Sunday, May 29, 2011 begins the World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel 2011. Here is a prayer for that day from the Heads of Churches in Jerusalem: Isaiah 2:1-5; 11:9 “In days to come the mountain of the Lord’s…
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May 27, 2011
Posts Tagged: justice
May 20, 2011
A prayer for members of the Security Council
God who makes us for each other, who calls us into community, who binds us together in love, we pray for the members of the United Nations Security Council as they travel to Sudan. Extend to them traveling mercies. Open…
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May 14, 2011
Victims of violence await justice in Colombia
Global Policy Forum has posted an article about justice for people impacted by violence in Colombia. The Colombian armed conflict waged since the 1960s between the government, guerrillas and paramilitaries has claimed tens of thousands of civilian lives and displaced…
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May 10, 2011
A blessing
May the blessing of the God of peace and justice be with us; May the blessing of the Son who weeps the tears of the world’s suffering be with us; And may the blessing of the Spirit, who inspires us…
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May 9, 2011
Hope for Darfur – Justice in Sudan Rally
Hope for Darfur – Justice in Sudan Rally Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 1:30 PM Washington, DC Register for the Rally Find other ways to support the effort The Hope For Darfur – Justice in Sudan Rally objective is to…
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April 25, 2011
World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel
The World Council of Churches invites member churches and related organizations to join a week of advocacy and action for a just peace in Palestine and Israel on May 29 – June 4. Congregations and individuals around the globe who…
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April 21, 2011
Get home safe
It happens almost every night. I shut off the computer, turn out the light, and leave the office. I walk down the hall to the elevator and push the call button. When the cab arrives, I push “1” and head…
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April 14, 2011
Skyping the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations
This evening brought a milestone on my technological journey. I had Skyped before . . . in fact there were several Skype conversations today alone. But at about 8:20 Eastern time, as had been carefully prearranged, my Skype came to…
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April 11, 2011
Building Sustainable Communities of Peace in Colombia
For over fifty years, the people of Colombia have endured violence that has displaced more than five million Colombians and driven another 500,000 from their country. Thousands more have died. Since 2000, the United States has provided Colombia over $7…
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April 10, 2011
Pray for the people of Colombia
We pray for the peacemakers in Colombia, the churches, and all people who in countless ways seek to right the wrongs, heal the wounded and sick, speak the truth, and protect the vulnerable. We give thanks for those who are…
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