The Syria-Lebanon Partner Network of the PCUSA will hold its annual gathering at CPC on September 20-22. Our congregation has long been part of this network through our partnerships with the Near East School of Theology in Beirut, with Mission Co-workers Scott and Elmarie Parker, and with schools for Syrian refugee children. The gathering will include presentations via Zoom with ecumenical leaders from the region such as Rev. Najla Kassab, President of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC), Rev. Joseph Kassab, Secretary General of the National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon (NESSL), and Rev. Elmarie Parker, PCUSA Regional Liaison to Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq.  There will also be in-person presentations from local Syrian refugee families. Other highlights will be panel discussions, small group conversations, worship, and a wonderful middle eastern meal on Wednesday evening.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about our church’s ongoing partnership with churches from Syria and Lebanon and meet other Presbyterians involved with this work. You may register for the whole conference, or for the international presentations and meal on Wednesday only. Virtual attendance via Zoom is also an option. Registration and additional information is available here.