Contact Us

General Inquiries:

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

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:

Alpha: 13-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 Rev. Rick Hull, 856-5040 x106, rick@sandiapres.org; or Kristin Thompson, 856-5040 x123, kristint@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 Margaret Castellano, margaretc@sandiapres.org.

Chancel Choir: For 8:30 and 9:45 Sunday services; rehearsals Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Contact Tim Falling, TimF@sandiapres.org, 856-5040 x117.

Children’s Classes and Programs: Sunday classes at 9:45 a.m.; special events, as well as infant/toddler care during worship. Contact Lorna Loeffler, 856-5040 x115, lornal@sandiapres.org.

College-Age Ministry: Multi-church group, Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., at 111 Hermosa SE in Nob Hill. Contact Lindsay Stansifer, lstansif[at]unm[dot]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.

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: 9:45 a.m., September-May class for 8th-graders, learning about the faith and preparing for church membership. Contact Chad Huntley, 856-5040 x104, chadh@sandiapres.org.

Covenant Groups: Small study/fellowship groups meeting weekly/biweekly in homes. Contact Matt Pooley, 856-5040 x122, mattp@sandiapres.org.

Dance It Up: Monthly dances and socializing for Albuquerque's autistic and developmentally delayed community (18+). Contact Cheryle Harbaugh, scotopic@aol.com.

Deacons: Various support services, such as hospital and home visitation, meals, prayer, communion, and others, are available through our Deacons: deacons@sandiapres.org.

Disciple Courses: Various year-long Bible courses. Contact Rev. David Casson, 856-5040 x112, davidc@sandiapres.org.

Etc. Shoppe: Handcrafts sold to support church programs; meets Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. Contact Linda Kirby, 797-7069; or Joi Ries, 856-7896.

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

Funerals: Contact Rev. David Casson, 856-5040 x112, davidc@sandiapres.org; or the church office, 856-5040.

Handbell Choir: For 8:30 and 9:45 Sunday services; rehearsals on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m., beginning February 2. Contact Tim Falling, TimF@sandiapres.org, 856-5040 x117.

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

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 Inquiry Classes and ways to connect to SPC life. Contact Lisa Stebbins, 856-5040 x116, lisas@sandiapres.org.

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

Men’s Friday Bible Study: Breakfast, fellowship, and study; Fridays, 6:15 a.m. Contact Matt Pooley, 856-5040 x122, mattp@sandiapres.org.

Merry Mailers: Biweekly preparation of newsletters for mailing. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Contact the church office, 856-5040, or Benji Elder, 823-9344.

Hurricane Rita

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

Praise Band: For 11:15 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.

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.

Shawl Ministry: 1st Mondays, 6:30 p.m., creating prayer shawls for those needing tangible reminder of God’s love during difficult circumstances. Contact Karen McCullough, 821-8511.

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.

Visits (Home or Hospital), Cards, or Calls: 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 deacons@sandiapres.org.

Volunteering Opportunities: Contact Lisa Stebbins, 856-5040 x128, lisas@sandiapres.org, karenc@sandiapres.org.

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

Wednesday Night Women's Study: 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[at]me[dot]com.

Women’s Thursday Bible Study: Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. Contact Kaye McMillan during school year, 828-0181.

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.

Youth Classes and Programs: Sunday morning classes, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday evening programs; high school mission trip; mid-high mission trip; and various outings. Mid-high and high school youth groups - 4:30 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.