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The Missionary Diocese of Navajoland
Walking Together Toward Election
Yaʼiishjááshchilí (June), in Diné tradition, is a time of early planting. As this season approaches, we enter the final days before the Election Convention. After years of prayer, preparation, and walking this journey together, we now prepare to plant new seeds, trusting in what Diyin God may bring forth in the seasons ahead.
Discernment, like tending a field, takes patience, care, wisdom, and community. We do not yet know all that will grow, but we move forward together in hope and faith.
Join us as Navajoland gathers in prayer and discernment to elect our first Bishop Diocesan.
Election Convention
View convention details, schedules, livestream information, voting process resources, and updates for the June 12–13 gathering in Bluff, Utah.
Bishop Search
Learn about the discernment journey, read nominee biographies, and explore updates from the bishop search process.
Wóshdééʼ! Welcome!
New Mission Prayer
After over a year of dedicated work, we are excited to announce the approval of our new Mission Statement. The Navajo translation was unanimously approved on February 22nd, 2025, followed by the approval of the English translation on March 26th, 2025. This marks an important milestone in our ongoing commitment to cultural respect and clarity in our mission.
Diné Bizaad
NihiTaa Jesus Diyin ayoo at’ei biye nilíini ninąąjį’
Kodóó hózhó dooleeł
Doo yá’áh’da’téehi bits’ąąjį
Ajooba’ dóó áshįįnéé
Bee daa k’é’go
Hózhó násháslįį dooleeł.
English Translation
In the name of Jesus Christ, the Holy One,
We set out to walk in harmony,
Seeking forgiveness and wholeness.
Through compassion and service,
Love binds us in relationship to all creation.
In the Beauty Way all is restored again.
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.
New to The Missionary Diocese of 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
St. Christopher’s Mission
East Old Mission Rd., Hwy 162
PO BOX 28
Bluff, Utah 84512
info@stchristophersmission.com
435.267.2813
Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe Visits Navajoland
In early April, Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe visited several of our congregations across Navajoland. His journey began at All Saints Church in Farmington, followed by stops at St. Michael’s in Upper Fruitland, NM; St. John’s in Montezuma Creek, Utah; and St. Christopher’s Mission in Bluff, Utah. On Sunday, he participated in the 8 AM service at St. Mark’s in Coal Mine and the 10 AM service at Good Shepherd Mission.
We were honored to welcome him and grateful for the opportunity to hear his reflections, engage in thoughtful conversation, and share meals with our Navajoland clergy and Provisional Bishop Barry Beisner.
We extend our sincere thanks for his presence and offer our prayers and support as he continues to lead the Episcopal Church in his role as Presiding Bishop.
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Navajoland News and Upcoming Events
General Convention Deputy Zoom
Every first Wednesday of the month
6–7 PM MST
Zoom
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.
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