Sarah Henken
Promoter of peace initiatives and Coordinator of the Young Adult Volunteer Program in Colombia with the Presbyterian Mission Agency. For more information, see the other tabs on the horizontal bar above. Posts represent the personal views of the author.
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CLAI Catch Up
It’s been a whirlwind, these months back in the States spreading information and enthusiasm about God’s mission in the Andes. Today I’m at the summer conference of the Synod of Southern California and Hawaii’s Presbyterian Women, stealing a moment to … Continue reading
Hello from Havana!
The past two months have been filled with visits to churches in Illinois, Utah, and California (Texas is up next!). This week I’m in Havana, Cuba, for the General Assembly of the Latin American Council of Churches. You’ve heard from … Continue reading
Posted in Mission, Prayer
Tagged ecumenism, friends, human rights, partnership, witness, worship
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Just 4 weeks away!
It’s hard to believe, but one month from today I’ll be traveling to the U.S. for interpretation assignment! I’ve got lots of great visits and events planned, and the schedule that seemed impossible to fill has been fleshing out quite … Continue reading
Posted in Mission, USA
Tagged partnership, PCUSA, prayer concerns, preaching, study, translation/interpretation, travel, worship
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Cuzco
I’m on vacation this week, visiting Cuzco, Perú, with my friends Tina and Ben. Each afternoon so far has brought unexpected joys, and I give thanks for these glimpses of grace. Once I get back home I hope to have … Continue reading
Childlike
This morning I attended worship at my “home” congregation in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angles, and was moved to see a reversal of roles they’ve been practicing this Lent. Typically during the “young Christians” section Pastor Janet closes … Continue reading
Merry Christmas!
I arrived in Los Angeles late Tuesday night, and it’s been a gift to be welcomed home by my parents and sink into a familiar, gentle sort of bustle–choir rehearsal, cooking, wrapping presents. Tonight we’ll sing the Happy Birthday song … Continue reading