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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.
Category Archives: United States
News related to our sistering relationships – September 2019
In Guatemala, the conservative former head of the prison system, Alejandro Giammatei, was elected president in an August run-off election. He will be inaugurated in January 2020. The United Nations-sponsored International Commission against Impunity (CICIG) gave their final report before … Continue reading
Posted in El Salvador, Guatemala, News, United States
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“Nuestra relación es como un anillo al dedo” – TN2 visita Santa Juana de Arco
Dos representantes de Tierra Nueva 2, Guatemala compartieron sus reflexiones sobre el hermanamiento durante la visita a Santa Juana de Arco. Se puede leer sobre las actividades de cada dia en el blog de Santa Juana de Arco. English Alba … Continue reading
Posted in Aniversarios, Delegaciones, Español, General, Guatemala, sur al norte, United States
Tagged delegaciones, reflexiones, st joan of arc, sur al norte, tierra nueva ii
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“Our relationship fits like a ring on a finger”: TN2 visits St Joan of Arc
The following was shared during mass at St Joan of Arc church in Minneapolis, MN on the last day of the South to North delegation visiting from Tierra Nueva 2, Guatemala. Read the St Joan of Arc blog for a … Continue reading
Posted in Anniversaries, Delegations, Guatemala, South to North, United States
Tagged delegate reflections, south to north, st joan of arc, tierra nueva ii
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On the importance of accompaniment
Their happiness is our happiness, their sorrow is our sorrow by Julieta Borja I would like to share a story that speaks to why Sister Parish relationships are so important. Our relationships help people on both sides grow together in … Continue reading
St Thomas organizes community breakfast fundraiser for Sister Parish
The Sister Parish committee at St Thomas Lutheran Church in Bloomington, Indiana is fundraising for the next South to North delegation. They hope to invite members from Chichipate, Guatemala to visit in 2020. The group has found successful ways to … Continue reading
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Tagged chichipate, fundraising and awareness activities, st thomas
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FUMC Downers Grove hosts Sister Parish Board
First United Methodist Church of Downers Grove, IL hosts Sister Parish Board by Bruce Sherman The Sister Parish Board members each found their own way to Downers Grove for a 3 day weekend of meetings. We meet in person twice … Continue reading
Holy Week in Sister Parish communities
Sister Parish communities celebrated Holy Week this year with processions, decorative carpets (alfombras), and time with community and family. Here, we share pictures from a number of our member communities. Chichipate, Guatemala Tierra Nueva I and II, Guatemala Zaragoza (ACOMUJERZA), … Continue reading
Posted in El Salvador, Guatemala, United States
Tagged alfombras, cultural celebrations, easter, holy week, semana santa
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People of Hope hosts Sister Parish Board
by Bruce Sherman Chilly Weather greeted the Northern Board of Sister Parish when we met for our November meeting. In spite of the weather, we received a warm welcome from the members of the People of Hope church in Rochester, … Continue reading
Nurturing Relationship from Afar
by Danville Congregational Church Sister Parish Committee, originally published in church newsletters. The Sister Parish Committee continues to nurture our relationship with The Catholic Community of San Antonio in the Quiche region of Guatemala. While a challenging political climate in … Continue reading
To be seen
by Katharine Malaga The aroma of fresh tamales and apple pie filled St Joan of Arc’s Hospitality Hall for the annual Sister Parish dinner and fund raiser. “Its so good to see you!” said many of our fellow travelers to … Continue reading
