Liberia Ministry
The Diocese of Virginia maintains a unique relationship with Liberia through the work of several congregations and organizations.
Trusted Angels Foundation
Trusted Angels Foundation is a nonprofit established by Episcopalians to further facilitate donations and missions to Liberia. They actively support education, healthcare and entrepreneurial support and share a common passion for the people of Liberia. They support Bromley Episcopal Mission School, MODUC Orphanage, various health clinics throughout Liberia and two new business ventures. Read stories, see pictures and share adventures at www.TrustedAngels.org, or contact Kimberly Johnson.
St. Anne's, Reston
St. Anne's is building a partnership with the Anglican community in Harper, Liberia. Harper is the original home of many of the members of the St. Anne's community. Located in the south western part of the country, far from Monrovia, little has been done to date to provide safe water, education, or basic nutrition to the people of this area. The Rev. Jim Papile and Paul Jones, a member of St. Anne’s, conducted an exploratory mission in January 2011 to investigate ways in which St. Anne's could become involved with the Diocese of Liberia, especially in Maryland County.
St. Anne’s supports parishioner Dr. Ayela Adjivan-Cox, a dentist who practiced in the United States for over 25 years and returned to Liberia in 2008 to provide her dentistry expertise to her fellow Liberians, some of who have never seen a dentist. Her program is called Smiles for Liberia. Learn more in this video.
St. Anne’s is also sponsoring a Liberian oral hygienist to further her education, becoming a nurse practitioner in India. After one year, she will return to Liberia to continue to provide her services to a nearly destroyed health care system.
St. James', Leesburg
In July 2008, St. James' sent a team of 10 missioners, seven of whom were youth, to the Bromley Episcopal Mission School for Girls in Liberia, West Africa. This team partnered with Solar Light for Africa to install solar panels that provided the school with electricity and light. In October 2009, we sent 10 adults on a teacher training and support mission.
In June 2010, St. James’ sent 16 parishioners, youth and adults, to Bromley to lead a Literacy Enrichment Camp for the students. St. James’ youth were responsible for planning all of the camp activities, and used art, theatre, sign language, dance, and music to deepen the reading skills of the students.
Liberia is emerging from 14 years of civil war, and has endured the complete and total loss of its infrastructure. Many of the students are orphans and all have been traumatized by the horrors of war. As the country begins to rebuild, St. James’ has taken an active role in assisting with that process, specifically with regard to Bromley. The hope is to continue building relationships and providing support for these extraordinary young girls.
For more information, contact Rev. Kate Bryant, Pastor Mary Davila or through the church office at 703-777-1124, or visit their Web site.
St. David's, Ashburn
Members of St. David’s discovered the needs of Bromley Episcopal Mission School over six years ago. They have replaced Bromley’s roof, led several missions and have been instrumental in encouraging the involvement of other Episcopal churches. They hope to, “build faith and to educate the young so that this country might have a positive future.” Learn more online.
St. Philip's, Durahm, N.C.
As a parish project to address the Millennium Development Goals, St. Philip's has begun a relationship with the Bromley Episcopal school for girls in Liberia. Get in on the ground floor as we develop plans and projects in partnership with the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia. If you are interested in learning more contactbromleyschool@stphilipsdurham.org.
Is your church involved with Liberia? Please let us know by contacting Emily Cherry.
