Posts Categorized: Poverty

See You at the Big Tent

“And the Word Became Flesh . . . Peacemaking in the Neighborhood” 2009 Presbyterian Peacemaking Conference at the Big Tent June 11-13, 2009 Hyatt Regency Hotel Downtown Atlanta, GA Register now for the Big Tent – a one of a…

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Pursue Justice for Florida Farmworkers

The PC(USA) Campaign for Fair Food, invites you to sign on to and collect signatures for a letter from the religious communityto Florida Governor Charlie Crist. The letter calls upon Gov. Crist to work with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers…

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December Fast for Global Food Crisis

This month’s fast to discern responses to the world food crisis falls on December 5 through 7. The theme focus is Agrofuels and the country focus is the United States and Guatemala.

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Valuing Human Worth and the Common Good

“We write out of concern for those in your congregations who are suffering loss of their homes, their jobs, their ability to meet other financial obligations or conduct their normal business activities. Indeed, we recognize that even for those who…

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On the Financial Crisis

The Presbyterian Washington Office sent a letter to the Members of Congress (PDF) speaking to current the financial crisis. Based on policies of the General Assembly through the year, the letter urges our elected officials to find a solution that…

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Election Year Resources

Are you going to watch tonight’s presidential debate? Here are a number of resources for use during this election year. The PC(USA) Public Policy Advocacy Team provides a variety of “Christian and Citizen” resources. These include information on positions taken…

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Respond to the Cry of the Poor

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Because we are called by Christ to respond to the cry of the poor, we invite you to take action with us by joining in an important new churchwide initiative, which we pray will…

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Connections to India

Some additional ways that Presbyterians are connected to India. We have a number of mission co-workers there as well as church partners. There is a Young Adult Volunteer site in India. There is a Joining Hands against Hunger partnership between…

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Publish What You Pay

I sent an email this morning to my Senators and Representative asking them to support the publish what you pay legislation that would require companies to publish the payments they make to foreign governments for oil, gas and minerals. This…

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