Contact Jen

Email is the most reliable way to get in touch with Jen. She would love to hear from folks back home.
If you have questions you can email:
cjthalman@earthlink.net

October 27, 28, 29, 2007 - Saint Mark Presbyterian Church and Wesley Seminary will host the first public readings of the Looking for Lilith Theatre Company  play written by Jen Thalman

and Charity Thompson based on their experiences in Guatemala -- Strangers Extranjeras.  There will a talk back session after the reading where the audience can contribute to the creative process by sharing reactions to the script with the playwrights.

Fairfax, VA: Fairfax Presbyterian Church member Jennifer Thalman will be representing the congregation of FPC as a Young Adult Mission Volunteer in Guatemala beginning in August 2003. Young Adult Mission Volunteers (Age 19 - 30) serve in communities in the United States and internationally for one year. Jen will be working with a Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of Guatemala where she will help with developing literacy skills for women and leadership skills among women. Jen's Journal will be updated regularly. Please check back often.
       
       
Welcome
Here is an annotated index of what you will find on these pages.
Mom and Dad have added their Reflections on their trip to Guatemala to visit Jen and learn about her ministry there. Added March 6
Here is a way to make donations to PCUSA projects in Guatemala from Scott and Gabby Dannamiller
If you decide to donate - an email letting Jen know would be great.

Fair Trade Coffee
Pictures added March 16 Jen's Coffee Picking Adventure
Jen's Updates include reports of Jen's experiences and growth during her year in Guatemala.
Updated June 22
Jen's updates are also on the PCUSA Letters from YAV's page.
Prayer Requests will be updated often with specific and general prayer requests from Jen's messages.
Updated May 21
Photo Gallery will include pictures from Jen and the other Guatemala YAV's as they share their experiences in pictures.
Updated February 13
Creative Musings - It seems this year's group of Guatemala YAV's is quite creative. Read or listen to some of their work here.
Updated November 9
Reading List - Background information and the books that the group will be studying as part of their spiritual journey. Jen invites you to read along and share your thoughts with her.
Links to information about the YAV program, Guatemala and other things Jen thinks you might find interesting.
Here is an especially moving update from Gabby about her trip with a group from Tennessee.
Updated November 25
Messages from the Guatemala YAV's site coordinators Mission Co-Workers Joe and Selena Keeseeker.
A letter from Jennifer Thalman in Guatemala  - May 1, 2004

2005 Presbyterian Peacemaking Conference - June 24 Presentation on Service in Guatemala
Updated: Thursday, November 4, 2004