Belarus Partner Churches and Organizations

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) enjoys a mission partnership with the Belarusian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchy) and the Union of Evangelical Christians-Baptist of Belarus. Of particular note, the PC(USA) also partners with the Belarusian Round Table for Interchurch Aid (BRT). The BRT is an ecumenical organization established at the initiative of the churches in Belarus and the World Council of Churches—Eastern European Office. The central focus of the mission outreach of the BRT is social ministry. Projects include support for the handicapped, HIV/AIDS education and responses, care for the most needy, prison ministry, and women ’ s programs.

The PC(USA) also is actively involved in the Belarusian ministry of Mission in Unity (MIU), a joint project of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches and the John Knox International Reformation Centre. The focus of the MIU project in Belarus is to encourage the development of Reformed congregations, to reinforce ecumenical connections, and to build healthy connections with church partners abroad.