“Su señor le dijo: Bien, buen siervo y fiel; sobre poco has sido fiel,
sobre mucho te pondré; entra en el gozo de tu señor”
Desde la Comunidad Teológica Evangélica de Chile, compartimos la noticia del sensible fallecimiento de quien fuera profesor en nuestra casa de estudios en la década de los sesenta, don Daniel Palma Sanhueza. Expresamos nuestras condolencias a la familia, a las organizaciones ecuménicas donde colaboró, a sus amigas y amigos.
Ha partido a la casa del Padre, la hermana Martha Hildegard Arbogast, miembro de la Iglesia Evangélica Luterana en Chile. Mujer proactiva, presente en muchos espacios e instancias evangélicas y ecuménicas, además de un fuerte liderazgo que la caracterizó. Colaboró activamente como delegada de la IELCH, en la Asamblea de la CTE, formando parte del Directorio. Esta participación la realizó en diversos momentos y también en tiempos complejos que vivió el país, así como la Comunidad Teológica.
Agradecemos al Señor por su vida y aporte, tanto en su congregación como en nuestra Comunidad Teológica. Enviamos nuestras palabras de consuelo a la familia y a la Iglesia Evangélica Luterana en Chile, así como a la congregación en la cual la hermana Hildegard participó activamente.
Ha partido a las moradas celestiales nuestra querida pastora Juanita Albornoz. Hoy, después de un período de convalecencia, el Señor la llamó a su presencia eterna. Fue Presidenta de la Iglesia Misión Apostólica, miembro de la Asamblea General de la CTE.
Una triste noticia que recorre nuestras familias confesionales, organizaciones ecuménicas, de Derechos Humanos, sindicales, interreligiosas, teológicas.
Recordamos a la pastora Juanita como una tenaz luchadora por los Derechos Humanos, trabajadora incansable. Participó activamente en la recuperación de la democracia en Chile. Fue nombrada en 2007, en la presidencia de Michelle Bachelet, como la primera mujer capellana del Palacio de La Moneda. Fue parte activa de varias instituciones: Sepade, Clai, Fasic, Confraternidad Cristiana de Iglesias, Casa Ecuménica; Epla, Mesa Ampliada, participó activamente en la vista del CMI a Chile después del regreso a la democracia, también fue una asidua colaboradora y participante de las actividades de nuestra casa académica, además de un sinnúmero de entidades religiosas y sociales. Oramos por la familia de nuestra pastora, por sus hijas Tirsa y Patricia, por Moisés, su hijo, nietas y nietos. Rogamos al dador de la vida consuelo y paz.
Que el Señor en su inmenso amor y misericordia nos mantenga firmes en la fe, la esperanza y el amor, hasta el día en que nos volvamos a encontrar y juntos, juntas podamos entonar la alabanza escatológica: Santo, Santo Santo, Señor Dios todopoderoso…
Desde los años 80 Ruth Tapia colaboró con Sepade, Ulaje, la Confraternidad Cristiana de Iglesias, el Centro Diego de Medellín, el Clai y en los años 90, entre otras actividades, estudió Teología.
Miembro activo de la Misión Iglesia Pentecostal en la congregación de la Población La Victoria, donde fue miembro Plena Comunión, lideresa del grupo juvenil, predicadora, profesora de escuela dominical. También activa participante de los Comités de salud, del trabajo juvenil en la población y de varias instancias e iniciativas.
Casada con el pastor Ricardo Sepúlveda, mamá de Gonzalo, Álvaro y Natalia. Realizaba el trabajo pastoral en la congregación de Ochagavía, y desde allí colaboraba y participaba de las actividades propias del cargo en la Misión Iglesia Pentecostal.
Participó activamente en Ulaje Chile, en la Confraternidad Cristiana de Iglesias, colaboró en el Centro Diego de Medellín, en Sepade, fue directora del Hogar de Ancianos que la iglesia mantenía en la ciudad de Buin, estudió teología en la Comunidad Teológica Evangélica de Chile. Junto a su trabajo eclesial, trabajó en la Ilustre Municipalidad de Pedro Aguirre Cerda.
