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Russia
Since the end of Communist rule in 1991 the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has significantly deepened its relationships with the historic Christian churches in Russia. Today the PC(USA) maintains close connections through mission personnel and a wide variety of engagement by individuals, congregations, presbyteries, synods, mission support groups and the General Assembly Mission Council staff.
PC(USA) mission in Russia rests on four pillars:
- Congregational partnerships or “twinning” between Presbyterian and Russian congregations (Orthodox, Baptist, and Lutheran)
- Support to theological/Christian education (seminaries, Bible institutes, schools, and curriculum publishing)
- Support to churches seeking to spread the Good News to peoples who have not heard it
- Diaconal projects such as support to children and orphanages, HIV/AIDS education and prevention, medical outreach, etc.
The historic churches in Russia are in a period of spiritual and physical renewal following almost 75 years of state-sponsored atheism, repression, exile, and martyrdom. In this period of renewal there are many ways “to come alongside” our brothers and sisters in Christ in Russia , including:
- Support for sharing the Good News through our partner churches
- “Twinning” or partnering with a Russian congregation
- Summer camps for children and youth
- Support for Christian day schools
- Teachers of English in Christian schools or in congregational programs
- Short-term theological education at seminaries and Bible institutes
- Support for Russian students in seminary
- Publications of the Narnia Center ( Moscow )
- Development of children’s ministries
- Support for orphanages
- HIV/AIDS education and prevention
- Support of refugees
- Strengthening anti-racism programs
- Drug and alcohol abuse education with OPORA, a Christian recovery program
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The 2009 Mission Yearbook for Prayer & Study, pp. 177-178
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Overview of Europe |
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Related Stories
October 23, 2009 Genuine partnership is about relationships, not wealth, workshop told
October 12, 2009 'A new meaning of ‘partnering': Mission co-worker shares stories of mutual relationship between Russian, U.S. churches
September 23, 2009 International Peacemakers begin visits this week [Piotr Anatolyevich Romme]
August 18, 2009 A mission trip to Russia — "a sacred journey"
July 24, 2009 Russian president supports religion in schools, military
May 15, 2009 Minute for Mission: A Safe Haven in Moscow
April 17, 2009 New partnerships, ministries help PC(USA)’s Russia mission flourish
April 2009 Trip Report to Krasnoyarsk, Siberia
March/April 2009 Horizons: Moscow Protestant Chaplaincy: Great Programs Meet Great Needs
November 27–December 5, 2008 All-Russian Christian Roma leaders meet in Kursk, Russia
November 10, 2008 A missionary [Gary Payton] letter about the Georgian conflict
October 28, 2008 PC(USA) works with Russian Orthodox Church to address autism
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Presbytery Partnership
Yukon Presbytery
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Russia Mission Network
- For information contact Jon Chapman.
- 2009 meeting: August 13–15, White Memorial Presbyterian Church, Raleigh, N.C.
The Russia 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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