COMMUNITY OUTREACH

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OUTREACH  

Following  Christ’s example, our congregation strives to create a more inclusive, welcoming, and just world. 

 

At the local level, our Ministry of Justice and Community Interface coordinates with a number of local Outreach Partners. Members and friends of our church participate one-on-one with these groups to help the hungry and homeless, and to be good stewards of the Earth. 

COGS has hosted Family Promise families in our church building since April 2020. 

FAMILY PROMISE

We support the mission of Family Promise, to help families who are experiencing homelessness in the Albuquerque community to achieve sustainable independence.

 

This video describes how COGS supported the Family Promise program by housing families in need in our church building throughout the COVID pandemic, from April 2020 - March 2022. 

ADOPT A HIGHWAY – TRAMWAY

Twice a year in the spring and fall, we don our fluorescent vests, get our “grabbers” and bags, and set out to clean up our portion of Tramway Blvd.  Volunteers are always welcome.

 

CASA Q

Provides housing and support for unhoused LGBTQIA+ youth. Casa Q's values: At Casa Q, we believe in the strength and resiliency of our youth. We believe in offering services in culturally appropriate and competent ways. We believe that meaningful participation of LGBTQ youth drive the success of the organization. We believe that providing strength-based services promotes the development of self-efficacy and self-determination.

 

EAST CENTRAL MINISTRIES

COGS participates in a spring workday at East Central Ministries, an organization serving people in the International District. Members help pot plants, label pots, and provide other help to the ECM. It is a great way to get your hands dirty for a good cause.

 

INTERFAITH BIBLE CENTER/COMPASSION SERVICES CENTER

Located in SE Albuquerque, they feed over 700 people, weekly. Coming together, in unity, to help those in 

need. Interfaith alone, cannot afford any of the things we do, but thru Christ and the help of other 

ministries, we do it!

 

PROJECT SHARE

We participate with Project Share by providing a warm meal to approximately 225 people experiencing homelessness in Albuquerque.  We do this twice yearly at the HopeWorks Day Shelter, formerly St. Martin’s Hospitality Center.

 

HopeWorks is a nonprofit organization founded in 1985 whose mission is to assist people experiencing homelessness by providing resources, opportunities, and HOPE. Volunteer activities include shopping for food, preparation and cooking, then delivering and serving food at the Day Shelter.

 

NEW MEXICO CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES

We are a member congregation of this statewide ecumenical organization of the United Church of Christ, United Methodist Church, Roman Catholic Church, Presbyterian Church (USA), Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Episcopalian Church, Community of Christ and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). For more than 45 years, the New Mexico Conference of Churches has identified areas of need in the state and has developed programs to meet them.  A list and details of some of the programs initiated by the Conference may be found HERE

 

NEW MEXICO INTERFAITH POWER AND LIGHT

We are a member congregation of the New Mexico branch of this national ecumenical organization whose mission is to engage faith communities and individuals in caring for the earth and responding to climate change.

 

SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE UCC

Our primary connection to the broader United Church of Christ is the Southwest Conference.  Our church is one of forty-five UCC congregations in New Mexico, Arizona, and El Paso County, Texas.  Meetings of the Southwest Conference are held each year. Learn more about SWCC.

 

SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE

Each summer we begin our school supply drive for a school or school district in need of school supplies. Volunteer opportunities including donating school supplies, organizing and delivering supplies to the schools.

 

The Transgender Resource Center

Supports transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming communities through direct services, education, and advocacy. TGRC offers groups, and has a drop-in center to help with health care, housing, case management, referrals, and basic needs. https://tgrcnm.org/drop-in-center

 

 

 

Interested in Volunteering?

Complete the contact form below and one of our Outreach team members will contact you.