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The Justice Implications of the Presbyterian Mid-Council Report By Alex Becker, reporting on structural changes being considered by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 220th General Assembly   Walking down the hall on the third floor of the David Lawrence Convention Center … Continue reading

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UPDATE: Presbyterian General Assembly Committee Recommends Divestment

On the Brink of a Historical Moment By Sara B. Dorrien, reporting on the Middle East Committee of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 220th General Assembly (Please note that while the committee has recommended divestment, the Assembly has not voted yet.) … Continue reading

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Testimony: World of Hurt, Word of Life

Renewing God’s Communion in the Work of Economic Reconstruction The Rev. Peter Nimmo presented this week the following testimony to the Social Justice Committee of the 220th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)   My name is Rev. Peter … Continue reading

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Israeli Woman Says Divestment Is Part of Her Jewish Identity

“No one should have their money in this. Especially not a church.” An interview by (Rev.) Patrick David Heery of Elisha Baskin (pictured above), an Israeli young woman and member of Jewish Voice for Peace, on the topic of divestment … Continue reading

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