From the Presbyterian News Service:A pre-assembly conference Friday on peace in the Middle East helped set the stage for the 219th General Assembly (2010) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). “Shalom, Salaam, and Peace: One Hope, Two Peoples, Three Faith Traditions”…
Read more »May 29 through June 4, 2010 is designated the World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel by the Palestine Israel Ecumenical Forum of the World Council of Churches. Here are liturgical materials for the week: The Heads of Churches in…
Read more »From the World Council of Churches In countries across six continents, religious communities, people of faith, human rights and peace organizations are preparing to mark the World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel from May 29 to June 4, 2010….
Read more »The Heads of Churches in Jerusalem invite churches around the world to pray with them on Sunday, May 30, 2010. Introduction We believe that every human being is created in God’s image and likeness and that every one’s dignity is…
Read more »Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) 2010 Advocacy Conference You are invited to CMEP’s 2010 Advocacy Conference to learn, increase your skills, network and advocate for peace with justice in the Holy Land. The conference will be June 13th -…
Read more »Indonesia announced today that it will seek ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, dropping its demand that it would only do so after United States had ratified the landmark agreement. The announcement marks the most significant non-proliferation commitment by…
Read more »Tuesday, May 11, 2010 8:00am – 8:00pm Presbyterian United Nations Office 777 United Nations Plaza, 7th Floor New York, NY Human beings face increasingly complex challenges as the world confronts issues like climate change, hunger and poverty, and conflict. This…
Read more »“Witness of the Scriptures: A Biblical Theological Reflection” a section of the report, Breaking down the Walls from the Presbyterian Church’s Middle East Study Committee is now available. The introduction and letters to eight parties with whom Presbyterians are engaged…
Read more »Members of Catholic , Greek Orthodox, Lutheran, Anglican and Baptist traditions in the Palestinian Christian community issued a statement in Bethlehem on December 11 called the “Kairos Palestine Document”. Many of these brothers and sisters in Christ are partners of…
Read more »“They shall build houses and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and eat of their fruit.” Isaiah 65:21 This Biblical vision, which has consistently guided the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s work in both Israel and Palestine, provides a context for Commissioners’…
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