Author Archives: Rev. Judith Maynard

Springtime Potluck

February 26, 2010

Join us for a springtime potluck after service on Sunday, March 14th.  Send a reply to this post to find out what you should bring (replies will not be published).

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Usher & Greeter Training

February 7, 2010

The Usher & Greeter Ministry Team is seeking friendly people who would like to usher one Sunday month.  Training will take place on Sunday, February 21, following worship services.  All current ushers are encouraged to stay for the training.  No experience necessary!

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Ash Wednesday

February 3, 2010

On Ash Wednesday we will enter into one of the most important seasons of the church year—the “40 days” of Lent. Lent is a time in which we reflect on our lives and our relationships to discover and change what we must to prepare for Easter.  By focusing on our spiritual life we can experience renewal!  Even if Ash Wednesday is not something you have done in the past, come and begin your Lenten Journey on Wednesday, February 17th at 7 pm.

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Pancake Breakfast

February 3, 2010

Join us for a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, February 14, immediately following worship services.  Cost for adult is only $6 and $3 for children.  This is a fundraising event for MCC of Albuquerque – please support the ministries and join us for pancakes!

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Lobby Day at the Roundhouse

January 31, 2010

Join us along with ACLU-NM and NM Gay and Straight Alliance Network to advocate for domestic partnerships and basic legal protections for same-sex couples. Monday, February 1st. There is training in the morning to teach you  how to advocate for domestic partnership legislation.  Training  at First Christian Church, 645 Weber Street, Santa Fe, 8 am.  We will then go to Roundhouse to talk with legislators.  If you plan on attending this event, please stay in the worship space for a few minutes to discuss car pooling.

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After Christmas, Now What?

January 31, 2010

This workshop is a one-time session to give you a new perspective on your spending and give you some ideas for taking some actions on to improve your financial condition.  A light lunch will be provided.  Workshop is today, following worship!

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Under Pressure? Try a Practice.

January 29, 2010

Small GroupsLent is a time to learn, re-learn and practice what it means to be a follower of Jesus, especially in times like these.  At MCC of Albuquerque we will have small groups you can connect with during this season of Lent.  Do something different this season, join a small group!  Call the church office for more information.  268.5252.

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Collection for Haiti

January 28, 2010

MCC Churches are collecting funds to support the MCC Congregation in the Dominican Republic, for those members who are Haitian and their families with direct support. Funds will also go to support a HIV & AIDS organization in Haiti that has been devastated by the earthquake.  To contribute through MCC of Albuquerque, please indicate on your check or envelope “Haiti Relief.” Thank you for your generosity.

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Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship at 10pm

December 24, 2009

Christmas Eve is a time for candlelight.

Who can say what passes through our hearts on Christmas Eve?
Strange thoughts.
Undefinable emotions.
Sudden tears.

Christmas Eve is a time to be quietly glad.
It is a time to wonder, to give thanks,
and of quiet awakening to beauty
that still lives on through the strife
of a war-torn world.

And Christmas Eve is also a time for memories and remembering.

For some, the memories are of loved family members
who have died, and the festive season
makes the pain of those losses ever more real.

For others, the memories are of happier times than we know now,
felt as the anguish of broken relationships,
the insecurity around employment,
the anxiety of illness or poor health,
or the emptiness of loss after drought or bushfire.

All these feelings are with us this night as we gather in this sacred place.
Here we are safe to feel what we feel:
to acknowledge our sadness,
to share our concern,
to release our anger,
to face our emptiness,
and still to know that God by what ever name,
is made present in the caring thoughts and deeds of others.

So let us be and share and remember and receive,
assured that we are not alone in our life experiences as we gather for worship this Christmas Eve.

You are invited to join with us for worship on Thursday, December 24 at 10 pm, as we make that journey which leads to a manger, which leads us to God’s love.  Invite your family and friends to come and experience the miracle of Christmas.

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Have You Seen the Angels?

December 3, 2009

Last week we began Advent with the story of the angel Gabriel bringing an important message to the Priest Zechariah.  Like so many of us, Zechariah was just going through the motions of his faith.  He and his wife Elizabeth had lost hope that one day they would have a child.  Yet, God had a plan for Zechariah and Elizabeth – and Elizabeth would later give birth to John, who would be the one to “prepare the way for our Lord.”

Maybe this year the idea of Christmas seems more like work than wonder.  Maybe you are just going through the motions of preparing for Christmas.  It is my hope that you will remember that God came to us through the birth of baby Jesus and every year we celebrate this miracle and gift.

Angels bring us important messages - and remind us that God is still involved in our world and in our lives.

This week come to church at MCC of Albuquerque and hear about a young woman – Mary – who would give birth to Jesus – the Savior of our world.

I hope to see you this week as we continue our Advent journey.

Peace and love,

Pastor Judy

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