Latin America and the Caribbean Archives - Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/region/lac/ 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. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 20:45:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.globalministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/favicon-150x150.png Latin America and the Caribbean Archives - Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/region/lac/ 32 32 Pray with Mexico, July 27, 2025 https://www.globalministries.org/resource/pray-with-mexico-july-27-2025/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?post_type=resource&p=59065 Lectionary Selection: Luke 11: 1-13 Prayers for Mexico Beloved Heavenly Father, Creator of all that exists, on this occasion and with all humility, we pray for the peace of our beloved Mexico, the peace that only you have the power to … Read more

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]]> The Peace Commission of the Evangelical Council of Colombia (CEDECOL) Condemns the Murder of Christian Leaders in Calamar, Guaviare, Colombia https://www.globalministries.org/the-peace-commission-of-the-evangelical-council-of-colombia-cedecol-condemns-the-murder-of-christian-leaders-in-calamar-guaviare-colombia/ Mon, 07 Jul 2025 21:22:13 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=59586 en español We condemn the atrocious murder of eight Christian leaders who had previously disappeared in the municipality of Calamar, Guaviare, in Colombia. Their bodies were found in a mass grave after international organizations and members of the public security … Read more

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]]> HELM Global Immersion: Reflections on Brazil https://www.globalministries.org/helm-global-immersion-reflections-on-brazil/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:58:02 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=59528 In May, Higher Education Leadership Ministries and Global Ministries organized a pilgrimage for the HELM Leadership Fellows. In the third year of the program, students travel abroad to visit with an international partner and learn more about the work of … Read more

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]]> Pray with Guatemala, June 22, 2025 https://www.globalministries.org/resource/pray-with-guatemala-june-22-2025/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?post_type=resource&p=58803 Lectionary Selection:  Luke 8: 26-39 Prayers for Guatemala Creator God, builder and teacher, We invoke you today and give thanks to you for the gift of life and the lives of our brothers and sisters in Guatemala.  We give thanks for … Read more

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]]> Pray with Puerto Rico, May 18, 2025 https://www.globalministries.org/resource/pray-with-puerto-rico-may-18-2025/ Mon, 12 May 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?post_type=resource&p=58551 Lectionary Selection:  John 13:31-35 Prayers for Puerto Rico Lord Jesus, on this day, we come before You with humble hearts to present our beloved island of Puerto Rico in prayer. Amid so many difficulties and uncertainties, You have called us to … Read more

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]]> Statement on the break in at the headquarters of the Christian Ecumenical Council of Guatemala https://www.globalministries.org/statement-on-the-break-in-at-the-headquarters-of-the-christian-ecumenical-council-of-guatemala/ Thu, 01 May 2025 19:54:43 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=59074 En Espanol “…Live in harmony with one another, sharing in each other’s joys and sorrows, loving one another, being compassionate and humble…” 1 Peter 3:8 Before public opinion we make known and express our repudiation, rejection and protest against the … Read more

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]]> House of Hope in Haiti: ‘We Must Act’ https://www.globalministries.org/house-of-hope-in-haiti-we-must-act/ Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:05:16 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=58850 Since the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in 2021, Haiti has seen a rise in gang activity and violence. House of Hope, a Global Ministries partner and Child and Elder Sponsorship location providing vital support to vulnerable children and families, … Read more

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]]> A message of solidarity with the Lutheran Synod of El Salvador after the passing of Bishop Medardo Gomez https://www.globalministries.org/a-message-of-solidarity-with-the-lutheran-synod-of-el-salvador-after-the-passing-of-bishop-medardo-gomez/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 20:17:02 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=58835 Please join Global Ministries in prayer with the Lutheran Synod of El Salvador.  Dear Bishop Cortéz: We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Bishop Medardo Gomez. His death is a profound loss not only to his immediate … Read more

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]]> Pray with Argentina, April 6, 2025 https://www.globalministries.org/resource/pray-with-argentina-april-6-2025/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?post_type=resource&p=58294 Lectionary Selection:  John 12: 1-8 Prayers for Argentina Oh God, from the Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo, we ask for the appearance of the hundreds of grandchildren who were stolen from their legitimate families during the Argentine dictatorship and who, more … Read more

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]]> Pray with Jamaica, March 23, 2025 https://www.globalministries.org/resource/pray-with-jamaica-march-23-2025/ Mon, 17 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?post_type=resource&p=58292 Lectionary Selection:  Luke 13: 1-9 Prayers for Jamaica Loving God, we lift up to You the people of Jamaica, praying that You may enable us to be a people who will seek to love You wholeheartedly and love our neighbours as … Read more

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