Religion Digest: Methodist church welcomes pastor

Margot Thompson of Espanola is the new pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church.

Thompson succeeds Wayne Salguero, who has taken over as pastor of University Park United Methodist Church in Albuquerque.

A welcome celebration is being held at 10:45 a.m. Sunday.

Calendar

Today

Women’s Bible study — 8:30-9:30 a.m. Matt 25 Hope Center, 1200 N. Thornton St., Information: 763-4400.

3D Group Meeting — 7 p.m. St. James’ Church, 1117 N. Main, Diet, discipline and discipleship weight-loss group. Information: 763-4638.

Saturday

Distribution — 9-11 a.m. sign-in. Matt 25 Hope Center, 1200 N. Thornton St., Food and clothing distribution. Information: 763-4400.

Women of Hope — 10-11 a.m. Matt 25 Hope Center, 1200 N. Thornton St., Christian support group for women seeking spiritual growth. Information: 763-4400.

Sunday

Men’s Bible Class — 9:30-10:15 a.m. North Plains Mall Cinema, 2809 N. Prince St. Free coffee and donuts.

Welcome celebration — 10:45 a.m. Trinity United Methodist, 1320 W. 21st, Pastor Margot Thompson of Espanola will begin her new appointment.

Monday

Free Concert — 6:30 p.m. High Plains Baptist Church, 2800 E. 21st, Greater Vision performing, Information: 769-1382.

Tuesday

Religious education classes — 6-8 p.m., Our Lady of Guadalupe, 108 Davis St. First Holy Communion classes. Information: 762-7343.

Children’s reading hour — 10 a.m., children’s section in Master’s Centre, 810 E. 21st St. Information: 762-1924.

Distribution — 9-11 a.m. sign-in. Matt 25 Hope Center, 1200 N. Thornton St. Food and clothing distribution. Information: 763-4400.

F.I.S.H. — 6-7 p.m., Matt 25 Hope Center, 1200 N. Thornton St. Friends in Need Sharing Hope is a Bible-based support group. Information: 763-4400.

Wednesday

Bible Study — 9:30 a.m., St. James’ Church, 1117 N. Main St. Information: 763-4638.

Religion Calendar is compiled by Dianna Hernandez. To add, delete, or update events please contact her at 763-6991 or email [email protected]