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Guatemala members gather for fellowship and learning
In February, Sister Parish members in Guatemala met in Tierra Nueva I and II for the bi-annual representatives meeting. See all photos from the meeting. During the weekend, representatives learned about the dream of a new land that the founders … Continue reading
Visit to Chichipate: Guatemala representatives meeting and Solidarity Walk
For the September 2017 Guatemala representatives meeting, we had the opportunity to travel to visit the Catholic Community of Santo Domingo Guzman in Chichipate, El Estor, Izabal (see photos of the weekend). For many, this was the first time they … Continue reading
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Guatemala Representatives Meeting – March 2017
The Guatemala representatives meeting was held March 4-5, 2017. See photos. The March 2017 Guatemala Representatives Meeting was hosted for the second time by UPAVIM (United for a Better Life). UPAVIM was very excited to support the organizing efforts of … Continue reading
Loving encounters
by Nancy Wiens I, along with seven fellow travelers, recently participated in the Open Delegation to Guatemala and El Salvador. It was a joyful and educational trip that exposed me to people and experiences that would not have been open … Continue reading
Open to the living spirit – 2016 as the Year of Encounter
by Tom Pouliot Nancy Wiens, the chair of the board of Sister Parish, brought a meditation to our fall board meeting in 2015. In the meditation she offered the following quote from Pope Francis: “When God comes, he always calls … Continue reading
Guatemala Representatives Meeting – February 2016
On February 20-21, representatives from Sister Parish communities in Guatemala gathered at UPAVIM for the bi-annual representatives meeting. UPAVIM was a great host and we were all impressed by the organization and warmth with which we were received. The photos … Continue reading
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
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
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Guatemala Representatives Meet to Learn, Reflect, and Plan
In February, representatives from the eight Sister Parish communities in Guatemala gathered for a weekend of fellowship, learning, and spiritual reflection. We are posting the meeting report, photos, and a song video we made for the Northern churches (below), in … Continue reading
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Unidos cada vez más – Caminata de Solidaridad en Guatemala
In English Los representantes de las comunidades de Iglesias Hermanas en Guatemala se reunieron el 20-21 de septiembre para nuestra reunión bi-anual. Pasamos los dos días con varios intercambios, un servicio ecuménico y un taller sobre la autoestima. Los representantes … Continue reading
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