Amigas del Señor Monasterio Metodista is a Methodist Monastery for women in Limón, Colón, Honduras. Founded in 2006, there are currently two sisters: novice Confianza (Prairie Cutting), a member of Hermiston First UMC, and Sister Alegría (Beth Blodgett), member of Sellwood UMC in Portland.

Called to live as poor among the poor, our daily life is built around morning, afternoon, and evening prayer times and consists of the physical work of life in the country such as cutting firewood, washing laundry by hand, cooking on the woodfire stove, and gardening. Every Monday we volunteer at the Centro de Salud (Public Health Clinic) in Limón, where Sister Alegría (a pediatrician) sees patients and Confianza runs the pharmacy. We are influenced by Methodist and Quaker spirituality as well as traditional monasticism, and have a Covenant of Caring with Multnomah Monthly Meeting of Friends (Quakers) in Portland, OR.

We get to the internet about once a month. You can read our updates at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/amigasdelsenor/. Sign up to get them by email at that site or send a blank email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Since our time at the internet is limited, the best way to contact us is by mail. It takes about 4 weeks for letters to reach us and costs 98cents for a one-ounce letter (as of 2009). Write to us at:
      Hermanas Alegría y Confianza
      Amigas del Señor
      Limón, Colón
      Honduras

Monatery donations may be made out and sent to:
      Sellwood UMC, 1422 SE Tacoma Ave, Portland, OR 97202
Please note Amigas del Señor in the memo line. A minimum of 50% of all income goes to help others (purchasing medicines for the clinic, etc.) If you would like to whole amount to go out, please add "Alms" in the memo.

Spend a year with us!

Amigas del Señor Monastery for women Limón, Colón, Honduras Accepting Aspirants and Sojourners Help strengthen this small monastic community.  One year minimum commitment. All at the monastery receive spiritual formation, food, shelter, clothing, the necessities (no stipend paid, no fees charged). Full participation in the life of the monastery.  Ecumenical. Current sisters are Methodist  Quakers.  Governance by Quaker process. Semi-immersion Spanish language. Rustic Living: No electricity, cook on woodburning clay stove, use dry-compost toilet. Sustainability: Simplicity, material poverty, organic agriculture, community interdependence. Prayer is the Point: Worship in a variety of styles, mindfulness, music, study, meditation in nature. Contact: Sister Alegría (beth blodgett) by mail   Amigas del Señor Limón, Colón, Honduras by email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it For more information, see our web letters: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/amigasdelsenor/