"FEEDING THE HUNGRY IN MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT AS FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST"
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JOIN US PENTECOST SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 10:00 AM
Rio Grande Presbyterian Church,
​600 Coors Blvd NW
                RIO GRANDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH INVITES YOU TO JOIN US FOR OUR WORSHIP SERVICES IN JUNE, JULY, AND AUGUST, 2022
600 COORS BLVD. NW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87121
WORSHIP SERVICE AT 10:00AM WITH FELLOWSHIP HOUR TO FOLLOW (depending on COVID)
WE WILL BE CELEBRATING THREE CULTURES AS WE LEARN ABOUT THEIR ROOTS AND TRADITIONS:
JUNE – NATIVE AMERICAN, JULY – SPANISH AND AUGUST – AFRICAN AMERICAN
JOIN US AS WE LEARN ABOUT CUSTOMS, FOOD, MUSIC, DANCE AND MORE!
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 Rio Grande Presbyterian Church 
​Invites You to Join Us
for Worship In-Person
Sundays, 10:00am
600 Coors Blvd. NW

We continue COVID-19 Safe Practices

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​Sundays in May and June, 2022
May 29: Guest Speaker is Marilyn Landman on New Beginnings.
JUNE – NATIVE AMERICAN
June 5 PENTECOST SUNDAY
Summer Series Starts on Pentecost Sunday
Guest Speaker, Nelson Capitan (from Laguna Pueblo. Past Moderator of the Presbytery of Santa Fe.    Music: Alfred Pino, flute    Pastor Linda will officiate our Communion Service.
Coffee fellowship after worship.
June 12: Stories and Music from the Marmon, Zuni and Yellowhorse families representing Laguna & Isleta pueblos 
June 19: Indigenous Sunday with Bill Whitaker presenting the adapted “Doctrine of Discovery” Sermon written by Rev. Roger Powers. 
​Music: Marcelino Peralta, native music.
June 26: A presentation by Bonnie Jo Hunt, “Artists of Indian America”.



​Wednesday and Friday Clothes give away from 9 AM to 11 AM
or donate gently used items

​Family-to-Family Fund
To help those who are financially affected by the Coronavirus quarantines. Family-to-Family funds will be used to help with rent, bill payments, or other essential necessities for families that experience financial hardship due to a person's loss of income during the COVID-19 crisis. It is preferred that funds for bills be sent directly to the collecting entity.  

To apply for funds:
Application Form

      To donate:
1) PayPal link 
2) mail a check to 217 Locust St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102.

Please note Family-to-Family on your donation.​
When organizations like Rio Grande Food Project, Food is Free Albuquerque and ABQ Mutual Aid work together, MORE food gets distributed throughout our commUNITY, like these beautiful cold-weather plants that were distributed to RGFP clients and even some planted in our Urban Garden. Together our 3 nonprofits have distributed over 500k pounds of food in 2021.
Donate on #GivingTuesday or start early on #GivingMonday, where your support will have 3x the impact since all proceeds will be shared among our 3 non-profits working to reduce hunger, sharing the bounty of food available with those who need it the most.
Visit bit.ly/FIFABQUnity for all info and to donate. Thank you!
#BetterTogether #CommUNITY #thankyouverymuch
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 ​​  FREE FOOD
Pick up food every week at 600 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque NM 87121 Coors & Daytona:     East parking lot for drive-thru Wed & Fri  & inside Rio Grande Presbyterian Church ​for walk-in on Saturdays  (Clothing available on Wednesdays and Fridays)
DRIVE-THRU FOOD DISTRIBUTION:
Wednesday and Friday 9-11 am
WALK-IN FOOD DISTRIBUTION:
Saturday 9-11 am 
You do NOT need to show ID or proof of income or residence NO DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED Just let us know that your household meets income limits.
     **please wear a face mask**
www.rgfp.org rgfp@rgfp.org (505) 831-3778 

​COMIDA GRATIS 
recoger comida cada semana 
600 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque NM 87121 
Coors & Daytona: Lote del este para drive-thru, dentro Río Grande Presbyterian Church para walk-in
DRIVE-THRU DISTRIBUCIÓN DE COMIDA:
Miércoles 9-11 am Viernes 9-11 am
INTERIOR DISTRIBUCIÓN DE COMIDA: Sábado 9-11 am
NO es necesario que muestre un documento de identidad o un comprobante de ingresos o de residencia NO SE REQUIERE DOCUMENTACIÓN Sólo dejanoslo saber que su hogar cumple con los límites de ingresos
**por favor use una mascarilla**  
www.rgfp.org          rgfp@rgfp.org          (505) 831-3778 
 
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PictureHard working gals and men from the 07G Burgundy Team of Rio Rapids Soccer Club 4
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PictureMosaic of the Loaves and Fishes in the church by the Sea of Galilee. 1999
 

                      Meetings and Events
                         Next 1st Tuesdays Luncheon
June 7th at 11:30 am Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
2401 12th St NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States
We buy our own lunch 
Tour of the Center will be paid for by the Church.
                                   
