A visit to Bolivia is the best way to experience Amistad! For over 30 years, we have welcomed children and adults of all ages to share this life-changing ministry together.
Christ Church Youth, Ponte Vedra Beach
In July of 2025, Parker Corey and Amy Trinidad led the Christ Church Youth to spend a week with their friends in Casa San Francisco. This group of 13 pilgrims was the first to enjoy the newly-renovated Villa playground! The group bonded with the children through VBS games, World Cup matches, outings to the city, and dinners with the higher education students and graduates!
St. Mary’s on-the-Highlands Episcopal Church, Birmingham
In July of 2026, Monica Sargent led a group of 14 St. Mary’s pilgrims, including five families, to visit their friends in Casa Copacabana. Painting, making sensory bottles, painting nails, leading morning worship, and celebrating birthdays were among the many bonding activities!
Christ Church Cathedral Youth, Nashville
In June of 2026, a group of five Christ Church pilgrims visited Amistad, led by Emily Berry and Deacon Mary McCarthy. They met their Casa Kantuta friends and shared many joyful experiences, including a walk through the beautiful Corpus Christi mosaics in the city center!
Cathedral Church of the Advent Families, Birmingham
In May of 2026, Rev. Adam Young and Liz Lee led a group of 12 Advent pilgrims (four families) to Amistad. The children of Casa San Miguel loved outings with their sponsored church, games in Villa Amistad, and participating in a special worship service on Pentecost, jointly led by the children and amigos!
Christ Church Adults, Ponte Vedra Beach
In May of 2026, Fr. Andreis led a group of 10 Christ Church friends to Amistad. These pilgrims represented the first time we welcomed a group of all bilingual visitors, and the children loved getting to know their new friends! The group led worship services in the Villa chapel and VBS lessos at Amistad for Families Quillacollo, among many other shared activities. The children of Casa San Francisco were especially grateful to spend time with friends from their sponsoring church.
Nadler Family, Nashville
In May of 2026, Sam Nadler visited Amistad for this first time with his daughter, who has supported our ministry through making and selling slime to friends back home. They both speak Spanish and quickly connected with the children over many shared interests!
Hasbrouck Family, Maine
In April of 2026, the Hasbrouck Family visited Amistad for the first time. They quickly bonded with the children, who always love having entire families spend time with them. The Hasbroucks came away with new prayer friends and many memories they will forever cherish!
Christ Church Adults, Ponte Vedra Beach
In March of 2026, Pam Laco led a group of six Christ Church pilgrims to spend time with Casa San Francisco, their sponsored house. They had fun outings with the children to Parque Mariscal, Burger King, and a trampoline park. The group loved visiting both Amistad for Families locations, having lunch with several staff members, and teaching English to the children. The flowers planted around Casa San Francisco are a lasting reminder of their beautiful visit!
St. Mary’s on-the-Highlands Episcopal Church, Birmingham
In February of 2026, Board President Ann Jones led a group of eight St. Mary’s pilgrims to share a week with their friends in Casa Copacabana. They bonded over baseball, bumper cars, Chester’s Chicken (a Birmingham original!), gondola ride, cheeseburger cookout, Bible study, arts and crafts, and many other shared activities!
New Providence Presbyterian Church, New Jersey
In November of 2025, Pastor Audrey Del Campo and Don Gomber led a missions team of 12 from New Providence Presbyterian Church to visit the children in their sponsored house, Casa Semilla de Amor. Mamá Ana and the children loved spending time with their friends. Pastor Audrey led worship and reenactments of Bible stories in Villa Amistad and Amistad for Families. An overnight stay in Aramasà was spiritually nourishing, and dinner with the Casa Semilla de Amor graduates inspired all!
Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church Youth, Dallas
In August of 2025, Rev. Robin Hinkle and Samuel Moore led 10 Saint Michael Youth to meet the children in Casa Esperanza. They made birdhouses, planted flowers, and went on outings together. The children look forward to the next visit from their Saint Michael amigos!
