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June 8, 2015
by Sarah HoyleThis is a version of the sermon Sarah preached at the Tillman Chapel, Church Center for the United Nations, on 5 June 2015. Saying grace before a meal is a funny thing in my family. I always like to volunteer to pray, because my dad will often draw it out with a “Blessed… Read more »
June 8, 2015
by Nathan Jumper Secretary General of the United Nations (UN) Ban Ki-moon recently made a statement on the importance of the world’s oceans to the post-2015 sustainable development goals. He remarked: Given how critical oceans are to the health of our planet and the prosperity of people, they are an essential element in our emerging… Read more »
June 4, 2015
The World Environment Day (WED) is the United Nations’ principle vehicle for encouraging worldwide awareness of the environment and responsible management of the planet’s natural resources. This years’ theme is Seven Billion Dreams. One Planet. Consume with Care. Italy—a country at the forefront of global action towards improved global nutrition and resource use—is the global… Read more »
June 2, 2015
by Amelie Clemot The earth, God’s creation, is our home: we rely upon it for air, shelter, food and water… Yet, we humans are the earth’s biggest threat. How is it that we are comfortable destroying the very thing on which we depend for life and existence? Well, it could be because we just don’t… Read more »
June 1, 2015
by Willa Van Camp Hello, my name is Willa Van Camp and I am the newest summer intern. I am a rising junior at Austin College in Sherman, TX where I am studying Economics and Math. I am originally from Palo Alto, CA where I am a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. My church came… Read more »
June 1, 2015
by Sarah Hoyle Thursday, May 28 was a long day. I didn’t step back into my summer dorm until 9:30pm, still in my work clothes and my not-made-for-NYC shoes. Rev. Koenig, German Zarate, and I had just come from a performance and panel discussion hosted by End Child Prostitution and Trafficking-USA (ECPAT-USA), the NYC Clergy… Read more »
June 1, 2015
May 28, 2015
by Madeline Bacchus My name is Madeline Bacchus and I will be interning for the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations during the summer of 2015. I am a rising sophomore at Tufts University, where I am studying Peace and Justice Studies and Communications, and a member of the Presbyterian Church of Sweet Hollow in… Read more »
May 28, 2015
by Nathan Jumper United Nations Secretary-General Ban-Ki-moon once remarked: “United Nations peacekeeping has given life to the UN Charter’s aim ‘to unite our strength to maintain international peace and security’. Through years of struggle and sacrifice, the iconic Blue Helmet has earned its place as a symbol of hope to millions of people living in… Read more »
May 28, 2015
by Sarah Hoyle Hello everyone! My name is Sarah Hoyle, and I am one of the new summer interns. I am a rising senior Politics and International Affairs Major at Wake Forest University. I am also a member of Clemmons Presbyterian Church in Clemmons, North Carolina where I have for a long time been interested… Read more »
