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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
Esto es seguir a Jesús
In English Homilia por la delegación de Tierra Nueva II que visitó Sta. Juana de Arco en 2013 Padre Isidore Ndjibu El destino definitivo del hombre es un problema agobiante para todos. Todos los hombres de todos los tiempos se … Continue reading
Posted in Delegaciones, Español, sur al norte, United States
Tagged delegaciones, reflexiones, st joan of arc, tierra nueva ii
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What it means to follow Jesus
En español Homily given by representatives of Tierra Nueva II visting St. Joan of Arc in 2013 Father Isidore Ndjibu The final destination of man is a recurring problem for all. For all time, men have asked themselves what lies … Continue reading
Posted in Delegations, General, South to North, United States
Tagged delegate reflections, south to north, st joan of arc, tierra nueva ii
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Construir lazos de solidaridad a través de la amistad
In English Desde el 29 de agosto al 9 de septiembre, seis representantes de Potrerillos, Chalatenango, El Salvador visitaron su iglesia hermana en Decorah, Iowa. La siguiente reflexión sobre la delegación fue escrita por el Rev. John Caldwell de la … Continue reading
Posted in Delegaciones, El Salvador, Español, sur al norte, United States
Tagged decorah, potrerillos, reflexiones
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Cineastas Jeff y Rita Nohner hablan de la producción de Generaciones en Solidaridad
In English ¿Cómo surgió la idea de Generaciones en Solidaridad? Centroamérica nos llama la atención – las personas y la cultura-y a las relaciones que se establecieron entre las personas en todo el continente americano durante los tiempos del conflicto … Continue reading
Posted in 25 aniversario, El Salvador, Español, Guatemala, United States
Tagged documental, generaciones en solidaridad
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Sister Parish Board meeting includes Solidarity Walk and plans for future youth programs
As we enter 2015 I’m reflecting on the wonderful gathering hosted by Trinity Episcopal Church in Newtown, CT for the Sister Parish Board Meeting. They are the newest linkage in the Sister Parish family, and are just beginning their relationship … Continue reading
El Salvador and Sister Parish Board hold 2014 Solidarity Walks
–By Julieta Borja and David Ericson The Solidarity Walk is one of Sister Parish’s core fundraising events, organized every year in coordination with participating US churches. The efforts of the US Sister Parish committees enable us to continue strengthening our … Continue reading
Posted in El Salvador, General, Solidarity Walks, United States
Tagged guarjila, los ranchos, potrerillos, san josé la montaña, solidarity walk, trinity
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San Antonio Catholic Church, Guatemala, visits Danville Congregational
Five members of San Antonio Catholic Church in the department of Quiche, Guatemala, visited their sister community at Danville Congregational Church in California from September 29 to October 6, 2014. You can see photos from the visit. Also, hear delegates … Continue reading
Posted in Delegations, General, Guatemala, South to North, United States
Tagged danville, delegate reflections, delegations, san antonio, south to north
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Solidarity Walk in Support of Sister Parish – St. Joan of Arc
Reposted from St. Joan of Arc website – original article. On September 20, members of the St. Joan of Arc Sister Parish group took part in a Solidarity Walk and potluck picnic in Minnehaha Park. On the same day, members … Continue reading
Posted in General, Solidarity Walks, United States
Tagged solidarity walk, st joan of arc, tierra nueva ii
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Building ties of solidarity through friendship
En español From August 29-September 9, six representatives from Potrerillos, Chalatenango, El Salvador visited their sister church in Decorah, Iowa. The following delegation reflection was written by Rev. John Caldwell of First United Methodist Church. Five years ago when I … Continue reading
Posted in Delegations, General, South to North, United States
Tagged decorah, potrerillos, south to north
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Over 40 Organizations Call on Congress to Address Humanitarian Crisis at the Border
In July, Sister Parish joined over 40 other organizations in calling on the US government to adopt a humanitarian response to the border situation and to address the root causes of migration to the US. Read the letter coordinated by … Continue reading
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