Global Partnerships
Reconciliation
“Reconciliation is the ultimate test of Christian mission.” Presiding Bishop Michael Curry These were some of the provocative words we heard at the recent GEMN (Global Episcopal Mission Network) conference in Puerto Rico. Even more provocative was the question addressed to a group of missionaries sharing their own stories of mission in a small group, […]
Bound by a Sisterhood of Suffering
How wonderful to gather with you today as the 60th [session of the] UNCSW begins. Voices of faith have long been heard alongside member states working together for the empowerment of women and children and men. The history for some of us in this room began with Beijing and even more in earnest with Ecumenical […]
Education about Human Trafficking: The Diocese of New York and the GIFT Box
Human trafficking is a global scourge affecting The Episcopal Church and all member provinces of the Anglican Communion. Countering this criminal phenomenon has been a mission priority for The Episcopal Church for decades, with General Convention passing resolutions and policies on human trafficking even as the United Nations was developing its global international legal framework […]
UNCSW Anglican/Episcopal Delegate A Day: The Rev. Theresa Brion
We’re one day closer to the start of this year’s UNCSW! We’re looking forward to meeting today’s delegate, the Rev. Theresa Brion, and learning more about her experiences and ministry. Theresa Brion is an Episcopal priest who is a native of Appalachia. She now serves as a “ministry developer” for the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland […]
UNCSW Anglican/Episcopal Delegate A Day: Pastor Kelly Bean
On Monday, February 27, we will welcome several Anglican/Episcopal delegations to the 56th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women to the Episcopal Church Center. Since 1956, the commission has met annually to promote women’s rights in political, economic, civil, social and educational fields, and to make recommendations on urgent problems regarding women’s rights. […]
UNCSW Anglican/Episcopal Delegate A Day: Yasinta Mtambo
Our delegate for today is Yasinta Mtambo from Malawi. She will be one of our guest bloggers next week! Yasinta Mtambo is the Community Development Coordinator for the Anglican Diocese of Southern Malawi and has coordinated the Love’s Harvest programs there for 4 years. Love’s Harvest promotes sustainable agriculture in rural communities by educating people […]
UNCSW Anglican/Episcopal Delegate A Day: Jeanne Martens
Today’s delegate comes to us from Michigan. We hope to learn more about Jeanne next week! Jeanne Martens is a business professional who has become increasingly involved in volunteering as her children have grown, especially in the area of Healing Racism. She has served as member of the board for a charter school whose mission […]
UNCSW Anglican/Episcopal Delegate of the Day: Grace Phiri Mazala
Grace Phiri Mazala, our delegate of the day, comes to us from the Anglican Church of Zambia. We don’t have a picture of her yet, but we’ll share one next week! Grace Phiri Mazala is the National Program Director of the Zambia Anglican Council, the development arm of the Anglican Church in Zambia. She is […]
Sermon from the Opening Eucharist at the Episcopal Church Center
Today the Rev. Margaret Rose, Deputy for Ecumenical and Interreligious Colloboration, preached at the Opening Eucharist for the 2012 United Nations Commission on the Status of Women which was held in the Chapel of Christ the Lord at the Episcopal Church Center in New York, NY. In her sermon, the Rev. Rose quoted part of the […]
UNCSW Reflections: Debbie Smith, Diocese of Missouri
Our guest blogger for today is Debbie Smith from the Diocese of Missouri. She is attending the UN Commission on the Status of Women with the Anglican Women’s Empowerment delegation. She is the coordinator of the Diocese of Missouri’s companion relationship with the Diocese of Lui in the Episcopal Church of Sudan. She became interested […]
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Alan Yarborough
Director of Government Relations andGlobal Partnerships