The Unitarian Universalist Westside Congregation
1650 Abrazo Road, NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Welcome to the UU Westside Congregation! Unitarian Universalists strive for a free and responsible search for truth and meaning. We assert no religious creed; rather we are united by our values, and our shared search for spiritual growth.
For this week’s news and announcements, see This Week at Westside by clicking here
No Human is Illegal: April 19th NO Meeting Due to Church Outdoor Spring Clean-up. We will be working on our 2 labyrinths.
Labyrinth: April 19th we will be grooming the labyrinth 9-11 for our church Spring Outdoor Clean-up. Hope to see you there.
Anti-racist Bookclub: April 18 9-11 at Whispering Bean. Jennifer will be facilitating our discussion of “What it takes to heal” by Prentis Hemphill. If you have ideas for upcoming books, bring them and share.
UUWC Committees and Teams Information Fair: March 30, 2025
After Social Hour the Congregation held an information fair to allow a number of the congregation’s committees and team explain to members and friends activities and events they participate in and invite anyone to join with them. Here’s some photos of the event:
LIz James, founder of Unitarian Universalist Hysterical Society, Visit
The Congregation on March 8 and March 9 played host to Liz James the founder of the Facebook group, the Unitarian Universalist Hysterical Society, and of Mirth and Dignity. She presented a workshop on “Steering in a Tornado,” on Saturday and presented the Sunday Program on March 9. Both were great successes. Here is how you can support her activities:
Looking to join the UU Hysterical Society? The URL for the Facebook group is www.facebook.com/groups/uuhyst
Looking for more Hysterical content? Check out our website, at UUHystericalSociety.com. There, you can subscribe to our mailing list, find out about our comedy podcast, find great worship resources, and fun downloadables.
Interested in supporting what we’re doing? You can support outside-the-box UUism in many shapes and forms by becoming a Saint, at www.uuhystericalsociety.com/sh
Want to learn more about the charity we raise funds for with our merchandise? And/or forget to make a donation after grabbing something from our merch table? The URL you need is Flaminginternational.org. If you want to learn more about the story of their relationship with UUHS (It’s a really amazing story), you can read more at www.uuhystericalsociety.com/fc
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Sunday Services
Sunday Programs begin at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary
We hope that you will come to join us in person this Sunday.
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JOIN OUR COMMUNITY EVENTS
We have 3 Community Outreach groups
- Unitarian Universalist Westside Congregation Antiracist Group
- Unitarian Universalist Westside Congregation Labyrinth Group
- Unitarian Universalist Westside Congregation Asylum Seekers
Help Feed the Kids in Rio Rancho!
Please click the above link for more information about this community outreach program and make sure no Rio Rancho school child goes hungry
We thank everyone for the donation of their time, talent, and money to help alleviate hunger among Rio Rancho public school children.
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The Sandoval Signpost published an article about Feed Rio Rancho Kids receiving attention and a financial contribution at a recent United New Mexico soccer match. The story is available here.
- Our congregation strives to nurture each other’s spirits and put faith into action through Social Justice work in our community and the world. Find out more about Unitarian Universalism, or watch We Are Unitarian Universalist.
- Please assist our Immigrants at the New Mexico Border Project. Information here.
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Outreach Projects
Join Us in the Maintenance of the Peace River
Bring a painted rock and give it a home in the Peace River outside the Social Hall. Quotes, animals, geometric figures, in memory of, and solid colors are but a few ideas of how you can leave your mark on the Peace River. If you need rocks, paints, or someone to pick up your painted rocks, contact coordinatoruuwestside@gmail.com
Westside Reads: Little Free Libraries
UUWC has an on-site Little Free Library. It also has placed a number of Little Free Libraries in Westside neighborhoods. Please take a book, and leave a book.
Pastoral Care at UU Westside Congregation
The Community Care Committee and our Consulting Minister Rev. Dr. Nancy Hitt are available for pastoral care. If you need someone to talk to about life stresses and events; if you want to debate theology and the meaning of life, or if you want to discuss sensitive decisions that you are struggling to make or live with, she is available to work with you. You may ask for a phone meeting, for email conversation, or for a Zoom meeting. You may also ask for an in-person meeting either in your home or at the church. You may reach her via email at ministeruuwc@gmail.com.
UU Westside Congregation, 1650 Abrazo Road, NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Mail to: PO Box 15146
Rio Rancho, NM 87174
505-896-8192 ~ coordinatoruuwestside@gmail.com
Info Fair Photos
