Our partners in the churches, communities of displaced persons, educational institutions and other social organizations concerned with justice and human rights, have sent a word of thanks. To the Churches, Ecumenical Organizations, and Human Rights Groups in Solidarity with Colombia…
Read more »On Maundy Thursday (April 1), participants in the evaluation of the Colombia Accompaniment Program visited Via Blanca outside Galapa. The following reflection was written about the event. This morning we visited a rural displaced community of people who are farming…
Read more »Find four ways to can get involved in the movement to stand with those working for peace in Colombia. The suggestions come from Mamie Broadhurst and Richard Williams. Mamie and Richard, Presbyterian Mission Co-workers in Colombia have been working with…
Read more »Via Blanca is a community of displaced persons in Colombia who are framing on land given to them by the mayor. In this pilot project, they are growing tomatoes, melons, and peppers. Members of the Presbyterian Church of Colombia and…
Read more »This week, Spiritual Nurture for Peacemakers includes a prayer for Colombia (remember to participate in the Days of Prayer and Action for Colombia), Earth Day (find more resources) and for health and healing. Use or adapt these prayers in private…
Read more »I spotted this poster on a door in Pital Presbyterian Church. Pital is the one rural church in the Presbytery of the North Coast in Colombia. The Peacemaking Offering supports the work of the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program and peacemaking efforts…
Read more »Barranquilla, Colombia Here’s the ask: Participate in the Days of Prayer and Action for Colombia. This year’s focus is on Colombians who are internally displaced. Here’s the background: Those of us who have gathered to discuss the Colombia Accompaniment Program,…
Read more »A post by Elizabeth Palmberg today on the Sojourners blog underscores why our current delegation is in Colombia and why the Presbyterian Church in Colombia, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship are engaged in the Colombia Accompaniment…
Read more »Here are some links to get a quick idea of what Presbyterians are doing in Colombia and why I am part of a group that is going there. In partnership with our sisters and brothers in Christ who are the…
Read more »In the morning, I depart for Colombia. This involves waking up at 4:00 or so in the blessed a.m. But I will be strong. And I can sleep on airplanes. I will be part of a group of Presbyterians, many…
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