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September 29, 2014

Hudson River Presbytery says “children should carry toys!”

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At the Hudson River Presbytery’s “Changing the Conversation Conference“, participants traced our hands to raise awareness and send the message that it’s not okay to use children under the age of 18 for soldiers. In doing so, the participants joined other Presbyterians who support the Red Hand Campaign that calls for universal ratification and enforcement… Read more »

September 29, 2014

Changing the Conversation: Claiming Our Voice

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On September 27 and 28, Hudson River Presbytery hosted a weekend of theology, advocacy and worship called “Changing the Conversation: Claiming Our Voice.” The weekend included three events, a conference on Saturday at Stony Point Center from 9:00-‐3:30, a fundraising reception for the Office of Public Witness and Presbyterian Ministry at the UN that evening… Read more »

September 16, 2014

Preparations for Weekend of Theology, Advocacy and Worship Ignite Presbytery

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by Noelle Damico Scarborough – September 27-‐28th, Hudson River Presbytery will be hosting a weekend of theology, advocacy and worship called “Changing the Conversation: Claiming Our Voice.” Presbyterians throughout the Synod of the Northeast (and even beyond) are warmly welcome to attend. The weekend is built around three events, a conference on Saturday at Stony… Read more »

September 10, 2010

Songs for Peace and Justice – Register now!

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Register now – registration closes September 17. Songs for Peace and Justice Oct 10-14 – Stony Point Center “Find Your Voice: Music for a Just and Caring Church” Be part of a four-day multi-cultural creative gathering. Join pastors, church musicians,…

July 14, 2010

God, You Spoke Your Word Through Amos

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“God, You Spoke Your Word Through Amos” is a new hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. This hymn was originally written to support Bread for the World’s Bread for the Preacher, July 2010. Carolyn is the author of of over 160…

April 7, 2010

Zaccheus Was a Tax Man

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Bread for the World encourages congregations to observe Sunday, April 11, or Wednesday, April 14, as “Tax Day:” a to think and pray about the role of taxes and tax credits. Bread has created free resources to help mark the…

November 2, 2009

Community of Living Traditions

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Something new is happening at Stony Point Center. An interfaith intentional community dedicated to nonviolence and peacemaking is in the making. For at least five years, Christians, Muslims and Jews will live together at Stony Point where they will work,…

July 2, 2008

Standing with Our Sisters and Brothers

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Is God calling you to nonviolent action following Jesus Christ? Consider serving in the Colombia Accompaniment Program. The people of Colombia have endured over forty years of violence and warfare. A variety of “armed actors” are present in the country:…

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