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December 10, 2011

Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations Year in Review ~ 2011

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In 2011, your gifts to the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations helped Presbyterians advocate for peace and justice in the name of Jesus Christ, based on policies of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assemblies, to the United Nations. The ministry participated in working groups on the following issues: Food and Hunger The Security Council… Read more »

October 17, 2011

Presbyterian Women say “No Child Soldiers”

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They brought Red Hands. They made Red Hands. They made plans to create Red Hands in their congregations. The Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery of New York City gathered for their Fall Gathering on October 15 at the First Presbyterian Church in Williamsbridge. Their varied program featured a presentation by the Rev. Kellie Anderson-Picallo on… Read more »

September 26, 2011

The Witness of the Church in Madagascar

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Forgiveness means liberation. Forgiveness means restitution and repairing. Forgiveness means reconciliation. The Rev. Hubert Rakotoarivony, International Peacemaker from Madagascar, reflected on the importance of forgiveness as he spoke to a group of 18 people from 9 congregations. Hubert, along with Dan Turk, PC(USA) mission co-worker in Madagascar, addressed the witness of the church in Madagascar…. Read more »

September 16, 2011

Learn about Madagascar in New York

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In the New York City area? Consider learning about the church at work in Madagascar. Madagascar: The Witness of the Church A Brown Bag Lunch12:00 – 1:30 p.m.September 26, 2011Presbytery of New York City475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1600 The Rev. Hubert Rakotoarivony and Dan Turk will speak to the current situation in Madagascar and efforts of the Church of… Read more »

June 27, 2011

Support Women’s Rights – Ratify CEDAW

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John’s Gospel records the story of Jesus and a woman engaged in a long conversation at a well. Jesus recognized and honored her humanity as he did the humanity of all the women he encountered. Jesus consistently affirmed the dignity and worth of each person. Here is one way you can follow his example: Participate… Read more »

May 27, 2011

Justice and Peace Links—Words Matter

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Check out the current issue of Links: Words can hurt, words can heal, and words shape our realities, coloring the ways we experience the world. They are the tools we use to interpret our experiences, to relate to one another,…

April 18, 2011

Blessed are the peacemakers

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How does the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations equip and inspire Presbyterians to make peace following Jesus? The Presbyterian Women of Monmouth Presbytery explored that question when then met on April 16 at the Presbyterian Church at Shrewsbury for…

March 29, 2011

Ten Days of Prayer and Thanksgiving for the Roma starts March 30

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Presbyterian Women have a new resource available to help us pray for and learn about the Roma people. This prayer resource is designed for use beginning on March 30. Here is a description from the introduction: The International Day of…

March 18, 2011

What are your concerns for Sudan?

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Milcah Lalam of RECONCILE, a mission partner of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), attended the Commission on the Status of Women. Presbyterian Women arranged for her to attend. The Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations coordinated the Presbyterian presence at the…

March 17, 2011

How you can support RECONCILE

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Milcah Lalam of RECONCILE, a mission partner of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), attended the Commission on the Status of Women. Presbyterian Women arranged for her to attend. The Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations coordinated the Presbyterian presence at the…

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