Puerto Rico Archives - Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/region/puerto_rico/ 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, 09 Nov 2023 19:19:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.globalministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/favicon-150x150.png Puerto Rico Archives - Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/region/puerto_rico/ 32 32 “Juntos en Misión”: the work of the Joint Commission https://www.globalministries.org/juntos-en-mision-the-work-of-the-joint-commission/ Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:11:33 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=53656 The Joint Commission between the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Puerto Rico and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the U.S. and Canada met in Indianapolis, Indiana, on October 16-17, 2023. The meeting brought together delegates from both … Read more

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]]> Peace for the Middle East: a Pastoral Letter by the Joint Commission https://www.globalministries.org/peace-for-the-middle-east-a-pastoral-letter-by-the-joint-commission/ Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:33:37 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=53578 En español “Then an angel of the Lord said to Philip, ‘Get up and go towards the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.’ (This is a wilderness road.)” (Acts 8:26) The delegates of the Joint … Read more

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]]> Pray with Puerto Rico, August 27, 2023 https://www.globalministries.org/resource/pray-with-puerto-rico-august-27-2023/ Mon, 21 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?post_type=resource&p=51583 en español Lectionary Selection:  Exodus 1:8-2:10 Prayers for Puerto Rico God of life, we ask you to enlighten those who claim their rights on the streets of Puerto Rico so that their actions bring positive solutions to the country’s problems. Lord, … Read more

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]]> Ecojustice Perspectives from Puerto Rico https://www.globalministries.org/ecojustice-perspectives-from-puerto-rico/ Tue, 08 Aug 2023 18:10:30 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=52238 The islands of the Caribbean region are at risk because of the climate emergency that we are experiencing on the entire planet. Decades ago, the stress of environmental degradation was part of the struggles for justice, and unfortunately it continues … Read more

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]]> President Biden’s visit to Puerto Rico regarding Hurricane Fiona https://www.globalministries.org/president-bidens-visit-to-puerto-rico-regarding-hurricane-fiona/ Wed, 05 Oct 2022 15:39:07 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=49006 On Monday, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden visited the southern town of Ponce in Puerto Rico. They surveyed the damage from Hurricane Fiona, which killed over two dozen people on the island last month. Along with meeting … Read more

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]]> Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico https://www.globalministries.org/hurricane-fiona-in-puerto-rico-initial-remarks/ Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:36:04 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=48958 Hurricane Fiona landed on the southwestern corner of Puerto Rico at 3:20 p.m. EDT Sunday, September 18, as a category 1 storm with 85 mph winds. Though Fiona arrived as “only” a Cat 1, the impacts from Fiona’s rains have … Read more

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]]> Pray with Puerto Rico, September 25, 2022 https://www.globalministries.org/resource/pray-with-puerto-rico-september-25-2022/ Mon, 19 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?post_type=resource&p=48709 Lectionary Selection:  Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15 Prayers for Puerto Rico God, Creator of all we see and do not see, your overwhelming grace, compassion, and love is upon your people. We thank you for your blessing today and your mercy tomorrow. … Read more

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]]> Christ is Risen in Puerto Rico: The Testimony of AMANESER 2025 https://www.globalministries.org/christ-is-risen-in-puerto-rico-the-testimony-of-amaneser-2025/ Wed, 13 Apr 2022 16:23:22 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=47472 En español Puerto Rico has just relived one of those episodes that bring out death, sadness, and desolation. The recently privatized electrical system collapsed during a sustained economic crisis, intense migration to the North, and rampant corruption in its political … Read more

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]]> Let’s Go Fishing https://www.globalministries.org/lets-go-fishing/ Wed, 30 Mar 2022 17:57:30 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=47259 Raul Santiago Rivera works with the Evangelical Seminary of Puerto Rico. Toward the end of 1994, during my military service, I received reassignment orders transferring me from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Dothan, near Fort Rucker, Alabama. Even though my military … Read more

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]]> Pray with Puerto Rico, March 13, 2022 https://www.globalministries.org/resource/pray-with-puerto-rico-march-13-2022/ Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?post_type=resource&p=46258 Lectionary Selection:  Luke 13:31-35 Prayers for Puerto Rico  God, Creator of life, your overwhelming love and compassion is over Puerto Rico, its residents, and our partner in ministry, the Evangelical Seminary of Puerto Rico. As the people of Puerto Rico … Read more

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