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December 29, 2011

The last seminar of 2011

Posted 3:30pm

Thirteen individuals came from Missouri Union Presbytery for the final seminar of the year at the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations. Meeting on December 12 and 13, the group explored issues related to the changes in the Arab world referred to as the Arab Spring or Arab Awakening. Speakers (many present through the technology… Read more »

March 26, 2011

Madagascar: Route to Democracy Needs Revision

Posted 3:52am

As people clamor for democracy across North Africa, the United States has an opportunity to support a return to democracy in Madagascar. The United States can do this by calling on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to revise the…

A prayer for North Africa

Posted 1:06am

God of heaven and earth, hear our prayers for our sisters and brothers that are standing up and calling for justice and peace on the northern coast of Africa. Every day we hear of yet another demonstration; and of another,…

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