We invite you to discover the many opportunities to grow and learn about Jesus through our children, teen and adult groups at St. Paul's. live WORSHIP IN PERSON We're glad you're here. Welcome to St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Albuquerque, where you'll find two distinct and inviting services in the Northeast Heights neighborhood! Let's plan your visit! Give Back Today Service Times Classic: 9:15 Contemporary: 11:30 Location 9500 Constitution Ave NE Albuquerque NM, 87112 Sundays @ SPUMCABQ On Sundays, we offer a variety of amenities including a nursery for infants , children's church for young ones, accessibility options for those with special needs, and a range of other services and resources to care for all members of the community. we want to be an inclusive church that welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds and abilities. St. Paul's is situated in the picturesque Mesa Village neighborhood, renowned for its convenient freeway access and strong sense of community. People from all walks of life gravitate towards this area for its ease and unity. We want to be an inclusive church that welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds and abilities. It's all about being real. With two distinct services offered on Sundays at 9:15 am and 11:30 am, we cater to a wide range of attendees, from professionals to families and students. Our congregation is friendly and welcoming, so expect a warm greeting and introduction upon arrival. If you have any inquiries, don't hesitate to reach out to us , and we'll gladly assist you before your visit! Let us know you're coming! → Watch Past Sermons! Explore our comprehensive sermon library, featuring our current series, classic favorites, and thought-provoking new content online! Classic Worship 9:15 The traditional worship every Sunday at 9:15 AM in the sanctuary, featuring hymns, responsive readings, and a sermon, with monthly communion and year-round choir performances. Join us in person! Contemporary Worship 11:30 The Flame, a contemporary worship service, held at 11:30 AM on Sundays in the chapel, featuring modern worship and vocalists. We have weekly communion, communal prayer, and a sermon. Join us in person! "Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins." 1 Peter 4:8 attending a new church for the first time can be daunting Understanding that attending a new church for the first time can be daunting, we strive to ensure a positive and reassuring experience for all visitors. Ample parking is conveniently located in both our parking lot and the surrounding neighborhood for easy access. Upon arrival, if you haven't had any prior connections , our Welcome Team will warmly welcome you, assist with seating, and address any queries you may have. Additionally, we provide children's nursery , are wheelchair accessible, and have fresh coffee and assorted snacks at the ready! Other accommodations may be made upon request . Our Sunday service, lasting approximately 60 minutes, features collective worship, inspirational stories, and a sermon rooted in the teachings of the Bible. At times, we have social gatherings in Chapman Hall before or after services, which provide opportunities to connect with the community. We invite you to join us and become a part of our congregation! Let us know you're coming! → Explore Small Groups Learn More ➜ Explore Digital Tools to Grow Learn More ➜ Check out Sunday School Classes! Learn More ➜ We are saving a seat for you! We are so excited that you want to visit St. Paul's on Sunday! We can't wait to welcome you into our church family and share in a meaningful worship experience together. Be sure to check out our Plan Your Visit page to learn more about our mission, vision, and the ways we serve and grow as a community. We look forward to seeing you soon! Learn More inviteafriend Spread the Word: Download Your Invite to Church Graphic Today!

We invite you to discover the many opportunities to grow and learn about Jesus through our children, teen and adult groups at St. Paul's. live WORSHIP AT HOME On the go, wherever you may be , stream live. Join us from the comfort of your own home or wherever you may be, as we come together in worship, song and fellowship. Watch LIVE Sunday! Give Back Today Service Times Classic: 9:15 Contemporary: 11:30 Past Sermons Easily access a variety of inspiring past sermons to gain insight or relive touching messages that inspire and resonate with your spiritual journey. Visit Sermon Archive ➜ Grow with God Engage with God in fresh and thrilling means through thought-provoking devotionals, captivating podcasts, and inspirational videos. Explore Digital Spiritual Growth Tools ➜ we remain committed to being helpful, resourceful, and encouraging in your spiritual journey While worshiping at home may be convenient, we truly miss having you present with us. If you are able, we would love to connect in person, but we understand that there may be reasons preventing you from doing so. Nevertheless, we remain committed to being helpful, resourceful , and encouraging in your spiritual journey. Please take a moment to explore this page for resources, tools, and more that can aid in your walk with God. Anyway we can help, let us know! → Watch Past Sermons! Explore our comprehensive sermon library, featuring our current series, classic favorites, and thought-provoking new content online! Classic Worship 9:15 The traditional worship Sundays at 9:15 AM in the sanctuary, featuring hymns, responsive readings, and a sermon. We have monthly communion and year-round choir performances. Join us online! Contemporary Worship 11:30 The Flame, a contemporary worship service, held at 11:30 AM on Sundays in the chapel, featuring modern worship and vocalists. We have weekly communion, communal prayer, and a sermon by the Pastor. Join us Online! "But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose.” 1 Corinthians 12:18 Watch & Read Utilize digital resources to enhance your relationship with God. Engage with God in fresh and thrilling means through thought-provoking devotionals, captivating podcasts, and inspirational videos. Explore Tools Get Your Spirit in Shape Learn More ➜ Join our Facebook Group! ˄ Learn More ➜ Explore Digital Tools to Grow Learn More ➜ Ready to Plan Your Visit? Whether you're a first-time visitor or returning to St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Albuquerque, we invite you to Plan Your Visit! You'll find local a neighborhood map with important information like local restaurants and activities, details on opportunities to connect with our community through small groups, events and ministries. As well as what you'd expect like directions and service times! We look forward to welcoming you and making your visit meaningful and comfortable. Learn More Spread the Word: Download Your Invite to Church Graphic Today! Missed a Sermon? Stream here! Explore our comprehensive sermon library, featuring our current series, classic favorites, and thought-provoking new content, all available at your fingertips. WATCH NOW Off-Campus Get in Touch Find a Church near You Check out a list from across our connection and find a church near you! Let's Connect ⌝ Let's Connect! Find resources for help or assistance, spiritual tools and resources to grow your faith and more! Let's Connect ⌝

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By choosing to contribute your financial resources to support the ministry of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, you are investing in life-changing experiences for children, students, and adults. Your generosity plays a vital role in helping individuals understand and embrace the love of God, as well as discover their potential and purpose. Your contribution truly makes a difference in connecting people and transforming lives. About Giving Recurring Giving Ways to Give Your Impact #IGiveUMC Financial Well-Being FAQs Give Back Today Empower Change: Your Generosity Fuels Our Mission. Witness the incredible things God can accomplish through your generosity. By contributing tithes and offerings to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, you’re making more than just a donation; you’re creating a meaningful impact. Your generosity spreads God’s love worldwide, supporting everything from local ministries and online ministries to global missions and community outreach initiatives. Authorization Form for Recurring Giving First name* Last name* Address* Email* Phone* Next Download, Complete & Return Form Explore the ways to Give We recognize that everyone handles their finances in their own way, which is why we've made it easy for you to manage your giving. Whether you choose to contribute through our website, our app, by mail or in person, we offer options we hope suit you best. Additional Ways to Give Give By Mail To donate by check by mail or through your bank's bill pay, please send it to the church office address: St. Paul's United Methodist Church 9500 Constitution Ave NE Albuquerque NM, 87112 Questions? Give In Person During the Offering time, you have the opportunity to donate in person using our convenient Giving Envelopes. Simply fill out the envelope with your donation details and place it in the collection basket. Questions? Non-Cash Gift If you have additional assets such as vehicles, real estate, stocks, or others that you wish to donate, please reach out. Email the Financial Administrator Experience the impact of your generosity. Your contributions not only sustain our church’s daily functions but also enable us to remain connected with both established and emerging communities, support outreach efforts locally and globally, and share the Good News with those distant from God through genuine and meaningful approaches. Your contribution is more than a donation; it’s an investment in God’s vision of creating spaces for real hope, healing, and purpose , with every dollar helping to grow the church through community events and online ministry. We continually seek innovative ways to share the gospel and expand our mission of connecting and transforming lives by building meaningful opportunities to serve our local community. Through outreach and community events, we’re bringing authentic church experiences to Albuquerque and beyond, while also providing a digital platform where people can gather for worship every Sunday. Bringing Hope to individuals both within our community and around the world We are dedicated to creating a meaningful impact both in our community and beyond. A portion of every donation directly funds our outreach initiatives, supporting partners like the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) ↗ and delivering essential crisis aid to those in need both locally and globally. Your generosity helps us extend our reach—providing food to the hungry, shelter for the displaced, and hope to those facing hardship. Learn more about our Outreach Ministries and discover how you can get involved in making a real difference through St. Paul's Volunteers . Learn how to make a positive impact in the world and be inspired to spread goodwill and generosity in everyday lives. Give using #IGiveUMC This campaign encourages support for the local UMC and the ministries they offer through donations. Donors are encouraged to give in honor or memory of someone and then express their appreciation on social media. Together, we do more! You are part of The United Methodist Church – and your giving is already doing more than you know. Learn more at www.umcgiving.org Financial Well-being If you're feeling stuck in your personal finances, there are several financial tools and resources available to support you, ease the burden of financial stress and to help develop sound financial habits. Learn More GIVING FAQS How do I view my Giving History via PayPal? If you would like to receive a History of your Giving at St. Paul's, please choose the best option below! Unless specifically stated, we assume you are wanting your current month to date information. Any questions, please feel free to reach out to our Financial Secretary by Email.