All are one, united in Christ.

Unidos a Christo todos somos uno solo.

Galations 3:28

Reflections on a Summer in Cuba

My objective in this brief space is not to digress into a treatise on the successes and failures of the Cuban Revolution; there have been many fine authors who have already done that to much better effect than I could. My real intent is to relate some of what I personally witnessed during my stay this summer with the Iglesia Presbiteriana Reformada en Cabaiguán, Cuba. These observations compose a new chapter in our recent PCUSA- IPRC relationship; seen not from the vantage point of a North American visitor, but by a trusted friend, someone welcomed into the very heart of a Cuban community. Read full article...

Ashland Sermon by Pastor Mairolet Vega Comas

Dear brothers and sisters, it's a privilege to be here again with you and to bring you the love and affection from the Cuban Presbyterian Church.

We give thanks to God for this renewal, for the opportunity of again being face to face sharing powerfully our different experiences.

Today's text of meditation takes us to the book which tells the story of the works and events of Jesus' first disciples; their difficulties, vicissitudes, and dreams which accompanied the formation of the first communities of faith.

In the early days, as well as now, disciples struggled with the challenge of delivering Jesus' message of life and hope which they had learned from him directly; a message which still confronts us with the test of following in his steps. Jesus taught them that the Kingdom of God was palpably here amid the daily noise of social, economic, material, and political dishevel, and despite those situations, they were called to be the ones to realize this work.Read full article...

Light Street Presbyterian and the Mission Church in Paraíso, Cuba

A brief and bumpy coche ("one-horse-power-car") ride away from the Presbyterian Church in Cabaiguán in North Central Cuba, there is another, very tiny little church. It is surrounded by a sandy garden, where gorgeous tropical flowers climb the broken stucco walls.

Located in a dusty, sun-baked barreo called Paraíso (Paradise), it was built in the days of Spanish rule and strong Catholic tradition with funds from Presbyterian benefactors in the U.S., and was supported as a member congregation of a presbytery in New Jersey. The little church served not only as a place of worship and Christian fellowship for the poor people of Paradise, but also as a refuge -- a place to learn, eat and be treated for their ills -- in a time and place where education, good food and medical care were reserved for the wealthy.Read full article...

How can you help?

Consider walking with us in Baltimore Presbytery's Cuba Partnership.

- Call to find out how your church might make a real impact in the lives of our Cuban brothers and sisters.

- Call to find out about our link with Interchurch Medical Assistance, and the beginning of a project to bring medical relief to El Centro Presbytery's families by supplying them with basic medicines.

- Explore this site www.cubapartnership.org for an introduction to the Partnership.

- Call John Walter ~ johnwalter57@comcast.net 410 771 4075 (home) to schedule a powerpoint presentation for your church's mission committee.

- Call JoAnn Ruther ~ jruther@ashlandpc.org 410 527 1844 (office) JoAnn is Light Street Presbyterian Church's representative in the Cuba Partnership, she'll be happy to arrange an appointment for a presentation.

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