Turkey's Christian population constitutes less than one percent of the country's population. Through the American Board, Global Ministries personnel are active in ecumenical and Christian-Muslim relations in this largely secular country of nearly 70 million. Our principle partner is the Health and Education Foundation (SEV), which manages and supports three schools and a hospital historically related to the United Church of Christ. One of the local church's ecumenical projects is the Istanbul Interparish Migrants' Program, which grew out of the influx of internal and external refugees following the Gulf War.

Pray for: The ministry of Christians in Turkey, including Armenians, Greeks, and Turks.

The Istanbul Interparish Migrants' Program, which ministers to the needs of refugees and migrants in this Turkish city.

Frank, Kenneth Turkey Ken Frank, a member of Claremont United Church of Christ,Claremont, California, serves the Health and Education Foundation (SEV) in Istanbul, Turkey. He works as the Co-General Secretary of the American Board in Istanbul.

Frank, Elizabeth Turkey Elizabeth Frank, a member of Claremont United Church of Christ, Clarmont, California, serves the Health and Education Foundation )(SEV) in Istanbul, Turkey. She work as Co-General Secretary of the American Board in Istanbul.

Stendahl, Alison Turkey Alison Stendahl, a member of University Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, Seattle, Washington, serves the Near East Mission in Istanbul. She works as academic dean and math teacher at Uskudar American Academy.

Stories

St. Nicholas January 3, 2012 How do you respond to a 7.2 earthquake... October 26, 2011 Gravestones September 29, 2011 Memories of 9/11 August 31, 2011 The Balance Sheet July 7, 2011 The Furniture Delivery April 4, 2011 Walls March 7, 2011 Journeying Toward Wholeness - Micah 6:8 February 15, 2011 Blessed Be the Peacemaker January 19, 2011 With Pride September 24, 2010 Women Coming Together April 12, 2010 Front and Center March 5, 2010 December in Istanbul January 5, 2010 A New Building, A New Chapter October 28, 2009 Cultures August 31, 2009 I Left Behind My Fear July 20, 2009 While You Are Waiting April 7, 2009 Hope can be such a fragile thing... January 29, 2009 More on "A Common Word" November 11, 2008 Life Goes On October 30, 2008

Partners

American Research Institute in Turkey Health and Education Foundation (SEV) Istanbul Interparish Migrant Program (Turkey)

Projects

Disciples Woman-To-Woman Worldwide Service Project - Turkey

Turkey News

Ecumenical Patriarch highlights freedom of religion and minority rights December 1, 2011 UPDATE: UCC and Disciples response to victims of Turkey earthquake November 1, 2011 ACT Alliance responds to Turkey Earthquake October 26, 2011 His Holiness Moran Mor Ignatius Zakka I Iwas meets with Turkish Prime Minister March 31, 2011 13 Days in Biblical Turkey: March 5-17, 2012 March 5, 2011 Just Women Magazine to Feature Highlights from Turkey Pilgrimage December 13, 2010 Turkish prime minister takes new initiative on Christian rights May 21, 2010 Christ's cross unites, WCC general secretary says in Turkey March 11, 2010 "Truth does not fear dialogue," says Ecumenical Patriarch February 23, 2010 NCC: U.S. Christians concerned about Patriarch's safety, Kinnamon tells U.S. State Department February 18, 2010 Archbishop Aram Atesyan Attends Conference of Honorary Consuls December 1, 2009 Death of Gwendolyn Edna Stinger Scott, former missionary in Turkey November 16, 2009 Death of William A. Edmonds July 30, 2009 Silver Rose of St. Nicholas Awarded in an Ecumenical Ceremony January 16, 2009 Death of Dr. Howard Kaliher, former missionary in Turkey August 29, 2008 Death of Martha Millett, former missionary in Turkey August 26, 2008 Spirit of the Hill Award 2008: The Ministry of Alan and Sally McCain July 9, 2008 WCC Asks Turkish Government to Ensure Rule of Law After Murder of Christians May 7, 2007 United Church of Christ at 50! March 26, 2007 A letter on the Middle East crisis from the President of WARC July 20, 2006