The March/April 2010 issue of Washington Report to Presbyterians has articles on: Overcoming Poverty through Just Tax Policy Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women In This City … (Jerusalem) New Director of Public Witness for the Washington Office…
Read more »From the Presbyterian Washington Office: Women and girls around the world face violence and discrimination daily. We also know that CEDAW, the Women’s Treaty, helps women and girls to go to school, to own and inherit property, to take part…
Read more »You are invited to join in a Webinar hosted by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Washington Office on Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at 11 a.m. (EST). Welcome the new director of Public Witness, the Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II. Meet…
Read more »This year brings the 30th anniversary of Peacemaking: The Believers’ Calling. This document affirmed that peacemaking is a central task of individuals and communities who follow Jesus Christ. It celebrated the long history and faithful witness of Presbyterian peacemakers. And…
Read more »From the Presbyterian News Service: The Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson II, a third-generation Presbyterian pastor, has been named the new director of public witness for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Washington Office. Nelson has 25 years of experience in congregational…
Read more »Register now for Ecumenical Advocacy Days (March 19-22 in Washington DC). Then contact the Presbyterian Washington Office to register for the Presbyterian dinner. Paul Monteiro, Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, will be the speaker at…
Read more »This advocacy opportunity comes from the Presbyterian Washington Office. Call on the Obama administration to respond to the earthquake in Haiti in a comprehensive way.Our hearts and prayers are with the people of Haiti. We urge the U.S. government and…
Read more »Through November 24, a letter calling for change in U.S. policy towards Colombia will be circulating through the House of Representatives. This letter calls for a decrease in U.S. aid for Colombia’s military and an increase in support for human…
Read more »In 2008, Rev. Eileen Lindner, a Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) pastor, presbytery executive and social research specialist, was engaged to lead a study of the role and purpose of the Presbyterian Washington Office. Presbyterians are now invited to provide feedback and…
Read more »The Presbyterian Washington Office encourages us to contact our Senators and Representatives urging them to support peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo and throughout Africa’s Great Lakes region. A rebel offensive in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has…
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