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Posts Categorized: Advocacy

April 4, 2012

Lend Your Leg – and more about landmines

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Landmines kill and maim long after wars have ended.These weapons of no discrimination remain in the ground for years, maybe even decades, before someone or some animal comes along to detonate them. Then they maim and kill children, farmers and everyday citizens just as readily as they do people serving in the military. The United… Read more »
March 28, 2012

Economic implications of the occupation

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All living has economic implications.

At the March 23 Compassion, Peace and Justice Training Day and on March 24 at Ecumenical Advocacy Days, Mark Koenig, Director of the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations, led a workshop that provided an introduction to the economic implications of Israel’s Occupation of Palestinian territory.

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March 26, 2012

Winding down; preparing for next year

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Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2012 are coming to a close. Today, Presbyterians and sisters and brothers in Christ from other denominations are spread across Capitol Hill, urging Members of Congress to “Enact a faithful federal budget that serves the common good, provides robust funding for people struggling to overcome poverty, and exercises proper care of the… Read more »
March 20, 2012

Women share stories of hope at the United Nations

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Women make up the majority of the world’s poor. The reality of the world today is that women are disproportionately affected by poverty, due to unequal access to resources and opportunities, discriminatory land and inheritance laws, and unequal distribution of household resources. Violence against women persists, particularly in regions ravaged by war and natural disasters…. Read more »
March 18, 2012

Re-Authorize the Violence Against Women Act!

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Here’s a way to follow-up on the Commission on the Status of Women: Call both of your Senators’ offices in Washington today and ask them vote YES on the re-authorization of the Violence Against Women Act. Our partners in Presbyterian Women tell us that now is the time influence our Senators on the Violence Against… Read more »
March 14, 2012

Christ the Living Water

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During the 56th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, participants made connections women from around the world. Participants also made connections with the Presbytery of New York City. On Sunday, several participants preached in congregations of the presbytery. Emily Denon, student at Vanderbilt Divinity School, preached at Glen Morris Presbyterian Church. Her… Read more »
March 13, 2012

Praying and acting for wisdom and creative alternatives to war with Iran

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What should be done about Iran and their nuclear capability? While some advocate bombing Iran, Presbyterians and other followers of Jesus call for restraint. On Feb. 21, General Assembly Stated Clerk, the Rev. Gradye Parsons, wrote to President Obama expressing concern. His letter notes that: “The Christian tradition we share urges us to seek limits… Read more »
March 1, 2012

Compassion, Peace and Justice Training and Ecumenical Advocacy Days

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Register Now! Please join the ministries of Compassion, Peace and Justice (CPJ) at: The Second Annual Compassion, Peace and Justice (CPJ) Training DayPresbyterians and Economic JusticeFriday, March 23, 2012; 8:30 am – 5:00 pmNew York Avenue Presbyterian Church, Washington, DCLearn more and Register here! Ecumenical Advocacy Days for Global Peace with JusticeIs this the Fast I Seek?… Read more »
February 27, 2012

Closing song from Monday morning worship

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Ecumenical Women’s worship this morning was led by the Lutheran World Federation and the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Here’s a clip from the closing song.

“Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” — Luke 23:42

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