Tag Archives: peace
From Mandela to Barghouti: Nonviolent Lessons for Democracy and Divestment
Background for MRTI’s recommendations from Tilton, Boesak, Zunes, and Wall Reflecting back on the past year, it can be easy to become discouraged, for 2013 has been a year of great violence and bloodshed. 2013 brought us tragedies from the Boston … Continue reading
Putting ‘Movement’ Back into the Interfaith Movement
In honor of Interfaith Harmony Week, we publish this reflection by Professor Adrian Bird. For further reflection on interfaith harmony, we invite you to check out this story by Rev. Mark Davidson. The term ‘Interfaith Movement’ can at times seem … Continue reading
How Our Church’s Witness for a Just Peace Strengthened Our Relationships Within the Jewish Community
These days, it’s common to hear the “conventional wisdom” that Presbyterian churches should be wary of taking bold public action on behalf of a just peace in Israel-Palestine. Why? Because, as the caution runs, it will damage long-running and hard-won … Continue reading
Liturgical Resources for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Resources available courtesy of Rev. Teresa Stricklen from the PC(USA) Office of Theology and Worship. Saturday December 18 begins the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which was started by the World Council of Churches (WCC) in order to fulfill … Continue reading
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