(mailto:generosityspumcabq@gmail.com?subject=Question about Giving) Thank you! By Mail: You can contact the Church Office at 505-298-5596 (tel:505-298-5596)or email our Financial Secretary (mailto:generosityspumcabq@gmail.com)to confirm that we received your donation or you can check your bank account posted transaction history. By PayPal: If you are donating via PayPal, simply Log In and select My Account (https://www.spumcabq.org/account/my-account)and click on View Donation History located towards the left of your screen. This will take you to PayPal Transaction History. There you can filter to specific timelines. If this is your first time, please take a moment to Sign Up (https://www.spumcabq.org/account/my-account)and follow the prompts. Afterwards, click on My Account and than View Donation History. Please note: You will have to have a Free PayPal Account (https://www.paypal.com/us/welcome/signup/)to view this information. What if I need help with using PayPal? We all get stuck sometimes. Especially if something is new to us! But don't worry! We have created a handy How-To video below that walks you through the majority of the steps of donating via PayPal. If you watched the video and still have questions, please visit PayPal's Help Guides(https://www.paypal.com/us/smarthelp/PAYPAL_HELP_GUIDE) If you need help with managing or updating your PayPal Payment Methods please visit their Help Guides(https://www.paypal.com/us/smarthelp/PAYPAL_HELP_GUIDE/add-or-update-your-payment-methods-icf30) https://video.wixstatic.com/video/7afa6a_cb5d4c91a11c4d68a85bbbf4ab984114/1080p/mp4/file.mp4 What is Tithing? Tithing is the act of giving the first 10% of one's income before any other deductions. It is seen as an act of obedience to God, where we give cheerfully and without expecting anything in return. The concept of tithing is rooted in the belief that everything belongs to God, and as humans, we are entrusted with managing His resources. Where does my donation go? Your donation will directly support the ministries of St. Paul's. This includes a range of uses, such as purchasing crafts for teaching children about Jesus' love or support a family in need during the cold winter months. In essence, all gifts contribute to the general ministry fund of St. Paul's, enabling the various initiatives and programs to thrive, helping us connect people and transform lives. Unless specified otherwise. While the Church prefers unrestricted gifts to support its operating budget, we recognize that you may have a specific purpose in mind when responding to God’s stewardship call. As such, the Church will accept designated contributions for specific ministries, programs, or budget components under its Offering/Contribution Policy. However, the Church reserves the right to decline any restricted gift in its sole discretion. We want you to know that according to IRS regulations, gifts specifically designated for an individual do not constitute a charitable contribution. However, donations to a church's general benevolence fund, which may indirectly benefit individuals in need, are considered eligible charitable contributions. Note: This should not be relied upon as tax advice or guidance. Please seek out a Tax Advisor. Where do I mail my donation? Simply mail your donation to the following address: St. Paul's United Methodist Church 9500 Constitution Ave NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 Alternatively, you may want to look into Bill Pay, typically a FREE and SAFER option to mail your donation from your Bank as a one-time donation or by setting a schedule! Learn more⌝(https://www.thebalancemoney.com/how-do-i-set-up-online-bill-pay-315159) Can I set up Recurring Giving? Thank you for your tithe. Yes you can! • The most effective way to maximize your giving is to complete our Authorization Form to set up recurring donations by providing us your banking account details. • Set up auto debit from your debit/credit card via PayPal. However, the church does incur fees for processing debit/credit cards. Need help using PayPal? See Help with PayPal (https://spumcabq.org/donate#help-with-paypal) (https://spumcabq.org/donate#help-with-paypal) • You can use Bill Pay, typically a FREE and SAFER option to mail your donation from your bank account as a one-time donation or by setting a schedule! Learn more⌝(https://www.thebalancemoney.com/how-do-i-set-up-online-bill-pay-315159) Any questions about completing the Authorization form, please call the Church Office at 505-298-5596 (tel:505-298-5596)or email our Financial Administrator.(mailto:generosityspumcabq@gmail.com) Are there any charges to give online? When giving, you will not be charged any fees, and the amount you choose to give will be recorded on your contribution statement. However, the church may incur processing fees for debit/credit card transactions when using services like PayPal. To maximize your giving, it is recommended to give from your bank account, as this method does not typically involve any fees. Simply select Recurring Giving (https://spumcabq.org/donate#authorization-form)option to set up a recurring giving schedule. Can I give with my debit/credit card? Yes you may. We accept any debit or credit card issued by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express via PayPal. However, the church does incur fees for processing debit/credit cards. What is online bill pay and how do I set that up? Most banks have an online bill pay service. Go to your bank’s online bill pay, enter the church’s name (St. Paul's United Methodist Church) and the address: 9500 Constitution Ave NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 Make sure you indicate where to apply your donation in the memo section. Generally, online bill pay takes 5-7 days to process. Please notate the confirmation number your Bank provides you after you complete their Bill Pay process. You can learn more about Bill Pay here.(https://www.thebalance.com/how-do-i-set-up-online-bill-pay-315159) Can I support a specific ministry? Thank you for your passion and interest in supporting specific ministries or giving campaigns at St. Paul's. To ensure that your donation is applied as you wish, you can specify the purpose or ministry in the memo or notes section when making your gift. Additionally, you can reach out to the church's Financial Administrator or Church Office to provide further instructions or guidance on how you would like your gift to be allocated. Your contribution will greatly support the overall ministry fund of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. What about volunteering and sharing of gifts and talents? The Church relies on the generosity of volunteers to help live out its mission of Connect People and Transform Lives, and we recognize that their contributions are invaluable to our mission. Although the value of donated time and services cannot be deducted from federal taxes, we still appreciate and recognize the significant impact our volunteers have on our community. If you have questions about deducting your contributions, we suggest consulting a tax professional to provide personalized advice on how it applies to your specific tax situation. However, the Church aims to honor the intent of donors and utilize gifts in accordance with their wishes, while also reserving the right to allocate funds as needed to fulfill our mission and church operating needs. This flexibility is essential for gifts to be tax-deductible, allowing us to responsibly manage and utilize donations for the greatest impact to our community and the world around us. Can I donate to my Sunday School Class directly? While the Church cannot offer tax guidance, we do not report contributions to Sunday School classes on the Charitable Contribution Report as these classes are not recognized as 501(c)(3) charitable organizations by the IRS. If you have questions about deducting your contributions, we suggest consulting a tax professional to provide personalized advice on how it applies to your specific tax situation. However, the Church aims to honor the intent of donors and utilize gifts in accordance with their wishes, while also reserving the right to allocate funds as needed to fulfill our mission and church operating needs. This flexibility is essential for gifts to be tax-deductible, allowing us to responsibly manage and utilize donations for the greatest impact to our community and the world around us. Why hasn't my check cleared yet? We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused and appreciate your patience. There have been the changes in the US Postal Service's mail service standards. To ensure timely delivery and avoid any potential delays, we suggest that you adjust your mail out date to be 2 days prior to your normal schedule. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter. You can learn more about the US Postal Service change here.(https://about.usps.com/newsroom/statements/09172021-usps-to-implement-new-service-standards-for-first-class-mail-and-periodicals.htm) What is an Endowment Fund? Rooted in Christian heritage, the Endowment Fund provides a permanent fund that generates investment income. St. Paul's currently has different Funds; which include but not limited to: Memorials, Missions, Music, Sacramento Camp, Buildings, Scholarships, and the General Fund. Other funds can be created. I have a tax-related question or inquiry. Can you help me? The Church does not provide tax advice. For tax-related inquiries, we suggest consulting a tax advisor to obtain personalized guidance tailored to your specific tax situation, as tax laws and regulations can be complex and subject to individual circumstances. St. Paul's United Methodist Church, "the Church", is a part of the Albuquerque District of the New Mexico Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church (NMAC). As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, contributions are deductible as charitable donations under current tax code provisions. We will provide statements of actual contributions for tax purposes (currently Quarterly), which can be used to document your charitable giving on your individual income tax returns. Cash gifts are included in statements to the extent the Church is able to identify the donor. By completing the Authorization Form,(https://www.spumcabq.org/donate#authorization-form) you acknowledge you have read and agree to our Privacy Policy⌝(https://www.spumcabq.org/privacypolicy). Any non-tax related questions regarding your contributions to the Church, please call the Church Office at 505-298-5596 (tel:505-298-5596)or email our Financial Administrator.(mailto:generosityspumcabq@gmail.com) Help with PayPal

