New AIPRAL Executive Committee Installed
The installation of the new Executive Committee of the Latin America Alliance of Presbyterian and Reformed Churches (AIPRAL), which was elected at the XIII General Assembly last April, was held at the First Presbyterian Church of Bogota, within the framework of the local community worship service. The incoming board will meet during the week with […]
AIPRAL elects new Executive Committee
AIPRAL’s XIII General Assembly, held virtually 21-23 April, concluded with the election and installation of a new Executive Committee. The Assembly also developed the work plan for the coming years that continues AIPRAL’s work as the Reformed faith in mission in Latin America. The sessions of the XIII General Assembly began on Thursday, 21 April […]
AIPRAL General Assembly: Sharing in Hope
From Thursday, 21 April, to Saturday, 23 April, the virtual sessions of the XIII General Assembly of AIPRAL (Latin America Alliance of Presbyterian and Reformed Churches) will take place under the theme: “Sharing in Hope” (John 6:9). More than 40 delegates of AIPRAL’s member churches and Executive Committee will dialogue in search of discernment of […]
WCRC mourns loss of Brazilian leader
The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) along with the United Presbyterian Church of Brazil (IPU) and the worldwide ecumenical movement mourn the passing of Zwinglio Mota Dias. Mota Dias died on 19 November at the age of 80. He had been a member of the IPU since 1983 when the Presbytery Cidade do Rio […]
WCRC calls for support to end US blockade of Cuba
The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) renews its call to end the blockade by the United States of America on Cuba. A letter sent by the Presbyterian-Reformed Church in Cuba noted that the United Nations will discuss a draft resolution against the economic and financial blockade of the US against Cuba at the end […]
Reconciliation takes shape through action in Argentina
Even as the World Communion of Reformed Churches and Mennonite World Conference announced the beginning of a series of bilateral dialogues to strengthen their bonds, the Reformed and Mennonite communities in Argentina looked to deepen their own cooperation. Having long maintained good links, the Argentinian denominations initially worked toward a united worship service that could […]
In Cuba, Kassab calls for churches to be sign of hope
Lives can be transformed in an instant; in other circumstances, it can take years, even decades, to enact change. WCRC President Najla Kassab’s recent visit to Cuba demonstrated both. The day before Kassab arrived in Cuba, a freak tornado swept through Havana. In 15 minutes, 4000 homes were damaged, 200 people injured and four people […]
AIPRAL and WCRC Statement on Venezuela
The Alliance of Presbyterian and Reformed Churches of Latin America (AIPRAL) and the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) have long been attentive to and accompanying those involved in the difficult situation in Venezuela with several pastoral visits and acts of solidarity. The reality of Venezuela is complex and requires an approach that avoids simplistic […]
Cuban farm becomes mission centre
The “Jardin del Eden,” a farm outside of Matanzas, Cuba, was inspired by the biblical image of Genesis 2 that depicts humans as both part of creation and to whom God gave stewardship. And it is through God’s grace and a lot of human work over the last decade that the Demari Project, which includes […]
Pray for Venezuela
Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in […]