It was probably one of the stranger orders she had ever received. “I’d like a number 7, two burgers with only mustard, pickles and onions, and a grilled chicken, hold the mayo. And by the way, I’d like you to…
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May 24, 2008
Posts By: Mark Koenig
May 23, 2008
More on Stopping Cluster Bombs
I’m not the only one missing the gathering in Dublin to negotiate a treaty to ban cluster bombs. The United States government is not present either. But there is a bill pending in Congress that addresses this issue. The Cluster…
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May 21, 2008
I Wish I Was in Dublin
Because I can’t make it to Dublin, I have signed a petition calling governments to support a treaty banning cluster bombs. More than 100 governments have gathered in Dublin along with hundreds of representatives of non-governmental organizations. They are there…
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May 18, 2008
A Faithful Summer Vacation
Sowing Mustard Seeds; Working for God’s Justice, Confronting Poverty is the theme of the 2008 Peacemaking Conference planned for July 15-19 at Chapman University in Southern California. Register now. Co-directors Edie Gause and Andrew Short commented, “ It’s inspiring to…
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May 17, 2008
Promote the Conference
A bulletin insert (PDF) promoting the 2008 Peacemaking Conference is now available. Download the insert and share it in your congregation. Register to attend the conference. The conference will explore links between poverty, militarism, trade policies and poverty through keynote…
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May 15, 2008
An Invitation to Conversations
Sunday, May 18, 2008 – a day to talk about race and racism. The National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. has invited all of its member churches to make May 18, 2008 (Trinity Sunday), a day…
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May 11, 2008
Promoting the Great and General Interests of Peace
On the National Network of Presbyterian Women’s blog, Noelle Gulden has posted Julia Ward Howe’s 1870 call to celebrate Mother’s Day. Howe envisioned a day when women would remember the lives lost in war and hold a gathering dedicated to…
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May 11, 2008
Mustard Seed People: 2008 Peacemaking Conference
Will there be something for everyone at the 2008 Peacemaking Conference? Probably not. That’s a fairly impossible goal. But there will be something for lots and lots and lots of folk. Prayer. Worship. Music. Keynote addresses. Fellowship time. Energizers. Relationship…
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May 11, 2008
More on Myanmar
The few images from Myanmar are heartbreaking. The magnitude of the suffering is staggering. The actions of the military junta are mindboggling. The world seeks to respond but many rightly wonder if aid will make it to the people most…
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May 9, 2008
Responding to Myanmar
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is making ready to respond to the tragedy in Myanmar. Appeal cards and bulletin inserts are available with information about how to give to this need. PDA has committed $100,000 from One Great Hour of Sharing…
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