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Posts Categorized: Peace & Global Witness Offering

November 19, 2012

Insights of American Brokenness from an International Peacemaker

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A Reflection by Abigail Heimach  Arda Aghazarian, one of the International Peacemakers from Palestine, told a story about traveling to the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, Orange County, California.  Crystal Cathedral is a church building made of glass panes, all orchestrated by the Reformed Church of America.  An 18 million dollar project, the Reformed Church… Read more »
November 13, 2012

All in this Together

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A Reflection by Abigail Heimach Just as the International Peacemakers arrived into Louisville, KY for their orientation, I began my work in the Peacemaking Program as part-time staff.  Before I fully understood the nature of the program, I was helping with preparations—arranging meals, arranging worship, and learning about the many people who have dedicated themselves… Read more »
September 25, 2012

U.S. commitment to address human trafficking

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“Our fight against human trafficking is one of the great human rights causes of our time, and the United States will continue to lead it…” President Barack Obama, September 25, 2012 Our partners at ECPAT-USA issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s call: Learn about the work of the Presbyterian Church’s Human Trafficking… Read more »
September 20, 2012

2012 International Peacemakers Gather in Louisville

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The Presbyterian Peacemaking Program welcomes 14 peacemakers from 11 countries as they gather in Louisville, KY for orientation September 18-20.  They will be traveling to congregations, mid-councils and other institutions from September 21-October 29. 

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September 9, 2012

Season of Peace Begins September 9

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New season to focus Presbyterians on peacemaking in the weeks leading up to World Communion Sunday A Season of Peace begins September 9 as a 4-week pilgrimage designed to deepen the pursuit of peace in congregations, small groups, families, and individuals. Subscribe to the daily peace reflections and download the two new resources:  an Intergenerational… Read more »
September 29, 2011

The Peacemaking Offering

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How the General Assembly Mission Council Is Using Its 50% Share of the Offering in 2011 It is projected that Presbyterians will contribute approximately $2,000,000 to the Peacemaking Offering in 2011 to support ministries that seek peace and work for justice across the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).  The General Assembly Mission Council (GAMC) receives 50 percent… Read more »
September 29, 2011

Prayer of Confession for World Communion Sunday

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Don’t forget to receive the Peacemaking Offering this Sunday Merciful God, in your loving presence we confess our sins. God of the universe, we have not always acted in ways that enhance life for our communities, our world, or our environment. We have forgotten to honor the sacredness and grandeur of your creation. Our fears… Read more »
September 28, 2011

Prayer for World Communion Sunday

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Use these liturgical resources in worship this Sunday, October 2 The following prayer is the opening prayer for worship provided with this year’s Peacemaking Offering resources for World Communion Sunday, October 2.    This and all of the worship resources can be downloaded.  O God of majesty, as we gather today to worship you, disquiet us… Read more »
September 9, 2011

Peacemaking Offering Worship Resources Available

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Use these worship resources for World Communion Sunday, October 2 Worship resources are now available online for World Communion Sunday.  Please use these excellent resources as you plan worship.  The theme this year is “a harvest of justice is sown in peace,” from James 3: 18.  And don’t forget to participate in the Peacemaking Offering… Read more »

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

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