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Church of the Good Shepherd UCC
Albuquerque
NM
87122-2375
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Who we are
Church of the Good Shepherd, UCC is a dynamic congregation with a rich history and an exciting ministry in the community. We are proud to be part of the United Church of Christ (UCC). We are a community of believers. We believe that together in fellowship we grow closer to God and one another. The bible speaks about iron sharpening iron. We believe that together we grow stronger.
We highly value our relationships with one another. We look to grow through fellowship, and ultimately growing closer to God. We value the word of God, and the leadership of the Holy Spirit. We look to extend grace to all of the lost and broken, and lead those with no hope to the hope of Jesus Christ.
We strive to be a church without walls. Jesus calls for us to go outside the walls to reach the lost and the broken. It is there that the lost will be found. Most churches find it is comfortable to stay within the walls, but we make it an effort to be like the church from the book of Acts, to see our city changed.
We highly value our relationships with one another. We look to grow through fellowship, and ultimately growing closer to God. We value the word of God, and the leadership of the Holy Spirit. We look to extend grace to all of the lost and broken, and lead those with no hope to the hope of Jesus Christ.
We strive to be a church without walls. Jesus calls for us to go outside the walls to reach the lost and the broken. It is there that the lost will be found. Most churches find it is comfortable to stay within the walls, but we make it an effort to be like the church from the book of Acts, to see our city changed.
Church Address
7834 Tennyson St NE
Albuquerque,
NM
87122-2375
United States
Phone: 505-856-1004
Fax: 505-856-7759
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Church Pastor
Rev. Sarah TevisTownes
Pastor
7834 Tennyson St NE
Albuquerque,
NM
87122-2375
United States
Phone: 505-856-1004
Fax: 505-856-7759
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Quote of the Day
Romans 10:13
For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
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United Church of Christ
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Rev. Sarah TevisTownes
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Pastor Sarah joined the COGS ministry team in January of 2013. She is a graduate of the Pacific School of Religion and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Ministry in partnership with the church.
Pastor Sarah can be found working, preaching, and teaching accompanied by her service dog Molly. Molly is officially "retired," but she still volunteers Sunday mornings while her pal Mango, Pastor Sarah's service dog in training, is learning to adapt during services, Bible study and other church events.
Pastor Sarah has served in a wide variety of settings, including as a translator in Mexico and Nicaragua for Westminster Fellowship and a teacher with the Jesuit Volunteers in Pohnpei, Micronesia. She grew up attending a Presbyterian Church in Dallas, TX and Tokyo Union Church in Tokyo, Japan. She discovered the United Church of Christ while in College at Duke University.
Prior to her pastoral call to Church of the Good Shepherd, she served in pastoral roles in the Northern California and Rhode Island Conferences. She recently stepped down as Moderator of the Southwest Conference and now serves on the Committee on Ministry, Section A. She is also a member of PEO, Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority Inc, and the Albuquerque NAACP.
Pastor Sarah is an avid outdoors woman and when time permits, you'll find her rock climbing or hiking. She also enjoys leatherworking, sewing, and beading.
Pastor Sarah hosts a popular online ministry on behalf of the church @disorganized.religion on TikTok and appears regularly as a guest on podcasts such as the Word in Black and Red.
https://www.tiktok.com/@disorganized.religion
194,9K Followers and counting...
Pastor Sarah can be found working, preaching, and teaching accompanied by her service dog Molly. Molly is officially "retired," but she still volunteers Sunday mornings while her pal Mango, Pastor Sarah's service dog in training, is learning to adapt during services, Bible study and other church events.
Pastor Sarah has served in a wide variety of settings, including as a translator in Mexico and Nicaragua for Westminster Fellowship and a teacher with the Jesuit Volunteers in Pohnpei, Micronesia. She grew up attending a Presbyterian Church in Dallas, TX and Tokyo Union Church in Tokyo, Japan. She discovered the United Church of Christ while in College at Duke University.
Prior to her pastoral call to Church of the Good Shepherd, she served in pastoral roles in the Northern California and Rhode Island Conferences. She recently stepped down as Moderator of the Southwest Conference and now serves on the Committee on Ministry, Section A. She is also a member of PEO, Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority Inc, and the Albuquerque NAACP.
Pastor Sarah is an avid outdoors woman and when time permits, you'll find her rock climbing or hiking. She also enjoys leatherworking, sewing, and beading.
Pastor Sarah hosts a popular online ministry on behalf of the church @disorganized.religion on TikTok and appears regularly as a guest on podcasts such as the Word in Black and Red.
https://www.tiktok.com/@disorganized.religion
194,9K Followers and counting...
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Hildegarde Annan
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Church of the Good Shepherd UCC Albuquerque Service Times
Sundays 11:00 am
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Worship Sundays at 11:00 am
Bible Study Tuesday at 11:00 am
Service Times last updated on the 19th of July, 2024
Online Church
Worship Sundays at 11:00 am
Bible Study Tuesday at 11:00 am
Service Times last updated on the 19th of July, 2024
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Our History
2023 marks our 64th year! Chartered in 1959, Church of the Good Shepherd was founded in the early days of the United Church of Christ. Hallmarks of our life and ministry are marked by the creation of a strong music program, children’s and adult education and service in the community.
UCC National History
Since 1957, the United Church of Christ has been the church of firsts, weaving God’s message of hope and extravagant welcome with action for justice and peace. Together, we live out our faith in ways that effect change in our communities. And so we were the first historically white denomination to ordain an African-American, the first to ordain a woman, the first to ordain an openly gay man, and the first Christian church to affirm the right of same-gender couples to marry. We were at the forefront of the anti-slavery movement and the Civil Rights movement. Our response to the demands of our faith is woven into the history of our country.
2023 marks our 64th year! Chartered in 1959, Church of the Good Shepherd was founded in the early days of the United Church of Christ. Hallmarks of our life and ministry are marked by the creation of a strong music program, children’s and adult education and service in the community.
UCC National History
Since 1957, the United Church of Christ has been the church of firsts, weaving God’s message of hope and extravagant welcome with action for justice and peace. Together, we live out our faith in ways that effect change in our communities. And so we were the first historically white denomination to ordain an African-American, the first to ordain a woman, the first to ordain an openly gay man, and the first Christian church to affirm the right of same-gender couples to marry. We were at the forefront of the anti-slavery movement and the Civil Rights movement. Our response to the demands of our faith is woven into the history of our country.
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