New Communities in Poland
some photos and reflections from an American visitor

by Tom Frederick
 
 
In the crucible of suffering and struggle for religious freedom has emerged new signs of hope and renewal for the Christian people in Poland.  Even before the breakdown of communism,  new renewal movements, especially among the youth, and new Christian communities have sprung up throughout Poland.  Today there is a lot of change going on in Poland -- both good and bad as western goods and ideologies flood in. 

Tom Frederick, a high school teacher, track coach, and youth worker for Washtenaw Covenant Community, spent a few weeks in the summer of '97 visiting Christian communities in Poland and other European countries.  Here are some photos and reflections of his time in Poland. 
 
Maniowy Community
The Community in Maniowy gather 
weekly for prayer, sharing, and teaching.  
Tom, their guest, is pictured in the center.
 
family in Maniowy

The family is the nuclear community where parents and children grow in love, unity, and wisdom together, supported by the wider community of brothers and sisters in Christ. This family in Maniowy share a joyful time of fellowship around the table.
Nowy Sacz Community
The Ruchatowic family meet weekly 
for prayer and sharing with some 
one hundred adults and many children 
from the Nowy Sacz Community.
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