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On Spiritual Richness – Faith Lutheran / Journey in Faith Delegation
Vicki Schmidt participated in a delegation from Faith Lutheran/Journey in Faith to visit their sister community in Tierra Nueva I in June of 2013. She shares the following reflection. Tierra Nueva Uno (New Land 1), located in Chinautla, Guatemala, is … Continue reading
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Tagged delegate reflections, delegations, Faith Lutheran, tierra nueva i, vicki
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United in God’s Love – St. Joan of Arc Delegates Share Experiences
En español St. Joan of Arc delegates visited their sister community in Tierra Nueva II from August 1-11, 2014. Four participants gave the following homily at their church the week after the delegation. See delegation photos. Meghan: Sister Parish exists … Continue reading
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Tagged delegate reflections, delegations, st joan of arc, tierra nueva ii
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Living the Gospel – Wallingford Participants Reflect on 2013 Delegation
En español Delegates from Wallingford United Methodist Church visited Guarjila in July of 2013. A number of participants sent the following reflections on their experience. As we traveled home from our recent trip to Guarjila, I was thinking a lot … Continue reading
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Tagged delegate reflections, delegations, guarjila, wallingford
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Vicki’s Bike for Justice 2014: Lost and Found Ministries and Sister Parish, Inc.
July has arrived, and it is beautiful outside. Biking season is in full-ride mode! That means I’m preparing for Bike for Justice 2014, a ride I have now made for six years to raise money for various organizations that keep … Continue reading
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San Antonio celebra fiesta patronal
In English El 11 y 12 de junio, la comunidad de San Antonio celebra la fiesta patronal de San Antonio de Padua. La comunidad organizó varios eventos y una misa especial para marcar el día. Personal de Iglesias Hermanas tuvo … Continue reading
San Antonio Celebrates Patron Saint Feast Day
En español On June 11 and 12, the community of San Antonio celebrated the feast day of Saint Anthony of Padua. The community organized multiple events and a special mass to celebrate. Sister Parish staff felt honored to have the … Continue reading
Resources on Guatemala – Spanish and English
…The truth must become part of historical consciousness and memory if we are to hope to be a civilized society. This remarkable “Recovering Our Historical Memory” can be an essential guide to achieving these crucial goals. — Noam Chomsky We want … Continue reading
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Easter Alfombra Dedicated to 20-Year Relationship in Guatemala
Originally posted on Saint Joan of Arc’s website. For hundreds of years, Guatemalans have created these elaborate carpets (made of colored sawdust, flowers and other natural materials) to line the routes of the many processions held during Lent. These carpets … Continue reading
Visiones de Guarjila
In English [En abril, miembros de la junta directiva y fundadores de Iglesias Hermanas viajaron a América Central para una delegación con el propósito de celebrar el 25 Aniversario de la organización. Estamos publicando las reflexiones que escribieron los delegados … Continue reading
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Tagged 25 aniversario, greg, guarjila, Junta Directiva, reflexiones
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Veinticinco años de memorias: Trabajando por la justicia a través de la solidaridad
In English [A lo largo del año, estaremos publicando reflexiones de las y los miembros de las comunidades de Iglesias Hermanas, en honor al 25 aniversario de la organización. Hoy la reflexión es una entrevista con Bob Heberle, realizada por Nancy Wiens. … Continue reading
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