Posts Tagged: presbyterian hunger program

The MDGs and World Poverty Day

A one-day social media action for International Day for the Eradication of Poverty #EndPoverty – 17 October, 2012 At the 2000 UN Millennium Summit, world leaders from rich and poor countries alike committed themselves – at the highest political level – to a set of eight time-bound targets to help fight extreme poverty worldwide by… Read more »

Inernational Day of Peace: Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future

From the United Nations: Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The United Nations General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. Sustainable Peace… This year, world leaders, together with civil society,… Read more »

A conversation on human trafficking

The Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations invites you to A Conversation on Human Trafficking with Noelle DamicoAssociate for Fair Food, Presbyterian Hunger Program Thursday, May 1010:30 AM – Noon Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations777 UN Plaza, 7th Floor Noelle Damico brings extensive experience and expertise to the topic. She has been a keynote… Read more »

Celebrate World Fair Trade Day in May

World Fair Trade Day is celebrated the first two weeks in May in many places throughout the world. In the United States, World Fair Trade Day is coordinated by Fair Trade Resource Network. The theme for 2011 Fair Trade Day…

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Consider fasting with the people of Sudan

People in Sudan plan to engage in the spiritual discipline of fasting in the days leading up to the January 9, 2011 referendum. Consider joining them on Friday, January 7 or at other times during that weekend. Those who are…

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Join the webinar: Reclaiming Advent and Christmas

December 1 at 12:00 noon (Eastern time) Keep a sense of simplicity, wonder and reverence all season long. Join special guest Rev. Michael Mortvedt and staff of the Presbyterian Hunger Program in exploring ways to stay spiritually grounded through Advent…

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Until all are fed

Presbyterian, musician,pastor and hunger action enabler, Bryan McFarland is putting together a project of music and hymns that will benefit the Presbyterian Hunger Program. Here is some information from Bryan: Through May, musicians, pastors and other friends of the Presbyterian…

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Road Trip: Heaven on Earth

From our friends in the Presbyterian Hunger Program Heaven on Earth is a road trip to the U.S. Social Forum organized by the Presbyterian Hunger Program. We will travel through several states making stops along the way to visit local…

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