Posts Tagged: trade

The world is over-armed and peace is under-funded

Below is an op-ed from United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.  Here, he states, “Massive military spending and new investments in modernizing nuclear weapons have left the world over-armed — and peace under-funded.” Read more »

International Trade Action Day – October 12

Support the TRADE Act to promote just trade rules The Trade Reform, Accountability, Development and Employment (TRADE) Act provides an excellent vehicle to re-examine free trade agreements to ensure they benefit people and protect God’s creation. The Presbyterian Hunger Program…

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A Faithful Summer Vacation

Sowing Mustard Seeds; Working for God’s Justice, Confronting Poverty is the theme of the 2008 Peacemaking Conference planned for July 15-19 at Chapman University in Southern California. Register now. Co-directors Edie Gause and Andrew Short commented, “ It’s inspiring to…

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Promote the Conference

A bulletin insert (PDF) promoting the 2008 Peacemaking Conference is now available. Download the insert and share it in your congregation. Register to attend the conference. The conference will explore links between poverty, militarism, trade policies and poverty through keynote…

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