The public is invited to an open house event on May 2 from 11am to 4 pm to celebrate the relocation of a venerable institution in the Albuquerque spiritual community. Rio Grande Center for Spiritual Living will host the event, featuring live music, food, fun activities for kids, and an art exhibit to celebrate their new location at 2404 San Mateo Place NE. The event is free and open to everyone.

“We’re excited to introduce ourselves to the neighbors and to the Albuquerque community at large,” says Spiritual Director Reverend Gil Olmstead. “Before this move, we were in an industrial park. Now we’re more visible and more accessible, which fits our mission of being a welcoming, inclusive spiritual home for everyone.”

The activities reflect the values of the RGCSL community including an art exhibit showcasing the talents of RGCSL members, which will open on the 2nd and hang through the month of May. “We believe in nurturing and celebrating all forms of creativity,” Olmstead says, adding, “Art brings people together. This show is the first of many. There will be open calls for future shows, where we’ll showcase work by artists from the community.

“Our motto is ‘All faiths welcome, none required. We hope this open house will introduce us to some folks who may have been looking for a spiritual home here in Albuquerque. Mostly, we just hope people come and have a good time.”