By Cindy Eschliman It is not often that I am put in a position of being in the minority. I am a young, white woman, who grew up in Hutchinson, KS – the center of the Midwest and I now…
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March 2, 2011
Posts Tagged: presbyterian church (u.s.a.)
March 1, 2011
New Presbyterian representative to the United Nations
Ryan Smith has been called as the new Presbyterian representative to the United Nations on the staff of the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations. Ryan brings experience working in faith-based non-governmental organizations in the United Nations community and Washington….
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February 25, 2011
Worship at Ecumenical Women CSW – 2/24/11
Each day at the Commission on the Status of Women begins with worship for Ecumenical Women. Different denominations take turns leading the service. Today was the turn of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Here’s the Prayer of Confession and Assurance of…
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February 3, 2011
World Interfaith Harmony Week video clips
Odyssey Networks is posting video clips that feature reflections by faith leaders for World Interfaith Harmony Week. Leaders of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) have urged Presbyterians to participate in this week which was designated by the United Nations General Assembly.
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January 29, 2011
Prayers for the peoples and nations of the Middle East
In the wake of escalating tensions and civil unrest in the Middle East (and Africa), Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) leaders have issued a call to prayer for the peoples and nations of the region, as well as for PC(USA) partners. Here…
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January 29, 2011
Pray for the peoples and nations of the Middle East
From the Presbyterian News Service: In the wake of escalating tensions and civil unrest in the Middle East, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) leaders today have issued a call to prayer for the peoples and nations of the Middle East, as well…
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January 26, 2011
Living as global disciples – adult education class
The people kept coming and more and more chairs were brought into the room. On Sunday, January 23, I had the privilege to lead an adult class at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church.We gathered at 12:30, after worship in the Corning…
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January 12, 2011
Eckerd College – the first visit of the year
On January 5, a class from Eckerd College visited the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations. They were the first group to visit this year. The class, taught by Dr. Tony Brunello, is exploring The United Nations: Terrorism, Peacekeeping and…
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January 12, 2011
Responding to HIV/AIDS: some resources
Getting to Zero: UNAIDS 2011-2015 Strategy UNAIDS Today Presbyterian International AIDS Ministries Presbyterian AIDS Network
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January 10, 2011
Presbyterian leaders respond to Arizona shootings
Encourage Presbyterians to join national moment of silence LOUISVILLE—Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) leaders issued a statement today in the wake of the Tucson, Ariz., shootings that left six people dead and 14 injured. Elder Cynthia Bolbach, Moderator of the 219th General…
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