Swords Into Plowshares World Council of Churches Archives

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July 26, 2011

Becoming an HIV and AIDS Competent Church

Posted 10:00am

The 219th General Assembly (2010) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) adopted the resolution, “Becoming an HIV and AIDS Competent Church: Prophetic Witness and Compassionate Action” in exercise of its responsibility to help the whole church address matters of “social righteousness.” The resolution identifies issues impacting people living with HIV and AIDS such as poverty, gender… Read more »

July 23, 2011

Pray with the people of Norway and all victims of vioence and terror

Posted 1:00pm

People around the world will join in prayer with and for the people of Norway following yesterday’s terrible attacks. The World Council of Churches provides a prayer for the people of Norway and all victims of violence and terror.