Come see our gorgeous new paint job! Before and after pictures are below, and what a difference a little paint makes. We’ve created some mosaic benches and maintaining our river of peace rocks. Plus, we have installed new heating and cooling systems.

We are an open and affirming congregation. 

For this week’s news and announcements, see our news page by clicking here

To see what’s happened in previous weeks at UU Westside, visit our past weeks page and click here!

 

Sunday Services

 

Sunday Programs begin at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary

View archived recorded services at YouTube: UUWC Services

We hope that you will come to join us in person this Sunday. Please see our Facebook page for upcoming themes and subjects.

We ask that you follow all State Guidelines and wear mask/ facial coverings accordingly.

 

Click photo for Youtube page

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JOIN OUR MEETUP EVENTS

 

We have 3 meet-up groups

1. Unitarian Universalist Westside Congregation Antiracist Group
2. Unitarian Universalist Westside Congregation Labyrinth Group
3. Unitarian Universalist Westside Congregation Events

On April 19th at Whispering Bean on Corrales Rd, at 9:00 am we will be discussing “When Colorblindness Isn’t the Answer”: Humanism and the Challenge of Race by Anthony B. Pinn

On April 20th, at 10 am, we will finish filling our children activity backpacks for asylum seeker children and plan our meeting with UUSCF. We will discuss border concerns, updates, and ways to help. We will meet in UUWC sanctuary. Hope to see you there! 

On April 20th, at 11 am, please fill free to join me on a labyrinth walk. 

Go to meet.com and create an account and search for above groups

One good way to keep track of the activities that you want to participate in is to join Meetup and check for our activities. You may register for Meetup here.

 

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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 Creation 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

Rev. Dr. Nancy Hitt is 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