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.).
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July 2009
July 31, 2009Pray for the Christians and all the people of Pakistan
Our church partners in Pakistan have requested prayer in the wake of attacks on Christian homes in the village of Korian in the district of Toba Tek, Punjab. Our partners note that there are reports of injuries and deaths are...
July 29, 2009
6 August - Hiroshima Day
August 6 marks the anniversary of Hiroshima Day. This is a day to: remember those who died and were wounded by the bombing Hiroshima remember all people of every nation who died and were wounded during World War II recognize...
July 27, 2009
Crisis in Honduras
Here are some sources of information on the situation in Honduras Presbyterians at work in Honduras Latin American church council demands restoration of Honduras democracy Human Rights at Risk in Honduras - Latin America Working Group Why Honduran splits became...
July 27, 2009
Act now for peace for Israel/Palestine
The following invitation to engage in advocacy on behalf of a just peace for Israel and Palestine during the summer Congressional recess comes from the July 21, 2009 Witness in Washington Weekly (PDF) by the Presbyterian Washington Office. Following President...
July 25, 2009
To see and to be seen
Can you give a month to stand with our sisters and brothers in Colombia? Consider taking part in the next Colombia Accompaniment training - September 17 to 21, 2009 at Stony Point Center. The Colombia Accompaniment Program, now in its...