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Stewardship: Annual Campaign for 2025
So far, 177 households have shared their pledges for $604,196. (Last year we totaled 221 pledges for $706,826, so we have some catchup to do). Of those household who have made a pledge, the average increase has been around 17.1% The vestry is preparing for our annual phone-a-thon. If you have not yet made your pledge, drop your pledge card in the offering plate, bring it by the parish office, or mail it to the church. You can also pledge online by clicking the button below.
December 7
Advent Retreat
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​St. Michael’s Contemplatives invite you to a half-day advent retreat entitled “Say Yes.” The focus will be on several biblical characters who said yes in somewhat different ways. Lunch will follow the program. (This event is full.)
December 12
The Classics
Christmas Party
2:00pm
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The Classics Senior Ministry is having its annual Christmas party December 12 at 2:00pm. Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share with the group since this will be a "fun and food event." Music, games, and fellowship! Feel free to bring family or friends.
December 15
LGBTQ+ Conversation
with Bishop Hunn
6:00pm
The LGBTQ+ Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande will have a conversation with our Bishop, Michael Hunn, on Sunday, December 15, at 6:00 pm at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond Place NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. Our Bishop wants to have a conversation with members of the LGBTQ+ community and our allies about our concerns and fears with the new national administration, ideas for action for the future, and how our bishop, diocese, and the church can help facilitate the path forward. Dinner will be provided. You can also join the conversation on Zoom.
December 15
GSM Angel Tree
Gifts are to be returned by Sunday, Dec. 15th. If you are interested in donating or volunteering, please contact the church office and we'll put you in touch with the leader.
December 21
Altar Guild Cleaning Day
9:00am to noon
​Please join us from 9 to noon to tidy up as we get ready for Christmas! Bring your vacuums, soft rags, Murphy’s soap, and other assorted cleaning supplies.
December 21
Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment
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Please join us December 21 at 2pm at the National Hispanic Cultural Center for this unique adaptation showcasing both the classic ballet and dance that celebrates New Mexico and Southwest culture. Tickets may be purchased from the Marquez family. Call the office and we'll put you in touch with them.
December 22
Advent IV Services
7:30am A Simple chanted eucharist for the last Sunday of Advent​
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9:00am Blue(s) Christmas - For those who have experienced loss, particularly of a close family member, the holidays can be a difficult time. This service features special prayers and music to set a different kind of tone, and features communion.
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11:15am Lessons and Carols - The tradition of the service of Lessons and Carols comes from the Chapel of King’s College, Cambridge, where it was first observed on Christmas Eve, 1918. Since 1919 the service has begun with the hymn “Once in royal David’s city.” Beginning in 1928 the service was broadcast by the BBC, and except in 1930, it has been heard annually. Join in the beauty of Anglican and worldwide choral music.
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December 24
Set Up Luminarias
9:00am
​HELP GET ST. MICHAEL’S READY FOR CHRISTMAS: We will once again be putting up several hundred luminarias (or farolitos for you norteños) to light up our campus on Christmas Eve. We need lots of help to make this happen! We will gather at 9am on the morning of Christmas Eve for Morning Prayer, after which we will fill bags with sand and a candle and set them up. There will be coffee, a yummy hot drink for kiddos, and cookies to help keep us going. We also need help in taking them down on Christmas Day!
Casa San Miguel Food Pantry
As in every holiday season, we face ever increasing numbers of people who rely on our generosity to support them. Each week we see more people than we have food for. We are currently in great need of non-perishable food items such as peanut butter and canned goods. Please bring these to the church main office. A HUGE thank you to our volunteers and your continued generosity.
ABQ FaithWorks
Advocacy or Lobbying? Save the morning of January 13, 2025 at Central United Methodist for a seminar on "Advocacy with Our Community". All are invited to attend.
Set your own hours to do good work! Match your interests and availability to the volunteer needs at ABQ FaithWorks. Check out the opportunities and join our teams making a difference!