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Final Christian Zionism webinar centers on Christian nationalism and its political ramifications

Posted September 5th, 2024

The PC(USA)’s Christian Zionism working group is presenting its third and final webinar focused on Confronting Christian Zionism at noon Eastern Time on Thursday, Sept. 19. Participants can register here to attend the Zoom-based event. Registration will be capped at 500 participants.

A call to courage

Posted September 4th, 2024

The inaugural Atwood Institute for Congregational Courage met in New Mexico last [month], creating a well-resourced community for Christians wishing to end gun violence.

Confronting Christian Zionism webinar moderator reflects on series, speakers and advocacy

Posted August 21st, 2024

The PC(USA)’s Christian Zionism working group, which includes PC(USA) national staff, congregation members and grassroots Presbyterians connected to the Israel Palestine Mission Network (IPMN), will present its third and final webinar on Confronting Christian Zionism.

The full circle of gun violence prevention

Posted July 16th, 2024

Sometimes things come full circle. The scene: At a Presbyterian Peacemaking Program conference at Ghost Ranch in 2010, a filmmaker from Presbyterian Disaster Assistance heeds a plea from retired pastor James Atwood to make a documentary about gun violence and its impact on families and communities. The result is the award-winning film, “Trigger: The Ripple Effect of Gun Violence,” since seen by millions of viewers. Flash forward: This August 22-25, David Barnhart and his PDA crew will roll the cameras again at the James Atwood Institute for Congregational Courage at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico. The goal? To interview participants at the new gun violence prevention training event honoring the late Jim Atwood. The result? A planned sequel to “Trigger,” as part of the Presbyterian Decade to End Gun Violence.

James Atwood Institute for Congregational Courage set for Ghost Ranch Aug. 22–25

Posted June 25th, 2024

With every event of gun violence, does the Spirit tug at you to do something? Yet what? And how? And do I have the courage and skill to do it? Or… I’ve been working on this — how do I become more effective?

Guns to Gardens event coming to General Assembly on Sunday in Salt Lake City

Posted June 25th, 2024

As the nation reels from mass shootings, local Presbyterians have joined with other faith communities to mark Gun Violence Prevention Month by “Wear Orange” events and Guns to Gardens safe surrender days, most held in church parking lots. The June gun violence prevention activities will culminate in Salt Lake City on Sunday with a Guns to Gardens demonstration as the PC(U.S.A.) gathers for its 226th General Assembly.

Ahead of the 226th General Assembly, Presbyterian Peace Fellowship holds its online Peace Breakfast

Posted June 24th, 2024

Nearly 50 people gathered online Saturday for Presbyterian Peace Fellowship’s General Assembly Peace Breakfast.

Presbyterian Peace Fellowship to hold its online General Assembly Peace Breakfast Saturday

Posted June 18th, 2024

Where can you hear from a true peacemaker in the Middle East, enjoy cutting-edge music, honor a beloved hymn writer and eat your cereal? You can do all that and more on Saturday via Zoom at the Peace Breakfast of the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship. Held for every Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assembly for many decades, the Peace Breakfast will start at 8 a.m. Pacific Time, 9 a.m. Mountain Time, 10 a.m. Central Time and 11 a.m. Eastern Time. It’s strictly BYOB — Bring Your Own Breakfast.

Presbyterian pastor calls for end to gun violence, promotes Guns to Gardens event

Posted June 6th, 2024

A Louisville, Kentucky, pastor summed up the nation’s gun violence crisis with a three-word refrain on Wednesday: “Enough is enough.” The Rev. Dr. Angela Johnson, pastor of Louisville’s Grace Hope Presbyterian Church, delivered a brief but powerful sermon during a morning chapel service for employees of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

James Atwood Institute for Congregational Courage coming to Ghost Ranch Aug. 22-25

Posted June 4th, 2024

When the call went out to those concerned about gun violence to go to Ghost Ranch Education & Retreat Center in New Mexico, the first registrants hailed from the Atlantic to the Pacific regions of the country. Why go to New Mexico? For the James Atwood Institute for Congregational Courage. This new initiative of the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship will be held August 22-25 at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico.