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Category Archives: Guatemala
International Women’s Day Statement by Tierra Nueva
Español The Multi-sector Group in Tierra Nueva 1 and Tierra Nueva 2 prepared this statement for International Women’s Day 2016. On our Flickr site, you can see photos of the Women’s Day march in Guatemala City, in which this group … Continue reading
Las caminatas de solidaridad
En inglés Varias comunidades de Iglesias Hermanas participaron en la Caminata de Solidaridad este año. Organizaron caminatas y estaciones para reflexionar, recaudaron fondos para la organización y coordinaron otras actividades con mucho compromiso y creatividad. El tema de las caminatas … Continue reading
Posted in El Salvador, Español, Guatemala, United States
Tagged caminata de solidaridad, chichipate, chontala, danville, duluth, guarjila, las margaritas ii, los ranchos, potrerillos, representantes de el salvador, representantes de guatemala, san andres itzapa, san josé la montaña, st joan of arc, tierra nueva i, tierra nueva ii, trinity, upavim, wallingford
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This year’s walk in solidarity
En español This year, numerous Sister Parish member communities participated in the Solidarity Walk, with reflections, walks, fundraisers and other activities. Our theme for the walk this year was, “Building solidarity and cooperation between brothers and sisters,” and we know … Continue reading
Humildes y unidos: La Caminata de Solidaridad y la reunión de representantes de Guatemala 2015
In English El 20-21 de septiembre representantes de 8 comunidades guatemaltecas se reunieron para la reunión de representantes de Iglesias Hermanas y la Caminata por la Solidaridad. El fin de semana fue un tiempo de compañerismo, celebración ecuménica, y un … Continue reading
Humble and united: Guatemala Solidarity Walk and representatives meeting 2015
En español On September 20-21, representatives from 8 Sister Parish communities in Guatemala gathered for the bi-annual meeting and the 2015 Solidarity Walk. The weekend was a time for fellowship, ecumenical worship, and an exchange about the September elections at … Continue reading
Posted in Guatemala, Solidarity Walks
Tagged guatemala representatives meeting, solidarity walk
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La fe sin obras está muerta – Delegados de Guatemala comparten sus experiencias en la misa
In English El 14-24 de agosto, cinco personas de Tierra Nueva II, Guatemala visitaron a su iglesia hermana Sta. Juana de Arco. En la misa del 23 de agosto, los delegados compartieron sus experiencias y reflecciones en la misa. … Continue reading
Posted in Delegaciones, Español, Guatemala, sur al norte, United States
Tagged delegaciones, st joan of arc, sur al norte, tierra nueva ii
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Faith without works is dead: Delegates from Guatemala share experiences during mass
En español From August 14 to 24, five delegates from Tierra Nueva II, Guatemala visited their sister church St. Joan of Arc. During the mass on August 23, the delegates shared their experiences and reflections with the wider church during … Continue reading
Posted in Delegations, Guatemala, South to North, United States
Tagged delegate reflections, delegations, south to north, st joan of arc, tierra nueva ii
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Los grandes amores de muchos colores, me gustan a mí
Excerpts from a delegation blog by Elisabeth Grunert from Christ Episcopal Church, linked with San Andrés Itzapa Episcopal Community in Guatemala. Writing a daily or periodic blog during a delegation can be a great way to share the experience with … Continue reading
Posted in Delegations, General, Guatemala, North to South
Tagged blacksburg, delegate reflections, north to south, san andres itzapa
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Comunicado por el Día Internacional de la Mujer
In English Comunicado de la Mesa Multisectorial por la Cultura de Paz y la Maternidad y Paternidad Responsable en el “Día Internacional de la Mujer” Al reflexionar sobre las condiciones de vida de las niñas, adolescentes y mujeres de nuestras … Continue reading
Posted in Español, General, Guatemala
Tagged mujeres, tierra nueva i, tierra nueva ii, women
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Women’s Group Releases Statement on International Women’s Day
En español Statement released by the Mesa Multisectorial por la Cultura de Paz y la Maternidad y Paternidad Responsable, a community-based coalition in Chinautla Reflecting on the lives of girls, adolescents and women in our community, we wish to express … Continue reading
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