Swords into plowshares
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Swords into Plowshares is the blog of the Peacemaking Program and the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations of the Presbyterian Mission Agency of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
Seeking peace. Striving for justice. Together.
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May 2009
May 30, 2009Close the gun show loophole
Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) has introduced legislation, S. 843, which will close the gun show loophole so that individuals will not be able to exploit gun shows and similar events to buy and sell guns without criminal background checks. The...
May 30, 2009
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Environmental Ministry Office reopens
From the Presbyterian News Service: LOUISVILLE, Ky. — At the 218th General Assembly (2008), the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) recognized and accepted the responsibility of restoring creation as a central concern of the church to be incorporated into its life and...
May 30, 2009
Torture Is a Moral Issue: Panel & Conference for People of Faith
All are invited to explore the question of torture as a moral issue in Palo Alto on the anniversary of the UN Convention against Torture. Torture is a Moral Issue Panel Friday, June 26, 7:30pm at the First Presbyterian Church,...
May 30, 2009
American leadership on Middle East peace
Has your Representative signed the Cohen-Boustany-Carnahan letter? This letter from Representatives to President Obama urges support of strong American leadership on Middle East peace. The sign on date has been extended to June 2. There are currently 63 signers. View...
May 29, 2009
Care for God's Creation
Find resources to observe World Environment Day. This day, intended to raise understanding of environmental issues and to empower people to act on behalf of a sustainable future, is June 5. Congregations can celebrate World Environment Day on June 7...