Through shared experiences, prayer, study and discussion, members of these groups deepen their faith and support one another in their spiritual journeys. Church Connection Groups can include people from all walks of life, and provide opportunities for members to serve their communities and the world together. Young Adults & College Connect, Grow, and Inspire, while navigating life together. There is a welcoming space for you here, in the love and grace of Christ. We welcome young adults between the ages of 18 and 35 who are in college, beginning their careers, or seeking a caring community. Here, you will find a place to form meaningful relationships, deepen your faith, and journey together in Christ’s love as you discover your God-given purpose. On Campus In Community With Compassion On Campus In Community With Compassion On Campus In Community With Compassion On Campus In Community With Compassion On Campus In Community With Compassion On Campus In Community With Compassion On Campus In Community With Compassion On Campus In Community With Compassion On Campus In Community With Compassion On Campus In Community With Compassion We can't wait to meet you! Find Your Group Explore our directory tailored to your schedule, location, or interests. Explore Current Groups 🡥 You going? You may need to let us know you're planning to join us! Registering in advance helps us prepare a warm welcome for your arrival. Bring a Friend Come over and bring someone with you—share the news and invite your friends to join! Questions about a Group? Anticipate encountering friends who will support and encourage you in your journey with Jesus. Living out your faith as a young adult in a real and authentic way can be challenging, but you don't have to do it alone—connect with a Young Adult Group to find your community and support. Find Authentic Friendships Life is richer with people who understand you. St. Paul's UMC Young Adults aims to foster environments where genuine friendships blossom, authenticity is embraced, and faith flourishes. Whether you're new or a long-time member, you'll discover a warm community eager to support and accompany you on your spiritual path. Real Conversations Navigating life can be challenging, but by keeping Jesus at the core, despite those real conversations that often challenges us, you'll uncover your purpose and God's wonderful plans for you. Strengthen your faith and learn practical ways to apply it daily through our Bible-centered young adult studies.

Our Privacy Policy Statement describes what information we collect, how we use it and ways you can delete it. Privacy Policy PRIVACY POLICY Last Updated January 2025 By accessing or using any of our Services on our Website, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy. The Privacy Policy outlines how we, the Church or our website collects, uses, and protects the public and personal identifiable information of its users. It informs you about the types of data that are collected, the purpose for collecting it, how the data is stored and secured, and whether or not it is shared with third parties. The privacy policy also includes information about individuals' rights regarding their personal information, such as the ability to access, correct, or delete their data. This privacy policy is crucial in building trust and transparency with you, the "user", by showing commitment to safeguarding your privacy and complying with relevant privacy laws and regulations. The words have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural or are capitalized. Definitions: For the purposes of this Privacy Policy: Website (referred to as either "the website", "Services", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Privacy Policy) refers to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, accessible from https://www.spumcabq.org You (referred to as either "You", "Users", "Visitors" in this Privacy Policy) means the individual "user" accessing or using the Website, or a company, or any legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Website, as applicable. The Church (referred to as either "the Church", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Privacy Policy) refers to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 8500 Constitution Ave NE Albuquerque NM 87112. Cookies means small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device or any other device by a website, containing details of your browsing history on that website among its many uses. Disclaimer The information contained on the Service is for general information purposes only. The information provided here does not constitute legal advice, and you should not treat it as one. The Church assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in the contents of the Service. In no event shall the Church be liable for any special, direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages or any damages whatsoever, whether in an action of contract, negligence or other tort, arising out of or in connection with the use of the Service or the contents of the Service. The Church reserves the right to make additions, deletions, or modifications to the contents on the Service at any time without prior notice. This Privacy Policy has been created with the help of the Free Privacy Policy Generator. The Church does not warrant that the Service is free of viruses or other harmful components. What Type of Information Do You Collect? We receive, collect and store any information you enter on our website or provide us in any other way. In addition, we collect the Internet protocol (IP) address used to connect your computer to the Internet; login; email address; password; computer and connection information. We may use software tools to measure and collect session information, including page response times, length of visits to certain pages, page interaction information, and methods used to browse on or away from the page. We also collect Personal Identifiable Information (PII). PII refers to any information that can be used to identify a particular individual, including details such as your name, address, credit card number or bank account details, and similar data. You can learn more about Personal Identifiable Information here ⌝ . We mark such information as PII on our Forms so WIX will comply with all relevant data protection regulations with regard to the treatment of PII. All fields designated as PII are automatically migrated to be securely stored in the collection with a unique encryption key. The data in these fields is encrypted using AES with a 256-bit site encryption key. If you would like a file of your data or to delete your data from the Wix database entirely, please reach out by using our Feedback Form . The email used must match. When you fill out one of our forms, your responses are automatically recorded in a submissions table, which is accessible to our Web Administrator and is periodically deleted to maintain data integrity. We utilize this table to enhance our data management processes, allowing us to sort and filter submissions, categorize them (including reporting any as spam), and facilitate easy importing and exporting of data as a CSV file when mandated by law or requested by an authorized Staff Leader. We do not disclose your PII unless mandated by law. You may request a file of your data or to delete your data from the Wix database entirely, please reach out by using our Feedback Form . The Email used must match. How Do You Collect Information? When you conduct a transaction on our website, such as completing any one of our Forms or Subscribing via email, as part of the process, we collect personal information you give us such as your name, address, phone number, email address or banking details. Your personal information will be used for the specific reasons stated within this Privacy Policy only, unless specifically stated otherwise. Why Do You Collect Personal Information? We collect such Non-personal and Personal Identifiable Information for the following purposes: To provide and operate the Services; To provide our Users and Visitors with ongoing customer assistance and technical support; To be able to contact our Visitors and Users with general or personalized service-related notices and promotional messages; To create aggregated statistical data and other aggregated and/or inferred Non-personal Information, which we or our business partners may use to provide and improve our respective services; To comply with any applicable laws and regulations. How Do You Store, Use, Share, Disclose Your Site Visitors’ Personal Information? St. Paul's United Methodist Church, https://www.spumcabq.org is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Wix.com provides us with the online platform that allows us to display information to you and communicate with you securely. Your data may be stored through Wix.com’s data storage, databases and the general Wix.com applications. They store your data on secure servers behind a firewall. More on Wix Security Measures here ⌝. All direct payment gateways offered by Wix.com and used by St. Paul's United Methodist Church Web Admin adheres to the standards set by PCI-DSS as managed by the PCI Security Standards Council, which is a joint effort of brands like Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. PCI-DSS requirements help ensure the secure handling of credit card information by our store and its service providers. We link to an external donation website, PayPal. You acknowledge their privacy practices when you access or use the content, features, technologies or donation functions offered on their Site and all related sites. Please see their Privacy Statement for details here ⌝. We send email notifications to the