Global Partnerships
A Catholic Church for a Global World
Every Sunday in church, Episcopalians affirm that we belong to a church that is, among other things, “catholic.” It is basic to the understanding of who we are: the Christian church is universal—the root meaning of the word “catholic”—and so spans the world. It is the catholicity of the church that positions it so well […]
10 Little Lessons for a Successful Mission Trip
“I did not know that …” “I was just trying to help …” “Why don’t they…” Those are three most common statements I hear when I am hosting a mission team, whether in Sudan, Haiti, or on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota. People with good hearts and good intentions go on a mission […]
The Short-term Mission Trip as Pilgrimage
For twenty years or so, I have had the incredible privilege of being a part of short-term mission trips, both through helping to host and facilitate these trips as well as participating as a member of a visiting group. From this experience I have learned that the most fulfilling and fruitful trips – those which […]
What is Mission? II
Is it time to call the youth group and let them know that their summer travel is abandoned? Is it time to cancel those reservations and let the parishioners know that their money is lost? Maybe. For many, “mission” will mean local charitable outreach and support of overseas projects and partnerships. Such concern for international […]
What is Mission?
Mission is a word we associate with what we do. The “we,” of course, is too often associated with those of us who live or who are from the so-called Global North. This has not always been the case. Indeed, our forebears might not really ever have associated the word with human agency. Not until […]
Mission and Me: Windows on the World
Two different women, by simple statements, made a profound impact on my concept of mission. One was a woman from India who spoke of mission as a “window on the world.” The other was a woman from Africa. We were sitting in a mission workshop at General Convention some years ago. Representatives from all over […]
Journeying into God’s Mission
You volunteer to help a new neighbor on a project at home—fixing the house, aiding with kids, repairing a machine. In the process you spend time together. You talk, you come to know the other person, even the family. You share a meal. Certain basic manners govern your visit: You’re there to help, not oversee […]
Mission Top Ten
It’s mission trip season again. And with all the trips that have gone out over the years, there certainly are some common threads that apply to them all. So here’s our top ten list of things to remember before you strike out across town or around the world: Meet Before You Go. It’s amazing how […]
Guidelines for Schools: Developing Partnerships Across Cultural and Economic Difference
The desire to develop relationships between schools in the United States and Haiti is a natural expression of love and concern for the some of the poorest and most vulnerable communities in the world. As Episcopal schools, we are responding to the gospel imperative to help those in need. The challenge is how to develop […]
A Day of Prayer and Fasting For Peace in South Sudan and The Democratic Republic of Congo
Pope Francis has called for a ‘Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace’ today, Friday, February 23, 2018. He has invited us to join our brothers and sisters around the world to pray for peace in the countries of South Sudan and The Democratic Republic of Congo. The leaders of the Anglican Church worldwide have […]
Contact:
Alan Yarborough
Director of Government Relations andGlobal Partnerships