Presbyterian Mission Agency Colombia Accompaniment Program Archives

Stockton couple will be awarded for their post-retirement peacemaking efforts

Posted August 10th, 2021

On Wednesday, Sept. 1, Presbyterian Peace Fellowship will gather in a global online celebration to honor Presbyterians Cheryl and Douglas Hunt with the Barstow Driver Award for Excellence in Nonviolent Direct Action in Retirement. The event begins at 8 p.m. Eastern Time, 5 p.m. Pacific Time.

New accompaniment program at the border helps keep migrants safe

Posted July 15th, 2019

Sitting in our comfortable homes in the U.S., it’s difficult to comprehend the importance of a ministry of accompaniment in countries where violence is commonplace.

Will Colombian peace accord lead to lasting peace?

Posted September 27th, 2016

After four years of dialogue and negotiations, President Juan Manuel Santos and the FARC guerrilla group agreed to end hostilities on June 23, 2016. The final peace accord, announced on August 24 and formally signed on September 26, will be placed before the Colombian people for a popular vote on October 2.