Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Week, observed in the United States from September 15 – October 15, celebrates the culture and traditions of Hispanic Americans. The observance begins in mid-September because the 15th is the anniversary of independence of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua; the 16th for Mexico; and the 18th for Chile.
Key Links:
The National Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry Brochure
The National Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry brochure is available as a downloadable PDF (2 pages, 727 K). Read More...Hispanic Ministries Reborn
by David Maldonado, New World Outlook-Sept./Oct. 2007I grew up in Seguin, Texas, a product of the pre-civil-rights era and of The United Methodist Church. My church and the historical social context shaped my life, community, and world. Read More...
Welcoming the Stranger through The National Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry
by Mary Beth Coudal, Communications, New World Outlook - Sept./Oct. 2007
"The English-speaking people have missed the boat," said Rev. Emilio E.Müller, facilitator of the National Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry in the Pacific Northwest. "But lately, they want to get involved. They realize, 'Wow. Why didn't we pay attention to this before?" Read More...
OFFSITE RESOURCES
Hispanic Heritage Month Music Resources
by Dean McIntyre, General Board of Discipleship
September 15 - October 15 is designated as Hispanic Heritage Month in The United Methodist Church, giving local congregations the opportunity to celebrate the importance and contributions of the Hispanic culture in worship. United Methodist publications are rich in musical resources that may be included throughout the year, but especially during this month. Read More...
Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month
by the Reverend Liana Pérez Félix, General Board of Discipleship
In our Hispanic-Latino countries, every day is a celebration of our respective cultural heritages. We live daily the richness of our countries and our history, our customs, the concept of unity in the family, and everything that is part of our daily lives. Read More...
Hispanic Heritage Month
US Census Bureau, September 8, 2008
In September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week. The observance was expanded in 1988 to a month-long celebration (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15). Sept. 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries. Read More...
