Mesilla Valley Habitat for Humanity wraps gifts each year for donations at the local Barnes and Noble Bookstore. We wrap from November 23 to December 24th during the hours the bookstore is open. All supplies are provided, we volunteer in
2019 Heads UP! January 6 Following Worship
January 6 – following worship
Casa de Peregrinos – Community of Hope Foodbank Needs Volunteers
In a recent visit to Community of Hope we learned that there is a need for Volunteers to help in the foodbank on Fridays. Applications are available in the Atrium.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION – WARMING STATIONS
Las Cruces Warming Stations are open and staffed from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Warming stations provide immediate, temporary relief during periods of extreme cold. They are not overnight emergency shelters. The warming stations are: Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center,
A NEW GROUP, OR IS IT?
A group from your Congregation, previously known as the Social Action Team, the Mission Task Force and the Just General Good Guys, Looking For Something To Do. Well, some of the group have met and determined that a new name
Temple Beth-El Thanksgiving Sunday Interfaith Dialogue
Rev. Dr. Donna Cavedon, Interim Pastor, First Christian Church (DOC & UCC). November 18, 2018 …and justice for all My name is Donna Cavedon and I currently am serving as Interim Minister at First Christian Church on El Paseo across
Thanksgiving Sunday
Matthew 6:25-33 For many, Thanksgiving is often the “official” beginning of the holiday season. I heard my first Christmas song in a large store last week. Between now and Christmas day most families go into their fast-forward mode. But Thanksgiving
The Cost and Blessing of Giving
Mark 12:38-44 Our two readings this morning from within the same passage – without interruption – at first just seem to be making two very different points. First we hear about the religious scholars – the Pharisees – and how
All Saints’ Celebration
Hebrews 12:1-3 Two big events took place this past week. Can you name them? Halloween on Wednesday, and All Saints’ Day on Thursday. Did you know that both are really interconnected? Halloween takes its name from All Hallows Eve, though
A Learning Experience: DOC & UCC
I recently joined First Christian Church and am grateful to be a member. I have spent my entire life in other denominations, most recently the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Because of this, I have a strong desire to