Jan and Cliff Aerie are on the national staff of the United Church of Christ. As Executive for Mission Education and Interpretation for Global Ministries Jan creates educational programs and resource materials to tell the stories of global partnerships. Cliff is Minister for Special Events, Creativity and the Arts exploring the adventurous terrain of the imagination. Together they lead small group playshops, regional gatherings, retreats, and Mission Jazz performances that weave world music, storytelling, multi-media and the arts into a creative tapestry portraying contemporary mission partnerships in the global community.