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The Episcopal Church in Navajoland
Wóshdééʼ! Welcome!
Our Mission is to address the spiritual, social, and economic
needs of Navajo and other Native Peoples through worship,
education, training, and social engagement.
The Episcopal Church began a medical mission in Ft. Defiance, Arizona, in 1894, Farmington, NM, in 1922, and Bluff, UT, in 1942. All real Missions started as Medical Missions. In 1978, the Episcopal Church founded the Area Mission on the 27,000 square miles in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah, contiguous with the Navajo Nation. Until recently, our buildings were falling into disrepair, and leadership and vision came from non-native clergy.
We hope you can join us tomorrow morning on Zoom!
Last November, we launched a series on Episcopal Church faith, practice, and structure, and the first session was titled “The Episcopal Way.” This series will provide the necessary background as we prepare for future discussions regarding ECN’s new Constitution and Canons. The Episcopal Way: Constitutions and Canons- Church Governance will be a 90-minute Zoom session on January 10th, 2025, at 10 AM.
The Zoom link is located below:
Tomorrow’s second Session of The Episcopal Way– Church Governance direct link is HERE, and the Meeting ID: 849 7553 9997 Passcode: 372320
We’re looking forward to you taking part in these meaningful discussions!
Blanket and Warm Jacket Drive
As the colder months approach, we are organizing a Blanket and Warm Jacket Drive to help those in need stay warm this winter. We are reaching out to our community and partners to collect clean, gently used or new blankets, jackets, and outerwear for individuals and families in need.
We kindly ask for your support in donating clean, gently used, or new items to this important cause. Your contribution will make a significant difference to those who need access to adequate winter clothing.
Donation Details
Items Needed:
Blankets, coats, jackets, scarves, gloves, and hats (clean, new, or gently used)
Drop-off Location(s):
1257 Mission Ave. Farmington, NM 87401
Drop-off Deadline:
January 10, 2025
If you are unable to drop off your donation, please don’t hesitate to contact us to arrange for local pickup or shipping instructions.
Thank you in advance for your generosity. Your support will help ensure everyone in our community stays warm and safe this winter.
New to the Episcopal Church in Navajoland?
The Episcopal Church in Navajoland is comprised of three regions in three states, each with three churches. Service times are listed below.
San Juan Region
All Saint’s Episcopal Church Farmington, New Mexico; St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Upper Fruitland, New Mexico; St. Luke’s in the Desert Huerfano, New Mexico with Rev. Michael Sells, Rev. Cornelia Eaton, Rev. Inez Valarde, and Rev. Carol Tookey.
Service Times: All Saint’s 10 AM, St. Lukes 10 AM, & St. Michaels 10 AM.
Southeast Region
Good Shepherd Mission, Ft. Defiance, Arizona, St. Mark’s Church Coal Mine, New Mexico, St. Joseph’s House Church Many Farms, Arizona with Rev. Cathlena Plummer, and Rev. Leon Sampson.
Service Times: St. Marks Church 8 AM & Good Shepherd Mission 1015 AM.
Utah Region
St. Christopher’s Mission Bluff, Utah, St. Mary’s in the Moonlight Oljato, Utah, St. John’s the Baptizer Montezuma Creek, Utah with Rev. Jack Chase, Rev. Paula Henson, and Rev. Jack Chase.
Service Times: St. Johns the Baptizer 9 AM & St. Christopher’s 10 AM.
San Juan Region
San Juan Mission
1257 Mission Ave
PO Box 720
Farmington, NM 87499
(505) 327 6904
SanJuanMission1918@Gmail.com
Southeast Region
Good Shepherd Mission
1 Kit Carson Drive
P.O. Box 618
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729 2322
officegoodshepherdmission@gmail
Utah Region
55 N 5th Street
PO BOX 28
Bluff, Utah 84512
info@stchristophersmission.com
435.267.2813
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How to Donate
The Episcopal Church in Navajoland has moved to use Network for Good as our main Donation platform. NFG makes it easier and more cost-efficient for ECN by allowing donors the option to add the cost of the transaction to the donation.
Below you will find the Network for Good donate icon that will take you to our donation landing page, just click on the image.
Or you can mail in your check or money order to PO BOX 720 Farmington, NM 87499.
Thank you so much for visiting and for your donation.
We have unique ministries in Navajoland to aid ECN with cultural revitalization and technology.
Cheii has been a huge asset during the Pandemic by assisting with bringing services online.
Help support our ministry and click to view their website.
Cheii’s Web Dev
Providing services for all things digital. Navajoland’s own Web Development Shop. Services include logo design, photography services, videography services, web development, and social media management.