Después de un largo período de tratamientos para enfrentar y tratar el cáncer, finalmente su organismo dejó de responder al tratamiento y falleció hoy quince de abril antes de promediar el amanecer.
Desde la Comunidad Teológica, expresamos nuestras condolencias al pastor Ricardo Sepúlveda, a sus hijos, familia, Congregación y Misión Iglesia Pentecostal. Agradecemos al Señor por la vida de Ruth Tapia en medio nuestro y confiamos que él la ha acogido en sus brazos y hoy se une al coro celeste que entona himnos y alabanzas al dador y consumador de la vida.
Profesor
Daniel Godoy F.
Rector CTE de Chile
“Le dijo Jesús: Yo soy la resurrección y la vida; el que cree en mí, aunque esté muerto, vivirá. Y todo aquel que vive y cree en mi, no morirá eternamente. ¿Crees esto?» Juan 11,25-26 (RV1960)
Compartimos la sensible noticia de la partida a la casa del Padre, del pastor Gabriel Almazán Tapia (1930-2020).
El pastor Almazán, como era conocido en nuestra casa de estudios, fue pastor de la Iglesia Evangélica Presbiteriana en Chile, pastoreó la congregación de Antofagasta, la congregación de San Lucas en la ciudad de Viña del Mar, y en otras ciudades. Su relación con la CTE de Chile, fue de larga data. Participó activamente de la vida académica y directiva de la CTE. Fue miembro activo de la Asamblea General, ocupando el cargo de Presidente de nuestra Comunidad Teológica.
Expresamos nuestros sentimientos de gratitud al Señor por su vida y ministerio. Confiamos que Él, con su abrazo acogedor, dará a su esposa, pastora Liliana Gardella, hijos, familia, iglesia y a los hermanos y hermanas que le conocieron, el consuelo, la paz y la esperanza de un reencuentro.
Con afecto cristiano,
Profesor, Dr. Daniel Godoy
Rector
Comunidad Teológica Evangélica de Chile
Facultad Evangélica de Chile
“Dios realiza acciones justas, haciendo justicia a todas las personas oprimidas” (Sal 103.6)
Invitamos a leer y compartir la carta a las iglesias y organizaciones compañeras del Consejo Latinoamericano de Iglesia (CLAI).
“El producto de la justicia será la paz; tranquilidad y seguridad perpetuas serán su fruto” (Isaías 32:17, Nueva Versión Internacional)
Compartimos una declaración pública conjunta, en relación a los pueblos indígenas. Les invitamos a leerla y compartirla.
When, while the lovely valley teems with vapor around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees, and but a few stray gleams steal into the inner sanctuary, I throw myself down among the tall grass by the trickling stream; and, as I lie close to the earth, a thousand unknown plants are noticed by me: when I hear the buzz of the little world among the stalks, and grow familiar with the countless indescribable forms of the insects and flies, then I feel the presence of the Almighty, who formed us in his own image, and the breath of that universal love which bears and sustains us, as it floats around us in an eternity of bliss; and then, my friend, when darkness overspreads my eyes, and heaven and earth seem to dwell in my soul and absorb its power, like the form of a beloved mistress, then I often think with longing, Oh, would I could describe these conceptions, could impress upon paper all that is living so full and warm within me, that it might be the mirror of my soul, as my soul is the mirror of the infinite God!
O my friend — but it is too much for my strength — I sink under the weight of the splendor of these visions! A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine.
I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be incapable of drawing a single stroke at the present moment; and yet I feel that I never was a greater artist than now.
