Category Archives: Partnership

International Day of the Girl Child

Posted on October 9, 2015 by

October 11th is International Day of the Girl Child, one of the newest United Nations days of observance. The Reverend Heather Melton, who serves as the Missioner for the United Thank Offering and is the mother of one-year-old twin girls, … Continue reading →

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International Day of Peace: Peace through play at Kakuma Refugee Camp

Posted on September 21, 2015 by

Sport might seem an unlikely activity to feature on the International Day of Peace (September 21). However, it is recognized as an excellent peacebuilding activity with its own annual UN International Day and an entire UN Office dedicated to Sport for … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Community Development, Mission, Partnership, South Sudan, The Episcopal Church, Uncategorized, Young Adult | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

African bishops and The Episcopal Church issue communique

Posted on October 29, 2014 by

Excerpt: “Friends walk together.  Friends go the distance together.  Friends make music together.  Friends of Jesus love each other just as he commanded (v. 14).  Friends share their needs and their gifts, their burdens and their joys.  Over the years … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Anglican Communion, Central Africa, Haiti, Indaba, Partnership, South Africa, Tanzania, The Episcopal Church, West Africa | Tagged , , | Leave a comment