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< Back Previous Pastor's Blog Our current and former Pastor shares reflections, insights, and personal stories related to faith, Scripture, ministry, and Christian living. The blog may offer practical tips for spiritual growth, resources for deepening one's relationship with God, and encouragement for navigating life's challenges with faith. Overall, these posts inspire, uplift, and guide readers on their journey of faith and discipleship. Make sure to regularly visit the Pastor Blog to be inspired and challenged on your faith journey. This collection of posts are aimed to strengthen your beliefs and provide insight into various aspects of spirituality, faith and Methodism. Be sure to check back often for new content that might just be the motivation you need on your path of faith. Explore Today! Explore More ⌝ Next FAIR USE DISCLAIMER We provide the above resources for educational and informational purposes only. All copyrights belong to The United Methodist Church, Rethink Church, Wespath, Amplify Media and Rightnow Media; respectfully. This content is shared under their General Use, Limited Use Rights and Fair Use Laws. See General Disclaimer . New to St. Paul's? You're invited to church this Sunday! We host a 9:15 Traditional Service and a 11:30 Contemporary Service. Plan a Visit

Making the REAL God known Join St. Paul's as we inspire each other to genuinely embody our faith. Plan your visit embrace authenticity, experience community, encounter grace. embrace authenticity, experience community, encounter grace. embrace authenticity, experience community, encounter grace. Read More 1. Visit Us Sunday We encourage you to explore our website and learn more about our church. We look forward to welcoming you during your visit! ​ Sundays at St. Paul's Read More 2. Volunteer in Community Together as a faith community in a world that is often challenging, we strive to serve the real Jesus by demonstrating acts of kindness, compassion, and grace towards others. Make a Difference Read More 3. Grow in Community We believe that life is enriched when we come together. In our Groups, we strive to live out our mission to be a church of real people, pursuing a real relationship with Jesus. Explore Groups Read More 4. What to Know Whether you're a newcomer or a regular, here are the top three things we want you to be aware of that is happening at St. Paul's today. ​ Learn More Featured Content Explore the Upper Room The Upper Room Devotional is a daily devotional guide that provides spiritual insights and guidance. It offers reflections from real people, biblical verses, prayers and insightful articles. Learn More View More Resources Get conneted We are a real church filled with real people . We believe that the uniqueness of church stems from more than just the Sunday sermon; it also lies in the spiritual bonds we form with God and with one another. Plan Your Visit Sunday Services Join us Sunday to experience a Hopeful Message that will strengthen your faith, as well as be encouraged through uplifting music and fellowship. Let's Connect Small Groups Small groups are important for fostering community, deepening understanding of scripture, and providing support and accountability in one's faith journey. Let's Connect Make a Difference We are dedicated to creating a positive impact on the lives in the Northeast Heights and beyond! Let's do some good, together! Let's Connect Personalized Spiritual Growth Deepen your understanding of God's love, care, purpose for your life, and connect with others for real support and encouragement in your spiritual growth journey. Let's Connect 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 Small Groups Joining a Small Group can provide support, community, and spiritual growth, no matter your life stage or schedule. Families With God at the center, each family has the opportunity to connect with other parents, establish new friendships, and relish the journey together. Let's Connect → Adults We want to support you in balancing career progression with fostering fulfilling social and spiritual relationships, whether you are single, married, or young families. Let's Connect → Young Adults Our Young Adults are a vibrant and welcoming community that provides opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship, and service for individuals in their twenties and thirties. Let's Connect → Teens Our teen and middle school groups assist students in moving beyond mere religious actions to explore their personal connection with God and uncover their individual purposes. Let's Connect → Kids & Children Children's ministries offer a safe and nurturing environment where every child can find their place of belonging while learning about God. Let's Connect → Let us Pray for You We believe in the transformative power of prayer and would be honored to support you by lifting your needs up in prayer. We encourage you to reach out and let us know how we can specifically pray for you. Pastoral Care ⌝ Prayer Request ⌝ Never miss a thing! Our church sends monthly Epistle, featuring stories, news and events, showcasing our members embodying God's love and spreading it to those around us in tangible ways, illustrating the impactful work being done within our community and in Church Life. Sign me up! Thanks for subscribing!

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PRIVACY POLICY PRIVACY POLICY Last Updated December 2023 ​ 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 personal 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 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 Collec t? 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 personally identifiable information (including but not limited to name, email, password, communications); comments, feedback, reviews, recommendations, and personal profile. ​ 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 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. ​ On our Give Page , 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 ⌝ . ​ On our Give Page , we link to an Authorization Form on our Donate page, where you can 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 standard 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 Form to complete and return in person to the Church Office. ​ 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 Information 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 Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. 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 ⌝. ​ 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 at the end of this Privacy Policy. ​ How Do You Communicate With Your Visitors? With your permission given or by providing such details, we collect as described above, your email address, name or phone number to add your contact details to our Contact List, send communications via email, chat or phone per your chosen communication method. ​ 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. Custom Code (e.g., Javascript or Custom Code Embed such as SCHEMA Code). We use the SCHEMA Code on specific pages. Schema markup is code (semantic vocabulary) that we have embedded via HTML code on our website to help the search engines return more informative results for users. You can learn about schema markup here ⌝​ . 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 . 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 r etrieve 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. ​ 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 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. ​ PLEASE DO NOT COPY THIS STATEMENT AND/OR POLICY ​ ​ ​ Do Not Sell My Personal Information

