Missions/Pilgramages events
Sunday, May 20th 4:00 pm
Monday, May 28th 12:00 am
Sunday, June 17th 4:00 pm
Saturday, June 23rd 9:00 am
Mission Outreach Companionship
Literally, companions share bread together. Theologically, companions share in Christ the bread of life. We are to form community in Christ. In such companionship, both missionary and supporting community are transfigured as they experience the gospel life of their companion communities. The personal and communal presence of companionship coheres with a theological emphasis on incarnation as the culmination of God’s presence in the world.
Companionship in mission constitutes a shift from the models that we have everything to teach and nothing to learn.
The mission church may not be able to solve the anguish, violence and injustice suffered. But simply being present in the place of fear, loss and isolation expresses the love of Christ. Solidarity with the suffering is a central expression of companionship