Conference 2008

October 14-24, 2008

Purpose of the Conference

The purpose of the October '08 conference was to introduce PCUSA churches to the possibilities of partnerships with the ECCB.

The partnership of First Presbyterian of Annapolis (a PCUSA Member Church) and the Letohrad Parish of the ECCB (described on this site) is an example of a partnership. New partnerships will evolve as the two partners, and the Spirit of God interact.

The conference provided a thorough introduction; the partnership comes as a second step ... with the support of both denominations. New partnerships will vary but many ideas were put forth to consider. In addition, both partners identified what they can give and receive. Partnerships at the conference were encouraged to be intentional about the relationship and to have a set period of time. After which evaluation would be needed for continued success. Common ways of what to share in the partnerships were discussed. A few of the most common ideas were prayer exchanges, sharing worship, and visits were planned.

It was agreed that openness, flexibility, humor and sharing of the arts are common traits of good partnerships.

Conference Leadership

Leaders of the Evangelical Church of the Czech Brethren, members of the Theological faculty of Charles University in Prague and other church and Diakonia leaders.

From Partnership PCUSA Church, ECCB, and Czech Mission Network: William L. Hathaway, Pastor, and Betty McGinnis, Elder - First Presbyterian Church of Annapolis, Maryland. First Presbyterian Church of Annapolis is in its 7th year of a partnership with the Letohrad Parish of the ECCB. the ECCB has invited First of Annapolis to coordinate the PCUSA leadership.

Czech Republic United States
ECCB Congregations PC USA Congregations

Trutnov West Hills Church
Address: Úpická 163, 541 01, Trutnov, CZ Address: 3015 S. 82 Ave., Omaha, NE 68124 USA

Boskovice Sewickley Presbyterian Church
Address: Hybešova 1446/9, 680 01 Boskovice, CZ Address: 414 Grant Street, Sewickley, PA 151 43 USA

Hvozdnice Jan Hus Presbyterian Church
Address: Hvozdnice č. 125, 252 05, CZ Address: 351 East 74th Street, New York, NY 10021

Olomouc Covenant Presbyterian Church
Address: Blahoslavova 916/1, 779 00 Olomouc, CZ Address: 1065 Gaines School Road, Athens, GA 30605

Sloupnice First Presbyterian Church
Address: Dolní Sloupnice 80, Sloupnice 565 53, CZ Address: 1604 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC 28557

Brandýs n./Labem Trinity Presbyterian Church
Address: Horova 1885, 250 01 Brandýs nad Labem, cz Address: 1400 Sheley Rd., Independence, Missouri 64052

Klobouky u Brna Presbytery of Missouri River Valley
Address: Brněnská 218/30; 691 72 Klobouky u Brna;

Letohrad First Presbyterian Church of Annapolis
Address: Petříkov 201, 561 51 Letohrad, CZ 171 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD 21401

Congregational Partnerships