These daily reflections are designed to be used during the four weeks leading up to World Communion Sunday, October 4, when the Peace and Global Witness Offering is often received. The 2015 Season of Peace begins on Sunday, September 6, but these reflections can also be used any time of the year to help individuals… Read more »
This second edition set of peace cards was created in 2015 for the Season of Peace and can be used by children and in households anytime during the year. Each card contains a reflection, prayer and action item.
Learn how, in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Self-Development of People is supporting fishermen in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, as they work to rebuild an industry vital to their local economy. Watch this streaming video For best results, right-click the Download link (or click and use “control” key for Macintosh) and save the file.
Inspired by the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) response to a shooting in his hometown of Kirkwood, Missouri, PC(USA) pastor David Holyan found a way to give back. Watch this streaming video For best results, right-click the Download link (or click and use “control” key for Macintosh) and save the file.
This is a compilation of separate video segments highlighting the Presbyterian Hunger Program, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, and the Self-Development of People program, in addition to a fourth segment highlighting the PC(USA) response to the 2010 Haiti earthquake, a disaster-recovery effort in which all three programs were involved. Watch this streaming video For best results, right-click… Read more »
The children’s activity resource, Gracie & the Great Pearl, continues the story about Gracie the One Great Hour of Sharing fish, and includes questions to help children of different ages explore the story. Download Gracie’s other adventures: Gracie and the Food Desert (2015) Gracie Becomes a Neighbor (2014) Gracie and the Big Storm (2013) Gracie and… Read more »
See a listing of how 2010 One Great Hour of Sharing funds were used by Self-Development of People, the Presbyterian Hunger Program and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance.
The story of Robert Morrison, a Young Adult Volunteer, whose year-long commitment to serve the homeless and care for needy youth was funded by the Pentecost Offering. Also included: about the Pentecost Offering and how your church can give.
This information sheet provides an introduction to the 2015 Path of Peace Reflections and brief bios of the writers.
These daily reflections are designed to be used during the four weeks leading up to World Communion Sunday, October 4, when the Peace and Global Witness Offering is often received. The 2015 Season of Peace begins on Sunday, September 6, but these reflections can also be used any time of the year to help individuals… Read more »
This second edition set of peace cards was created in 2015 for the Season of Peace and can be used by children and in households anytime during the year. Each card contains a reflection, prayer and action item.