Sister Parish, Inc.

For Hermanamientos (North and South)

• Assists in the discernment process of joining Sister Parish, Inc. and in which country to begin an hermanamiento.
• Educates new churches/communities about Sister Parish’s mission and vision and familiarizes them with the new culture and history of their brothers and sisters.
• Orients and accompanies all delegations, both north and south.
• Involves churches/communities in regional gatherings where they share their experiences and learning.

For Individual Delegates

• Helps participants discover new aspects of themselves, as they interact with others.
• Helps participants understand the social, economic, and political realities of the respective countries.

Communication

• Facilitates meetings, workshops, and bible studies in the north and south focused on strengthening the relationships between all members of Sister Parish, and empowerment through faith.
• Visits Central American communities in between delegations to provide support,
  receive and deliver communications, to provide educational workshops, and
  logistical support in carrying out projects undertaken between hermanamientos.
• Arranges for all translations between linked communities both during delegations
  and throughout the year.
• Maintains contact with northern churches through e-mail, written reports, and
  visits, to nurture the relationships, troubleshoot when necessary, and give
  guidance.
• Publishes stories, news, activities, and educational articles on our web page,
  weblog, and printed newsletter in Spanish and English to keep people informed in both the north and south.

Advocacy/Education

• Provides information and opportunities to advocate for social justice in all participating countries.
• Raises awareness about the roles that governments play in our daily lives and how globalization impacts us in both positive and negative ways.
• Provides an outlet for the sales of Central America crafts through its
  hermanamientos who produce fair trade items.