relevant staff member or leader using standard encryption known as Transport Layer Security (TLS) Learn more ⌝. Like all of our web pages, we employ SSL certificates to ensure secure communication. Learn more about Wix Https and SSL Certificates here ⌝ Personal Identifiable Information (PII) in the submitted forms is protected using AES encryption with a 256-bit site encryption key, and all input data is securely stored and encrypted on Wix servers. Your responses are automatically recorded in a submissions table, which is accessible to our Web Administrator and is periodically deleted to maintain data integrity. We utilize this table to enhance our data management processes, allowing us to sort and filter submissions, categorize them (including reporting any as spam), and facilitate easy importing and exporting of data as a CSV file when mandated by law or requested by an authorized Staff Leader. We do not disclose your PII unless mandated by law. You may request a file of your data or to delete your data from the Wix database entirely, please reach out by using our Feedback Form . The Email used must match. More on Wix Security Measures here ⌝ Our website may link to other external websites outside our control or ownership, i.e. Facebook Page , and that you, the Visitor are advised to read the Privacy Policies of each website you visit. These External Sites will be indicated by ⌝ or underlined. The security of your Personal Identifiable Information (PII) is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. All of Wix records are stored encrypted on the disk of Wix's Database machines, for sensitive and PII data. Wix has a multiple layer security architecture, Firewalls and intrusion prevention systems in place to prevent unauthorized access and help protect against 0-day security issues. We use SSL certificates and our site is HTTPS. Learn More ⌝ You may request a file of your data or to delete your data from the Wix database entirely, please reach out by using our Feedback Form ⌝. The Email used must match. More on Wix Security Measures here⌝. We won’t share your Private and Personal Identifiable Information unless required by law. Your personal details will only be shared as permitted by current legal regulations. We do not sell user personal information to third parties for the intents and purposes of the CCPA. Wix does not sell user personal information to third parties for the intents and purposes of the CCPA. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - which came into effect on Jan 1st, 2020 - aims to protect the consumer rights of California residents. Please note that, according to privacy regulations like the CCPA , visitors have control over the sale of their personal information. Visitors have the option to refuse the "sale" (as defined in the applicable regulation) and transfer of their data to any third party by clicking on Do Not Sell My Personal Information located at the end of this Privacy Policy. When creating a Member Area account on our church website, we collect information from you to provide a secure and personalized experience. To create an account, you can sign up using your Facebook, Google, or by manually creating your own username and password. If you choose to sign up through Facebook or Google, you will be required to review and agree to their respective privacy policies. When creating an account through our website, we collect your name, email address, and other necessary details to facilitate communication and access to your account. We collect this information when you sign up to create a Member account, and you can review our own privacy policy on this page for information on how we handle and protect this data. How Do You Communicate With Your Visitors? With your permission given or by providing such details as described above, your email address, name or phone number are used to add your contact details to our Contact List, CMS (Content Management System) or Submission Tables to send communications via email, chat, push notification via Spaces by Wix App or phone per your chosen communication method. Interacting with and using Wix Chat AI or Wix Chat: At St. Paul's United Methodist Church, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information when you interact with our Wix Chat AI or Wix Chat. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard information that may be gathered through your engagement with our AI chat feature. When you use the Wix Chat AI or Wix Chat, we may collect certain information such as your name, email address, and any other details you choose to share during your interaction. This information is used to provide you with responses relevant to your inquiries and enhance your experience on our website. Please note that the AI is designed to provide general information and support; it is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, spiritual guidance or pastoral care. For personal matters requiring attention, we encourage you to reach out to the Church Office directly by calling 505-298-5596 . We take the security of your data seriously and implement reasonable measures to protect it. However, it is important to remember that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. We advise users to avoid sharing sensitive or confidential information through the AI chat. By engaging with our Wix Chat AI, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy. We reserve the right to update this privacy policy periodically, and we encourage you to review it regularly for any changes or updates. If you have any questions or concerns regarding our privacy practices, please feel free to contact us using the Feedback Form . How Do You Use Cookies or Other Tracking Tools? Purpose: These Cookies are essential to provide You with services available through the Website and to enable You to use some of its features. They help to authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of user accounts. Without these Cookies, the services that You have asked for cannot be provided, and We only use these Cookies to provide You with those services. We use Essential Cookies per WIX Privacy Policy , Third-Party Tracking Tools and Apps Made by WIX or Third-Party Created Apps provided and uploaded by the Wix App Market . WIX Essential Cookies enable core functionality such as security, verification of identity and network management. These cookies can not be disabled. Certain Marketing and Analytics integrations will only work after you approve using the relevant cookies. Below are some examples of the apps that will not work before obtaining your consent: Functional cookies: We do use third-party apps and html coding created by POWr , SocialIntents Elf Sight and CommentsPlugIn . Marketing / Advertising cookies: Marketing integrations such as Facebook Ads Note: We do not use Google Ads, Facebook Pixel or Facebook Ads as of this modification. Analytics cookies: We do use Analytical tools like Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Wix Analytics . Note: For Visitors’ confidentiality, Google will never save the complete IP addresses. Learn more at Google's Privacy & Terms and Safeguarding your data Wix uses cookies for important reasons, such as: To provide a great experience for visitors and users. To identify our registered members (users who registered to our site). To monitor and analyze the performance, operation and effectiveness of Wix's platform. To ensure the Wix platform is secure and safe to use. We use Google Analytics to: We use Google Analytics to track user activity over different browsing sessions. We use Google Analytics to record what item on the previous page the user interacted with to get to the current page, store information on number of visits, first visit, and most recent visit, record the timestamp of the moment the user enters the site, track when users leave the site and to track where a visitor came from. Please click here ⌝ to Opt-Out of Google Analytics. We use the following Website Elements within WIX Platform: Social Media Features (e.g., Facebook Messenger). Learn More ⌝ (when you use Facebook Messenger, you agree to Facebook's Terms , Data Policy and Cookies Policy .) Third Party Apps (e.g., Installed in the App Market, not made by Wix). Each Third-Party App Creator has their own Privacy Policy Statement. You are expected to read them and be familiar with them. Custom Code (e.g., Javascript or Custom Code Embed). This website features a robust implementation of Custom Code, empowering us to integrate unique widgets and services that enhance functionality and aesthetics. By leveraging this flexibility, the site boasts a streamlined layout that minimizes distractions, such as removing scroll bars for a cleaner, more immersive browsing experience. Custom widgets offer interactive elements, from dynamic content displays to tailored user interfaces, improving engagement and usability. Ascend by Wix (e.g., Connect Card) 20+ tools and products within the WIX Platform to allow us to start, manage, and promote our website. You can learn more here ⌝. How Can I Withdraw My Consent or Delete Information Collected? We believe in our site visitor's Right to Access, Right to be Deleted and Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal data). If you would like a file of your data or to delete your data from our database entirely, please reach out by using our Feedback Form . The email used must match. After submitting your request we will receive a notification confirming the start of the process. Please allow up to 48 hours from submitting the request to retrieve or delete your data file within 48 hours. It's important to note that not all data is included in the file and not all data is erased. But we take great responsibility to ensure that we provide our site visitors with all their data. Likewise, if we receive a delete request, we will ensure that all your data is deleted, included but not limited to: Contact details Activities Orders Invoices Other Data does not include the following: Data from Custom Codes, like Scroll Removal HTML Code. Data from other services implemented on our site, like tracking and analytics tools, such as Google Analytics. If you’d like to delete the personal data and information collected via Cookies or from Google Analytics, please see the information below. The following links explain how to access cookie settings in various browsers: Cookie settings in Firefox Cookie settings in Internet Explorer Cookie settings in Google Chrome Cookie settings in Safari (OS X) Cookie settings in Safari (iOS) Cookie settings in Android To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit this link: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout You may select Cookie Settings to adjust the cookies we collect when prompted by the Cookies Notice. See screenshot below: cookies Safeguards against Fraud and Security Risks Our Site leverages Blockify's powerful geolocation blocking and IP address filtering capabilities to safeguard against fraud and enhance security. With Blockify, we can quickly and easily block or redirect visitors from specific countries or regions, ensuring that our online presence is protected from malicious activities. Additionally, Blockify provides valuable visitor analytics, allowing us to track website traffic history and identify potential risks in real-time, enabling us to stay one step ahead of fraudulent behavior and make data-driven decisions to improve our online security posture. Learn more about Blockify here . View their Privacy Policy here . Our Privacy Policy Updates We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time, so please review it frequently. