By FOR Colombia “The meaning of words like perseverance, humility, and accompaniment sunk in deeply during my months with the families of San José de Apartadó, as together we earnestly and imperfectly sought to protect one another.” Chris Moore-Backman,...
Month: December 2011
The Risky Business of Defending Human Rights
By Susana Pimiento The International Verification Mission and Las Pavas From November 27 until December 2, forty people from 15 countries went to Colombia to look into how safe is to defend human rights in Colombia. The International Verification Mission on the...
FOR & Historic Peace Churches discuss ecumenical engagement for peace and justice
By Timothy Seidel Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 1:49pm On November 18-19, the Church of the Brethren hosted the annual meeting of the Historic Peace Churches/Fellowship of Reconciliation Consultative Committee for a time of fellowship, mutual support and conversation...