, NMCC is supporting Partners Envisioning Progress (PEP), an outreach program for youth at risk and their families. Young people are matched with trained mentor teams from their local faith communities. This matching takes place while the young people are still incarcerated in the state juvenile justice system. Each mentor team serves as emotional and practical support for the youth as she or he makes the transition to a more positive life as a private citizen. In September of 2010, the Federal Office of Justice Programs awarded a $615,000 three-year grant to a collaborative that includes PEP and three affiliates of Big Brothers Big Sisters located across 12 counties in central, northern, and northwestern New Mexico. With this strong financial support, and the increased ability to serve young people in more of the state, PEP plans to become a self-sufficient program with its own board, staff, and 501(c)3 by 2013.

For more information or to become involved with the PEP program contact the Program Director at: veliasilva11@gmail.com

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

We will all be changed by the victory of our Lord Jesus Christ!

1 Cor. 15:51-58

For over 40 years, Christians around the world have come together between January 18th & 25th to pray for the unity of Christ's Church. This year's theme highlights the true victory that is possible when we resist the urge to compete with one another and instead seek unity as member of one Body.

Resources for prayer, worship, and study are available at oikoumene.org. The ecumenical committee has prepared daily reflections as well as resources for ecumenical worship.

Local Week of Prayer Worship Services

Wed., Jan 18th  Ecumenical Taize Service at Santuario, Truchas at 6:30 pm

Thurs., Jan. 19th  Ecumenical Service at Risen Savior Catholic Church, Albq. at 7:00 pm

Wed., Jan. 25th  Ecumenical Service at Rio Grand Presbyterian Church, Albq. at 7:00 pm

Wed. Jan. 25th  Ecumenical Service at Our Lady of Annunciation, Albq. at 7:00 pm


Fall Newsletter is here!


Donna's Blog

The Rev. Dr. Donna McNiel, NMCC's Executive Director, has started a new "Ecumania" blog!  Click here to visit it.


Letter to Gov. Martinez Endorsed by NMCC's Board

At it's meeting on Aug. 19th, the Board of Directors of NMCC passed a resolution asking Gov. Martinez to make a strong a statement in support of our Muslim brothers and sisters as the 10th Anniversary of the September 11th attacks approaches. We have joined with ABQ Faith Leaders in this statement and the letter below (penned by the Rev. Frank Yates) is being sent to Gov. Martinez and to Albuquerque Mayor Barry. If you would like a copy to e-mail or print and share with your local officials or your congregation, please contact our office at nmchurches@gmail.com.

To:  Governor
Susana Martinez

From:  ABQ Faith
Leaders

Date: August 31, 2011

Re:  Safety for
All our Citizens on September 11, 2011

On behalf of ABQ Faith Leaders we would like to appeal to
you as the governor of our state to make some kind of statement assuring our
Muslim citizens that they are welcome and valued in New Mexico.  Some of us are concerned
that our Muslim friends in New
Mexico may be vulnerable to senseless attacks or
harassment because of the ten year anniversary of 9/11.  We have
visited with our Muslim neighbors and they have expressed anxiety about this
ten year anniversary fast approaching us.  As faith leaders in New Mexico, we call upon you to assure our Muslim
neighbors that they are an important part of our diverse community in the Land of Enchantment.  May it always be a
land that welcomes and celebrates our rich diversity.

We would be especially delighted if you could visit a mosque
and assure the Muslim leaders directly of your support for their efforts on
behalf of peace and justice in our state.  As you know there is a very
active mosque here in Albuquerque
on Yale Boulevard.

Thank you for considering this appeal.

Rev. Frank Yates,
Presbyterian Pastor

The Rev. Dr. Donna McNiel, New
Mexico Conference of Churches

Rev. Sue Joiner, Called Back
to the Well

The Rev. Rhonda Smith
McIntire, San Gabriel Archangel Episcopal Church, Corrales

The Rev. Carolyn W. Metzler

The Rev. Susan Allison-Hatch

Rev. Seth N. Finch

Rev. Guillermo Yela, Presbyterian Minister

Sr. Joan Brown, osf, New
Mexico Interfaith Power and Light

The Rev Christine Robinson, First
Unitarian Church
of Albuquerque

The Reverend Dr. Suzanne
Ebel, Presbyterian
Minister

The Rev. Dr. Catherine Robinson

Kelly Brooks

Rev. Karen
Hill, First Presbyterian Church

The
Reverend David M. Cameron, Presbyterian Pastor

Jenny Lannom, Chaplain, Presbyterian
Hospital

The Rev. Patricia L. Holman, Senior Pastor, St. Paul Lutheran
Church

Rev. Angela Herrera,
Assistant Minister, First
Unitarian Church

Rev. Judith
Wellington

Rev. Kristin Schultz, ELCA

Rev. David Wilson Rogers, First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Joe Allotta, Vestry Member, St. Chad's Episcopal Church

Rabbi Deborah J. Brin

Stephen Miller

The Rev. Dr. Wallace Ford

Rev. Robert Aubrey

Rev. Sharon Littrell, Ph.D., St. Paul's
United Church of Christ

Rob Woodruff

Rev. Laurie Lewis

Ted Cooley

Rev. Vangie Chavez, Rising Sun Ministries

Rev. Joel P. Garner, O.Praem.

The Rev. Daniel Erdman, Iglesia Congregacional Unida UCC

Sr. Marlene Perrotte, rsm, Mercy Sister

Deacon Frank Perez

Fr.
Rafael Garcia, S.J., Immaculate Conception Church

Rev. Liz McMaster (ret.)

Rev. Judy Romero-Oak