Peace & Justice Archives

Presbyterians working to help overlooked communities in Laura’s wake

Posted September 3rd, 2020

Shortly after Hurricane Katrina dealt a historic blow to New Orleans, Hurricane Rita churned up to Category 5 in the Gulf of Mexico and threatened to deliver a second punch to the Crescent City.

Questionable election results send the people of Belarus to the streets

Posted September 3rd, 2020

Belarus, part of the former Soviet Union, is one of the most conquered countries in Europe. Universally gentle, its people have been forced to learn patience. But recently they declared, “no more,” and have taken to the streets by the thousands.

Washington Office urges congressional contacts over upcoming refugee consultations

Posted September 2nd, 2020

The Office of Public Witness is asking Presbyterians to take a few minutes before the Labor Day weekend to contact their congressional delegation about upcoming consultations over how many refugees can enter the country during the upcoming fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1.

Challenging the status quo

Posted August 29th, 2020

Young adults with a desire to see the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) move forward say they’re running up against a wall when they try to approach older members about sensitive issues, such as institutional racism and bias against queer people.

Injustices against farmworkers decried in Week of Action webinar

Posted August 28th, 2020

Erik Nicholson sees intersectionality between this country’s history of racism against Black and brown people and the current plight of farmworkers facing health and economic challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Diverse voices unite for Global Day of Solidarity

Posted August 24th, 2020

Sorrow and outrage over the death of George Floyd and other victims of police brutality extend beyond the shores of the United States and around the globe.

PC(USA) film series on race premieres during Week of Action

Posted August 21st, 2020

The Presbyterian Week of Action will include the premiere of the latest offering from the church’s documentary film ministry, Story Productions.

Re-imagining public safety amid calls to defund police

Posted August 21st, 2020

Calls to defund the police have grown louder in recent months as demonstrators have taken to the streets to protest police brutality and white supremacy following the deaths of George Floyd and other innocent African Americans.

Iowa storm hasn’t made headlines, but PDA is there

Posted August 19th, 2020

The storm took 14 million acres or 40% of Iowa farmland, plus numerous barns, silos, and other structures. In Cedar Rapids, more than 1,000 homes have been declared uninhabitable, and most buildings have sustained some damage. People displaced wait in tents for help, while across the state, power and other utilities are still out.

Church partners join with NGOs to help displaced families in Beirut

Posted August 18th, 2020

Relief efforts are under way in Beirut to help the more than 300,000 people displaced by the Aug. 4 port explosion that is now being called among the five strongest blasts in human history.