Author Archives: Neil Macernie

Mountain Potluck Picnic on July 31

Bring your favorite side dish or dessert and join us for hamburgers and hot dogs.

At an elevation 8,800 feet, Balsam Glade Picnic Area is one of those special places for a picnic.  Located on the East side of the Sandia Mountains, Balsam Glade has restrooms and handicap access, easy nature trails, great overlook views and tall trees.  Dogs on a leash are welcome, too.

Please note:  There is a $3 fee per vehicle, which allows you access to all areas of mountain including Sandia Peak.

People interested in carpooling will be leaving from MCC at 10:30 am.

WHEN: Saturday, July 31 @ 11:00 AM
WHERE: Balsam Glade Picnic Area in the Sandia Mountains @ NM 536 & NM 165 (map).
RSVP: EZ Online RSVP (click here) or contact Neil at 604-6345 or neilm@mccabq.com (let him know what you’re bringing).

Interfaith Service on June 6th

Join us for a time of spiritual discovery as we explore the differences and similarities we share.  This is an opportunity to build bridges of understanding between people of different faiths and to find our spirit within the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community.

When: Sunday, June 6th @ 7PM

Where:
Metropolitan Community Church of Albuquerque
1103 Texas St. NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico
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ABQ Gay Day on June 5th

Saturday, June 5th

Come join the FOURTH annual Albuquerque Gay Day at Cliff’s Amusement Park.  Be a part of our community of young, old, all races and beliefs, parents, gay support groups, and every other section of our community attending Gay Day this year.

Discount Ride Passes

Discount ride passes are still available at http://www.abqgayday.com/tickets.

Be Seen in Red

Albuquerque Gay Day is the first Saturday in June, when the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and friends are encouraged to “Be seen in Red” while visiting Cliff’s Amusement Park.  Wearing something, like a red tee-shirt, to comfortably show your support for the LGBT community.

Countdown to Easter 2010 (Week 2)

Easter is Sunday, April 4 at 10:30 am
National Hispanic Cultural Center!

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You Are Invited To

Discover Hope This Easter

Join Us For Worship At The

National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th St. SW

At the Corner of 4t St. & Avenida Cesar Chavez (Bridge Blvd)

Sunday, April 4th  10:30 am

For those who need assistance from the Parking Lot to the Theatre,  there will be a person in a golf cart who will provide you with transportation.  Please extend an invitation to family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, and  people you do not know.  We still have flyers and cards you can for distribution.  We need people to distribute flyers next weekend.  Please see Edna in the Lobby area if you are able to help.

The Albuquerque Journal Theatre is a beautiful setting and we will be able to create a meaningful worship service there. There will be special music by several groups and more visuals through multi-media. Come and be a part of the MCCA Easter Celebration.

For directions and more information about the worship site please visit the National Hispanic Cultural Center website [click here].

Countdown to Easter 2010 (Week 4)

Easter is Sunday, April 4 at 10:30 am
National Hispanic Cultural Center!

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This Easter we will be worshiping at the National Hispanic Cultural Center which is located at the intersection of 4th St. and Avenida Cesar Chavez.  Worship will be held in the Albuquerque Journal Theatre which seats over 600 people. There is plenty of parking and we have rented a golf cart for those who need it from the lot to the theatre!

Each Sunday we will be distributing invitation cards for you to share and invite as many people as you know – and don’t know!  We also need people to take flyers and invite cards to various places around Albuquerque.  Please sign-up in the Lobby after church.

The Albuquerque Journal Theatre is a beautiful setting and we will be able to create a meaningful worship service there.  There will be special music by several groups and more visuals through multi-media.  Come and be a part of the MCCA Easter Celebration.

For directions and more information about the worship site please visit the National Hispanic Cultural Center website [click here].

Entering into the Household of Jesus

During these next 6 weeks we will experience Christ, the living, breathing son of God that captivates us with his teaching, embraces us with his love and disarms us with his grace.

Lent is the period of time leading up to Easter.  It is a time of preparation of the believer for the annual commemoration during Holy Week where we reflect on the Death and Resurrection of Jesus. Lent is forty days long, and represents the time that Jesus spent in the wilderness before the beginning of his public ministry.

2010 Congregational Meeting

Each year the congregation of MCC of Albuquerque meets to review the upcoming budget, elect board members and conduct the business of the church.  This year we will be meeting on:

Sunday, January 24 – following worship

At the meeting a vote will be taken to approve the 2010 budget and elect board members.  Any other votes needed will take place at this meeting.

It is important for current members of MCC of Albuquerque to attend the forum and the meeting.  As always, congregational meetings are open to everyone, but only members may vote.

2010 Congregational Forum

Each year the congregation of MCC of Albuquerque meets to review the upcoming budget, elect board members and conduct the business of the church.  This year we will be meeting on:

Sunday, January 10 – following worship

The forum is an opportunity for you to review financial statements, including the budget for 2010. You will hear from the Pastor and the Board of Directors.  The forum offers you an opportunity to discuss upcoming issues and ask questions you may have. You will meet the candidates who are running for the Board.

It is important for current members of MCC of Albuquerque to attend the forum and the meeting.  As always, congregational meetings are open to everyone, but only members may vote.

New Year’s Eve Social Event

Looking for an alcohol-free party alternative this year?  You are invited to ring in the New Year at MCC of Albuquerque on Thursday, December 31 beginning at 9 pm. Bring your favorite board game and a snack to share.  FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! For more information and to find out what snacks to bring call Bonnie N. at 417-1156 or send a comment to this post.

Children, Youth & Family Event

Children, Youth, and Families are invited to attend a Christmas Creations Event. We will gather in the celebration hall at 4pm on Saturday December 19th.

Materials will be provided for creating Christmas Sun Catchers, Origami Angels, Dazzling Christmas Stars, and more.  At 5:00pm we will have a potluck dinner, lots of fellowship, and fun!  If your family would be able to bring food or art materials to this event or have any questions please contact Meg Freestone at 385.6531.

We Need to purchase or have donated – ($30.00 would cover all needed materials) multicolor pom-poms, craft sticks/Popsicle sticks (multi sized pack if possible), assorted rhinestones, stars, paper doilies,etc.

Borrow from someone

Christmas decorative paper hole punchers, hot glue gun.

Please let Meg know if you can assist with the above items.