Peacemaking in Congregations is one of the enewsletters published by the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program. It comes out about every other week and contains ideas for ways that congregations can implement the Commitment to Peacemaking. Subscribe online or by sending us…
Read more »On Friday, January 15, staff members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and partners in Louisville participated in a walk remembering the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We walked to the Ohio River where Dr. Blaine Hudson from the University…
Read more »Give thanks for the life and witness of Miep Giles who helped hide Anne Frank and her family during the Second World War. Give thanks for all those who acted in courage to provide safety and rescue – the Righteous…
Read more »Here is a litany written for an interfaith service celebrating the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and addressing gun violence. Feel free to adapt or use the litany. If it is used, please include the attribution: Presbyterian Peacemaking…
Read more »A new study for youth on honoring Dr. King through nonviolent action in service to others has been released by the Thoughtful Christian. In 1986, the third Monday of January was established as a national holiday. This means that for…
Read more »If you are planning a worship service for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, find some liturgical resources from the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program. Please feel free to use them and please include our Web page if you do.
Read more »I am still listening to Christmas music – at least until Epiphany. This morning’s songs included “Happy Christmas (War Is Over),” by John Lennon, Yoko Ono and the Plastic Ono Band. It was a bittersweet listen – gratitude for the…
Read more »Scripture – Psalm 33 Who is it the psalmist awaits? To whom is this believer singing praises? This writer praises the one, yes, the only one who is able to deliver on his promises and “redeem the people from death…
Read more »Still looking for a gift for that someone special? Consider a gift that works for peace. Support the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program. There are several options. Give to: Peacemaking Offering – provide basic support for the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program’s ministry Conference…
Read more »2010 Ecumenical Advocacy Days March 19-22, 2010 – Washington DC A Place to Call Home: Immigrants, Refugees, and Displaced Peoples Register NowMarch 19 – 22, 2010 in Washington D.C. “and Jesus said to him, ‘Foxes have holes, and birds of…
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