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CHURCH MISSIONS

Since its founding in 1874, First Presbyterian Church of Taos has worked to meet both spiritual and human needs in Taos and beyond. Mission work occurs through direct action to address hunger and homelessness, children and youth, medical debt and earth care, typically in partnership with local nonprofits. The church offers space in its two buildings to other partners who extend community outreach. In addition, the congregation participates in Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) special offerings that address human needs worldwide.

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NEST EMERGENCY SHELTER

Church volunteers provide a monthly dinner for about 45 unhoused persons at the NEST, the Taos emergency shelter for adults located at 601 Lovato Place. We also collect requested items for the shelter and street team. FPC serves as overflow/backup space for NEST and in 2022 provided shelter in our back building until NEST became operational in its long-term facility. 
(Articles: here and here)

Church volunteers provide a monthly dinner for 20 men at the Taos Men’s Shelter at 200 Albright Street.
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LITTLE FREE PANTRY

We keep a little free pantry in front of the church stocked with donated dry goods in partnership with Taos Immigrant Allies.

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Enos Garcia Elementary

This ministry of Enos Garcia Elementary In a longstanding partnership with the school and Taos Behavioral Health Nurturing Center, the church respond to needs of Enos Garcia Elementary with teacher and family support events, polo shirts, winter coats, backpacks and volunteers. Enos Garcia himself was a member of FPC Taos.

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THE SHARED TABLE

This ministry of El Pueblito United Methodist Church distributes food commodities, basic health care items, school supplies and other essentials twice monthly. FPC Taos supports this ministry with donations and volunteers.

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12 STEP RECOVERY MEETINGS AT FPC TAOS

Several Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) groups meet regularly in the back building at the church to help AA members find sobriety.

AA Turn It Over Early: Mon-Saturday | 8:00 – 9:00 AM
AA Jaywalkers/There is a Solution: Mon – Fridays | Noon – 1 PM
AA Women’s Group: Mondays | 5:30 – 6:30 PM
AA Men’s Group Meeting: Wednesdays | 5:30 – 6:30 PM
NA Solo Por Hoy: Wed and Fridays | 7:00 – 8:00 PM
AA TGIF: Fridays | 5-6 PM

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EYEGLASSES RECYCLING

Members donate used eyeglasses to be sent to the Lions Clubs International recycling center where used glasses are sterilized, sorted and distributed by eye care professionals to people who need them.

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ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR

A pre-Christmas event, the fair invites local nonprofits to share information while church and community members make monetary gifts in honor of a loved one in lieu of a traditional gift. Veterans Off-Grid, Bridges Project for Education, Rocky Mtn Youth Corps, DreamTree, NEST, Taos Men’s Shelter, The Shared Table and Enos Garcia Elementary benefit.

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DEBT RELIEF

FPC Taos is proud to be a founding member of the Taos Medical Debt Relief Project, an interfaith collaboration that forgives local medical debt relief at Holy Cross Hospital. (Links to articles here and here)

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FIRST RESPONDER THANKS

Presbyterian Women say thanks to Taos police, fire, EMT and hospital first responders with homemade Valentine cookies.
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PW FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Presbyterian Women raise money through rummage sales and make mission donations to various nonprofits.  Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Special Offerings.

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GIFT OF MUSIC

The church offers its sanctuary for concerts, recitals and rehearsals featuring Taos Opera Institute, Taos Community Chorus, Soundscapes and a variety of individual musicians.

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”

-John 13:34