The death of Osama bin Laden raises many issues for prayer, study, discussion, and reflection. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has a number of resources available to use at this time. Among them are the Resolution on Violence, Religion and Terrorism…
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Big Tent to stay in Indianapolis
Learn more about the Peacemaking Conference and Pre-Conference at the Big Tent From the Presbyterian News Service: Location finalized after examination of new Indiana immigration bill LOUISVILLE—The Big Tent will be pitched in Indianapolis. The decision to keep the Big…
Read more »Easter blessings
Christ is risen! The staff of the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations and the staff of the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program wish you a blessed Easter. May you experience afresh the joy and wonder and hope of resurrection. May you…
Read more »Lord, What a Parade! – new hymn for Palm Sunday
Lord, What a Parade! LYONS 10.10.11.11 (“O Worship the King, All Glorious Above”) Lord, what a parade! The crowd quickly grew; What noise they all made in welcoming you. “Hosanna!” they shouted. “It’s David’s own son! Hosanna! Come save us!…
Read more »Big Tent Development
Register now for the Peacemaking Conference at the Big Tent! Download a registration form. Growing Christ’s Peace And a harvest of justice is sown in peace for those who cultivate peace June 30- July 2, 2011- Indianapolis, Indiana The Peacemaking…
Read more »Growing Christ’s Peace
Register now for the Peacemaking Conference at the Big Tent! Download a registration form. Growing Christ’s Peace And a harvest of justice is sown in peace for those who cultivate peace June 30- July 2, 2011- Indianapolis, Indiana The Peacemaking…
Read more »Where did the Red Hands go?
Red Hands were recently sent to a number of missions of member states at the United Nations asking them to ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed…
Read more »International Day of Commemoration to honour the victims of the Holocaust
The United Nations has designated 27 January -– the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp — as an annual International Day of Commemoration to honour the victims of the Holocaust, and urged Member States to develop educational…
Read more »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…
Read more »Iraqi Christians seek haven in Jordan
The Jordan Times reports that attacks against Christians in Iraq has led many Christians to flee to Jordan. Christianity in Iraq dates from the apostolic era. Presbyterians have engaged in ministry with the people of Iraq since the early 1800s….
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