About Our Pastor
Sunday, July 1st, Pastor Raquel Mull officially joined us as our pastor. Here is some additional background information about Pastor Mull:
“Ya’at’eeh. I am Raquel Mull, born for Tobacco People and born to Salt of the Dine nation. I was raised off reservation after Don and Helen Peterson adopted me and my brother, Dirk. I spent most of my early life in Santa Fe and Albuquerque. When I answered the call to ministry, I felt like the Grinch who suddenly learned the meaning of Christmas and his heart escaped from a cage. My heart did that when I was challenged, “if you think you can do better, why don’t you?” and I answered, “Yes, I will” I married Craig R. Mull on November 30, 1996 after meeting at Perkins School of Theology where we were enrolled in Course of Study (CoSS). We transferred to Duke University where we both finished the Basic course and then I completed the Advanced CoSS. I earned my Bachelors from University of New Mexico with a double major in English and Philosophy. I achieved my Master of Divinity from the IIiff School of Theology. I have two children, Erik and Tamara. Tamara and her husband Scott Maass blessed us with two granddaughters, Rylie and Taylor. Grandparenthood is one of the best roles! The girls call us Shimmy and Hosteen and we love being a part of their family. I began my ministry at Grandfalls Union and Imperial UMC in 1996. I have had my successes and failures and learned from all of them. After serving as Director of Four Corners Native American Ministry, I am very excited to be returning to the local church. At the beginning of this journey, I said I would remain in this Conference and here I am.”
[Excerpted from the June 14, 2018 program of “Ordination of Elders, Recognition of Orders, and Commissioning of a Missionary.’]
Sunday, July 1st, Pastor Raquel Mull officially joined us as our pastor. Here is some additional background information about Pastor Mull:
“Ya’at’eeh. I am Raquel Mull, born for Tobacco People and born to Salt of the Dine nation. I was raised off reservation after Don and Helen Peterson adopted me and my brother, Dirk. I spent most of my early life in Santa Fe and Albuquerque. When I answered the call to ministry, I felt like the Grinch who suddenly learned the meaning of Christmas and his heart escaped from a cage. My heart did that when I was challenged, “if you think you can do better, why don’t you?” and I answered, “Yes, I will” I married Craig R. Mull on November 30, 1996 after meeting at Perkins School of Theology where we were enrolled in Course of Study (CoSS). We transferred to Duke University where we both finished the Basic course and then I completed the Advanced CoSS. I earned my Bachelors from University of New Mexico with a double major in English and Philosophy. I achieved my Master of Divinity from the IIiff School of Theology. I have two children, Erik and Tamara. Tamara and her husband Scott Maass blessed us with two granddaughters, Rylie and Taylor. Grandparenthood is one of the best roles! The girls call us Shimmy and Hosteen and we love being a part of their family. I began my ministry at Grandfalls Union and Imperial UMC in 1996. I have had my successes and failures and learned from all of them. After serving as Director of Four Corners Native American Ministry, I am very excited to be returning to the local church. At the beginning of this journey, I said I would remain in this Conference and here I am.”
[Excerpted from the June 14, 2018 program of “Ordination of Elders, Recognition of Orders, and Commissioning of a Missionary.’]
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Phone Office (505) 892-0404 Fax Office (505) 892-5371 email: rioranchoumc@gmail.com Staff Members
Pastor:Raquel Mull Administrative Assistant: Jane Weaver Director of Youth and Education: Kim Peterson Music Director: Now Hiring! Preschool Staff: Kristine Sechrest For additions/corrections/etc. to the website: rrumcwebsite@gmail.com |