The VII Continental Gathering of Indigenous Theology begins in Pujilí, Ecuador. With the sound of traditional pre-Columbian instrument similar to the Hebrew shafar, the VII Continental Gathering of Indigenous Theology began in Pujilí, Province of Cotopaxi, in middle of the cultural diversity of Ecuador. Delegates from more than fifteen countries gathered at the Belisario Quevedo Collusium to participate in the inauguration ceremony, with the presence of indigenous theologians Eleazar López y Ernestina López Bac, coordinators of the Ecumenical Articulation of Indigenous Ministry of Latina American (AELAPI for its initials in Spanish), and representatives of the Dioceses of Latacunga and the Municipality of Pujilí, who hosted the gathering. The theme that unites the hundreds of delegates from indigenous communities that live in the regions of Mesoamerica, Southern Cone, Andean, Caribbean, Amazon and a delegation from the Latin American Confederacy of Churches (CLAI), is “Sumak Kawsay”, the Quechua concept of the abundant life which poorly translates in English to “live well”, understood from the perspective of the original peoples participating in the gathering. In the midst of traditional dances and a presentation of the “cántaro”, symbol of the heart and wisdom indigenous, the delegates began a journey of various days of reflection and prayer. The first moment of the gathering focuses on Shuk Shunkulla, or “one heart”, when the participants will reflect on the reality in which the indigenous communities live throughout the continent. They will converse about the threats against Mother Earth and their communities; listen to the suffering and joys of the communities, their hopes and struggles. During the second moment of the gathering, Shuk Yuyaylla, or “one mind”, they will deepen, from the wisdom of the indigenous communities, the myths, rituals and stories of their perspective communities, in the promise of harmony and communion with God, Mother Earth and all humanity. They will place this wisdom in dialogue with the Christian promise of the abundant live. Finally, in the third moment of the gathering, Shuk Makilla, or “one action”, the participants will make commitments that favor concrete projects that construct a different future to create hope in the indigenous communities around the world. Those who are interested in the gathering can find updated information and live transmissions by connecting to: Facebook: Encuentro Continental de Teología India radiolatacunga
Posted on: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 23:11:57 +0000
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