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August 24, 2014

Celebrate the International Day of Peace – 2014

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The United Nations has set September 21 as the International Day of Peace. This day provides an opportunity for  individuals, organizations and nations to create practical acts of peace on  a shared date. It was established by a United Nations resolution in 1981 to coincide with the opening of the General Assembly. The focus for… Read more »
August 9, 2013

Celebrate the 2013 International Day of Peace

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The United Nations has set September 21 as the International Day of Peace. This day provides an opportunity for  individuals, organizations and nations to create practical acts of peace on  a shared date. It was established by a United Nations resolution in 1981 to coincide with the opening of the General Assembly. The focus for… Read more »
August 11, 2010

Celebrate the International Day of Peace

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How will you celebrate the International Day of Peace? September 21 is set by the United Nations General assembly as the International Day of Peace – a day when the world is called to observe a ceasefire, practice nonviolence, and…

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May 5, 2010

Living the Believers’ Calling – plant a peace pole

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Here’s a way congregations can celebrate 30 years of peacemaking: If the congregation has planted a peace pole, hold a rededication ceremony. If the congregation does not have a peace pole, purchase or create one. Create mini-peace poles that people…

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July 4, 2009

Together We Can Change the World

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Check out this video of “Together We Can Change the World.” During the dedication of the peace pole at the Afton Presbyterian Church, singer-songwriter Mark Shepard led the song. The refrain says: Can’t do it by myself So I’m asking…

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“Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” — Luke 23:42

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