Moving toward sustainable development in Haiti
3/7/2012
By Marvé Ralston, special contributor
Rev. Jim Gulley, consultant to United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), gave a workshop focused on “sustainable development” in Haiti at the Global Missions Experience Feb. 25.
Rev. Jim Gulley, UMCOR consultant, shares information about creating long-term change and sustainability in Haiti. (photo by Marvé Ralston)
Gulley works with...
St. Peter's UMW makes pillowcase dresses for Haiti girls
2/21/2012
By Laura Kerley, special contributor
The fellowship hall of St. Peter's United Methodist Church in Topeka was abuzz with activity Jan. 18, where the local United Methodist Women's unit was busy making pillowcase dresses for little girls in Haiti.
With four sewing machines whirring and others cutting and measuring, in about two hours, the women completed at least eight adorable dresses with a number of others started. Some of the women took the partially completed ones home to finish, bringing...
Conference approves Haiti partnership
6/10/2010
LEAWOOD - Kansas East Conference members June 10 unanimously adopted a covenant agreement between the conference and the Haiti District of the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas.
“We’ve been sending teams to Haiti for well over 35 years,” said Rev. Claudia Bakely, chairperson of the Conference Board of Global Ministries. “Many of you remember the Rebecca at the Well project. Many people all over the conference have been on teams to Haiti, most often...
