Cuba

Covenant’s Cuba ministry partnership is building long-term relationships with our Cuban brothers and sisters in Christ, particularly with the Presbyterian Church in the Havana barrio known as Luyanó.

Since 1994, members of both churches have bonded through Bible study, fellowship and service as we encourage our communities to follow Jesus wherever we live, work and play.

We also seek volunteers to contribute supplies such as over-the-counter medicines and baby goods, or to pray for those traveling.

Watch this video about one of our projects with our sister church in Luyanó

CUBA MISSION TRIPS

Covenant usually schedules three trips to Cuba each year:

COVID-19 has caused suspension of travel to Cuba. We will resume travel to our sister church, hopefully in 2021, consistent with the schedule below.

1

Initial Immersion Experience

The Initial Immersion Experience Cuba Ministry trip takes place in late October or early November. Its mission, with the help of some of Covenant’s 202 Cuba veterans, is to introduce first-time CPC travelers to Christianity in Cuba. Covenant members receive preference for registration applications received from February to May, allowing time to prepare travel documents.

2

Vacation Bible School

The Vacation Bible School Cuba Ministry trip takes place in July. Its mission is to assist with VBS at Luyanó. This trip is intended for Cuba veterans. While any Covenant member may apply to assist with VBS, our sister church requests that assistants from Covenant have previously spent time with the church in Luyanó.

3

Traveling with Mission Presbytery

Traveling with Mission Presbytery to its sister Presbytery El Centro is a third opportunity for Covenant members. This trip visits a number of rural churches in central Cuba and does not include a visit to Covenant’s sister church. While participation is encouraged for Covenant Cuba veterans, any Covenant member may apply.

More information and application will be available later this spring.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For more information, please watch this introductory travel information video and then contact Jack Kern.

Joint projects with our sister church:

Exercise and Tai Chi classes
AA and Al-Anon groups
Gardening, herbal and medicinal projects
Water purification and distribution to the community
Monthly music concerts to which the community is invited
Community health education projects
English-as-a-Second Language classes
Serving breakfast to the "third age” Monday thru Friday
Weekly senior activity days to which the community is invited
Taking "civil discourse" classes to the community
Warehousing and taking inventory of parts for water treatment systems throughout the Cuban church
Weekly children's dance classes
Sewing circle with knitting and crochet projects
Monthly health club meetings for seniors
Youth bell choir