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated, so that you are aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it. Questions? Please contact us if you have any questions about our Privacy Policy at admin@spumcabq.org ⌝ Questions About Cookies? We know there is a lot of different information about collecting cookies on websites. Please visit here ⌝ for more information about the use of cookies, information collected and how to delete them. Important Information: The information contained herein is not legal advice and you should not rely upon it as such. Specific requirements regarding cookies may vary between states and / or jurisdictions, in accordance with local laws and data protection authority's views. Additionally, you can view our Accessibility Statement, General Disclosure and Social Media Statement and Guidelines. Modifications: As noted above, we reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time, so please review it frequently. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated, so that you are aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it. August 9th 2020 Replaced the word e-mail with email. Added the verbiage “when prompted by the Cookies Notice” under How Can I Withdraw My Consent or Delete Information Collected? To provide clarity when adjustment(s) can be made Added links to Contact Forms and Subscribing by Email under How Do You Collect Information? Ensured all external links are underlined Added that we use the Third-Party Application, SocialIntents with hyperlink. August 17th 2020 Added the following paragraph under How Do You Store, Use, Share, Disclose Your Site Visitors’ Personal Information? “To be clear, we do not sell user personal information to third parties for the intents and purposes of the CCPA. Wix does not sell user personal information to third parties for the intents and purposes of the CCPA. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - which came into effect on Jan 1st, 2020 - aims to protect the consumer rights of California residents. Please note that, according to privacy regulations like the CCPA, visitors have control over the sale of their personal information. Visitors have the option to refuse the "sale" (as defined in the applicable regulation) and transfer of their data to any third party by clicking on Do Not Sell My Personal Information located in the footer of the website spumcabq.org.” September 21st 2020 Added CommentsPlugIn with hyperlink; see Functional Cookies January 17th 2021 Updated to include that this website uses Facebook Messenger; see Social Media Features Added the following note pertaining to the use of Google Analytics: "Note: For Visitors’ confidentiality, Google will never save the complete IP addresses." May 17th 2021 Added "These External Sites will be indicated by ⌝ or underlined." under How Do You Store, Use, Share, Disclose Your Site Visitors’ Personal Information?, forth Bullet Point down. September 8th 2022 Added information about Ascend by Wix under How Do You Use Cookies or Other Tracking Tools?, please see Wix Elements. BOLDEN words so they are clearer and stand out among text for their importance. June 6th 2023 We updated information for Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and WIX Analytics with hyperlinks. June 19th 2023 Under How Do You Store, Use, Share, Disclose Your Site Visitors’ Personal Information? We added: On our Give Page , we have an Authorization Form where you fill out a form with your personal and banking information for recurring giving. This form ONLY goes to the Church Office and Financial Administrator's Inbox and is a s tandard encryption known as Transport Layer Security (TLS) Learn more ⌝ . Like on all of our webpages, we use SSL certificates. Learn more about WIX HTTPS and SSL Certificates here ⌝ . More on Wix Security Measures here ⌝ Alternatively, you may choose to download the Authorization F orm to complete and return in person to the Church Office. All of Wix records are stored encrypted on the disk of Wix's DB machines, for sensitive data . Wix has a multiple layer security architecture, Firewalls and intrusion prevention systems in place to prevent unauthorized access and help protect against 0-day security issues. We use SSL certificates and our site is HTTPS. Learn More More on Wix Security Measures here ⌝. Under How Can I Withdraw My Consent or Delete Information Collected? We've modified the following for clarity. We believe in our site visitor's Right to Access, Right to be Deleted and Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal data) . If you would like a file of your data or to delete your data from our database entirely, please reach out by using our Feedback Form . After submitting your request we will receive a notification confirming the start of the process. Please a llow up to 48 hours from submitting the request to retrieve or delete your data file within 48 hours. It's important to note that not all data is included in the file and not all data is erased. But we take great responsibility to ensure that we provide our site visitors with all their data. Likewise, if we receive a delete request, we will ensure that all your data is deleted, included but not limited to: Contact details Activities Orders Invoices Other Data does not include the following: Data from Custom Code , like Facebook Messenger HTML Code. Data from other services implemented on our site , like tracking and analytics tools, such as Google Analytics. December 25th 2023 The words have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural or are capitalized. Definitions: For the purposes of this Privacy Policy: Website (referred to as either "the website", "Services", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Privacy Policy) refers to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, accessible from https://www.spumcabq.org You (referred to as either "You", "Users", "Visitors" in this Privacy Policy) means the individual "user" accessing or using the Website, or a company, or any legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Website, as applicable. The Church (referred to as either "the Church", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Privacy Policy) refers to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 8500 Constitution Ave NE Albuquerque NM 87112. Cookies means small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device or any other device by a website, containing details of your browsing history on that website among its many uses. Purpose: These Cookies allow us to remember choices You make when You use the Website, such as remembering your login details or language preference. The purpose of these Cookies is to provide You with a more personal experience and to avoid You having to re-enter your preferences every time You use the Website. Also added: Disclaimer The information contained on the Service is for general information purposes only. The Church assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in the contents of the Service. In no event shall the Church be liable for any special, direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages or any damages whatsoever, whether in an action of contract, negligence or other tort, arising out of or in connection with the use of the Service or the contents of the Service. The Church reserves the right to make additions, deletions, or modifications to the contents on the Service at any time without prior notice. This Privacy Policy has been created with the help of the Free Privacy Policy Generator. The Church does not warrant that the Service is free of viruses or other harmful components. June 19th 2024: Safeguards against Fraud and Security Risks Our Site leverages Blockify's powerful geolocation blocking and IP address filtering capabilities to safeguard against fraud and enhance security. With Blockify, we can quickly and easily block or redirect visitors from specific countries or regions, ensuring that our online presence is protected from malicious activities. Additionally, Blockify provides valuable visitor analytics, allowing us to track website traffic history and identify potential risks in real-time, enabling us to stay one step ahead of fraudulent behavior and make data-driven decisions to improve our online security posture. Learn more about Blockify here . View their Privacy Policy here . January 5th 2025: How Do You Store, Use, Share, Disclose Your Site Visitors’ Personal Information? We won’t share your Private and Personal Information unless required by law. Your personal details will only be shared as permitted by current legal regulations. We send email notifications to the relevant staff member or leader using standard encryption known as Transport Layer Security (TLS) Learn more ⌝. Like all of our web pages, we employ SSL certificates to ensure secure communication. Learn more about Wix Https and SSL Certificates here ⌝ Personal Identifiable Information (PII) in the submitted forms is protected using AES encryption with a 256-bit site encryption key, and all input data is securely stored and encrypted on Wix servers. Your responses are automatically recorded in a submissions table, which is accessible to our Web Administrator and is periodically deleted to maintain data integrity. We utilize this table to enhance our data management processes, allowing us to sort and filter submissions, categorize them (including reporting any as spam), and facilitate easy importing and exporting of data as a CSV file when mandated by law or requested by an authorized Staff Leader. We do not disclose your PII unless mandated by law. You may request a file of your data or to delete your data from the Wix database entirely, please reach out by using our Feedback Form . The Email used must match. More on Wix Security Measures here ⌝ When creating a Member Area account on our church website, we collect information from you to provide a secure and personalized experience. To create an account, you can sign up using