world communion sunday Archives

Minute for Mission: Peace at All Times, In All Ways

Posted June 11th, 2018

In a chaotic world, we find strength in knowing that God is always near.

Minute for Mission: Congregations Nurture Neighborly Children Across Ethnic, Racial and Religious Lines

Posted June 11th, 2018

Peace camp in New Jersey, sponsored by Christian, Jewish and Muslim congregations, teaches children how to build peaceful communities.

Minute for Mission: Building Peace in Madagascar

Posted June 11th, 2018

Presbyterians from the United States, along with church partners in Madagascar, witness for peace in the island nation off the coast of the African continent.

Minute for Mission: Beyond Our Doors

Posted June 11th, 2018

The Peace & Global Witness Offering enables the church to promote the Peace of Christ by addressing systems of injustice beyond our doors, beyond our community, and beyond our borders.

2017 Peace & Global Witness Worship Resources

Posted September 28th, 2017

World Communion Sunday is called Peace & Global Witness Offering Sunday in 2017. Worship resources include: Suggested Hymns Call to Worship Opening Prayer Confession and Pardon A Time with Children… Read more »

2017 Peace & Global Witness Minute for Mission – International Peacemakers

Posted July 14th, 2017

The Peace & Global Witness Offering sponsors visits by international peacemakers to congregations that are interested. Learn how these visits inspired one congregation

2017 Peace & Global Witness Minute for Mission – Welcoming Refugees

Posted July 14th, 2017

Every level of the PC(USA) is working together to make a difference for those displace by violence.

2017 Peace & Global Witness Minute for Mission – An Unrelenting Pursuit of Peace in South Sudan

Posted July 14th, 2017

Since gaining its independence, South Sudan has been embroiled in a violent civil war that has deepened ethnic divides. Presbyterians are collaborating with church partners on a peace-building initiative.https://www.presbyterianmission.org/wp-admin/edit.php?post_type=resources

Peace & Global Witness Offering Children’s Sermon

Posted August 25th, 2016

A Children’s Sermon for use on World Communion Sunday, in conjunction with the Peace & Global Witness Offering.

Peace & Global Witness Offering Curriculum for Older Children

Posted August 25th, 2016

This curriculum uses the imagery of a table of peace to connect the Presbyterian Giving Catalog with the Peace & Global Witness Offering for children in grades 5-8.