From Discernment to Action |
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Dear Ecumenical friends,
It’s always a pleasure to imagine you as I write. I know the variety of your ministries and passions; I recognize the diversity of your settings and practices; and I dare to assume that we are united in our faithful following of Christ. Thank you for being with NMCC as we journey along this COVID-19 altered path. As you may recall, last spring the NMCC Board hired a consultant to work with the Board on issues of purpose and identity. We began with a robust Board Meeting On February 12th led by our consultant, Mr. Barry Bartel. We designed our next steps to be in-depth conversations with Board members and religious leaders from across the state. By Easter, these plans were redesigned into an in-depth survey. Since June, the Executive Committee and Barry have worked on a report and isolated key discoveries; on September 16 the Board will meet virtually in order to establish the next steps for NMCC. This affirms our new stage: from discernment to action. We seek your prayers that we might make strong and true decisions.
As we focus our intentions as a Board, NMCC’s works-in-process continue. Within this newsletter you will discover the current status of the St. Norbert Master of Theological Studies Program in New Mexico. Two other programs associated with NMCC are also included: Interfaith Hunger Coalition, for whom NMCC acts as fiduciary agent, and the 2021 New Mexico Winter Talk, sponsored by the Southwest Region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and some of our member denominations. This endeavor continues NMCC focus on issues related to the Doctrine(s) of Discovery. There are, as well, important announcements from our community partners for your consideration. Please read, be informed and participate as you feel intrigued. And thank you, again, for your commitment to ecumenism.
Grace and Peace, Kay Huggins, Interim Executive Director
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St. Norbert College
Master of Theological Studies Program in New Mexico
Almost twenty-five years ago, St. Norbert College in DePere, Wisconsin and the Ecumenical Institute for Ministry, founded through the New Mexico Conference of Churches, collaborated to provide ecumenical graduate theological education to our state. Since that time… read full article here
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A Call to Advocate for Justice in Public Policy |
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Please join us online on Monday, September 14, 6:30 p.m. to learn more aboutlegislative efforts during the 2020 regular and special sessions and its proposed agenda of the Lutheran Advocacy Ministry for the 2021 session. These initiatives focus on broad areas: Affordable Housing & Homelessness, Family-Sustaining Income, Health Care, Hunger, and Tax Policy.
Send a note to register for this Zoom meeting here...
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Zoom call on September 17th, 5:30 pm -7:00 pm. Our guest speaker will be Sr. Joan Brown, author of the article “Embracing Diversity through the Cosmic Principles” from the book Oneing, Unity and Diversity.
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Are you longing
to walk peacefully,
as churches, as families,
with others who care about
the beloved community,
our Albuquerque context, and
those most often overlooked?
Then join, walk, witness...
Each step makes a difference!
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If you haven't already been able to help with these vital relief efforts, will you give what you can today to the 2020 Hurricane Response Fund? Your early donations make a speedy response possible. Right now, your gifts will get precious supplies into affected communities. You'll help our partners on the front lines to reach those who may otherwise be forgotten in the response. Will you support relief efforts today?
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The future of New Mexico depends on a complete and accurate count.
· Complete the census as soon as you receive your invitation from the U.S. Census Bureau.
· Encourage your family, friends, colleagues, clients, and other members of the community we serve to do the same.
Read an important letter from Albuquerque Community Foundation here.
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Saving the Best for Last...and also, it's a 2021 date! |
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