your Facebook, Google, or by manually creating your own username and password. If you choose to sign up through Facebook or Google, you will be required to review and agree to their respective privacy policies. When creating an account through our website, we collect your name, email address, and other necessary details to facilitate communication and access to your account. We collect this information when you sign up to create a Member account, and you can review our own privacy policy on this page for information on how we handle and protect this data. January 16th 2025: What Type of Information Do You Collec t? We also collect Personal Identifiable Information (PII). PII refers to any information that can be used to identify a particular individual, including details such as your name, address, credit card number or bank account details, and similar data. You can learn more about Personal Identifiable Information here⌝. We mark such information as PII on our Forms so WIX will comply with all relevant data protection regulations with regard to the treatment of PII. All fields designated as PII are automatically migrated to be securely stored in the collection with a unique encryption key. The data in these fields is encrypted using AES with a 256-bit site encryption key. If you would like a file of your data or to delete your data from the Wix database entirely, please reach out by using our Feedback Form. The email used must match. When you fill out one of our forms , your responses are automatically recorded in a submissions table, which is accessible to our Web Administrator and is periodically deleted to maintain data integrity. We utilize this table to enhance our data management processes, allowing us to sort and filter submissions, categorize them (including reporting any as spam), and facilitate easy importing and exporting of data as a CSV file when mandated by law or requested by an authorized Staff Leader. We do not disclose your PII unless mandated by law. You may request a file of your data or to delete your data from the Wix database entirely, please reach out by using our Feedback Form. The Email used must match. How Do You Communicate With Your Visitors? We added: CMS (Content Management System) or Submission Tables and push notifications. April 15th 2025 Added: Interacting with and using Wix Chat AI or Wix Chat: PLEASE DO NOT COPY THIS STATEMENT AND/OR POLICY Do Not Sell My Personal Information

Our Social Media Guidelines are to be a living document to reflect current needs of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. To help facilitate safe spaces for conversation, community and dialogue within St. Paul's United Methodist Church on social media outlets. Social Media Guidelines CHURCH SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDELINES Last Updated June 2025 By accessing or using any of our Services on our Website, you acknowledge that you have read this Social Media guidelines and Statement. These guidelines address topics such as appropriate content, respectful and ethical communication, privacy considerations, copyright infringement, disclosure of affiliations or endorsements, and guidelines for engaging with others on social media platforms. By following these guidelines, users can ensure a positive and effective use of social media while protecting their personal and professional reputation. Purpose: To be a living document to reflect current needs of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. To help facilitate safe spaces for conversation, community and dialogue within St. Paul's United Me thodist Church on social media outlets, the following policy will be observed in the management of user-generated content submitted to St. Paul's United Methodist Church social media platforms. These include accounts or websites that are managed or moderated by staff. Such platforms include, but are not limited to: Facebook YouTube Blogs Websites and Social Media Profiles managed and moderated by St. Paul's United Methodist Church. General Guidelines: This policy provides guidelines for employees and/or volunteers to follow when they use social media tools on behalf of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, or when St. Paul's United Methodist Church becomes part of a social media dialogue. Posts should contain family-friendly content only. No post can contain content unsuitable for viewing by children. This policy prohibits cursing, posting of adult acts or material, and/or any posts that include URLs linking to pages containing the aforementioned content. Users should refrain from personal attacks and hate speech, including, but not limited to, attacking or calling into question the faith of an individual or group. These kinds of comments will not be allowed on any official social media or web Platform. Similarly, no post should contain threats or descriptive acts of violence towards other users or individuals. In the case of such post, the site administrator will record the post, consult with organizational leaders, and contact appropriate authorities about the threatening behavior. Posts or comments should not promote products or services from which that user, or another, would personally profit because St. Paul's United Methodist Church is a registered nonprofit organization. Posts and comments that don’t adhere to the following guidelines are in conflict with the mission of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and are subject to removal. Repeated violation of this policy may result in a user being blocked or removed from St. Paul's United Methodist Church platforms. SAFE SANCTUARIES GUIDELINES INTRODUCTION As an ever-increasing number of people use and prefer digital communication over other forms, it is essential that the church be present in this mission field. Social networking sites, on-the-spot communication devices and email can enhance communication, faith sharing and deepen relationships. The following recommended practices and guidelines apply principles of healthy boundaries and safe church to the virtual world of digital networking and communication. They are intended to raise awareness of issues and open doors of conversations with ministry teams. We encourage all ministry teams to discern together the following guidelines, considering the nature of your ministry and being mindful that our calling is to meet children and youth where they are; model healthy boundaries; and love and care for them safely. Adults engaged in ministry to youth and children should consider their relationship with the youth or child when interacting with them using digital media, and should conduct themselves in a manner that would be acceptable on church grounds. CONNECTING ON SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES 1. In addition to participating on the ministry pages, youth may wish to establish social media connections with church leaders and adult volunteers engaged in youth ministry. Adults who are willing to participate in these relationships should use the following guidelines when establishing these connections: a. Adults should not submit ‘friend’ requests to children or youth. Minors may feel like they are not able to decline such requests due to the disparity of power between them and adults. Exceptions to this rule should only be made in situations when the adult’s privacy settings make it difficult or impossible for the youth to find the adult’s page on the site. In these circumstances, it is acceptable for an adult to request a youth as a friend, if the youth has requested that they do so. b. Due to the greater potential for misinterpretation, inappropriate discussions, and inadvertent exposure of youth to inappropriate content; personal pages should be maintained appropriately. Church leaders and adult volunteers should avoid relationships with children/youth via Social Networking sites, unless an actual relationship (ministry, family friendship, etc.) already exists between them. c. As additional social media sites gain popularity, the Safe Sanctuaries Committee reserves the right to apply this approach to the various methods of digital communication. BOUNDARIES 2. All church leaders and adult volunteers engaged in ministry with children and youth are strongly encouraged to set strict privacy settings on any personal social networking profile, making every effort to prevent youth and children from being introduced to objectionable content. Privacy settings on personal pages and information should be thoroughly scrutinized on a regular basis to prevent this information from being available to minors. In the event that a church leader or adult volunteer does not feel that they can set the proper privacy settings and/or regularly check their personal pages (2-3 times per day) for inappropriate material that might have been posted by others, they are asked to completely restrict child/youth access to their pages. 3. For the sake of their own privacy and the well-being of the child/youth participants, church leaders and adult volunteers should not add or invite children or youth to any groups, events, pages, chat rooms, etc. that are not solely dedicated to activities directly related to the children or youth ministries or ministry activities. 4. Given the continuing evolution of privacy settings and capabilities on many social networking sites, church leaders and adult volunteers must be willing to continue to educate themselves on what settings are needed to support the above recommendations. Additionally, the child and youth ministry programs should establish education for adult volunteers who wish to use social media as part of their ministry efforts. COMMUNICATION Social media is an excellent way to quickly share both good and sad moments in a person’s life with a large number of people. However, as with all forms of communication, users should be respectful of the privacy of others. This is particularly the case with youth and children’s ministry leaders. Leaders should be especially mindful of how information is presented in such a permanent medium, and should never share news about another person without their express prior consent. 5. Use prudent judgment in the time you contact youth and children through social media, e-mail or other forms of digital communication. The "home phone rule" is a basic rule of thumb to use – normally do not text or chat with youth at a time you would not normally call their home phone line, i.e. before 9:00 AM or after 9:00 PM. Exceptions to this rule are as follows: a. In emergency situations or when children or youth reach out to a church leader or adult volunteer with issues that they feel that they need to discuss immediately. b. During weekends, vacation times, and other times when children or youth may have parental permission to stay up later than normal, adult leaders may respond to youth initiated communications outside of these hours, at their discretion. In all of the exception situations, adults should use good judgment in deciding when discussions should continue or be picked up at a more appropriate time, in order to support and demonstrate good boundaries with their personal time. 6. All church leaders and adult volunteers engaged in ministry with children and youth should consider the content and nature of any posts that will be seen or read by others. Your voice is often considered the voice of the church. 