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SUMMARY:Cuba Mission Trip
DESCRIPTION:This trip is different from a typical mission trip. There’s no construction project\, no work site—the mission here is presence. We travel to Cuba to build and strengthen relationships with the seminary\, its students\, and Cuban churches. Registration is open now through October 9\, 2026. The cost is $1700\, which includes visa\, insurance\, lodging\, transportation\, and cultural experiences. \n* All spots are full. If you need scholarship assistance to fund this trip\, or if you’d like to be placed on a waitlist\, please email Lauren Russell (lrussell@firstpres-charlotte.org). \nItinerary Overview \n\n3 days in Matanzas\, staying at the seminary — a hilltop campus with sweeping views of the harbor\n2 days in Havana\, typically staying in a historic convent in Old Havana\n\nWhat You Might Experience No two trips are exactly alike\, but past groups have enjoyed a mix of the following: \n\nMeaningful time with seminary students and Cuban church members\nWalking tours of historic Matanzas (founded 1693) and Old Havana (founded 1519)\nVisits to sites connected to Ernest Hemingway\, including his home and the Hotel Ambos Mundos\, where the rooftop displays a great view of the city\nThe Havana Cathedral\, with an optional climb to the bell tower\nCuban art\, music\, and local artisan markets\nFine dining and fellowship meals together as a group\nOptional day trip to Varadero Beach and the Dupont Mansion\nTime at Revolution Square and other historic Havana landmarks\nOne or two musical performances to learn about Cuban culture\n\nWant to learn more? Watch a video about last year’s trip and our partnership with the Evangelical Seminary of Theology here.
URL:https://firstpres-charlotte.org/events/cuba-mission-trip/
LOCATION:Cuba
CATEGORIES:Churchwide,Featured,Outreach
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