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Posts Categorized: Refugees
December 1, 2015
reprinted from the blog of the Rev. Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly I can count on one hand the number of times I have spent Christmas in my own home as an adult. We have shared that day with grandparents and other family. In a pre-Amazon era, we hid presents among the… Read more »
November 12, 2015
Humanitarian crises such as the one in Syria do not have humanitarian solutions; they have political solutions. Almost 60 million men, women, and children displaced by crises around the world. Children make up over 50% of our displaced sisters and brothers. More than 4 million Syrians have become refugees since 2011. Over 7 million Syrians… Read more »
June 20, 2015
by Nathan Jumper The United Nations General Assembly has designated June 20 as World Refugee Day. This day is set aside in order to remember the massive numbers of people who are forcibly removed from their homes everyday. The Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has issued a call for… Read more »
July 9, 2013
Humanitarian workers in Darfur and elsewherePray for those who work to bring relief to those in war torn areas. Inspire generosity and compassion in all our hearts and guide the nations of the world toward the day when all will rejoice in a world of justice and peace. Pray for the humanitarian workers throughout the… Read more »
July 9, 2013
by Anna Folz Look with mercy on those who are fleeing from danger, are homeless and hungry. Watch over refugees and victims of war. Look after those who have been separated from their loved ones, their homes and the communities that they have grown to know and love. Watch over those who have been forced… Read more »
June 20, 2013
by Onaje Crawford To commemorate World Refugee Day, the Israel-Palestine NGO Working Group at the United Nations (IPWG) hosted “Remembering Palestinian Refugees”, a photo exhibit, film review, and panel discussion highlighting the plight of 7.4 million displaced Palestinians, the largest and longest standing case of forcibly displaced persons. Doug Hostetter, IPWG’s Co-chair, who remarked that… Read more »
June 16, 2013
A Prayer for Refugees
Almighty and merciful God,whose Son became a refugee
and had no place to call his own;
look with mercy on those who today
who are fleeing from danger,homeless and hungry.
Bless those who work to bring them relief;inspire generosity and compassion in all our hearts;and guide the nations of the world towards that day
when all will… Read more »
May 1, 2013
In addition to the joys and concerns that are on your heart, the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations suggests prayers for: LibyaPrayers for people of Libya as they struggle to find nonviolent, positive, and constructive ways to express themselves in the midst of armed attacks on their governmental infrastructure. The situation at Guantanamo Bay… Read more »
January 2, 2013
From Chicago they came in mid-December, a bold crew sailing the pirate ship Revenge to adventures at Turtle Bay and nearby points of interest. They made anchor at Old Bergen Church in Jersey City and clambered aboard the local trains to make their way to their berth at Jan Hus Presbyterian Church. They spent two days… Read more »
August 8, 2012
Below is an announcement from the U.S. Department of State announcing an increase in funding for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. The United States is pleased to announce its third contribution this fiscal year toward the 2012 operations of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). With this contribution of more than $41… Read more »
