Swords Into Plowshares congress Archives

June 15, 2015

Act now: human rights of Palestinian children

Posted 1:14pm

From our partners in the Presbyterian Office of Public Witness: Every year, hundreds of Palestinian children—some as young as 12 years old—are detained and arrested in an Israeli military detention system where ill treatment and abuse are widespread. Many are taken from their families in night raids, held without charges or due process, and… Read more »

April 21, 2014

Support the people of South Sudan

Posted 9:14am

From our colleagues in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of Public Witness Support the people of South Sudan Please contact your members of congress and urge them to support increased diplomatic initiatives and funding for humanitarian aid for South Sudan. And, urge the Secretary of State and President to use all possible means to continue… Read more »

November 12, 2013

Statement by Ambassador Samantha Power, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on the Loss of U.S. Vote at UNESCO, November 8, 2013

Posted 5:21pm

Today [November 8] the United States lost its vote in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) General Conference as a result of legislative restrictions that prohibit the U.S. from paying its dues. While these restrictions are motivated by concerns that we share, the loss of the United States’ vote in UNESCO diminishes… Read more »

March 13, 2012

Praying and acting for wisdom and creative alternatives to war with Iran

Posted 1:20pm

What should be done about Iran and their nuclear capability? While some advocate bombing Iran, Presbyterians and other followers of Jesus call for restraint. On Feb. 21, General Assembly Stated Clerk, the Rev. Gradye Parsons, wrote to President Obama expressing concern. His letter notes that: “The Christian tradition we share urges us to seek limits… Read more »

June 27, 2011

Trick-or-Treat Congress for UNICEF

Posted 12:50pm

Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs (Matthew 19:14).’ In response to Jesus’ concern for children, Presbyterians have Trick-or-Treated to raise funds to support UNICEF and its work for children around the world. I’ve encouraged… Read more »

November 11, 2010

Urge Senate to support START

Posted 4:02pm

Take five minutes to help get the new START treaty ratified. Contact your Senators! The Presbyterian Office of Public Witness writes: Our political leaders have put listening to the American people at the top of their agenda for the next…

June 24, 2010

National call about oil spill

Posted 1:51am

From Eco-Journey, the blog of our colleagues in the Environmental Ministries Office. Tyler Edgar with the National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program sent the following invitation to a conference call about the Gulf Oil Spill.On July 1 at 3pm Eastern…

May 11, 2010

Support Human Rights in the Philippines

Posted 2:20pm

Send a message to Congress that U.S. military aid to the Philippines should be conditioned on concrete signs that the human rights of unarmed citizens and groups within civil society are respected by all levels of government, including the Philippine…

April 19, 2010

Live the Believers’ Calling – Celebrate 30 Years

Posted 6:00pm

This year brings the 30th anniversary of Peacemaking: The Believers’ Calling. This document affirmed that peacemaking is a central task of individuals and communities who follow Jesus Christ. It celebrated the long history and faithful witness of Presbyterian peacemakers. And…

April 7, 2010

Zaccheus Was a Tax Man

Posted 12:04am

Bread for the World encourages congregations to observe Sunday, April 11, or Wednesday, April 14, as “Tax Day:” a to think and pray about the role of taxes and tax credits. Bread has created free resources to help mark the…

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