Congregations use 25% of the Peacemaking Offering that they receive in peacemaking ministries of their choice. Recognizing that many veterans returning from service in Iraq and Afghanistan face tremendous problems re-entering American society, congregations are using their offering funds to…
Read more »On October 11, raise awareness and focus attention on the global AIDS epidemic – observe Presbyterian AIDS Awareness Sunday. Among the many resources available to plan for this event is the It’s a Matter of Faith packet. Order or download…
Read more »Eleven International Peacemakers have arrived in Louisville. These brothers and sisters from Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) partner churches around the world are currently in a time of orientation (and jet lag recovery!) On Friday, they will begin a period of travel…
Read more »Here are some ways that people observed the International Day of Peace: The Iglesia Presbiteriana de Puerto Nuevo in San Juan, Puerto Rico held a service of dedication for a peace pole. Mediators Beyond Borders organized an event in the…
Read more »The International Day of Peace was celebrated during a Taize worship service at the Presbyterian Center today. Download International Day of Peace 2009 Worship Service [Word doc]. The service included a minute of silence at noon, a prayer written by…
Read more »Is Peace with Justice Possible in Israel/Palestine? The Joining Hands for Justice, Atlanta/Palestine Committee and the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta, Peacemaking Committee will sponsor an event that explores that question on Saturday, October 17 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm…
Read more »The 2010 Irish Summer Institute, jointly sponsored by the Presbyterian Committee for Northern Ireland (PCNI) and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, will take place on June 14 – 26, 2010. Find an itinerary. [PDF] The brochure for the trip…
Read more »Looking for a prayer to use during the Million Minutes for Peace initiative on the International Day of Peace? Here’s one from Sara Lisherness, Director of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Compassion, Peace and Justice ministry: Holy God, you are the…
Read more »Each year the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program brings International Peacemakers to the United States to share stories of ministries of peace and justice in their own country. This year’s Peacemakers have begun to travel to this country. Their travels through this…
Read more »The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Environmental Ministries Office has created a new blog: Eco-Journey. Recent posts focus on: Online Energy Star training opportunities – September 21 and 24 An opportunity to advocate with our Senators on climate change We welcome this…
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