ANNAPOLIS - LETOHRAD
History of Partnership
The partnership between the Letohrad Parish of the Evangelical Church of the Czech Brethren (“ECCB”) and First Presbyterian in Annapolis, Maryland began before the the Letohrad Parish Church was built. The decision to form the partnership was mutually decided upon in 2000 during a trip when 17 members of First Presbyterian traveled to Letohrad to help in the construction of the new Church. The idea to partner came while the groups worked, worshiped, and had fun together. The group of 17 from Annapolis were graciously hosted by members of the Letohrad parish during their visit. The Letohrad parish - ECCB church was the first protestant Church to be built in the Czech Republic since the fall of Communism. Letohrad is a small town of 6,000 on the Polish border.
Following the completion of the building, the two Church formed
and ratified a partnership agreement (here). An agreement to
“grow and encourage one another in faith and commitment to the
Church through sharing of ministry and prayers.” The elements of
the partnership center around worship, fellowship, witness to
the body of Christ, and service to the World.
In 2001, to help support its mission to the community, the
Letohrad parish asked First Presbyterian to send some its
members to teach English classes. The classes have been a big
success bringing in not only Church members but also people from
the town (people that otherwise wouldn’t even consider stepping
foot in a Church). First Presbyterians now send English tutors 2
times a year (Spring and Fall).
The partnership was extended recently for another six years. A
new goal is to develop additional partnerships between churches
in the Czech Republic and the United States. Its a dynamic
relationship that continues to grow.
List of visitors from Annapolis to Letohrad
List of visitors from Letohrad to Annapolis