Cuba

Presbyterian witness in Cuba began in 1890. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) continues the tradition of Christian support through our partner church and mission personnel. The gospel is preached in more than 40 communities across four provinces in central Cuba. Congregations also reach out to elderly persons and others particularly affected by the country’s economic problems. Through the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Matanza students receive preparation for ministry. Lay leaders receive training through programs around the island. There are many PC(USA) congregation and presbytery partnerships with Cuban churches and presbyteries.

Brief History

The 2009 Mission Yearbook for Prayer & Study, p. 284

October 8

Overview of Latin America and the Caribbean

Resource

The Thoughtful Christian, produced by Westminster John Knox Press, is a Web-based curriculum series on contemporary issues, Bible and theology, Christian living, and more. Included is Understanding Cuba (two sessions) The studies cost $5 per session.

Related Stories

October 23, 2009 [BBC News] Dissident Cuba blogger cannot receive prize
October 22, 2009 Change partners: Mission partnerships take many forms, PC(USA)’s Cuba Network learns
September 29, 2009 [Inter Press Service] “Peace without Borders” concert bridges borders and differences in Cuba
August 27, 2009 [The Presbyterian Voice] Living Waters for the World completes first project in Cuba
August 11, 2009 Camps for kids with disabilities in Cuba are a sign of hope
August 10, 2009 [Global Post] At Cuban resorts, the end of tourism apartheid
August 7, 2009 [Havana Times] Mandatory Boarding School on Way Out
July 30, 2009 [IPS] AGRICULTURE-CUBA: Fresh Produce for City-Dwellers
July 10, 2009 ‘Dialogue between theology and literature is urgent,’ says Puerto Rican theologian Luis Rivera Pagán
July 9, 2009 [Christianity Today] Cuba for Christ — Ahora!
July 9, 2009 New generation of leaders prompting growth of Cuban church, general secretary says
July 3, 2009 PBS interview with Rev. Francisco ("Pancho") Marrero, general secretary of the Presbyterian-Reformed Church in Cuba re Cuba–U.S. Relations
June 4, 2009 [IPS] "Going to the Police Never Crossed My Mind
June 1, 2009 [Reuters] U.S. and Cuba agree to resume migration talks
May 29, 2009 [IPS] Remittance Drop Will Hurt Poor in Latin America
May 7, 2009 [Economist] Gently does it: Cuban-Americans mostly feel that Barack Obama is making the right conciliatory gestures
April 7, 2009 [ENI] Cuba’s Catholic Church seeks dialogue and change
April 4, 2009 [ALC] Cuba is a model of actions for Sustainable Development, according to German Church Development Service expert
April 1, 2009 Cuba honors its most important theologian, Sergio Arce Martinez, on his 85th birthday
September 12, 2008  Three ways to help Cuba

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Cuba Mission Network

• 2009 meeting date: Oct. 21–Oct. 22 (in conjunction with the Mission Celebration), Cincinnati, Ohio
• For information contact Maria Arroyo
• Send an e-mail request to join the CubaPartners Yahoo group

The Cuba Mission Network is among more than 25 networks that connect Presbyterians who share a common mission interest. Most participants are involved in mission partnerships through congregations, presbyteries or synods. Network members come together to coordinate efforts, share best practices and develop strategies.

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