Enlace

Enlace is a Spanish word meaning "to weave together." The Enlace program is about providing an opportunity to grow in faith as global Christians by living in community and working alongside Guatemalan partners.

Enlace's Goals

• encourage faith formation
• engage in cross-cultural learning
• foster global awareness and an ethic of service
• develop transformative relationships & leadership skills

Please review the important dates in the upcoming months leading up to departure to Guatemala and make sure you mark them your calendars! The meetings and orientation are essential to participating in Enlace.

Dates

Typically the end of July through most of August

Cost

Roughly $2500, however in the past group fundraising has reduced costs to approximately $1250.

Applications

Applications for Enlace 2008 are available online.

A Brief Overview of Enlace 2008

For the first 10 days of our time in Guatemala our group will be hosted by the Central America Study and Service (CASAS) program in the nation's capital, Guatemala City . CASAS offers a rich cross-cultural experience with language and cultural studies. Possible activities include visiting Mayan archeological sites, colorful markets, human rights organizations and development agencies. There is also the opportunity to meet local Central Americans who are struggling with complex economic, political, social problems.

Traveling from the capital city into rural Guatemala, the Enlace program will take participants throughout the country to villages of predominately indigenous Maya people. For a period of about 3 weeks, MCC Guatemala will facilitate a life-shaping and transformative learning experience with service projects and the opportunity to form relationships with people that we will connect throughout the month. More details to follow.

For information contact Allan Reesor McDowell at 416-423-9229 or