NM Ecumenical Events
March - April 2010
Thursday, March 11th - Sisters on the Planet: Exploring the Gender Gap in Climate Change
To celebrate International Women's Week, experts in the ares of human rights and climate justice, women's studies, environmental sustainability and faith with share a moderated panel discussing the local and international implications of the Gender Gap in climate change. Information will be distributed inviting specific actions from participants. Thisn free event begins at 7:00 p.m. and will be held at the UNM SUB Lobo A&B. This event is being co-sponsored by Church Women United, League of Women Voters, New Mexico Power and Light, Oxfam America and others. For more information, please contact Joan Brown at JoanKansas@swcp.com or Lora Lucero at Loralucero@aol.com
Saturday, March 13th - Beyond Borders: Human Rights in Our Community
Isabel Garcia, Director of the Pima Country Legal Defender's Office and co-chair of Derechose Humanose, will speak on current New Mexico immigration issues at the First Congregational Church UCC located at 2801 Lomas NE (corner of Lomas and Girard) in Albuquerque. This event begins at 6:00 p.m. A reception before the event begins at 5:00 p.m. This event is open to the public. For more information, go to First Congrational's website at www.firstuccabq.com.
Saturday, March 13th - Light From the East: God's Self Giving Love in Byzantine Spirituality (Lenten Retreat)
The Spiritual Renewal Center (SRC) is offering a Lenten day retreat with Fr. Christopher Zugger of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. This retreat will be held at the Spiritual Renewal Center located at 6400 Coors Blvd. NW in Albuquerque. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The retreat will run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cost for the day is $35.00 and includes lunch. To register, or for more information, please contact the SRC at (505)877-4211 or email them at liz@spiritualrenewalretreats.com.
Monday, March 15th - Melanie Snyder, author of Grace Goes to Prison Speaks About Restorative Justice
Ms. Snyder will be speaking at Outcomes, Inc. located at 1503 University Blvd. NE in Albuquerque (just north of Indian School Road and south of the United Blood Services Building) from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. There is no charge for this event, but donations to help Ms. Snyder cover her traveling costs will be greatly appreciated. For more information about Melanie Snyder, her book and her work, you can go to her website at: www.melaniegsnyder.com. For more information about this event, you may either contact Jeanette Martinez at Outcomes by phoning (505)243-2551 or Daniel Erdman of The New Mexico Conference of Churches (NMCC) by phoning (505)459-0855. This event is co-sponsored by Outcomes and NMCC.
Tuesday, March 23rd - Lenten Retreat, A Woman Anoints Jesus (Mark 14:19) Her Action and Her Message For Us Today
The Spiritual Retreat Center located at 6400 Coors Blvd. NW in Albuquerque will be holding this Retreat which will begin at 9:30 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. As you continue your Lenten Journey, come away for a day and take an in-depth look at the woman who anoints Jesus prior to his suffering and death. Through lecture, silence, meditative movement and sharing we will discover the message she leaves for us and the questions we continue to ponder. Sharon Pikula, MAPS will be the presenter. Sharon has a Master's Degree in Pastoral Studies from the University of St. Thomas and extensive biblical studies at St. John's University in Minnesota. She is the Spirituality Coordinator a the Spiritual Renewal Center and an Associate with the Adrian Dominican Sisters. The cost for this day retreat is $30.00 and includes lunch. For reservations or more information, please call (505)877-4211.
Saturday, March 27th -Speech and Presentation: Palestinians Under Siege: Israeli Apartheid, International Solidarity
Barbara Lubin, Founder and Executive Director of the Middle East Children's Alliance (MECA) along with Ziad Abbas, Palestinian refugee, journalist and co-founder of the Ibdaa Cultural Center will give this presentation at the Albuquerque Mennonite Church located at 1300 Girard Blvd. NE in Albuquerque. Reception begins at 6:30 p.m. and the Presentation begins at 7:30 p.m. For more information, email: info@abqmennonite.org
Monday, March 29th - Centering Prayer Day Retreat - Pondering Holy Week and Preparing for Easter
This retreat will be facilitated by Susan Rush at the Spiritual Renewal Center located at 6400 Coors NW in Albuquerque. Cost is $35.00 and includes lunch. For registration, call (505)877-4211.
Thursday, April 8th -Talk and Slide Presentation: Welcome to Hell: Gaza Palestine
Mohammed Omer, award winning Gaza correspondent for numerous publications, including The Nation and The New Statesman will give a slide and talkshow concerning the Gaza blockade. Reception begins at 6:30 p.m. and the Presentation will begin at 7:30 p.m. This event will be held at the Albuquerque Mennonite Church located at 1300 Girard Blvd. NE in Albuquerque. For more information, email: info@abqmennonite.org
Sunday, April 18th - Albuquerque African American Catholic Community Anniversary Mass
The A.A.C.C. will celebrate its 18th Anniversary with a Mass which will begin at Noon at the Catholic Center located at 4000 St. Joseph Place NW in Albuquerque. All are invited to this special event. For more information, call (505)836-3627.
