A Conversation with Leaders of the Presbyterian-Reformed Church in Cuba (IPRC)

 

Recorded from a video conference call recorded March 4, 2021. Hosted by the PC(USA) Cuba Partners Network. Moderated by Rev. John Potter and Randy Simpson, CPN Co-conveners with IPRC leaders: Reverend Dora Arce, Moderator (General Council) Pastor, San Antonio de los Baños Presbyterian Church Reverend Liudmila Hernández, Vice Moderator (General Council) Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Havana Reverend Edelberto Valdés, General Secretary (General Council) Pastor, Caibarién Presbyterian Church Reverend Izett Samá (General Council) Pastor, Los Palos Presbyterian Church; Secretary of Havana presbytery; Reverend Alison Infante General Council Pastor, Cardenas Presbyterian Church Dr. Reinerio Arce (General Council) Associate Dean, Evangelical Theological Seminary; General Council Reverend Dr. Carlos Emilio Ham Rector, Evangelical Theological Seminary

This video discusses the current crisis in Cuba and discusses the impact of the continued embargo and the Covid pandemic.

00:00 - Welcome 00:45 - Prayer 01:25 - Introductions 02:44 - Overview of the Current Crisis in Cuba 10:25 - Responding in Partnership 16:40 - Why Support the Synod? 22:00 - What is the Magnitude of the need? 27:15 - What about the Seminary (SET)? 32:47 - How We Can Provide Assistance 38:05 - Question: Is Food Available? How are People Managing? 43:20 - Question: How Important is Communication During this Crisis? 45:15 - Question: Are Living Waters, Gardening and Other Programs Working? 48:10 - Slide Show with Community Programs (Brief) 50:30 - Thank You and Closing 51:30 - Prayer 53:09 - Goodbye 53:28 - (End)