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Posts Categorized: Mission
July 30, 2015
Sarah Hoyle, summer 2015 intern, reflects on the role of empathy in ministry and mission on her blog. Here’s a sample: There I was, sitting on the cold linoleum floor of a church on Staten Island, crying until my eyes ached. I was 14 years old, on a mission trip to NYC with my church… Read more »
December 9, 2013
by Esther Lee On November 22, I had the privilege of meeting Jo Ella Holman, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Regional Liaison for the Caribbean, and learning about the current events in the region. She discussed happenings in the Caribbean and church’s ecumenical efforts to improve welfare. In the beginning of her briefing, Jo Ella asked… Read more »
November 16, 2013
Debbie Braaksma, Africa Area Coordinator; Jeff Boyd, Regional Liason for Central Africa and I traveled to Kananga and Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo this week to meet with Presbyterian Community of Congo (CPC) and Presbyterian Community of Kinshasa (CPK) church partners. In Kinshasa, we were joined by Christi Boyd, Facilitator for Women and Children’s Concerns… Read more »
November 13, 2012
A Reflection by Abigail Heimach Just as the International Peacemakers arrived into Louisville, KY for their orientation, I began my work in the Peacemaking Program as part-time staff. Before I fully understood the nature of the program, I was helping with preparations—arranging meals, arranging worship, and learning about the many people who have dedicated themselves… Read more »
October 25, 2012
“There is nothing more revolutionary than the idea ‘love your neighbor!’’ Germán Zárate reminded the group who gathered at the Church Center for the United Nations on October 23, 2012. Germán, Director of the Diaconal of the Iglesia Presbiteriana de Colombia and the Rev. Mamie Broadhurst, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) mission co-worker in Colombia, spoke about… Read more »
September 2, 2012
The Congo Mission Network
Of The Presbyterian Church (USA) Invites You To Attend
Its 2012 Annual Conference
Empowerment Through Collaborative Advocacy
for The Democratic Republic of Congo
Wednesday, Oct. 3, 11:30 A.M. – Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, 12:30 P.M. Read more »
August 20, 2012
Would you be interested in volunteering to spend a month “being church together” with the Presbyterian Church of Colombia, in their work alongside victims of violence? While Spanish is preferred, it is not essential. (We’ll pair you with a Spanish speaker.) Nor do you have to be Presbyterian. The key requirements are open ears and… Read more »
June 21, 2012
The 219th General Assembly (2010) approved an overture “On Assisting with a Process for Negotiation of a Peace Accord in Colombia.” The action directed “the Stated Clerk of the PC(USA) to write the administration of President Barack Obama and the Congress of the United States of America seeking the permanent suspension of the U.S. military… Read more »
November 27, 2011
Hold the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in prayer as they go to the polls tomorrow to participate in presidential and parliamentary elections. The political landscape in Congo is complex and unsettling. Please pray with us for the November 28th elections. Pray that God would appoint righteous leaders who will honor God… Read more »
October 28, 2011
In the New York City area?Presbyterian mission co-workers Rev. Leslie Clay and Carl Agsten will speak about their ministry with CEPAD, the Council of Protestant Churches of Nicaragua.When: November 2nd, 2011 from 12:00 noon until 2:00pm. Where: 475 Interfaith Center, Clairmont Avenue, Suite 1600 in the Presbyterian Resource Room. RSVP to Elder Rosemarie Napoli by… Read more »
