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ADVOCACY FOR OUR NEIGHBORS


It's not too late to make your voice heard at the New Mexico legislature on behalf of the thousands of migrant workers in our State. Join this letter-writing campaign that will go directly to your representatives when you enter your address. We can make a difference before the end of the legislative session and ensure that the voices of those so often overlooked are heard. Let us rise as a faith community and be the change we wish to see in the world


Link to raise your voice: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/protect-immigrant-worker-rights-in-new-mexico-2025

 CITY-WIDE EDUCATION :: Immigration and Your Community: Know Your Rights


The City of Albuquerque’s Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI) is hosting a series of webinars with partners to support and inform families and community groups. Like in many cities across the nation, community members in Albuquerque have expressed fear and concern about the recent federal immigration orders.


The webinar series will focus on individuals and community groups. All community members are invited to participate in these free, anonymous events. These webinars will feature:

  • An overview of immigration policies and how they affect our community. 
  • Worker and tenant rights, ensuring fair treatment in the workplace and rental spaces.
  • Best practices for ICE interactions.
  • Resources and support available to individuals and community members.
  • Expert panelists from advocacy, community, and faith-based organizations


There are multiple opportunities to attend; see the schedule below for the right opportunity.

Immigration and Your Community: Know Your Rights

Understanding Rights & Protections for Family, Friends and Neighbors

Wednesday, February 12, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 19, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 26,12:00-1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 5, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 12, 12:00-1:00 p.m.


Join online at cabq.gov/communityprotections


If you or someone you know is facing difficulties or has questions about your rights, our Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) has resources available online at cabq.gov/OIRA, where you can find information and guides and connect with local organizations who can help.


CUMC FOUNDATION MEETING, FEBRUARY 16


All are welcome to our first meeting of 2025! Come learn about this incredible asset for our church -- Sunday, February 16, 12:15 p.m., in Room 311.


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What is the Foundation?


The Central United Methodist Church Foundation was established in the 1960s and incorporated in 1965. As an approved nonprofit organization with benevolent, religious, and educational purposes, the foundation benefits the Central United Methodist Church, the New Mexico Annual Conference, and the outreach of the United Methodist Church throughout the world. The foundation allows the designation of personal assets to be utilized currently and in perpetuity. Both church and community members participate through their generous support. 

NEW MEXICO CONFERENCE NEWS:

The Big Band with Abbey Reed


We're thrilled to announce that Abbey Reed, director of neighboring for Central UMC-ABQ, will be our first guest in this new iteration of The Big Band. She'll join us on Tuesday, February 25th, at 10:00 a.m. MT to discuss her role, how her past experiences have prepared her for it, how others might do something similar in their context, and so much more. After Rev. Ross Whiteaker and Alli Newsom ask theirs, there will be time for your questions. 


ZOOM link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82809941136


See you soon!


EDUCATION Series

on Creation Care continues . . .


What is the connection between our United Methodist Christian faith and creation? There are deep connections and it is part of our legacy as a global denomination!

Members of our Green Team lead us in educational experiences during the Sunday School/Christian Education hour (9:45 a.m.) throughout the season of Epiphany. We will gather in the Central to Life Center. All are welcome.

this week @ central

FEBRUARY 10-16, 2024

Church Office: Mon- Thurs, 9a-4p, Fri, 9a-12noon


Monday, February 10

9a : Helping Hands [Central to Life]


Tuesday, February 11

9:30a : Pew Mice [Sanctuary]

10a : Coffee Fellowship [Gathering Area]

1:30p : New Mexico Poetry Alliance [Rm. 307]

6p : UNM Wesley Foundation [Rms. 301 & 303]


Wednesday, February 12

9:30a : WOW (Women of the Word) Study [Rm. 312]

10a : ID Clinic [Gathering Area]

11a : Wednesday Bible Study [Starbucks : Lomas & Washington]

6:30p : Chancel Choir Rehearsal [Sanctuary]


Thursday, February 13

9:30a : United Women in Faith [Rm. 312]

6p : MassApPeal Ensemble Handbells [Rm. 311]

6p : “For the Love of Wesley” Dinner [Central to Life]


Friday, February 14


Saturday, February 15

10a : Chancel Choir Rehearsal [Sanctuary]


Sunday, February 16

8:30a : Chapel Worship

9:45a : Sunday School / Education Hour

11a : Sanctuary Worship

12:15p : CUMC Foundation [Rm. 311-312]




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God Bless the Immigrants

A New Hymn Text from Discipleship Ministries of The United Methodist Church


Tune: Faithfulness (“Great is Thy Faithfulness,” without the refrain)

God, bless the immigrants living among us,

working all day in the sun and the heat.

Working on rooftops and bringing the harvest,

they build our homes and provide food we eat.


God, bless the refugees coming to join us,

fleeing from danger and hunger and strife.

They are beloved and valued and precious.

You’re with them here as they seek a new life.


God, bless the aides in our nursing home hallways,

God, bless the families who venture here, too,

God, bless the doctors and students and elders

who came from elsewhere to start life anew.


God bless the newcomers living among us.

God bless the youth who have come here alone.

God bless the migrants with lessons to teach us,

God bless the people who welcome them home.


God bless the immigrants, refugees, strangers,

threatened and slandered, who now live in fear.

May we show mercy, compassion, and kindness.

We are all neighbors; we’re one village here.



Biblical Reference: Leviticus 19:33-34 and Matthew 25:31-46

Tune: William Marion Runyan, 1923 ("Great Is Thy Faithfulness")

Text: Copyright © 2024 by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. All rights reserved.

Email: carolynshymns@gmail.com New Hymns: carolynshymns.com


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