When, while the lovely valley teems with vapor around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees, and but a few stray gleams steal into the inner sanctuary, I throw myself down among the tall grass by the trickling stream; and, as I lie close to the earth, a thousand unknown plants are noticed by me: when I hear the buzz of the little world among the stalks, and grow familiar with the countless indescribable forms of the insects and flies, then I feel the presence of the Almighty, who formed us in his own image, and the breath of that universal love which bears and sustains us, as it floats around us in an eternity of bliss; and then, my friend, when darkness overspreads my eyes, and heaven and earth seem to dwell in my soul and absorb its power, like the form of a beloved mistress, then I often think with longing, Oh, would I could describe these conceptions, could impress upon paper all that is living so full and warm within me.
When, while the lovely valley teems with vapor around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees, and but a few stray gleams steal into the inner sanctuary, I throw myself down among the tall grass by the trickling stream; and, as I lie close to the earth, a thousand unknown plants are noticed by me: when I hear the buzz of the little world among the stalks, and grow familiar with the countless indescribable forms of the insects and flies, then I feel the presence of the Almighty, who formed us in his own image, and the breath of that universal love which bears and sustains us, as it floats around us in an eternity of bliss; and then, my friend, when darkness overspreads my eyes, and heaven and earth seem to dwell in my soul and absorb its power, like the form of a beloved mistress, then I often think with longing, Oh, would I could describe these conceptions, could impress upon paper all that is living so full and warm within me, that it might be the mirror of my soul, as my soul is the mirror of the infinite God!
O my friend — but it is too much for my strength — I sink under the weight of the splendor of these visions! A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine.
I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be incapable of drawing a single stroke at the present moment; and yet I feel that I never was a greater artist than now.
When, while the lovely valley teems with vapor around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees, and but a few stray gleams steal into the inner sanctuary, I throw myself down among the tall grass by the trickling stream; and, as I lie close to the earth, a thousand unknown plants are noticed by me: when I hear the buzz of the little world among the stalks, and grow familiar with the countless indescribable forms of the insects and flies, then I feel the presence of the Almighty, who formed us in his own image, and the breath of that universal love which bears and sustains us, as it floats around us in an eternity of bliss; and then, my friend, when darkness overspreads my eyes, and heaven and earth seem to dwell in my soul and absorb its power, like the form of a beloved mistress, then I often think with longing, Oh, would I could describe these conceptions, could impress upon paper all that is living so full and warm within me.
When, while the lovely valley teems with vapor around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees, and but a few stray gleams steal into the inner sanctuary, I throw myself down among the tall grass by the trickling stream; and, as I lie close to the earth, a thousand unknown plants are noticed by me: when I hear the buzz of the little world among the stalks, and grow familiar with the countless indescribable forms of the insects and flies, then I feel the presence of the Almighty, who formed us in his own image, and the breath of that universal love which bears and sustains us, as it floats around us in an eternity of bliss; and then, my friend, when darkness overspreads my eyes, and heaven and earth seem to dwell in my soul and absorb its power, like the form of a beloved mistress, then I often think with longing, Oh, would I could describe these conceptions, could impress upon paper all that is living so full and warm within me, that it might be the mirror of my soul, as my soul is the mirror of the infinite God!
O my friend — but it is too much for my strength — I sink under the weight of the splendor of these visions! A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine.
I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be incapable of drawing a single stroke at the present moment; and yet I feel that I never was a greater artist than now.
When, while the lovely valley teems with vapor around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees, and but a few stray gleams steal into the inner sanctuary, I throw myself down among the tall grass by the trickling stream; and, as I lie close to the earth, a thousand unknown plants are noticed by me: when I hear the buzz of the little world among the stalks, and grow familiar with the countless indescribable forms of the insects and flies, then I feel the presence of the Almighty, who formed us in his own image, and the breath of that universal love which bears and sustains us, as it floats around us in an eternity of bliss; and then, my friend, when darkness overspreads my eyes, and heaven and earth seem to dwell in my soul and absorb its power, like the form of a beloved mistress, then I often think with longing, Oh, would I could describe these conceptions, could impress upon paper all that is living so full and warm within me.
