PAGE 4 E-NEWS ON THE CUTTING EDGE VOLUME 6, NUMBER 2 Our denomination is facing uncertain times as we struggle through debates over human sexuality – essentially how and whether we are going to include LGBTQ persons in ministry and the life of the church and how and whether we might maintain unity in the face of such diverse options, preferences, and practices. The task of navigating us through this time has been taken up by our Council of Bishops(CoB) and a specially appointed Commission on a Way Forward. While the Commission continues their work, the CoB has asked annual conferences to foster “listening sessions” for preliminary feedback on the proposed way forward (currently summarized in 3 loose “sketches”.) The NM Conference has scheduled four listening sessions throughout the Conference: February 18th – Western Hills UMC-El Paso at 3 pm March 4th – FUMC-Odessa at 3 pm March 18th – FUMC-Clovis at 3 pm April 22nd – Central UMC-ABQ at 3 pm The objective will be to share information about the process, learn more about the “sketches” discuss together and with our delegates where our values, hopes, and fears lie as a Conference. For more information, please visit the NM Conference Website: http://www.nmconfum.com/ Girl Scout Troop # 52515, that meets here at St. Paul’s, is putting together First Aid supply kits and they are asking for help in collecting supplies. Below is a list of needed items; sizes need to fit in a school supply box. Donations can be brought to the church and put in the collection container in the Narthex through February 20th. Needed: Adhesive bandages, Vinyl gloves, Pain relief patches, Elastic bandages, Ibuprofen, Roll (10 yards) paper tape, Roll (3 yards) sterile gauze, Tube antibiotic ointment, School supply box, Cotton balls and wipes, Tweezers, Gauze pads, Matches, or anything else that might be needed in a First Aid kit. The troop’s next meeting is Tuesday, February 6th at 7pm, and every other Tuesday, at the Church. Thanks for your support!
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