CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (EPISCOPAL) CONTRIBUTES TO SUPPORT BATTERED FAMILY SERVICES
FOR A THIRD YEAR, CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (EPISCOPAL)
CONTRIBUTES TO SUPPORT BATTERED FAMILIES SERVICES
(June 22, 2026 ) Church of the Holy Spirit, the Episcopal Church for the city of Gallup, raised funds this spring for a third year in support of Battered Families Services of Gallup.
According to Vicar, Rev. Dr. Hilary Smith, members of the Church of the Holy Spirit and the community at large, raised a total of $1,000. They also collected boxes of everyday essentials, such as clothing and food and kitchen items for the families in need.
The contribution is made through a Church of the Holy Spirit outreach program called “Rosemary’s Project,” named for longtime member Rosemary Trimmingham. She seeded the annual fundraising project in 2024 from her loose change. A former teacher at Jefferson Elementary School, Rosemary currently resides at the Grants Wellness and Rehabilitation Center. In her honor, the congregation continues the initiative, which is also supported by community groups that use the church facilities.
Church of the Holy Spirit is the Episcopal Church for the City of Gallup and a mission church of the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande with Rev. Dr. Hilary Borbón Smith as its vicar. CHS is home to a diverse, vibrant community with a commitment to fellowship, service, and spiritual growth. Sunday services are held at 10 a.m. All are welcome. For more information, visit the CHS website: https://churchoftheholyspiritgallup.com.
Battered Families Services provides a safe environment for women, men and children in crisis, empowering them to advocate for themselves, change the way New Mexico addresses domestic violence, and working to eliminate family violence. The donated funds and goods will be used to address any emergency needs of the families they support. A list of helpful items is attached.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the Battered Families Services 24/7 crisis line at 505-722-7483.
For more information, please contact Gail Browne, Church of the Holy Spirit, Clerk at (602) 341-8388 or gailbrowne22@gmail.com.
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Mending Ministry
During ArtsCrawal in April 2026, and at other times, church members with the skills mended pieces of clothing or a beloved item free of charge. We specialize in small repairs (holes dime size or smaller).