iraq Archives

August 10, 2014

An open letter to Ban Ki-moon on the fate of Mosul’s Christians

Posted 7:39pm

A version of this article appeared online and in the print edition of The Daily Star on August 08, 2014, on page 7. A group of liberal-minded Muslim and Christian Lebanese professionals and academics has written an open letter to U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressing grave concern about the latest persecution of Christians in the northern Iraqi… Read more »

July 8, 2014

Progress made, work to do, on children in armed conflict

Posted 4:38pm

by Max Hill Last week the Secretary-General released the annual report on Children and Armed Conflict. This report summarized all of the progress that has been made in terms of reducing the amount of children involved in situations of armed conflict, as well as highlighted areas where work still needs to be done. UN Special… Read more »

August 19, 2011

Statement on World Humanitarian Day

Posted 3:53pm

Statement by Ambassador Susan E. Rice, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on World Humanitarian Day, August 19, 2011 On World Humanitarian Day, we recognize the heroes who brave danger to deliver aid where it is most desperately needed. Humanitarians save lives, mitigate the cycle of chronic desperation that makes the world less safe, and… Read more »

June 30, 2011

The Big Tent is underway

Posted 7:02am

The Presbyterian Peacemaking Conference is underway in Indianapolis. Yesterday, we met with the Iraq Partnership Network and the Brazil Mission Network. It is great to meet people doing amazing work for the church around the world! Stay tuned to Facebook, Twitter and this blog for more updates from the Big Tent.

May 3, 2011

PC(USA) resources related to issues raised by the death of Osama bin Laden

Posted 2:59pm

The death of Osama bin Laden raises many issues for prayer, study, discussion, and reflection. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has a number of resources available to use at this time. Among them are the Resolution on Violence, Religion and Terrorism…

April 19, 2011

Easter Message 2011 from the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem

Posted 11:36am

14 Apr 2011 Alleluia! Christ is Risen. He is Risen Indeed. Alleluia! We, the Heads of Churches of the Holy City of Jerusalem bring you our greetings and our joy in the celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord and…

January 17, 2011

Give the gift of water

Posted 2:27pm

The UNICEF Tap Project is a nationwide campaign that provides the world’s children access to safe, clean water. During World Water Week, March 20-26, 2011, restaurants across the United States will encourage patrons to give $1 or more for the…

January 2, 2011

Prayers for Middle Eastern Christians

Posted 1:07am

From the Rev. Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.): We need to be in prayer for our Christian sisters and brothers in Egypt and Iraq where they are being targeted by terrorists. Bombings at churches and even…

November 29, 2010

Iraqi Christians seek haven in Jordan

Posted 6:43pm

The Jordan Times reports that attacks against Christians in Iraq has led many Christians to flee to Jordan. Christianity in Iraq dates from the apostolic era. Presbyterians have engaged in ministry with the people of Iraq since the early 1800s….

November 4, 2010

Concern expressed over killings at Iraqi church

Posted 9:33pm

A number of groups and individuals have expressed concern over the October 31, 2010 attack on the Sayyidat Al-Najat Church (Our Lady of Salvation Church) in Baghdad. Among them are: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) leadership The World Council of Churches A…

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