Global Ministries (Disciples of Christ and United Church of Christ), Author at Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/author/globalministriesdisciplesofchristandunitedchurchof/ 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. Mon, 31 Oct 2022 20:10:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.globalministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/favicon-150x150.png Global Ministries (Disciples of Christ and United Church of Christ), Author at Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/author/globalministriesdisciplesofchristandunitedchurchof/ 32 32 Global Ministries projects addressing Human Trafficking https://www.globalministries.org/projects_addressing_human_trafficking/ Wed, 15 Dec 2021 21:01:44 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/projects_addressing_human_trafficking/ Human trafficking, or trafficking in persons, is one of the world’s largest organized criminal enterprises, somewhere between drugs and guns. Millions are held against their will for slave labor and sex work, including tens of thousands in the US. Half … Read more

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]]> Handmade crafts from global artisans https://www.globalministries.org/handmade_crafts_from_global_artisans/ Mon, 01 Nov 2021 20:18:00 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/handmade_crafts_from_global_artisans/ Global Ministries is excited to share the opportunity to purchase artisan crafts from around the world while supporting the life-giving work of global partners. Explore crafts listed by country below: Congo Tote Baskets from the Democratic Republic of CongoThe Mama … Read more

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]]> Update from Christian Medical Action in Nicaragua https://www.globalministries.org/update_from_christian_medical_action/ Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:30:14 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/update_from_christian_medical_action/ Christian Medical Action was founded in October 1984. AMC is a Christian ecumenical organization that goes beyond its social projects because it is based on respect for the communities, traditions, and customs. Christian Medical Action is working to empower people … Read more

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]]> Update from the Lutheran Church in El Salvador https://www.globalministries.org/update_from_the_lutheran_church_in_el_salvador/ Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:15:16 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/update_from_the_lutheran_church_in_el_salvador/ News from the Lutheran Church in El Salvador The Lutheran Church of El Salvador began in the 1950s and today is a vibrant Central American Church. El Salvador is a country whose 12 year civil war claimed an estimated 75,000 … Read more

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]]> Prayer Alert for the Republic of Uganda https://www.globalministries.org/prayer_alert_for_the_republic_of_uganda/ Wed, 20 Jan 2021 01:51:40 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/prayer_alert_for_the_republic_of_uganda/ From the All Africa Conference of Churches Dear brothers and sisters in the ecumenical family, Ecumenical greetings and happy New Year 2021 from the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC). In its pursuit to accompany the church and people in … Read more

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]]> Global Ministries is saddened to learn of the death of Florence Elizabeth “Betty” Knoll Streich https://www.globalministries.org/global_ministries_is_saddened_to_learn_of_the_death_of_florence_elizabeth_betty_knoll_streich/ Fri, 15 Jan 2021 01:45:12 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/global_ministries_is_saddened_to_learn_of_the_death_of_florence_elizabeth_betty_knoll_streich/ Florence Elizabeth “Betty” Knoll Streich February 23, 1923-January 2, 2021 Florence Elizabeth (“Betty”) Knoll Streich, age 97, passed away January 2, 2021 in Pleasant Hill, Tennesse. Betty was born in Reading, Pennsylvania on February 23, 1923, as the first of … Read more

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]]> Global Ministries is saddened to learn of the death of Justino Pérez Ojeda https://www.globalministries.org/global_ministries_is_saddened_to_learn_of_the_death_of_justino_perez_ojeda/ Fri, 15 Jan 2021 01:16:38 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/global_ministries_is_saddened_to_learn_of_the_death_of_justino_perez_ojeda/ Justino Pérez Ojeda March 17, 1951-December 10, 2020 Justino Pérez-Ojeda, 69, of Bayamón, Puerto Rico passed away on December 10, 2020. Justino was born to the Reverend Justino Pérez Alvarez and Amelia Ojeda Rivera on March 17, 1951. He was … Read more

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]]> Global Ministries is saddened to learn of the death of Lloyd Van Vactor https://www.globalministries.org/global_ministries_is_saddened_to_learn_of_the_death_of_lloyd_van_vactor/ Mon, 11 Jan 2021 20:31:49 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/global_ministries_is_saddened_to_learn_of_the_death_of_lloyd_van_vactor/ Lloyd Van Vactor October 9, 1928-December 25, 2020 Lloyd Van Vactor, age 92, died on December 25, 2020 at Evergreen Health Hospice Center in Kirkland, Washington. Born on October 9, 1928 on the plains of southwestern North Dakota to Ellis … Read more

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]]> Global Ministries is saddened to learn of the death of Allen Myrick https://www.globalministries.org/global_ministries_is_saddened_to_learn_of_the_death_of_allen_myrick/ Tue, 05 Jan 2021 01:14:03 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/global_ministries_is_saddened_to_learn_of_the_death_of_allen_myrick/ Allen Myrick July 29, 1930-December 20, 2020 Allen Myrick, the son of Kenneth and Hester Eppens Myrick, was born in Cambridge, MA on July 29, 1930. He grew up in Medford, MA, where he attended school. He graduated from Phillips … Read more

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]]> Global Ministries is saddened to learn of the death of Robert S. Bates https://www.globalministries.org/global_ministries_is_saddened_to_learn_of_the_death_of_robert_bates/ Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:56:07 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/global_ministries_is_saddened_to_learn_of_the_death_of_robert_bates/ Robert S. Bates September 22, 1928-December 8, 2020 Robert Bates died on December 8, 2020, in Indianapolis, IN. Robert was born on September 22, 1928, in Shanghai, China to M.S. Bates and Lilliath (Robbins) Bates. Robert (Bob) attended high school … Read more

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