The dangerous climate created by the current tensions between the United States and Iran could lead to war. Both governments need to commit to diplomatic talks to ease the tensions and reduce the likelihood of armed conflict. Seymour Hersh reports…
Read more »We give thanks for the rescue of fifteen hostages previously held by FARC guerrillas in Colombia. We give thanks for the ministry of the Colombia Accompaniment Program, a partnership between the Presbyterian Church in Colombia, the World Mission office of…
Read more »My household continues to make faithful decisions about how we can address the rising global food and fuel costs. We try to eat more intentionally – eating simple meals, eating more vegetarian meals, and eating food grown locally. We try…
Read more »Concerned about gun violence in your community? Concerned about the number of deaths caused by guns? Concerned about the small arms trade? Come to Stony Point Center for the Peacemaking Colloquium: Gun Violence and Gospel Values September 15-17, 2008 Together…
Read more »Read prayers and greetings from over thirty countries for the people of Bethlehem and Jerusalem for all Palestinians and Israelis. These prayers and greetings have been sent as part of International Church Action for Peace in Palestine and Israel. The…
Read more »Concerned about relationships between the United States and Iran and where they might lead? On June 10, call your senators toll-free at 800-788-9372 and tell them that you want dialogue, not war. Former Secretaries of State Colin Powell, Henry Kissinger,…
Read more »Success in Dublin! 110 nations agreed to a groundbreaking and comprehensive new treaty to ban cluster bombs. Today’s provisional text will be formally adopted on Friday. It will be open for signatures in Oslo in December. When the formal adoption…
Read more »Bethlehem participants in a global week of church advocacy invite individuals and groups around the world to send them wishes and prayers for peace. Incoming emails will be shared with parishes, schools and organizations in Bethlehem and Jerusalem as part…
Read more »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…
Read more »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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