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
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
