justice Archives

July 11, 2011

Supporting Human Rights in Colombia

Posted 11:16pm

Presbyterian efforts to support our sisters and brothers in Colombia in their efforts to protect human rights continue. The Presbyterian Church of Colombia has stated its opposition to the Colombia Free Trade Agreement and has called the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to join in advocacy against its passage. Presbyterians have called President Obama. The Office of… Read more »

July 3, 2011

A prayer for July 9

Posted 6:45pm

God who makes all things new,as this new day dawns,bringing the birth of a new state,we pray out of grave concern,we pray into hope abounding.We pray that justice and well-being will prevailfor all the peoples of Sudan and South Sudan,for all the peoples of South Sudan and Sudan.Bless the peoples.Bless the nations.Guide them in the… Read more »

July 1, 2011

Season of prayer with the people of Sudan

Posted 7:54am

Prayers are always in order for the people of Sudan. Prayers are particularly in order as July 9 – the date when South Sudan becomes an independent nation draws near. Our sisters and brothers in Sudan and around the world are in prayer now and will continue in prayer until and after independence is achieved…. Read more »

June 30, 2011

World Communion of Reformed Churches issues call for a week of prayer and advocacy for Sudan

Posted 7:34am

World Communion of Reformed ChurchesMessage from the General Secretary30 June 2011 In solidarity with the celebration of Southern Sudan’s Independence on July 9, we call on all WCRC member churches and area councils to pray for the people of Sudan between Sunday July 3 and Sunday July 10. We are aware that many of you have… Read more »

June 28, 2011

The International Criminal Court

Posted 9:45pm

Although still not a member, the US is now an engaged participant in the International Criminal Court (ICC). Over the past year, the Obama administration has continued to send representatives to ICC meetings and make public statements backing the work of the Court. The US Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues also recently reaffirmed that the… Read more »

June 3, 2011

Glory to you our God

Posted 9:30am

Let our world be a place of celebration;let our world be a meeting place.Let justice spring from our earth,and let the fruits of love flourish.Let us make it possibleby respecting our diversity,by sharing in solidarity,by uniting hands and hearts,by living together in harmony with creation.And then peace will be reborn!And the peace of God, which… Read more »

June 2, 2011

A prayer of fear and hope for the peoples of Sudan

Posted 6:23pm

God of the ages, July 9 draws near and I fear . . . I fear for my brothers and sisters in Sudan. I fear that preparations and plans for the independence of South Sudan have not been carefully made. I fear that the United Nations and the nations and intergovernmental organizations of the world… Read more »

May 31, 2011

A new beginning

Posted 11:24am

Welcome to the new home for Swords into Plowshares! We are glad you found us. Please subscribe or bookmark www.pcusa.org/swords-plowshares/, and continue to seek peace and pursue justice in the global community with the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations and the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program. All the previously posted material will be moved to this… Read more »

May 27, 2011

Pray with the people of Sudan

Posted 1:32pm

Prayers are always in order for the people of Sudan. Prayers are particularly in order as July 9 – the date when South Sudan becomes an independent nation draws near. Our sisters and brothers in Sudan and around the world…

Justice and Peace Links—Words Matter

Posted 1:12pm

Check out the current issue of Links: Words can hurt, words can heal, and words shape our realities, coloring the ways we experience the world. They are the tools we use to interpret our experiences, to relate to one another,…

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