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Posts Tagged: peace-global

September 16, 2017

Proclaiming Peace that Transcends

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Proclaiming a Peace that Transcends the Barriers of Time and Space “So he came and proclaimed peace to those who were far off and peace to those who were near.” Ephesians 2:17 The letter to the Ephesians tells us that Jesus came to proclaim a peace that is universal. While the earthly ministry of Jesus… Read more »
September 1, 2016

A Season of Peace

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Jesus calls us to be peacemakers. We see this every day as we experience our world’s need for Christ’s reconciling love, peace, and justice. We feel this as we long to know God’s peace in our hearts and relationships. The promise of Jesus “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God”… Read more »
August 29, 2016

Peace & Global Witness Offering Goes to the Super Bowl!

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Guest post by Chuck Rawlings Having “Super Bowl 50” in your community can be exciting for the sports fans, but for others it’s a red flag that human trafficking might increase right along with the arrival of crowds of fans. Human trafficking is one form of violence against women.  In 2013 Susan Brooksbank attended the U.N…. Read more »
December 17, 2015

Hunting Down Resources

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Sometimes, despite our best efforts, finding resources to promote upcoming offerings can be difficult. Here are a few tips to get what you need quickly and efficiently.  Start your search at http://specialofferings.pcusa.org – we have compiled information about the offerings and links to resources on one page, so you don’t have to navigate the entirety… Read more »
September 24, 2015

The lasting value in a gift of peace

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During this Season of Peace, our thoughts turn to the meaning of peace and how, through Christ, we can nurture it inside ourselves and out in the world. Yet, to understand the value of peace, we must also understand the cost of conflict, and the many forms it can take. Conflict can be individual: 1… Read more »
September 18, 2015

Responding to the Syrian Crisis

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During this Season of Peace, the Syrian refugee crisis has provided a striking example of the need for Christ’s peace in the world.

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September 2, 2015

A Season of Peace begins

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A Season of Peace begins this Sunday, and continues through World Communion Sunday on October 4. Included in this time of daily reflections are September 11 remembrance, the International Day of Peace on September 21, and the Global Week of Action against Gun Violence (beginning September 24). Please join us in an intentional time of… Read more »
August 10, 2015

Peace & Global Witness Offering Prep

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It’s almost time to start thinking about A Season of Peace and the Peace & Global Witness Offering again! As we embark on our second year of interpreting the Peace & Global Witness Offering, we reflect upon how this Offering supports some of the fundamental values of our faith. For generations, and to the ends of… Read more »

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