Swords into plowshares
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March 2011
March 31, 2011Red Hands in Fort Wayne
Sent from United Faith Presbyterian Church in Fort Wayne, IN to the Office of Child Advocacy (in August - we are behind but catching up!): Several weeks ago, our congregation signed "red hands" in support of the "No Child Soldiers"...
March 29, 2011
Ten Days of Prayer and Thanksgiving for the Roma starts March 30
Presbyterian Women have a new resource available to help us pray for and learn about the Roma people. This prayer resource is designed for use beginning on March 30. Here is a description from the introduction: The International Day of...
March 29, 2011
Peacemaking in Colombia: Event at Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations
For those in New York City: Building Sustainable Communities of Peace in Colombia A Conversation and Brown Bag Lunch with The Rev. Adelaida Jiménez Cortes and The Rev. Gloria Ulloa Tuesday, April 5, 2011 Noon – 1:00 PM Church Center...
March 28, 2011
Madagascar Roadmap Needs Serious Revision
What you can do: 1. Please pray for the people of Madagascar, for wisdom and insight for political leaders, and for a just and peaceful resolution of Madagascar’s political crisis 2. Please call or write the following officials to urge...
March 28, 2011
Colombia Days of Prayer and Action Resources
This originally appeared on Called to Colombia by Richard Williams and Mamie Broadhurst. The resources are out! Please take time to participate in the National Days of Prayer and Action for Colombia this year on April 8th -11th. This is...