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Interview with Narcisa Escobar – Reflections on the delegation
En español This is a reflection on the delegation from St. Joan of Arc that visited Tierra Nueva 2 in August 2014. As a member of the committee in Tierra Nueva 2, Narci helped organize many activities and also traveled … Continue reading
Posted in Delegations, Guatemala, North to South
Tagged delegate reflections, st joan of arc, tierra nueva ii
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Annual Guatemalan Children’s Party ‘Goes Green’
Originally posted on the St. Joan of Arc website. Each year, the youth group at our Sister Parish in Guatemala takes the initiative to plan and conduct a Christmas party for younger children in their community. This year’s theme was, … Continue reading
Unidos en el amor de Dios – Reflexiones de delegadas de Sta. Juana de Arco
In English Delegados de Sta Juana de Arco visitaron a su hermanamiento en Tierra Nueva II el 1 al 11 de agosto de 2014. Cuatro participantes dieron la siguiente homilía en su iglesia la semana después de la delegación. Ver … Continue reading
Posted in Delegaciones, Español, Guatemala, norte al sur
Tagged delegaciones, reflexiones, st joan of arc, tierra nueva ii
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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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United in God’s Love – St. Joan of Arc Delegates Share Experiences
En español St. Joan of Arc delegates visited their sister community in Tierra Nueva II from August 1-11, 2014. Four participants gave the following homily at their church the week after the delegation. See delegation photos. Meghan: Sister Parish exists … Continue reading
Posted in Delegations, Guatemala
Tagged delegate reflections, delegations, st joan of arc, tierra nueva ii
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Easter Alfombra Dedicated to 20-Year Relationship in Guatemala
Originally posted on Saint Joan of Arc’s website. For hundreds of years, Guatemalans have created these elaborate carpets (made of colored sawdust, flowers and other natural materials) to line the routes of the many processions held during Lent. These carpets … Continue reading
Veinticinco años de memorias: Trabajando por la justicia a través de la solidaridad
In English [A lo largo del año, estaremos publicando reflexiones de las y los miembros de las comunidades de Iglesias Hermanas, en honor al 25 aniversario de la organización. Hoy la reflexión es una entrevista con Bob Heberle, realizada por Nancy Wiens. … Continue reading
Posted in 25 aniversario, Español, General, United States
Tagged 25 aniversario, st joan of arc, tierra nueva ii
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Carta de Vicki Schmidt para la celebración del 25 aniversario de Iglesias Hermanas
In English Esta carta de Vicki fue leída por su hija AnnaLisa Nash en la celebración del 25 Aniversario de Iglesias Hermanas en Minneapolis, Minnesota, el 15 de noviembre 2013 ¡Un saludo a todos reunidos en esta ocasión muy especial! … Continue reading
Posted in 25 aniversario, Español, United States
Tagged 25 aniversario, board of directors, decorah, Faith Lutheran, incarnation, st joan of arc, vicki
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Conmemorando el Día Internacional de la Mujer
In English El 8 de marzo de 2014, miles de personas se juntaron para conmemorar el Día Internacional de la Mujer en Guatemala. La marcha fue festiva y a la vez creó un espacio para que las mujeres hablaran sobre … Continue reading
Posted in Español, General, Guatemala
Tagged Central American news updates, human rights, st joan of arc, tierra nueva i, tierra nueva ii
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Celebrating International Women’s Day
En español On March 8, 2014, thousands of people gathered to commemorate International Women’s Day in Guatemala. The march was celebratory and created a space for women to talk about how they continue to fight for equal rights. — In … Continue reading
Posted in General, Guatemala
Tagged Central American news updates, human rights, st joan of arc, tierra nueva i, tierra nueva ii
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