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Action Alerts are actionable items that may change at any moment. We endeavor to share these with our readers and implore them to look deeper into these events and stories via our site, our Twitter account, and Facebook account.

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Become a Food Justice Fellow!

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Andrew Kang-Bartlett

Food Justice Fellows ~ Class of 2012 Applications Due by April 1, 2012 By Andrew Kang-Bartlett, Presbyterian Hunger Program   The purpose of the Food Justice Fellows program is to connect Presbyterians and others to the agrarian roots of the … Continue reading →

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A Prayer for Chardon High School

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Emily Morgan

On Monday, February 27, 2012, “a student opened fire with a handgun in the cafeteria of an Ohio high school east of Cleveland”—Chardon High School.¹ As of the latest reports, two students were killed and several others wounded. Russell King … Continue reading →

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Earth Care Lenten Devotional

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Presbyterians for Earth Care

Feasting on God’s Gifts; Fasting in Sorrow Brought to you by Presbyterians for Earth Care: An Eco-Justice Network Download the Lenten Devotional or check it out online! PEC Lenten Reflection 2012, Moderator’s Comments, by Diane Waddell We enter into Lent … Continue reading →

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Jewish Voice for Peace Stands With Presbyterian Divestment

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Israel Palestine Mission Network

An Open Letter to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) from the Jewish Voice for Peace Rabbinical Council The Israel Palestine Mission Network of the PC(U.S.A.) is pleased to share this letter from the JVP Rabbinical Council with you.   We write to … Continue reading →

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