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Downers Grove FUMC visits UPAVIM // La iglesia metodista de Downers Grove visita UPAVIM

Posted on October 15, 2024 by sisterparishinc

In July 2024, members of Downers Grove First United Methodist Church visited their sister community at UPAVIM in Guatemala. We share some pictures from the delegation and some reflections from the women of UPAVIM. I am thankful to God and to … Continue reading →

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Open Delegation 2023 / Delegación Abierta 2023

Posted on December 19, 2023 by sisterparishinc

[Español más abajo] It’s well known that due to the global pandemic, our in-person delegations had to be postponed or canceled. After a long wait, we restarted our delegations in 2023 and joyfully returned to one of the best parts … Continue reading →

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Opportunities for sharing // Oportunidades para compartir

Posted on September 12, 2023 by sisterparishinc

Versión en español abajo Dina from UPAVIM visited sister church Downers Grove FUMC in July 2023. Below she shares her reflections on the experience. The experience was very motivating and encouraging for me, because I could see that the brothers … Continue reading →

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Downers Grove FUMC visits UPAVIM in Guatemala

Posted on September 27, 2019 by sisterparishinc

Originally published in DGFUMC’s The Tower Bell newsletter. In the middle of July, a delegation of eight people from Downers Grove First United Methodist Church went to Guatemala to build relationships with the women of UPAVIM (Unidas Para Vivir Mejor/United … Continue reading →

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FUMC Downers Grove hosts Sister Parish Board

Posted on May 21, 2019 by sisterparishinc

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 →

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Holy moments and tortillas

Posted on December 12, 2017 by sisterparishinc

Originally posted on First United Methodist Church Downers Grove site. by Greta McDonald Wednesday of this week was the last full day that the team of women from the UPAVIM Cooperative in Guatemala City were going to be with us. … Continue reading →

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Dios siempre está en nuestro corazón, y ellos son parte de Dios

Posted on August 19, 2014 by sisterparishinc

In English Dina Velásquez, miembro de UPAVIM, comparte sus experiencias durante la delegación que visitó al hermanamiento de Downers Grove United Methodist Church en octubre de 2013. ¿Cuáles fueron las actividades más impactantes en Downers Grove? Para mí, lo que … Continue reading →

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¨God is always in our heart and they are a part of God¨

Posted on August 18, 2014 by sisterparishinc

En español Interview with Dina Velásquez about her participation in a South to North delegation from October 3-11, 2013.  Dina and four other women from UPAVIM in Guatemala City visited their sister community at First United Methodist Church in Downers … Continue reading →

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