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Thank you Tierra Nueva Dos
Español In August 2018, nine members of St Joan of Arc Catholic Community visited Tierra Nueva Dos in Guatemala. Daniluz Schueller gave the following thank you speech during the goodbye at mass. Readings referenced below. Hello, good morning. My name … Continue reading
Posted in Delegations, General, Guatemala, North to South
Tagged delegate reflections, delegations, north to south, st joan of arc, tierra nueva ii, youth
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Gracias Tierra Nueva Dos
English En agosto del 2018, nueve miembros de la Comunidad Católica de Sta Juana de Arco visitaron Tierra Nueva Dos en Guatemala. Daniluz Schueller leyó la siguiente presentación de agradecimiento en la despedida al final de la misa. Lecturas mencionadas … Continue reading
Posted in Delegaciones, Español, General, Guatemala, norte al sur
Tagged delegaciones, norte al sur, reflexiones, st joan of arc, tierra nueva ii
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Celebrating 30 years – Marshmallow challenges, strategic planning and potluck fun
– by Nancy Wiens, Sister Parish board of directors (May 11, 2018) Marshmallow Challenge, anyone? Building a structurally-sound tower out of spaghetti, marshmallows and tape was the first order of business during a team-building exercise at the board’s April two-day … Continue reading
St Joan of Arc participates in vigil and calls for action on immigration
The article below about the vigil was originally posted on St Joan of Arc’s site. In addition to participating in the monthly vigils St Joan of Arc has also participated in calls to action regarding the recent policies to forcibly … Continue reading
Posted in Education and Advocacy, General, United States
Tagged migration, st joan of arc, tierra nueva ii
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‘Cada experiencia fue nueva para nosotros’ – delegados de Tierra Nueva II comparten sus experiencias
Inglés Entrevista con Pedro Uz y Olga Alegria Delegados en la delegación a St. Joan of Arc en Minneapolis, Minnesota 9 al 19 de febrero de 2018 Entrevista por Carrie Stengel ¿Qué les gustó? Olga: Me gustó todo. Llevo todo … Continue reading
Posted in Delegaciones, Español, Guatemala, sur al norte, United States
Tagged delegaciones, reflexiones, st joan of arc, sur al norte, tierra nueva ii
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“Each experience was new for us” – Tierra Nueva II delegates on their visit to St. Joan of Arc
Español Interview with Olga Alegria and Pedro Uz Delegates to St. Joan of Arc in Minneapolis, Minnesota February 9-19, 2018 Interview By Carrie Stengel What did you like about the delegation? Olga: I liked everything. I hold everything in my … Continue reading
Posted in Delegations, Guatemala, South to North, United States
Tagged delegate reflections, south to north, st joan of arc, tierra nueva ii
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Member churches called to migration ministries
A number of Sister Parish member churches have recently responded to calls for action on migration and U.S. policy. Wallingford UMC has organized a trip to the border with Opening Borders and coordinated visits to a local detention center. St. … Continue reading
Posted in Education and Advocacy, General
Tagged duluth, duluth first lutheran, human rights, migration, st joan of arc, trinity, trinity church, wallingford
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Give us hearts of flesh – Tierra Nueva II visits St. Joan of Arc
Give us hearts of flesh is the theme for Lent and we certainly grew our hearts during the delegation with Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Community and Tierra Nueva II. From February 9-19, 2018, Olga and Pedro from Tierra Nueva … Continue reading
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Tagged delegations, south to north, st joan of arc, tierra nueva ii
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St. Joan of Arc – Solidarity Walk 2017
On a recent sunny Sunday morning, 25-30 parishioners gathered for a high-energy walk around the church’s neighborhood with several stops for reflection and prayer. We lifted up our 23 year relationship with our Sister Parish in Tierra Nueva Dos (TNII) in … Continue reading
Posted in Solidarity Walks, United States
Tagged solidarity walk, st joan of arc, tierra nueva ii
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