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Black History Month is not separate from our mission; it is part of it
Black History Month is not separate from our mission; it is part of it

Every February, we celebrate Black History Month. For the church, this is far more than marking a date on the calendar—it is an essential rhythm of our faith. We must remember that Black history is not a footnote to Christian history; it is the heart of it.

The Black church has carried the gospel through the fires of slavery, segregation, and systemic injustice. In hidden "hush harbors" and crowded sanctuaries, believers clung to Jesus when the world refused to acknowledge their humanity. Their faith was not a theory; it was a lifeline. Spirituals were sermons set to music, and prayer meetings were acts of resistance. Leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Fannie Lou Hamer, and countless local pastors didn't just seek policy change—they spoke from a radical trust in Jesus’ command to love neighbors, seek justice, and walk humbly with God.

The entire Body of Christ has been shaped by this witness.

For pastors, this month is an opportunity for "truth-telling" from the pulpit.

Click through to read Dr. Derrick’s full article.

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Faith In Action Blog
Climate Action Pilgrimage
Climate Action Pilgrimage

In January and February, three New Mexico Interfaith Power & Light team members are walking from Carlsbad to the State Capitol in Santa Fe, arriving on Climate Action Day.

Rev. Clara Sims of First Congregational and Jerry Kennell of Taos UCC are involved.

This pilgrimage is a spiritual and moral journey — an act of witness, confession, and hope. We walk carrying prayers for a livable climate, for justice, and for future generations.

Our path begins in the Permian Basin, the heart of New Mexico’s oil and gas country, and ends at the State Capitol in Santa Fe, where our leaders face a choice: to serve the few or act for the common good.

Learn more and read the daily updates here.

Read the press release here.

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Jottings 1/26/2026
Church News
Jottings 1/26/2026
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