“He’s got the whole world in his hands” is one of the most well-known American spirituals from the African American spiritual tradition. Well known, in part, because children have kept it ringing in Sunday school rooms across the country for decades. Although the hymn’s author is unknown, its message is familiar. God’s care is wrapped…
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To the Menaul School Community – As the church enters into the season it calls “Advent,” we are called to wait. Advent is the four weeks leading up to Christmas and literally means “coming.” It is when the church remembers waiting for the coming of Christ into the world on Christmas day. Something unique about…
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November 2, 2022 To the Menaul School Community – Excitement. Gratitude. Anticipation. Hope. These are a few adjectives that most accurately describe my first months at Menaul School. Menaul will always remain fond in my memory as the place I was ordained as Minister of Word and Sacrament in Hart Park on September 27, 2022….
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The Rev. Jaime Quiñones passed peacefully to the Church Triumphant on Friday, July 29. He was at home and with family. Born in Puerto Rico, Jaime graduated from McCormick Theological Seminary and served churches in Chicago and California before moving to Albuquerque to serve at Menaul School from 1966-81as Chaplain, teacher, Dean of Students and…
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My Story I grew up asking big questions: big questions about God, faith, meaning, and purpose. Although these questions have changed as I have grown, they have never stopped. Raised hiking up and skiing down the New England white mountains, I believe deeply that God communicates God’s self through the natural world. I feel God’s…
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“Blessed are those who trust in the LORD, whose trust is the LORD. They shall be like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots by the stream. It shall not fear when heat comes, and its leaves shall stay green; in the year of drought it is not anxious, and it does not…
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Sending Menaul Grads Into the World With Hope and Blessing An enduring and beloved Menaul School tradition, one which has its origins in medieval European universities, is the baccalaureate service. A service of worship to celebrate and honor our graduating seniors on the evening before Commencement. The most meaningful part of baccalaureate for our seniors…
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After a hiatus of two years… We excitedly resume the long-standing Menaul School tradition of Mission Week. Mission week has always been one of the highlights and most beloved aspects of the Menaul School experience. It is a rare Senior Commencement speech that does not refer to their Mission Week experience with great affection. We…
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Chapel Guest Speaker: Menaul Parent, Mr. Ruben Porter, Jr. Mr. Porter grew up on the eastside of Detroit and attended Martin Luther King Highschool. In chapel, he touched on the legacies of Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, and John F. Kennedy. Enjoy this snapshot from today’s chapel presentation by Rev. Takako Terino, 7th Grade…
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Spirituality is an important part of being human. But how do you educate the spirit? And why? In this article, hear from teachers, parents, and students about religion as part of a holistic education. One that sparks curiosity, and prepares students for college (and life) in unexpected ways. Menaul School is a small, Christian private middle and high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico. No Memorization Needed—Deeper Understanding is…
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This speech was delivered at Convocation by John Sitler, on August 17, 2021 “Happy are those who trust in the LORD, who rely on the LORD. They will be like trees planted by the streams whose roots reach down to the water. They won’t fear drought when it comes; their leaves will remain green. They…
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