The leaders of the Presbyterian Church have issued a brief statement on the violence in Gaza and Israel. December 30, 2008 Even as we celebrate the birth of the Prince of Peace, we are anguished by stories of violence and…
Read more »Amnesty International has posted an alert allowing us to act on behalf of the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The situation in the DRC remains on the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe. The priority at the moment…
Read more »This report, approved by the 218th General Assembly (2008) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) recommends ways to strengthen “small d” democratic promise and practice in the political life of the United States based on principles of Reformed Christianity. Presbyterian political…
Read more »Presbyterians around the country are engaging in monthly 40-hour fasts to help discern responses to the Global Food Crisis. The fasts typically take place on the first weekend of every month, beginning on Friday evening and ending with Communion or…
Read more »We will pray for you. That’s at the heart of a letter (PDF) sent to church partners who find themselves in the midst of the current violence in Georgia and Russia by Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly…
Read more »Here’s another chance to help implement the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s General Assembly policy. The 218th General Assembly (2008) adopted a resolution on human rights violations in the Philippines. The Uniting Church in Australia has initiated a letter-writing campaign on behalf…
Read more »The dangerous climate created by the current tensions between the United States and Iran could lead to war. Both governments need to commit to diplomatic talks to ease the tensions and reduce the likelihood of armed conflict. Seymour Hersh reports…
Read more »The Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow, pastor of Mission Bay Community Church in San Francisco, was elected moderator of the 218th General Assembly (2008) last night. Bruce, age 39, is a prolific blogger. Other candidates included the Rev. William “Bill” Teng of…
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