The Presbyterian Peacemaking Program has posted video of the February 12, 2009 press conference in the Philippines following the release of Pastor Edwin Egar. Note that some presentations are in Tagalog and in English. Here’s what happened: On February 11,…
Read more »By Nancy Eng MacNeill On February 11, our trip took a turn from listening to stories from those in the church, to being a story of the church. While we were sitting down for dinner and cultural dance, Pastor Edwin…
Read more »The travelers visit included a trip to Taiwan Theological College and Seminary. Moderator Bruce Reyes-Chow receives a communion set from the seminary. Presenting the gift is the Rev. Andrew Tsai, Vice Principal for Administration. Photo by Nancy Eng MacNeill. The…
Read more »by Nancy Eng MacNeill Landing in Manila was a welcome beginning for our trip. The weather was warm and “tropical” according to Bruce’s daughters. After checking into our rooms at the Shalom Center of the United Church of Christ in…
Read more »Here are a couple of pics of Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Moderator Bruce Reyes-Chow in the Philippines. With him are PC(USA) staff people David Hudson, Area Coordinator for Asia and Nancy Eng MacNeill, Associate in the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program. Note that…
Read more »Moderator Bruce-Reyes Chow is on his way to Asia. His travels will take him to the Philippines, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Nancy Eng MacNeill from the Peacemaking Program staff will travel with Bruce and his family as will David Hudson…
Read more »The Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow, pastor of Mission Bay Community Church in San Francisco, was elected moderator of the 218th General Assembly (2008) last night. Bruce, age 39, is a prolific blogger. Other candidates included the Rev. William “Bill” Teng of…
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