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Open Delegation Stories 3: Visiting San Jose and Potrerillos, a day filled with God’s spirit
by Bob Burrell It was an early wake up for the Sister Parish delegates from the North and South. This morning we traveled through the valleys and hills of northern El Salvador in the Chalatenango region to San Jose la … Continue reading
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
Encuentro del Sur y Caminata de Solidaridad en El Salvador
English En diciembre, miembros de las comunidades centroamericanas de Iglesias Hermanas se reunieron para compartir sus experiencias, recibir capacitación y hacer planificación para el futuro. Los miembros se reunieron en San Salvador para visitar los sitios históricos, incluyendo la catedral … Continue reading
Southern Encounter and Solidarity Walk in Central America
Español In December, members of the Sister Parish Central American communities gathered for fellowship, training and organizational planning. The members met in San Salvador for a tour of the historical sites there, including the cathedral and La Divina Providencia Hospital, … Continue reading
Se celebra la canonización de San Romero
English En El Salvador, las comunidades celebraron la canonización de San Oscar Romero el 14 de octubre. Miles de personas, incluyendo los representantes de Iglesias Hermanas, se reunieron en la plaza central de San Salvador y en todo el país … Continue reading
Posted in El Salvador, Español
Tagged acomujerza, guarjila, los ranchos, potrerillos, representantes de el salvador, Romero, san josé la montaña, san romero, staff reflection
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Saint Romero celebrated in El Salvador
Español In El Salvador, communities celebrated the canonization of Saint Oscar Romero the weekend of October 14. Thousands, including SP member communities, gathered in the central square in San Salvador and throughout the country to join in celebrations. In a … Continue reading
Posted in El Salvador
Tagged acomujerza, guarjila, los ranchos, potrerillos, representantes de el salvador, Romero, san josé la montaña, staff reflection
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Youth, religion and the impromptu: Our visit to Potrerillos
Seven delegates from Decorah, Iowa visited Potrerillos, El Salvador from July 7-17, 2017. Rev. John Caldwell, of First United Methodist Church of Decorah, reflects on their experiences below. I suppose that most delegations have a theme or two that seem … Continue reading
Posted in Delegations, El Salvador, General, North to South
Tagged decorah, delegate reflections, delegations, north to south, potrerillos, youth
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A piece of bread, a plate and a seat for each of us: Lessons from the Solidarity Walk
by Julieta Borja On October 31, the Sister Parish communities in El Salvador gathered to celebrate the IV Solidarity Walk. San Antonio Los Ranchos was the host community this year. For four months we worked together on the preparations for … 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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Reflexión sobre Monseñor Romero
In English Por Marta de Monge (miembro del Comité del Hermanamiento) Potrerillos, Nombre de Jesus, Chalatenango, El Salvador Oscar Arnulfo Romero Galdámez nació en Ciudad Barrios en San Miguel el 15 de agosto de 1917. Provenía de una familia modesta, … Continue reading
