Christians are a small minority (about eight percent) of the total population of Sri Lanka, but our partners, the Jaffna Diocese of the Church of South India and the National Christian Council of Sri Lanka, are involved in national reconciliation in this ethnically and religiously divided nation. In the midst of civil war, our partners in the church in Sri Lanka seek to provide community development, interfaith dialogue, and relief and rehabilitation to those affected by the violence.

Pray for: Global Ministries staff and missionaries, as we follow the lead of our Sri Lankan partners in caring for those who are most in need.

Christian leaders as they participate in attempts to bring reconciliation and healing to a nation divided by religious differences.

Nitz, Julianna Sri Lanka Julianna Nitz, a member of Central Christian Church, Lexington, Kentucky, will serve a one year term (with the possibility of extension) as a Global Mission Intern witht the Jaffna Diocese of the Chruch of South India in Sri Lanka beginning January 1, 2012. She will work as a music teacher at the Uduvil Girls College, Christian Theological Seminary and Jaffna College.

Stories

Great things at Jaffna College March 28, 2006 "Nesam": Spiritual and selfless love March 24, 2006 From Despair to Hope October 19, 2005 A Woman's Place October 19, 2005 Report from Rev. S. Jeyanesan October 7, 2005 God's Gift - Enough to Share July 1, 2005 Tsunami relief update May 1, 2005 Development 101 (Part 1) April 1, 2005 Development 101 (Part 2) April 1, 2005 Easter morning procession April 1, 2005

Partners

Christian Institute for the Study of Religion and Society Church of the American Ceylon Mission Ecumenical Institute for Study and Dialogue (EISD) House for Hope, Sri Lanka Jaffna College Jaffna Diocese of the Church of South India National Christian Council of Sri Lanka Uduvil Girls College

 

Special Projects -- Giving Opportunities in Sri Lanka

Church of the American Ceylon Mission

Sri Lanka News

Assistance Needed for Conflict-Displaced Persons in Sri Lanka May 26, 2009 Sri Lanka Statement of the International Consultation on Peace, Security and Development in South Asia April 16, 2009 An appeal from Concerned South Asian Citizens on the situation of the Vanni area in Northern Sri Lanka April 13, 2009 Seeking Peace in Sri Lanka: Statement from the Common Global Ministries Board April 4, 2009 Kerry, Lugar express concern on deteriorating humanitarian situation February 17, 2009 Letter to President Obama About Violence in Sri Lanka February 3, 2009 Disciples and UCC Leaders Express Concern for Sri Lanka February 3, 2009 Sri Lanka: Growing concern for trapped civilians, ACT mobilises response January 30, 2009 Prayers for partners in Sri Lanka February 6, 2008 Continuing the Search for a New Humanity April 17, 2007 Second Year of Tsunami Response March 5, 2007 Escalating Conflict in Sri Lanka November 9, 2006 Sri Lanka Housing Project Update October 31, 2005 Tsunami Update October 18, 2005 Tsunami meditation by James Vijayakumar October 13, 2005 Letter from our partner in Sri Lanka January 4, 2005 Prayer from Sri Lanka January 4, 2005 Update from our partner in Sri Lanka January 4, 2005 Update from missionary Grace Bunker, Sri Lanka January 2, 2005 New Year message from Sri Lanka January 1, 2005