Central Baptist Church has a long history of commitment to building relationships in Central America, beginning with the congregation's vote in 1984 to participate in the Sanctuary Movement during the war in El Salvador. Mauricio, our first sanctuary refugee, arrived at CBC in February 1985.
Delegations of congregation members have travelled to El Salvador on numerous occasions. We have participated in emergency rebuilding efforts after hurricanes and floods, worked on building a worship space in Santa Elena, represented Philadelphia area congregations with our sister city program in Las Anonas, provided financial support for many projects, supported work at the Baptist Seminary in Santa Ana, participated in official anniversary events honoring Archbishop Oscar Romero and others, worked as official observers during elections, and established enduring personal friendships with our partner congregations.
In addition, we regularly host official visitors from El Salvador representing various Salvadoran organizations. On two occasions, we have provided extended housing and hospitality to Salvadoran students enrolled in graduate programs in our area. Pastors from our partner churches in Santa Elena, Santa Ana, and Atiquizaya have visited our congregation, as well.
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Ruth and Ron
Susy and Julia at CBC in March 2006
2006 Shekina Delegation meeting with Alliance of Baptists in Washington DC
Clara Luz teaches CBC youth to make pupusas
2004 Youth Delegation lunch at Shalom
2004 Presidential Elections in Atiquzaya
2002 Rutilio Grande Delegation
The Central Baptist Church El Salvador Partners Mission Group, aka "Salvador Partners," facilitates ongoing relationships between members and friends of CBC and persons, congregations, and groups in El Salvador with the intention of mutual learning and sharing of fellowship, resources, and experiences. Recognizing our differences and our commonalities, we are committed to accompanying one another and our Salvadoran partners in our respective journeys to build a just and sustainable society.
How To Contact Us
Our email address is salvadorpartners(at)gmail(dot)com
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Upcoming Meeting Dates and Special Events
- Mar 18 (Thurs) -- 12:45-1:30pm Romero 30th Anniversary chapel service at Palmer Seminary
- Mar 4 (Thurs) -- 7pm-9pm New Sanctuary reunion with 1980s Sanctuary congregations at Tabernacle
- Feb 28 (Sun) -- meet following worship for report from Palmer Seminary delegation
- Dec 17 (Thurs) -- 6:00pm Dinner at Gullifty's and 7:30 Movie Premier at Bryn Mawr Film Institute
- Nov 3 (Tues) -- 8pm Preview Party for "Return to El Salvador" at Urban Saloon in Philadelphia
- Oct 18 (Sun) -- meet following worship at 12:15pm
- Oct 17 (Sat) -- 4pm-6pm El Salvador Environmental Activists at Tabernacle (RIC event)
- Aug 27 (Thurs) -- 9:30am meeting at CBC
- Aug 1st (Sat) -- 7pm dessert party with the Fuentes Family
- June 30th (Tues) -- 6:30pm meeting and dinner at Caroline's
- May 17th (Sun) -- 5:30pm meeting and dinner at Caroline's
- Apr 19th (Sun) -- "Postcards from El Salvador" CBC luncheon and report from delegation members following worship
- Mar 15th (Sun) -- Soltane Seeds of Hope event 1-4pm / El Salvador Elections
- Feb 21st (Sat) -- Advocacy training re: immigration reform at CBC 8:30am to 12:30pm
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Our History: 1984 to Present
Our partners and some useful websites
- Cielo Azul Fund
- Central Baptist Church - Wayne, PA
- CBC 2007 Youth Delegation to El Salvador
- Shalom Baptist Church - Atiquizaya
- Philadelphia New Sanctuary Movement
- The New Sanctuary Movement
- SHARE Foundation website
- SHARE blog
- Alliance of Baptists
- Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America
- School of the Americas Watch
- Return to El Salvador - documentary
- Romero Interfaith Center - Philadelphia
- the simple way - philadelphia
- Tim's El Salvador Blog
Current Weather Reports
Ruth and Ron
Susy and Julia at CBC in March 2006
2006 Shekina Delegation meeting with Alliance of Baptists in Washington DC
Clara Luz teaches CBC youth to make pupusas
2004 Youth Delegation lunch at Shalom
2004 Presidential Elections in Atiquzaya
2002 Rutilio Grande Delegation
A brief history of CBC's relationships with El Salvador
Central Baptist Church has a long history of commitment to building relationships in Central America, beginning with the congregation's vote in 1984 to participate in the Sanctuary Movement during the war in El Salvador. Mauricio, our first sanctuary refugee, arrived at CBC in February 1985.
Delegations of congregation members have traveled to El Salvador on numerous occasions. We have participated in emergency rebuilding efforts after hurricanes and floods, worked on building a worship space in Santa Elena, represented Philadelphia area congregations with our sister city program in Las Anonas, provided financial support for many projects, supported work at the Baptist Seminary in Santa Ana, participated in official anniversary events honoring Archbishop Oscar Romero and others, worked as official observers during elections, and established enduring personal friendships with our partner congregations. In addition, we regularly host visitors from El Salvador, both personal friends and also representatives from various Salvadoran organizations. On two occasions in the past, we have provided extended housing and hospitality to Salvadoran students enrolled in graduate programs in our area. Pastors from our partner churches in Santa Elena, Santa Ana, and Atiquizaya have visited our congregation, as well as delegations of members of those churches.