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Sister Parish, Inc. promotes intercultural and ecumenical understanding by establishing linkages between churches in the United States and faith-based communities in Central America. Our members tell you more in the brief video Introduction to Sister Parish.
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Carta de Vicki Schmidt para la celebración del 25 aniversario de Iglesias Hermanas
In English Esta carta de Vicki fue leída por su hija AnnaLisa Nash en la celebración del 25 Aniversario de Iglesias Hermanas en Minneapolis, Minnesota, el 15 de noviembre 2013 ¡Un saludo a todos reunidos en esta ocasión muy especial! … Continue reading
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Tagged 25 aniversario, board of directors, decorah, Faith Lutheran, incarnation, st joan of arc, vicki
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Guatemala Representatives Meeting – February 2014
On February 22-23, representatives from seven Sister Parish communities in Guatemala gathered for meetings and ecumenical worship. Representatives had the opportunity to view the documentary Generations in Solidarity and give feedback. We also enjoyed looking at video and photos from … Continue reading
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Conmemorando el Día Internacional de la Mujer
In English El 8 de marzo de 2014, miles de personas se juntaron para conmemorar el Día Internacional de la Mujer en Guatemala. La marcha fue festiva y a la vez creó un espacio para que las mujeres hablaran sobre … Continue reading
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Tagged Central American news updates, human rights, st joan of arc, tierra nueva i, tierra nueva ii
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Celebrating International Women’s Day
En español On March 8, 2014, thousands of people gathered to commemorate International Women’s Day in Guatemala. The march was celebratory and created a space for women to talk about how they continue to fight for equal rights. — In … Continue reading
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Tagged Central American news updates, human rights, st joan of arc, tierra nueva i, tierra nueva ii
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In Memoriam
Last year, Sister Parish lost several members of our family, both elders and youth. We ask for your prayers for the departed, as well as surviving friends and family. We are sure that there have been other losses among our … Continue reading
Letter from Vicki Schmidt for annivesary celebration
En español Read by her daughter AnnaLisa Nash at the Sister Parish 25th Anniversary Celebration in Minneapolis, MN on November 15, 2013 Greetings to all gathered on this very special occasion! My heart is with you as I grieve not being … Continue reading
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Coming Together for Sister Parish 25th Anniversary Celebration
By St. Joan of Arc member and Sister Parish, Inc. Board member Nancy Wiens On the evening of November 15th, over 80 people from around the Midwest gathered to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Sister Parish, Inc. We gathered at … Continue reading
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Tagged 25th anniversary, board member reflections, decorah, Faith Lutheran, incarnation, st joan of arc, vicki
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Guatemala Representatives Meeting: September 21-22, 2013
On September 21st, participants from all nine Guatemalan communities gathered to celebrate Sister Parish’s 25 years of operation in the U.S. and Latin America. The 25th Anniversary Guatemala Solidarity Walk was blessed with cool breezes and smiles from all walks … Continue reading
Guatemala Solidarity Walk: A message of peace for future generations
“We are looking for direct communication with God. Each one of us has feelings and the desire to express ourselves. The Walk makes us feel free. We all live with different problems but we ask God to guide us, to … Continue reading
Adios from Christine, US Regional Coordinator
Dear Friends, I’m writing to let you know that after three fabulous years at Sister Parish, I’ve accepted a new position and will be leaving Sister Parish at the end of August. When I first became the US Regional Coordinator in April of … Continue reading
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