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January 10, 2012
What if rather than looking at the environments as a subject for study, we took the environment as a lens or a filter through which we viewed the other issues we face? That question lies at the heart of the January Term Doctor of Ministry class that began on Monday, January 9 and will run… Read more »
January 4, 2012
The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan, Ms. Lise Grande reported yesterday on the humanitarian crisis occurring in the Jonglei state. The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has reported, “The UN is mounting a ‘massive emergency support programme’ to help thousands of people return home after inter-communal clashes between the Lou… Read more »
November 29, 2011
Today, the United Nations celebrated the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. I was struck with the importance of this day, having returned just last week from meetings with our church partners in Israel and Palestine. The International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly… Read more »
September 21, 2011
Watch live coverage of the following speeches during the UN General Assembly Debate at Wednesday, September 21 The following are approximate times: 9 a.m.- Remarks by Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary-General 9:30 a.m.- Remarks by Dilma Vana Rousseff, President of Brazil. She will be the first female head of state to open the UN General Assembly… Read more »
September 20, 2011
Create a practical act of peace today The International Day of Peace (“Peace Day”) is on Wednesday. It is an opportunity ” for individuals, organizations and nations to create practical acts of peace on a shared date.” It is a day devoted to commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace within and among all… Read more »
September 19, 2011
The 66th Session of the United Nations General Assembly is underway. Today, delegates focused their attention on non-communicable diseases. The President of Kenya explained to the General Assembly actions being taken to address these diseases in his country. Over the next days, other heads of state including U.S. President Barack Obama will arrive in New… Read more »
September 19, 2011
Environment and EcumeneA Doctor of Ministry Course at the United Nations, New York CityPresbyterian Ministry at the United Nations and Columbia Theological SeminaryJanuary 9-20, 2012 Every two years, the Presbyterian United Nations Office and Columbia Theological Seminary partner to hold a Doctor of Ministry Course on a topic of importance for the world and faith… Read more »
September 11, 2011
Ryan Smith- Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Christine Mangale- Lutheran World Federation, Joseph Donnelly- Caritas Internationalis. Photo By Alisha Rodriguez On Friday, the President of the United Nations General Assembly welcomed distinguished guests from around the world to commemorate the attacks of September 11, 2001. Joining the President of the General Assembly were the Deputy Secretary… Read more »
September 7, 2011
World Communion of Reformed Churches News Release07 September 2011 Let the tenth anniversary of attacks on sites in the United States mark a time both of remembrance and of renewed commitment to peace, says a global organization of Protestant churches. The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) based in Geneva, Switzerland, is inviting its 230… Read more »
September 7, 2011
Photo by Nellie Howard. This is one of my favorite recent pictures. It combines two important events that recently took place at the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations. It was taken during the seminar for the Presbyery of West Virginia and shows Ann Patterson of First Presbyterian Church of Charleston, WV. In the background… Read more »
