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Mexico Mission Crossroads
May 14 - 15, 2012
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Celebrating the Past, Preparing for the Future
A Local Church & Mexico Mission Network Meeting
The National Presbyterian Church of Mexico (INPM) made a decision on August 19, 2011 to sever the historic 139-year relationship between INPM and the Presbyterian Church (USA). The decision was in response to the PC(USA) action on Amendment 10-A regarding ordination standards. PC(USA) has had 11 mission co-workers in Mexico and the US-Mexico border region. In addition, 18 presbyteries and 3 synods have partnership efforts in Mexico. The Mexico Mission Network has over 160 participants from synods, presbyteries and congregations across the denomination.
The Presbyterian Heritage Center mission heritage exhibit this year is focused on the history of the Mexico Missions (1850 – present) and offers World Mission Office (PCUSA), the Montreat Conference Center and the Presbyterian Heritage Center a unique opportunity for a program that both celebrates our Mexico mission heritage and helps our church envision the future of our mission partnership with Mexico churches.
The Mexico Mission Network was established among the churches, presbyteries, agencies and individuals involved in partnerships and connections with Presbyterians in Mexico. All those attending can be part of it.
Purpose
To celebrate and give thanks for the fruit of Presbyterian mission work in Mexico.
To understand better the present situation in relation to the National Presbyterian Church of Mexico.
To envision the future of PC(USA) mission involvement with Mexico.
Leadership
Alfredo Miranda
James Cogswell
Maria Arroyo
Mark Adams
Sarah Ott
David Thomas
Meeting Schedule
Monday, May 14: Celebrating 150 years of Presbyterian Missions in Mexico
1:00 pm Bilingual opening worship service.
Rev. Alfredo Miranda, Hispanic Mission Evangelist,
Salem Presbytery, Winston-Salem, NC1:30 pm Mexico Mission Heritage (1847 – 1917) 2:10 pm Mexico Mission Heritage (20th century) 2:50 pm Coffee Break
3:00 pm Reminiscences of mission in Mexico & U.S. Hispanic Border Ministry: Panel Discussion with missionaries who served in Mexico; volunteers in the Presbyterian Border Ministry; presbytery partnerships with Mexico; U.S. Hispanic ministries; and local church mission involvement in Mexico. 4:45 pm Reception & Visit to the Presbyterian Heritage Center exhibit:
Missions to Mexico & U.S. Border Ministry: American Presbyterians & the National Presbyterian Church of Mexico (1847 – present)6:00 pm Dinner and relaxation
7:00 pm Evening entertainment Tuesday, May 15: Envisioning the Future
7:15 am Breakfast
8:30 am Envisioning the Future
– Who are we? Brief introductions
– Understanding the relationship with the INPM: David Thomas, regional liaison for Mexico, Presbyterian World Mission
– Tackling the big issues in US/Mexico relations: Mark Adams & Miriam Maldonado, co-coordinators for Frontera de Cristo, Presbyterian World Mission
– Brainstorming about possible future avenues for mission in Mexico and US: Maria Arroyo, Area Coordinator for Latin America and the Caribbean, Presbyterian World Mission10:30 am Coffee Break 10:45 am Round table discussions on particular issues and opportunities
– Presbytery/synod/congregation partnerships
- Border ministry
- Hispanic ministries in the US
– Public policy issues12:00 pm Lunch 1:00 pm Reporting from discussions
2:00 pm Closing Worship Service
Rev. Sarah Ott, co-convenor of Mexico Mission Network
Co-sponsored by PC(USA) World Mission Office and the Mexico Mission Network, the Presbyterian Heritage Center at Montreat and the Montreat Conference Center.
Registration & Accommodations
Please choose from the following registration options:
Full Program with Room & Meals
Includes full meeting registration, room in Assembly Inn for Monday night, coffee breaks, Monday reception, Monday dinner, Tuesday breakfast, Tuesday lunch, and a community services fee of $1.
- $151.00 per person on or before May 1st
- $161.00 per person after May 1st
We have reserved a special room block for this conference. When you make your reservation online, you will be asked to enter the group ID “mexico” and password “montreat” to access these rooms. If you have any questions about the registration process, please email the registrar at SusanA[at]montreat.org or call 800.572.2257 ext. 339.
Full Program with Meals
Includes full meeting registration, coffee breaks, Monday reception, Monday dinner, Tuesday breakfast, Tuesday lunch, and a community services fee of $1.00.
Full Program without Meals
Includes full meeting registration, coffee breaks, Monday reception, and a community services fee of $1.00. (Meals may be purchased separately for an additional $20.00 for Monday dinner or $15.00 for Tuesday lunch.)
Monday Single Day Registration
Includes Monday afternoon program only, coffee break, reception, and a community services fee of $1.00. (Monday dinner may be purchased separately for an additional $20.00.)
Tuesday Single Day Registration
Includes Tuesday program only, coffee break, and a community services fee of $1.00. (Tuesday lunch may be purchased separately for an additional $15.00.)
Refund Policy
Cancellations must be received by April 9 in order to receive a full refund less a $10 service charge. Cancellations received after April 9 but on or before May 8 will receive a 50% refund of the conference fee. No refunds will be issued after May 8. All requests must be in writing and received via email, fax, or U.S. mail.
More Information…
- If you have specific questions about the program, please email info[at]phcmontreat.org or call the Presbyterian Heritage Center at 828.669.6556.
- Questions about registration? Email the registrar at SusanA[at]montreat.org.
- If you would like conference information mailed to you via U.S. mail, please email carolo[at]montreat.org.
- Child care is not available for this program.
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