The Biblical Witness to Peacemaking, 2009-2010, is a daily lectionary that bears witness to God’s gift of peace and to Christ’s call to live as peacemakers. This resource may be used by individuals or by congregations or other groups. The…
Read more »The International Day of Peace was celebrated during a Taize worship service at the Presbyterian Center today. Download International Day of Peace 2009 Worship Service [Word doc]. The service included a minute of silence at noon, a prayer written by…
Read more »October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and Sunday, October 18 in 2009 is designated as Presbyterian Domestic Violence Awareness Sunday. To assist congregations in effectively raising issues related to domestic violence, the Presbyterians Against Domestic Violence Network offers their 2009…
Read more »This week Spiritual Nurture for Peacemakers includes a prayer for the International Day of Peace – September 21 and a prayer for Native American Day – observed by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) on September 22. Use or adapt these prayers…
Read more »Here are some ways to observe the International Day of Peace: Pray Meditate Practice other spiritual disciplines Participate in the A Million Minutes for Peace campaign Participate in the WMD – We Must Disarm Initiative Light a candle Send the…
Read more »Find a prayer for those who weep at night and a prayer to pray with and for the people of Colombia on Spiritual Nurture for Peacemakers. Use these prayers in individual devotions or corporate worship.
Read more »Sing a new song! Songs of Grace includes over 70 new hymns written to celebrate biblical stories, the church year, sacraments, peacemaking and more. The new words, written to well-known hymn tunes, offer expressions of hope, joy and spiritual enrichment….
Read more »This week on Spiritual Nurture for Peacemakers find a prayer for Labor Day and a prayer for God’s transforming grace. Use these prayers in private devotions or corporate worship.
Read more »Native American Day is observed each year on the fall equinox — September 22 this year. The equinox marks harvest time for many Native tribes and is a time of celebration and preparation for winter. Use this opportunity to raise…
Read more »Celebrate Labor Day this year by examining the PC(USA)’s work with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers on the Campaign for Fair Food. Get resources for preaching and worship including lectionary commentary [PDF], a prayer of confession [PDF] and a prayer…
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