Contact Us

General Inquiries:

Sandia Presbyterian Church -or- Sandia Counseling Center
10704 Paseo del Norte NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122-3112

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Church Phone: 505-856-5040          Counseling Center Phone:  505-822-8223
Fax (either): 505-856-7600

Main Church E-Mail:  spc@sandiapres.org

Specific Inquiries:

Adult Classes: Sunday morning and weekday evening classes. Contact Rev. David Casson, 856-5040 x112, davidc@sandiapres.org; or Frida Bauer, 217-3667.

Alpha: 12-week nondenominational exploration of Christianity, offered periodically on Tuesdays, 6:15 p.m. Contact Matt Pooley, 856-5040 x122, mattp@sandiapres.org.

Baptisms: For Sandia’s congregation. Contact Charlotte Kennedy, 856-5040 x123, charlottek@sandiapres.org.

Bell Choir: Rehearsals Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., September-May; periodic performances at 8:30 and 10:45 Sunday services. Contact Patrick Robinson, 856-5040 x117, patrickr@sandiapres.org.

Boy Scout Troop 1: Meets Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. Contact Scoutmaster Brian Hanson, 856-1386; or C.O.R. Evan Jones, 797-9393.

Business Issues: Contact Ron Reeves, 856-5040 x121, spc@sandiapres.org; or Charlotte Kennedy, 856-5040 x123, charlottek@sandiapres.org.

Cards, Calls, Visits: Various forms of support for those who are ill, homebound, or hospitalized or are going through other difficult times. Contact the church office, 856-5040; or Pastor Susan Meredith, 856-5040 x113, susancmeredith@yahoo.com.

Chancel Choir: For 8:30 and 10:45 Sunday services; rehearsals Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Contact Patrick Robinson, 856-5040 x117, patrickr@sandiapres.org.

Children’s Choir: Sundays, 9:30 a.m., in coordination with Sunday school; periodic singing at worship services. Contact Patrick Robinson, 856-5040 x117, patrickr@sandiapres.org.

Children’s Classes and Programs: Sunday classes at 9:30 a.m.; special events, as well as infant/toddler care during worship. Contact Lorna Loeffler, 856-5040 x115, lornal@sandiapres.org; or Cheryl Gaillard, 856-5040 x120, cherylg@sandiapres.org .

Children’s Theater Camp: Weeklong summer workshop in musical theater for 3rd-8th grades. Contact Carolyn Hogan, 822-9189.

College-Age Ministries: Multi-church group, Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., at 111 Hermosa SE in Nob Hill. Contact Danny Anello, bdanell@unm.edu; Eric Wallace, ewallace@unm.edu; or Rev. David Casson, 856-5040 x112, davidc@sandiapres.org.

Communications/Publications/Website/Other Publicity: Contact Linda Hawley, 856-5040 x108, spc_wm@sandiapres.org.

Community of Christian Women (CCW): All-age study and fellowship on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., with periodic potlucks for all women. Contact Jane Matheu, 771-2474, matheu@me.com.

Compassionate Friends: Support group for those who have lost children; meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Contact Joan Shirley, 294-1018 (H), 232-4099 (W).

Confirmation Class: August-May class for 8th-graders, learning about the faith and preparing for church membership. Contact Chad Huntley, 856-5040 x104, chadh@sandiapres.org; or Sara Flores, 856-5040 x125, saraf@sandiapres.org.

Covenant Groups: Small study/fellowship groups meeting weekly/biweekly in homes. Contact Matt Pooley, 856-5040 x122, mattp@sandiapres.org; or Todd Bisio, 980-4002, todd@qynergy.com.

Dance It Up: Monthly dances and socializing for Albuquerque's autistic and developmentally delayed community (18+). Contact Annie Shank, 293-7264, annie@rt66.com.

Disciple Courses: Six year-long intensive Bible studies. Contact Rev. David Casson, 856-5040 x112, davidc@sandiapres.org; or Frida Bauer, 217-3667.

Divorce Recovery: Nondenominational, supportive 5-week course offered in spring and fall for those recovering from divorce. Contact Dr. Jim Logan, 823-8223.

ETC Shoppe: Handcrafts sold to support church programs; meets Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. (except July and December). Contact Linda Kirby, 797-7069; or Joi Ries, 856-7896. 

Facility Usage: Contact Ron Reeves, 856-5040 x121, spc@sandiapres.org; or Mike Molony, 856-5040 x124, michaelm@sandiapres.org (Family Life Center).

Family Life Center Players: Annual Broadway and USO musical revues in April and August. Contact Carolyn Hogan, 822-9189.

Food Pantry: Modest food bank for members and community; also supplies other programs such as Rio Grande Food Bank and The Storehouse. Contact Martha Montaño, 453-8321, martha@clmtechno.com; or Nancy Harwood, 858-0184, nancyharwood42@comcast.net.

Funerals: Contact Rev. David Casson, 856-5040 x112, davidc@sandiapres.org; Pastor Susan Meredith, 856-5040 x113, susancmeredith@yahoo.com; or Betty Blackstone, 856-5040, bettyb@sandiapres.org.

Girl Scouts: Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m.; 5th and 6th grades. Contact Rhonda Buffet, 304-9295.

