Tag Archives: Presbyterian Church (USA) General Assembly

“All We Want is Peace”

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Geoff Browning

Discerning Peace in the 21st Century – Part II When the Peacemaking and International Relations Committee of the 222nd General Assembly was considering the Peace Discernment resolution (12-06) from the Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy (ACSWP), they heard from many … Continue reading →

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Co-author Mara Sawdy

Our Bodies, Our Faithful Choices

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Mara Sawdy

I am a woman of faith. I have grown up in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and have a deep love and appreciation for my denomination. Our church’s involvement in the Religious Coalition on Reproductive Choice is one of many reasons … Continue reading →

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Author Jessie Light

From Palestine to Portland

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Jessie Light

Working for Peace in the Middle East at the 222nd General Assembly About a month ago, I was sitting in a large ballroom adjacent to other commissioners and delegates to the 222nd General Assembly, anxiously waiting for the work of … Continue reading →

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Author Bill Plitt

Through the Lens of Belhar

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Bill Plitt

The General Assembly Acts for Justice and Liberation in Palestine and Israel “Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.” -Amos 5:24 The 222nd General Assembly PC(USA) took place from June 17-25, 2016, in Portland, Oregon. … Continue reading →

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