Posts Categorized: Compassion

Let’s Develop—Our Lives—Our Communities—Our Identities—Without Drugs

by Nathan Jumper When global leaders gather this September to adopt the post-2015 development agenda, one of the obstacles  they must address will be the harm to communities and individuals caused by drug trafficking. Despite continued and increased efforts by the international community, the world drug problem continues to constitute a serious threat to public… Read more »

Pillars of the Church program fosters commitment to peace and justice ministries

reprinted from the Presbyterian News Servicestory and photo by Rick Jones In a world of change and uncertainty, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is growing a loyal group of supporters to keep its peace and justice ministries thriving. Church leaders announced a new program called “Pillars of the Church” at Compassion, Peace and Justice (CPJ) Training… Read more »

Preparations for Weekend of Theology, Advocacy and Worship Ignite Presbytery

by Noelle Damico Scarborough – September 27-­‐28th, Hudson River Presbytery will be hosting a weekend of theology, advocacy and worship called “Changing the Conversation: Claiming Our Voice.” Presbyterians throughout the Synod of the Northeast (and even beyond) are warmly welcome to attend. The weekend is built around three events, a conference on Saturday at Stony… Read more »

How will you use your 67 minutes?

by Christina Gore In November of 2009 the United Nations General Assembly declared July 18 Nelson Mandela International Day. Nelson Mandela International Day is a day honoring the memory of the great president of South Africa for his contributions to peace and freedom all over the world.  The United Nations has issued a call for… Read more »

Building relationships to witness to Christ in the public arena

By Esther Lee I had the privilege of attending the Compassion, Peace and Justice (CPJ) Training (March 21) and the Ecumenical Advocacy Days (EAD) (March 21-24) gathering in Washington D.C. The CPJ training started at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, where Presbyterian peacemakers congregated from all over the nation. The day consisted of registration,… Read more »

Register Now: Compassion, Peace, and Justice Training Day

Advocacy Training Weekend 2014 Many types of violence afflict our world. Come to the Advocacy Training Weekend to address the causes of that violence and to seek hopeful solutions. Training will kickoff March 21, 2014 with Compassion, Peace and Justice Training Day for Presbyterians. Learning will continue with our ecumenical sisters and brothers during Ecumenical Advocacy Days… Read more »

Giving thanks for Nelson Mandela

The Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations joins the people of South Africa, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, and the international community in giving thanks for the life and witness of Nelson Mandela. We express our condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues, to the weavers of dreams, to the practitioners of compassion, the pursuers… Read more »

Philippines Typhoon Haiyan

From our partners in Presbyterian Disaster Assistance: One of the worst recorded typhoons in history, Haiyan has left many dead, hundreds of thousands displaced, and extensive damage.  The initial response includes provision of non-food items, drinking water and emergency shelter kits.  All PC(USA) mission workers are reported safe.  Read more. PDA will respond with One… Read more »

Celebrate World Day of Prayer and Action for Children and Universal Children’s Day

The World Day of Prayer and Action for Children is celebrated on Universal Children’s Day (20 November) by secular and faith-based organizations working to end violence against children. The World Day brings people together to pray and act for the well-being of children. Universal Children’s Day also commemorates the adoption of the United Nations Convention… Read more »

Acting on our Responsibility on Nelson Mandela Day

by Grace Bickers On July 18 communities and organizations around the world will celebrate Nelson Mandela International Day in order to “take action and inspire change” through “service to one’s fellow human.” Sharing the date of Mandela’s birthday, the day commemorates his over 67 years spent fighting for human rights by taking seriously his charge for… Read more »