Italy Archives - Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/region/italy/ Global Ministries is a common missional witness of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ. Global Ministries works with approximately 290 faith-based international partners in close to 90 countries. Our Vision: That all of God’s people and creation share in God’s abundant life. Our Mission: To receive and share the Good News of Jesus Christ by joining with global and local partners to work for justice, reconciliation, and peace. Thu, 02 May 2024 14:22:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.globalministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/favicon-150x150.png Italy Archives - Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/region/italy/ 32 32 Fostering Relationships in Italy https://www.globalministries.org/fostering-relationships-in-italy/ Thu, 02 May 2024 14:22:38 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=55235 Fiona Kendall serves with Mediterranean Hope, Italy. Rome, 1st April 2024 Dear friends “Pasquetta” is the name given by Italians to Easter Monday.  This “little Easter” is often a day when friends come together – so this seems a good … Read more

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]]> ‘Immigration debate is not unique to U.S.’: Global Ministries co-sponsors Rome conference on migration, refugees https://www.globalministries.org/immigration-debate-is-not-unique-to-u-s-global-ministries-co-sponsors-rome-conference-on-migration-refugees/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 20:22:34 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=54563 Written by Maic D’Agostino, United Church of Christ News While heated policy debates and threats to programs for migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers continue in the United States, similar conversations are being held across the ocean.  Global Ministries, the common witness of the … Read more

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]]> Pray with Italy, October 29, 2023 https://www.globalministries.org/resource/pray-with-italy-october-29-2023/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?post_type=resource&p=52125 Lectionary Selection:  Matthew 22:34-46 Prayers for Italy Italy, within touching distance of Africa, is a destination for the many fleeing conflict, persecution, and poverty on the African continent. Italy calls on other nations to play their part so that it … Read more

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]]> Dreams https://www.globalministries.org/dreams/ Tue, 25 Apr 2023 16:51:34 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=51119 Fiona Kendall serves with Mediterranean Hope, Italy. An invitation to dinner at 8.00 P.M.  Nothing unusual about that – except that this was an invitation to an Afghan dinner taking place in an Italian Methodist church hall at which all … Read more

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]]> Pray with Italy, December 18, 2022 https://www.globalministries.org/resource/pray-with-italy-december-18-2022/ Mon, 12 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?post_type=resource&p=49198 Lectionary Selection Matthew 1:18-25 Prayers for Italy Loving God, In this Advent season, we give thanks for your incarnation.  Through this, we glimpse the depth of your love for us; through this we glimpse the value of life itself and … Read more

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]]> Federation of Protestant Churches in Italy issues appeal for solidarity with migrants https://www.globalministries.org/federation-of-protestant-churches-in-italy-issues-appeal-for-solidarity-with-migrants/ Fri, 11 Nov 2022 11:44:27 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=49355 Mediterranean Hope advisor, Dr. Paolo Naso, shares a letter from the Federation President, Prof. Daniele Garrone, appealing for solidarity in light of the new Italian government’s “illegal and immoral policy to manage disembarkation of refugees from the various NGO boats … Read more

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]]> Ministry with Mediterranean Hope https://www.globalministries.org/ministry-with-mediterranean-hope/ Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:31:03 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=49310 Fiona Kendall serves with Mediterranean Hope, Italy. Dear friends, The last six months have been something of a blur with a dizzying number of trips across Europe and beyond: Hungary, Germany, Canada, Greece, Switzerland, England, Sicily, and Lampedusa. I’ve had … Read more

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]]> Pray with Italy, June 26, 2022 https://www.globalministries.org/resource/pray-with-italy-june-26-2022/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?post_type=resource&p=47985 Lectionary Selection:  2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 Prayers for Italy Loving God In times when we feel lost, you are there to guide us. In times when we feel weak, we are blessed by the power of your Spirit. Like the … Read more

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]]> Pray with Italy, December 26, 2021 https://www.globalministries.org/resource/pray-with-italy-december-26-2021/ Mon, 20 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?post_type=resource&p=44942 Lectionary Selection:  Luke 2:41-52 Prayers for Italy Lord, we thank you for Christ’s example of commitment, his desire to please you, and the certainty of his calling. We pray for the diverse projects established by Mediterranean Hope, which supports people … Read more

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]]> We Are Community https://www.globalministries.org/we-are-community/ Tue, 14 Dec 2021 18:36:31 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=45726 Fiona Kendall serves with Mediterranean Hope, Italy. Dear friends, This letter comes to you from Calabria, that ruggedly beautiful region in the toe of Italy that was once part of Magna Grecia and is today one of the country’s most … Read more

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