The Unitarian Universalist  Westside Congregation

1650 Abrazo Road, NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

 

The UU Westside Congregation as a member of the Unitarian Universalist Association strives 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 and service to the community. 

 

 

 

Kathleen Cates, NM Representative for House Dist. 44, came to UUWC on Jan. 10, 2026, to preview the 2026 NM Legislative session. The program was a joint presentation of UUWC and the Democratic Party of Sandoval County.

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For this week’s news and announcements, see This Week at Westside by clicking here

We maintain an UUWC Activism Resources Page.

Also see our Border/Immigration Support and Anti-Racism Book Club Pages.

Photos of the Dec. 23rd Human Light Celebration are available here.

Feed Rio Rancho Kids, a joint partnership with the Democratic Party of Sandoval County, was named the 2026 award winner of the Rev. Dr. C.E. Becknell, Sr. Award for Community Service, announced at the Jan. 19, 2026,  SCLCNM celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Information about the Jan. 18, 2026, Annual Meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Westside Congregation, including the Annual Report, Proposed Bylaws changes, Agenda, and Election Ballot are available by clicking on the links, you will be opening the documents:

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2025_ByLaws_Approved

2026_Proposed_ByLaws_Revisions

UUWC_2026_Agenda___Annual_Congregational_Meeting

UUWC_Election_Ballot_for_Annual_Meeting

 

 

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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. 

Fellowship in the Social Hall occurs immediately after the end of the Sunday Program. Join us for snacks, coffee, and lively conversations.

 

 

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JOIN OUR COMMUNITY EVENTS

 



 

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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.

 

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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