Social Justice & Outreach
Peace With Justice
We believe we are called to express God’s peace and love by working for peace with justice in our personal lives, in our church, in our community and in the world. We commit to work persistently for non-violence and the peaceful resolution of conflict. We advocate for human dignity, defending and respecting the basic human needs and rights of every individual.
As a Peace with Justice Church, First Congregational responds to the present conflict in Israel and Palestine:
FCUCC Israel-Palestine Statement.
The Social Justice Team serves as an umbrella for church teams and one committee which directly serve our members and the community:
Social Justice E-Blasts
Purpose
Identifies social justice-related topics requiring public action; sources may include any event, pending legislation or budgets under consideration.
Provides event information via email alerts with suggested action to take, including emails, letters or phone calls to decision-makers.
Cash for Change Recipients
Sponsored by the Social Justice and Outreach Team, a large jar is placed near the entrance to the Sanctuary for the collection of monetary donations (Cash for Change).
2026 October-December
Encuentro is an adult education program for Spanish-speaking immigrants, with facilities in the Barelas neighborhood south of downtown Albuquerque. Programs include job training (e.g., home health aides), preparation for citizenship, financial literacy, computer technology, English language learning, and leadership training. The word “encuentro” means “a coming together” and “a discovery”.
For further information, see https://encuentronm.org/about/
Past Recipients:
