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Joint Meeting of NCP Global Mission Network and Peacemaking Committee on Saturday, August 9, 10:00 am-1:00 pm with Special Guest from the Presbyterian-Reformed Church in Cuba, at Lewisnville Presbyterian Church, McLean, VA. A joint meeting of the NCP Global Mission Network and the Peacemaking Committee will welcome Cuban visitor, Elder Anayda Diaz Herrera from the First Presbyterian-Reformed Church of Havana. Ms. Diaz's visit is sponsored by the Peacemaking Committee. In addition to serving on the Session of First Havana, serving as Superintendent of the Sunday School, and leading the weekly Sunday Prayer Service, Ms. Diaz is also Secretary of Presbyterian Women of the Presbyterian-Reformed Church in Cuba. Ms. Diaz will speak to the joint session about the Presbyterian Church in Cuba, its growth and challenges. In addition to Ms. Diaz's presentation, the joint meeting will also hear reports on "Global Mission Network International Summer Work Camp Experiences" and an update on NCP Peacemaking activities.

The Reformed Institute offers courses each year and welcomes participants from all over the presbytery. Please see the 2008-2009 course offerings. Visit www.reformedinstitute.org  for course registration, a summer reading list and highlights of other programs in the coming year. 

Support for People of Darfur:
The Darfur Interfaith Network (DIN), of which National Capital Presbytery is a member, has voted to switch its "Support for Darfur" vigils / demonstrations from the Sudan Embassy to the Chinese Embassy on the 3rd Sunday of each month (1 - 2 PM) starting in May (18 May) until the Olympics. The Chinese Embassy is on Connecticut Avenue, just south of the Woodley Park Bridge, near Kalorama and California Streets, NW. With many Interfaith congregations demonstrating on the same day each month, the impact will be great. The purpose is to focus attention on the Chinese Government's support to Sudan via economic investments and sales of arms ... support that enable's Sudan to continue its policy of genocide against the people of Darfur, in defiance of the United Nations and the world's outrage. Additionally, DIN is sponsoring vigils / demonstrations in front of the Sudan Embassy (2210 Mass Ave NW, 2.5 blocks from Dupont Circle Metro Stop) on the 4th Thursday of each month (Noon - 1 PM). The NCP Peacemaking Team encourages church mission teams and/or individuals to join with fellow Presbyterians and members of other faith groups in one or both of the above event opportunities. Your presence can make a positive difference by taking a stand. For further information, contact Jay Sloan at jjsloan@aol,com.