The hike is on! Troy Yocum, a veteran of the Iraq War, and his dog Emmie are hiking across America to help military families in need. He is looking to raise $5 million. Troy and Emmie started in Louisville and…
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August 8, 2010
Posts Tagged: veterans
March 21, 2010
Truth Commission on Conscience and War
Today is the day for the public hearing of the Truth Commission on Conscience and War. If you are in New York, you can attend the public hearing from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Riverside Church. Reports are that the…
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February 2, 2010
Truth Commission on Conscience in War: Public Hearing
Date: Sunday, March 21, 2010 Time: 4:00pm – 8:00pmLocation: The Riverside Church Address: 490 Riverside Drive, New York, NYMap The mission of the Truth Commission on Conscience in War is to “honor and protect freedom of conscience for our nation’s…
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September 29, 2009
Operation Stand Down
Congregations use 25% of the Peacemaking Offering that they receive in peacemaking ministries of their choice. Recognizing that many veterans returning from service in Iraq and Afghanistan face tremendous problems re-entering American society, congregations are using their offering funds to…
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September 29, 2009
How will your congregation use its share?
Congregations that receive the Peacemaking Offering are encouraged to keep 25% of the offering for use in peacemaking ministries of their choice. These funds are used in many creative ways by different congregations. Ministries supported by the Peacemaking Offering include:…
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