7. ‘One on one’ video or chat room interaction is generally not appropriate between adults and minors. Such communications should only be engaged in where no face-to-face communication is possible, such as where the youth is away for the summer in a foreign country but regularly communicates with the adult in person. 8. When the content of received communications raises concerns or questions, it should be shared with a member of the Pastoral team, and law enforcement, where appropriate. a. Email is not an appropriate communication method for matters that are pastorally sensitive, emotionally charged, or that require extensive conversation. b. Email may be more appropriate where matters are deemed legally sensitive. c. Humor and sarcasm can be easily misinterpreted, and should be used only where appropriate. All communication sent digitally (email, social networking sites, notes or posts, etc.) may be shared or reposted to others. Adults should be mindful that comments sent to a youth may be shared by that youth in a number of ways and that misinterpretation of those comments may occur. 9. Phone conversations and face-to-face meetings are the preferred mode of communication, when responding to emotionally driven communication or pastoral emergencies, and should be used when possible to provide the appropriate level of support. IDENTITY PROTECTION We will seek to protect the privacy and identity of all minors in our use of social media. All church leaders and adults leaders in youth and children’s ministry should closely monitor the privacy settings of any posted youth images to ensure that they are not accessible to individuals who do not have permission to view them. 10. All church leaders and adult volunteers engaged in ministry with minors must not post photos or video that identify children or youth on any online site or printed publication without the written consent from a parent or legal guardian. This rule is in keeping with the Second UMC Safe Sanctuaries Policy, Section 18 (Photographs). 11. Even with the written consent from a parent or legal guardian, pictures should be posted to either the Youth closed group or on personal pages, where the privacy settings restrict viewing to only those associated with the youth ministry. 12. We strongly encourage the respect and dignity of every person depicted in an image. Only pictures depicting youth in an appropriate light should be posted. “Appropriate” pictures may include goofy pictures that the youth’s parents are comfortable being posted. If a picture would make the youth feel self-conscious, vulnerable, or would subject the youth to ridicule, the picture should not be posted. 13. When checking in with any location tagging social media, only check-in yourself. Never check-in minors. Be sensitive to tagging or revealing other participants’ locations. ADMINISTRATION OF OFFICIAL ST. PAUL’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SOCIAL MEDIA GROUPS 14. Each church related social media site, group or page must have a minimum of two unrelated administrators, who are either church leaders or adult volunteers engaged in the ministry. 15. Sites must be monitored frequently to allow for quick responses in the event urgent or crisis concerns are posted. 16. Administrators should review the access to the St. Paul's United Methodist Church Youth ‘Closed’ group account to remove: a. Adult leaders who no longer actively participate in the youth program b. Former youth members, and their parents, who no longer actively participate in the youth program. c. Active participation in the youth group may include: i. For former youth: 1. Having a sibling who remains in the youth group 2. Having a number of younger friends who participate in the youth group 3. Regular attendance as a counselor or participant on summer mission trips, but not participating on a weekly or monthly basis ii. For adults: 1. Regular attendance as a counselor or participant on summer mission trips, but not participating on a weekly or monthly basis 2. An established mentor/mentee role with an older youth 3. Family relationships that essentially establish the adult in an older sibling or parental role with an active youth 4. Youth leaders who, but for their geographic distance from Second, would remain involved in the lives of the youth, provided that the youngest age the adult worked with have not matriculated out of the youth group Any inappropriate material posted to a church related social media site, group or page must be deleted and addressed. Refer to the Second UMC Safe Sanctuaries Policy ‘Reporting Allegations of Abuse’ section for further information and reporting guidelines. MEMBER'S AREA and CREATING AN ACCOUNT or PROFILE: By creating an account in Wix's Member's Area using your email or through Google or Facebook, you agree to comply with the Privacy Policy stated, which you should review carefully. You must be at least 16 years old to establish a profile or account within the Member's Area. Your use of the Member's Area and its features is also subject to our Social Media Guidelines , General Disclaimer , and Privacy Policy . Please ensure you understand and adhere to these policies to maintain a safe and respectful environment. We reserve the right to delete or suspend your profile if we determine that you are in violation of any of our rules, policies, or Privacy Policy. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach toward behaviors or actions that contravene our Safe Sanctuary Policy and Guidelines , and any such violations may result in immediate removal of your account to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all users. Additional Resources, Guides and Information on Safe Sanctuaries can be found at: Equipping World-Changing Disciples Church Website (spumcabq.org) Privacy Policy Statement can be found at: St. Paul's United Methodist Church Privacy Policy Statement Safe Sanctuaries Video: Healthy Social Media Guidelines Use of Safe Sanctuary Guidelines and Social Media Privacy Policy Above Disclosure We do not give legal advice or services by providing the above suggestions and model policies. For additional information and resources please visit Safe Sanctuaries Media and Social Media Guidelines, Samples, and Links New Mexico Conference | Safe Sanctuaries In the local church, the New Mexico Conference is committed to the Safe Sanctuaries Program. Click here to learn more. Important Information Any information contained herein is not legal advice and you should not rely upon it as such. Modifications: We reserve the right to modify these guidelines at any time, so please review it frequently. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website. If we make material changes, we will notify you here that it has been updated. PLEASE DO NOT COPY THIS STATEMENT AND/OR POLICY Safe Sanctuary

We are a gathering of spiritual pilgrims in Albuquerque, New Mexico, connected by a journey to discover the deep beauty and joy of Jesus’ love. Jesus is transforming us into a new kind of people who live courageously, embrace others, and practice compassion. About Beliefs & Values Church Experience Meet Pastor Testimonies & Reviews Outreach Socials Plan Your Visit About Us We are embarking on a shared journey of real faith, purpose, and community, as we walk this path together. Together, we navigate life's challenges with honesty, transparency, and faith, seeking to grow spiritually and impact the world around us in a meaningful way. Our methods of living out our Mission and Vision have evolved over the years, but our mission has always been to encourage people to follow Jesus in a real and authentic way. St. Paul's United Methodist Church was founded in 1958 with the vision of building a loving church for those outside its walls. Since its inception, St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Albuquerque, NM has grown from a small gathering to a community that reaches many locally, nationally and with our partnership with non-profits, globally. Every week, a few dozen or so people attend either our Classic or Contemporary Worship Service in person or online in the Northeast Heights Neighborhood and beyond. Our sermons and hope-filled messages are viewed each month through our website and on YouTube. Our methods of living out our Mission and Vision have evolved over the years, but our mission has always been to encourage people to follow Jesus in a real and authentic way. We do so through our Fresh Expression Ministries, Community Connections, Small Groups and Virtual gatherings, our partnering with local non-profits, or through our many online digital offerings. Along the way, by sharing what we've learned, we're committed to being real people, real church and real Jesus. We exist to embody faith and community by being authentic people and a genuine church, sharing the real Jesus. Our Beliefs We invite you to explore our understanding of God, faith, and the Bible, and see how God's Word shapes and guides our beliefs, Church Life, community connections and more. Read More Our Values As United Methodists, we cherish a distinctive heritage and focus on key areas such as understanding grace, serving communities locally, and cultivating our growth as devoted followers of Jesus Christ. Watch Video Find the right experience here, for you. Wherever you are, you can participate in all that God is doing—whether online or in person— by joining us for worship and connecting with our church community. Live in Albuquerque? We invite you to Worship with us In-Person! You'll hear a practical message for today, uplifting worship music and enjoy a special time of gathering. Start here. Live outside Albuquerque? If you're unable to join us In-Person, we want to be helpful, resourceful and encouraging in your spiritual journey. Start here. Meet Pastor Joe and Anna Marshall Pastor Joe joined the United Methodist Church in 1987 and raised his family in a small rural church in North East Ohio. He received his call to ministry in 1995 and has served in the East Ohio Conference since 2000. A proud “Buckeye Born & Bread,” he relocated to New Mexico in 2018, where he now serves in the New Mexico General Conference . Alongside his wife, Anna, he has three adult children and six grandchildren. In Pastor Joe and Anna's free time, they