Volunteer at Rio Grande Food Project:
The Rio Grande Food Project distributes food     
at Rio Grande Church, 600 Coors Blvd. NW

Wednesdays & Fridays from 9-11 am outside in parking lot
Saturday mornings 9-11 am inside

To sign up please contact Lisa Fernandez, volunteer recruiter
at the food project, 831-3778, or email her at lisa@rgfp.org
Gently Used Clothing Available,
   Wednesdays and Fridays
                  9-11am, Rio Grande Church (outside)   

​Mission Networking Team meets Quarterly 
  (hosted by Rev. Roger Powers at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. 
Talk with Marilyn Landman for more information on how you can join!)
       Next Mission Team Meeting:  Sept.


                 Sunday Adult Bible Study Sundays, 9:15am in library 
Will resume in Sept.      
                  
                           Men's Fellowship Meets 2nd Saturdays Monthly,
                    Next Mtg: September.
                    followed by Session Meeting at 10:00 am
                         Coffee/pastries served. John Landman, leader


                         'Friday Fellowship Group' w/ Pastor Linda
                   Will resume in September ,11:30am - 1:00 pm in the library
                                    Bring a Brown Bag lunch and Join Us!
                           
                         and

                Consider Serving on the:
            WORSHIP TEAM, Will resume Sept.
3rd Mondays, 10am, library

Sign up to be a Greeter for a month: contact Marsha Bedell
     or call the church office at 831-1143 and leave a message

                  If you would like to bring flowers Sundays, please sign the Flower Sign Up Sheet  
                as you exit the sanctuary, following Worship.
Thank you!


SING IN THE CHOIR:
Will resume in September.
Choir Practice Thursdays at 10 am in Sanctuary
w/ Ms. Marsha Bedell, Music Director

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Community Groups Meet Here, Including:
Friday Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), 8:00 pm  (still meeting on Zoom?)
Thursday Narcotics Anonymous (NA), 7:00 pm (now meeting in person)
Rio Grande Presbyterian Church, 600 Coors Blvd. NW
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Planning a Wedding, Shower, Anniversary or Other Special Occasion?
​Call the church office regarding reservations/fees/information at 831-1143
Pastor Linda will be on sabbatical June, July & August.
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We Would Love to Have You Visit!
​This is the website: riograndechurch.org

 Weekly & Monthly Events Sunday Worship 10 am 
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Summer time and the programs are different.

The Congregation will be discoving the roots and traditions of three of the cultures in New Mexico. 
1. June The Native America Culture
2. July Spanish Culture and 
3. August African American Culture. 


 Resuming in September are the regular Meetings/Teams
Adult Bible Study: 9:15 am, Sundays in the library. 

NEW Friday Fellowship Group            11:30-1:00 pm
               Bring a lunch

Men's Fellowship Group,
2nd Saturdays Meets in the Library
8:30-10am  Coffee and pastries served. John Landman leader
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​Worship Team Date/Time TBA
help plan and prepare Worship for Sundays and special days in the Church Year.  Ms Marsha Bedell, Chairperson. 

Rio Grande Choir Like to sing? Let Marsha Bedell Know! Practice Thursdays, 10am; and Sundays, before Worship, at 9:00 am


       
Contact COME WORSHIP WITH US! 
Rio Grande Presbyterian Church
600 Coors BLVD NW
SUNDAYS AT 10:00 AM
(1-mile south of the I-40 S. Coors Exit)
Albuquerque, New Mexico  87121
505-831-1143
 All Welcome!
Summer Office Hours 
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
9 AM to 1PM Melissa Espalin

The Tuesday Lunch Bunch Group 
Next Meeting at 11:30am June 7th
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center 
2401 12th St. NW
Albuquerque, NM 
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Or volunteer in the Rio Grande Food Project
That distributes 7 tons of food/week for those in need. 
Email Lisa Fernandez, volunteer recruiter at lisa@rgfp.org 

Or Garden with the Church and Community Garden
on the north side of the church.
Contact Kathi Cunningham at kathi@rgfp.org
in the Rio Grande Food Project. Kathi will be overseeing the church garden this summer.  We thank Virginia Gaddis for doing this over 30 years. 

​We are helping people in New Mexico dealing with the aftermath of forest fires or volunteer with Gently Used Clothing Ministry on Friday from 9-11AM at Church
Marily Landman, Mission Chairperson. 505-831-2063



RIO GRANDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH INVITES YOU TO JOIN US FOR OUR WORSHIP SERVICES IN JUNE, JULY, AND AUGUST, 2022
600 COORS BLVD. NW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87121
WORSHIP SERVICE AT 10:00AM WITH FELLOWSHIP HOUR TO FOLLOW (depending on COVID)
WE WILL BE CELEBRATING THREE CULTURES AS WE LEARN ABOUT THEIR ROOTS AND TRADITIONS:
JUNE – NATIVE AMERICAN, JULY – SPANISH AND AUGUST – AFRICAN AMERICAN
JOIN US AS WE LEARN ABOUT CUSTOMS, FOOD, MUSIC, DANCE AND MORE!

Email

Pastor Linda 
Photos used under Creative Commons from Steve Carr2, 2C2KPhotography