Today marked the final day in the exhibit hall at the Presbyterian Youth Triennium. Participants stopped by the booth of the Presbyterian United Nations Ministry, the Office on Child Advocacy, and the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program and added their prayers to…
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I pray for peace (Triennium, Day 3)
There was a steady flow of people in the exhibit hall of the Presbyterian Youth Triennium today. Many participants stopped by the booth of the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations, the Office on Child Advocacy, and the Presbyterian Peacemaking…
Read more »Abraham Journeyed to a Far Country
“Abraham Journeyed to a Far Country” is a new hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette that focuses on issues related to immigration. Find the hymn with the music (thanks to David Gambrell). The hymn notes say: Throughout the Bible, we see…
Read more »Oracion por los inmigrantes
The Rev. Mauricio Chacón Iglesia Presbiteriana Fuente de Esperanza, Houston, Texas Used with permission Guía: Oh Dios, creador y redentor de la humanidad tu nos creaste a todos en este mundo a tu imagen y semejanza. Hoy te alabamos por…
Read more »Oración por la tragedia humana que esconde el problema migratorio
Many thanks to our colleague in ministry, the Rev. José Luis Casal, General Missioner of Tres Rios Presbytery for sharing this prayer. Santo Dios, Tu presencia trasciende todas las fronteras creadas por los seres humanos pero tu amor cruza por…
Read more »A prayer for the human tragedy behind immigration
Many thanks to our colleague in ministry, the Rev. José Luis Casal, General Missioner of Tres Rios Presbytery for sharing this prayer. Holy God, Your presence transcends all human made borders and your love crosses all boundaries. Help us join…
Read more »PC(USA) leaders address new Arizona immigration law in letter to Congress
The Moderator of the 218th General Assembly (2008), the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly, and the Executive Director of the General Assembly Mission Council have written to members of Congress expressing their concern about a new immigration law in…
Read more »Live the Believers’ Calling – Celebrate 30 Years
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…
Read more »Register now for Ecumenical Advocacy Days
There is running out to register for Ecumenical Advocacy Days. The event will take place on March 19-22 in Washington, DC. The early registration has passed (it’s only $15 more), but the rate at the hotel is good until February…
Read more »On Being a Good Neighbor
On Friday, January 15, staff members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and partners in Louisville participated in a walk remembering the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We walked to the Ohio River where Dr. Blaine Hudson from the University…
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