enjoy hiking, exploring the landscapes and vibrant cultures of New Mexico. Pastor Joe relishes opportunities to perform on stage in the area's community theater. So keep a lookout! Pastor Joe firmly believes in the Truth of Scripture—that God's love and forgiveness are for all people, and his desire is that everyone comes to know the Real Jesus. Romans 8:31-39 reminds us that nothing separates us from the Love of God, emphasizing that there is truly nothing we can do to cause God to love us less. Nothing. As imperfect people, we are all longing for the perfect love that only God provides, and Pastor Joe and Anna warmly welcome you to experience that love through worship and community at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, here in the Northeast Heights of Albuquerque, NM. Everyone is invited to join St. Paul's for worship this Sunday at 9:15 a.m. for our Classic (Traditional) Worship Service or at 11:30 a.m. for our Contemporary Worship. Start your journey with us by planning your visit, joining us for worship or by filling out a Connect Card to connect with us: Plan Your Visit Worship with Us Connect Card New to the UMC? Lay Leaders and compassionate volunteers are the heart of who we are as a church. Anna Marshall Flame Worship Leader Donna Hestwood Administrative Assistant Gemma Strong Director of Precious Possibilities Kerry Antonsen Financial Administrator Martha Dalager Accompanist/Organist Rose Smith Family Connect Ministry Trinity Frostad Classic Worship Service Leader Yvonne Boron Director of Dinner Church and Kids Connection Director We're making a real difference Outreach is an extension of our ministry that collaborates with organizations to address needs within local communities and globally. We actively support both local and global communities in areas such as Education, Emergency Response, Family Empowerment, Hunger Relief, and beyond. Outreach and Community Care form the core of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and the broader United Methodist Church, reflecting our dedication to making a meaningful impact through strategic partnerships worldwide and locally. Whether it's aiding local schools or providing food to those who need a little help, we are committed to serving our communities with generosity, consistency, and strategic collaboration, all inspired by God's love for all. Everyone is invited to participate— join us in demonstrating Christ’s love to those in need and helping create lasting change. Volunteer & Serve socials Let's be friends. We want you to stay updated on current news, events and happenings at St. Paul's. We invite you to connect with us on your favorite socials! We post Bible verses, photos from community connections, small groups, sermon clips, updates to Sunday Worship and more! We hope to see you there! Ready to Plan Your Visit? Join us this Sunday morning at 9:15 or 11:30—mark your calendar! Get Started

Welcome to the Top 3 Things We Want You to Know! Here, you may find a featured community event that we'd love for you to join, a highlighted spiritual tool or resource designed to help you deepen your faith amidst the busyness of life, and an important message from our Pastor or a relevant blog post tailored for today. Dive in and explore! Top 3 Find Your Next Step Finding your next step through Gather, Grow, and Give is a wonderful way to live out your faith in a real and meaningful way by being Real People, Real Church and Sharing the Real Jesus. Gather is about building genuine relationships and feeling connected, Grow helps us deepen our relationship with God and grow in our faith through shared life, and Give reminds us to be generous and serve others to make a real and lasting difference together. When we embrace these steps--in any order--we can be true to ourselves and our faith, living in an authentic way that reflects God's unconditional Love and purpose for our lives. 1 GATHER Regular or new here? We encourage you to gather with us! Worship 2 GROW Take that next step with us! Discover a Small Group today. Groups 3 GIVE Find your way to give back to your community and church today! Volunteer Ready for Your Next Step? Tell us About Yourself: First name* Last name Phone Email* Tell us your age group Under 20's 20's 30's 40's 50+ 60+ Next Other Ways to Connect STAY INFORMED. Reach out to us if you're not receiving our emails.

Get involved and build meaningful relationships with your neighbors through one of our Community Groups. Whether you're looking to connect with others who share your interests or simply want to get to know those around you better, Community Groups provides a platform for you to engage with and contribute to your local community. Join today and start building a stronger, more connected faith community in and outside the church walls. Volunteer & Serve Together in Faith and United in Service; we are connecting people and transforming lives, one heart at a time. Get Involved Utilize your talents by joining a volunteer team! Volunteering is a wonderful way to become engaged at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, whether by welcoming visitors in person, moderating online chats on socials, or supporting behind-the-scenes activities. God has blessed you with unique talents to strengthen His church, and we're here to help you discover the ideal team to utilize those gifts and make a meaningful impact. 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Whether welcoming guests as part of the Welcome Team, guiding newcomers, or helping to maintain the church grounds by pulling weeds, every act of service contributes to creating a warm, inviting environment where everyone feels valued and connected. Cheery hearts and willing hands are essential in strengthening the church’s mission, inspiring others to engage, and building a vibrant church family that reflects Christ’s love through active participation and generosity. Discovering your calling to serve the local church! We're excited to see how God will utilize your talents, passions, and gifts. Simply follow the steps below to discover volunteer opportunities that align with your skills and availability. Explore Teams Discover more about the various teams and identify the one that best matches your unique talents. Sign Up or Register Sign up with a Volunteer Team to learn more about your responsibilities and a Volunteer Leader will reach out to you. Begin to Serve Witness God's Love at work through your talents as you start serving with your team, creating a meaningful and lasting impact. Sign Up & Serve! Featured Volunteer Opportunities Join the Welcome Team! Join the Welcome Team and be the warm, smiling face that greets everyone on Sundays, offering a cup of coffee or guiding them to check-in their children for Kid's Church – it's a wonderful way to make a first impression and serve our community! Learn More Got Snacks? Join us in making our services extra special by volunteering at our Coffee & Snack Bar during the second, third, and fourth Sundays each month for our Classic or Contemporary Service! We need some snacks! Click "Learn More" to connect with Cheri by phone if you're interested in helping out. Learn More Make a Difference Find where your passions align with the needs of our church community—whether it’s connecting with others, managing operations, or expressing your creativity—there’s a role for you to make a meaningful difference. Volunteering at St. Paul's UMC offers opportunities to develop new skills, take on leadership, and be part of a greater purpose. Welcome Team Show our visitors and guests what being real Church is all about! Be the first to welcome our guests and visitors to church! Y ou'll warmly welcome guests and help them feel comfortable, from assisting with parking to greeting them at the door, leading the way to Sunday School or guiding first-time visitors to their saved seat. Your role is key in ensuring each person feels noticed, appreciated, and prepared to encounter God's transformative presence. Media & Sound Team Create Worship Experiences with the Media & Sound Team Become a part of the Media & Sound team and contribute to crafting impactful worship experiences for your community. Whether you're managing worship slides, setting up sound equipment, or selecting videos, your efforts will directly influence how attendees connect with God at St. Paul's. No prior experience is required. ST. PAUL'S KIDS Shape the next generation with KIDS Team Help shape the next generation by volunteering with St. Paul's KIDS, where you can connect with children from newborns to 5th grade through engaging Bible lessons, worship, and activities that foster a solid faith foundation. Whether directly working with the kids or supporting behind the scenes, your efforts will create a nurturing environment where children develop a deeper relationship with God and look forward to attending church. ONLINE Serve our online community from wherever you are Join our online team and make an impact from anywhere! You'll unite the St. Paul's Church Family virtually by creating engaging content, offering prayer, providing follow-up support, or simply making someone feel recognized and heard. Your efforts will help people encounter God in real time, no matter where they are tuning in from. OUTREACH Make a real difference in your community By volunteering with outreach, you'll partner with non-profit organizations to make a positive impact in your community, whether by assisting local schools or assembling disaster relief kits for people worldwide, witnessing firsthand the powerful ways God can work through your efforts. FRESH EXPRESSIONS Be the hands and feet of Jesus. Fresh Expressions is more than just an outreach ministry; it's a transformative way of embodying the love and compassion of Jesus in everyday life. It involves actively being the hands and feet of Christ, demonstrating His presence through genuine relationships and meaningful actions within our communities. By engaging authentically in the places we live, work, and play, Fresh Expressions seek to make a real and lasting difference, reflecting the heart of Jesus and bringing His light into the world around us. PRAISE & WORSHIP Welcome in God's Presence on Sunday Each weekend, our church's worship teams—comprising talented and dedicated musicians—lead the congregation in creating an environment where attendees can encounter God's presence and connect more deeply with their faith. All levels of talent and skill welcome. See what God can do through you. Volunteering and serving the local church offers a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact by leveraging your unique talents and skills to enrich the spiritual and community life of the congregation. Learn More ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. 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