Hiking Club: Periodic hikes—all levels. Contact Nancy Harwood, 858-0184; or Ros Fooksman, 822-1428.

Korean Language Ministry: Weekly discussions after 9:30 a.m. Sunday contemporary service. Contact Dae-il Kim; or Kim Montalvo, 890-8032.

Loving Relationships: 4-week free “tune up” course offered in spring and fall for those in committed relationships. Contact Dr. Jim Logan, 823-8223.

Meals: For members on a short-term basis during illness or after hospitalization. Contact the church office, 856-5040; or Carol Waye, 858-3484.

Medical Equipment: Loaner equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, and crutches for members. Contact the church office, 856-5040.

Membership: Issues involving prospective and existing members, including monthly Inquiry Classes and ways to connect to SPC life. Contact Karen Chalmers, 856-5040 x116, karenc@sandiapres.org.

Men’s Bible Study: Breakfast, fellowship, and study; Thursdays, 6:30 a.m. Contact Lyle Petersen, 823-1757.

Merry Mailers: Biweekly preparation of newsletters for mailing. 2nd, 4th, and 5th Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Contact Betty Blackstone, 856-5040, bettyb@sandiapres.org; or Benji Elder, 823-9344.

Missions/Service in the Community: Contact William Jirón, 269-6867.

Parish Nurses: Hospital visits, monthly blood pressure screenings, other medical support. Contact Betsy Everett, 828-0674.

Praise Band: For 9:30 Sunday service; rehearsal Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. Contact Billy Isidoro, 856-5040 x126 or 228-2685.

Prayer Chain: Supportive prayer network for members and non-members. Contact Karen McCullough, 821-8511; or the church office, 856-5040.

Preschool and Pre-K: Programs during school year and summer. Contact LeeAnna Sacoman; 856-5040 x109.

Quilting Group: Meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 9:30 a.m. to create quilts for our newly baptized babies. Contact Lorna Loeffler, 856-5040 x115, lornal@sandiapres.org.

Sandia Actors’ Theatre: Annual Christmas play and periodic shorter dramatic presentations. Contact Faye Reeves, 822-0305.

Sandia Counseling Center: Professional counseling on all issues by licensed therapists. Call 822-8223.

Sandia Supper Bunch: Monthly dinner gatherings of mid-range adults. Contact Rob Green, 897-1643.

Shawl Ministry: 1st Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.; and 1st Monday, 7:00 p.m., creating prayer shawls for those needing tangible reminder of God’s love during difficult circumstances. Contact Karen McCullough, 821-8511.

Sonshine Gang: Lunch at Perennials Restaurant, usually on the 4th Thursday each month, 11:30 a.m. Contact Mike Molony, 856-5040 x124, michaelm@sandiapres.org; or Crystal Jackson, 856-5040 x103, crystalj@sandiapres.org.

Stephen Ministers: Trained lay people offering supportive ears in difficult times. Contact the Sandia Counseling Center, 822-8223; or the church office, 856-5040.

Transportation: For members, to church, medical appointments, or similar needs. Contact Mary Bejcek, 821-7446, for general transportation or William Jirón, 269-6867, for SPC worship services.

20/20 Club: Support/fellowship/education for low-vision people and families/caretakers. Usually meets 2nd Wednesdays, September-June, 2:00 p.m. Contact Virginia Campbell, 281-4711; Larry Thompson, 294-1850; or Barbara Free, 275-9952.

Upward Basketball and Cheerleading: Boys' and girls' “everyone plays” teams for grades 1-6. Offered each fall/winter. Registration begins after Labor Day. Contact Mike Molony, 856-5040 x124, michaelm@sandiapres.org; or Crystal Jackson, 856-5040 x103, crystalj@sandiapres.org.

Vacation Bible School: First week in June, preschool-5th grade. Contact Lorna Loeffler, 856-5040 x115, lornal@sandiapres.org; or Cheryl Gaillard, 856-5040 x120, cherylg@sandiapres.org.

Visitation (Hospital or Home): Contact Pastor Susan Meredith, 890-8373, susancmeredith@yahoo.com.

Volunteering Opportunities: Contact Lisa Stebbins, 856-5040 x128, lisas@sandiapres.org; or Karen Chalmers, 856-5040 x116, karenc@sandiapres.org.

Weddings: For members and non-members. Contact Toni Molina, 292-4117.

Women’s Bible Study: Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. Contact Kaye McMillan during school year, 828-0181; or Faye Reeves during summer, 822-0305.

Young Adults: Sunday class during school year, monthly lunch gatherings, and periodic special events for 20-30s, single or married. Contact Matt Pooley, 856-5040 x122, mattp@sandiapres.org.

Young Adult Women’s Study: Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Contact Matt Pooley, 856-5040 x122, mattp@sandiapres.org; or Karina Bell, 293-3783.

Youth Classes and Programs:  Sunday morning classes, Sunday evening programs, high school mission trip, mid-high mission trip, and various outings. Mid-high and high school; Sunday Night Live - 5:00 p.m. for mid high, 6:30 p.m. for high school; combined dinner at 6:00 p.m. Contact Chad Huntley, 856-5040 x104, chadh@sandiapres.org; or Sara Flores, 856-5040 x125, saraf@sandiapres.org.