Upcoming Events at St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church

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St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church in Albuquerque lists two upcoming events on its website: St. Francis Day on October 4 at 11:15 a.m., and a Rio Grande Borderlands Ministry Visit on October 17 and 18. Both fit the church's stated emphasis on "action" — service, advocacy, and outreach — and the site points visitors to its "Stay connected" and "Learn More" links for further details rather than publishing full schedules or registration information on the events listing itself.

St. Francis Day — October 4, 11:15 a.m.

The church describes this as a service in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, with a specific invitation for pets:

  • 11:15 a.m. service — Attend the regular Sunday service and bring your pets.
  • 12:00 noon — If you'd rather not bring a pet to the service, you can come just for a pet blessing at noon.

The event is framed as an open invitation ("Bring your pets... or just come at 12noon"), so you can choose either the full service or only the blessing.

Rio Grande Borderlands Ministry Visit — October 17 & 18

This is a two-day event tied to the church's immigration and border ministries. The listing gives the dates and a "Learn More" link but does not include a start time, location, or sign-up process on the events page itself. If you want to attend or participate, plan to follow the "Learn More" link or contact the church directly for logistics.

How to Get Details and Stay Updated

The site's events section is organized around a "Stay connected" prompt, and each event links out for more information. Practical steps:

  1. Go to the church website's events area and open the individual event listing.
  2. Use the "Learn More" link on the Rio Grande Borderlands Ministry Visit entry for specifics.
  3. Check the "Stay connected" section for ongoing announcements, since the page shows only a short list of upcoming events at a time.

Why These Events Matter to the Church's Identity

St. Michael's describes itself as a socially diverse, theologically progressive Episcopal community whose shared values are welcome, action, and spiritual grounding. The two listed events map onto that:

Event Value it reflects
St. Francis Day pet blessing Welcome — an inclusive, informal gathering open to the wider community
Rio Grande Borderlands Ministry Visit Action — the church's immigration ministries and advocacy work

The church also runs a food pantry, preschool, and other outreach ministries, so events like these are part of a broader pattern rather than one-off activities.

Before You Go

  • Sunday services are at 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., and 11:15 a.m., so the October 4 event coincides with the 11:15 service.
  • The site offers online worship links and downloadable bulletins, useful if you want to follow along or can't attend in person.
  • The church is located at 601 Montaño Road Northwest, Albuquerque, NM.
  • For the October 17–18 ministry visit, confirm times and any participation requirements through the "Learn More" link or the church office, since the events page doesn't state them.