KIDS CONNECT AND NURSERY Safe and friendly environment for kids to learn and grow We encourage kids of all ages to explore God's love and kindness in a fun and engaging way. Kid's Connection is designed to meet the unique needs of kids and provide them with a space to learn, explore, and grow in their faith. We invite you to explore upcoming events below for your family or join a Group today! Join a Group GROUP FAQS LOOKING FOR CHILDCARE? Precious Possibilities is an outreach ministry to meet the childcare needs of families in our community. CHILDREN BIBLE AND BOOKS Rev. Kevin Johnson, Director of Children’s Ministries with Discipleship Ministries, has offered a list of book and Bible recommendations to cater to young minds' spiritual and educational needs. A FREE GIFT FROM OUR CHURCH Check out over 20k resources, bible studies and videos for you and your family today. NOT RECEIVING OUR EMAILS OR ALERTS? You have a busy life. We want to make sure you stay in the know. Learn More HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR PARENTS For every stage of parenting. Learn More kids - for parents TEN TIPS FOR INTRODUCING YOUR CHILD TO WORSHIP Ministry Matters suggests ten tips for introducing children to faith and worship. Click to learn more! STAY CONNECTED ON SOCIALS Stay connected, up-to-date and informed by following on your favorite social media network! THAT'S A GOOD QUESTION! Ministry Matters suggest ways parents can provide a safe space for kid's questions, expression and curiosity. Click to learn more! WE ARE A SAFE SANCTUARY Discover the commitment and strategies employed to ensure a safe haven of respect and protection for all who walk through the doors of St. Paul's. For Parents Socials-Kids Connect with us on Social Media More connections for youth and students YOUTH CONNECTIONS YOUNG ADULT CONNECTIONS PRAYER AND PRAISE GROUP CHECK OUT PODCASTS, DEVOTIONALS AND MORE! FAIR USE DISCLAIMER: We provide the above resources for educational and informational purposes only. All copyrights belong to The United Methodist Church, ResourceUMC and Ministry Matters; respectfully. This content is shared under their Limited Use Rights and Fair Use Laws. See General Disclaimer .

giving Together, we can make a difference 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. Donate Ways to Give Back There are multiple ways in which you can make a contribution. Feel free to get in touch with us or consult our FAQs if you have any questions Recurring You can easily set up recurring donations, our preferred method of financial giving, to support the local ministries and ministry partners by completing the Authorization Form. ​ Get started today! ​ Give Now PayPal If you are a PayPal Member, you have the option to donate either through the PayPal app or by accessing our PayPal Giving Fund website. ​ Remember the church does incur fees for processing. Visit PayPal Debit or Credit Card Make a contribution online simply, securely and easily by using your major credit or debit card through PayPal. Remember the church does incur fees for processing. ​ Visit PayPal Mail a Check To donate by check or through online bill pay, please send to our address provided: ​ St. Paul's United Methodist Church 9500 Constitution Ave NE Albuquerque NM, 87112 ​ Learn More Endowment Fund Rooted in Christian heritage, the Endowment Fund provides a permanent fund that generates investment income. ​ Click to learn more via our FAQs. ​ Learn More “And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” Hebrews 13:16 Videos PayPal How-To Video Learn how to make a positive impact in the world and be inspired to spread goodwill and generosity in everyday lives. Giving Back at St. Paul's Find your way to give back today. Online, In-Person and Virtually locally, nationally and globally. Giving via PayPal You may contribute once with a few simple steps using PayPal online. However, the church does incur fees for processing debit/credit cards. 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

Sermons Our live stream allows you to stay connected with our community and experience the message firsthand, while the option to re-watch past sermons provides the opportunity to reflect on messages that resonated with you. Whether you want to discover what we are about or revisit a message that deeply touched you, our live stream and archived sermons offer convenience and accessibility. Start your journey Grow in Your Faith Explore tools and resources to take your next step. Connect with Others Stay engaged with your community! The Top 3 Things to Know Learn what's happening now at St. Paul's! Stay Informed Stay connected and grow spiritually.

< Back Previous Discover the Power of Budgeting In today's fast-paced world, financial stability is one of the primary concerns for many individuals. Budgeting is a powerful financial tool that allows individuals to track and manage their expenses, set financial goals, and make informed decisions about their money. By creating a budget, individuals can gain control over their finances, save for the future, and work towards achieving their financial aspirations. It provides a clear road-map for financial success and helps to prioritize spending on what matters most. Ultimately, mastering the art of budgeting can lead to a more secure and prosperous financial future. Click to learn more below! Explore More ⌝ Next FAIR USE DISCLAIMER We provide the above resources for educational and informational purposes only. All copyrights belong to The United Methodist Church, Rethink Church, Wespath, Amplify Media and Rightnow Media; respectfully. This content is shared under their General Use, Limited Use Rights and Fair Use Laws. See General Disclaimer . New to St. Paul's? You're invited to church this Sunday! We host a 9:15 Traditional Service and a 11:30 Contemporary Service. Plan a Visit

SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDELINES CHURCH SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDELINES Last Updated February 2024 ​ 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. ​ 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