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September 17, 2010Which piece of peace?
by Karen Maurer Which piece of peace will you work on? Thirty years ago, the Presbyterian Church identified peacemaking as the believers' calling, emphasizing the connection between peace and justice. In August of 2010 at Ghost Ranch in New Mexico...
September 16, 2010
Capturing memory through the spoken word
At the 2010 Peacemaking Seminar, Vanessa Hawkins made a presentation on oral history as a way of capturing and sharing stories of making peace and seeking justice. Download Oral History Workshop She noted that, to understand another person truly, one...
August 27, 2010
Pictures from Wednesday, August 25
Participants gather for opening worship at the 2010 Peacemaking Seminar. Check out other pictures by David Young that show events from Wednesday, August 25.
August 26, 2010
I pray for peace . . . ribbons from Triennium
Wondering what happened to the Peace Prayer Wall from the Time Zone at the 2010 Presbyterian Youth Triennium? Strands from the prayer wall decorated the worship space and one of the small group meeting rooms for the 2010 Peacemaking Seminar....
August 26, 2010
The God of peace is our refuge
The following litany will be used as the call to worship for morning prayers on August 26 at the 2010 Presbyterian Peacemaking Seminar. Consider using this litany in your daily devotions as a way of taking part in the seminar....
August 25, 2010
I was glad when they said to me
The following litany will be used as the call to worship for the 2010 Peacemaking Seminar. Consider using this litany in your daily devotions as a way of taking part in the seminar. Find the Seminar Worship Book. I was...
August 25, 2010
Presente!
As the planning team and leaders gathered for the 2010 Presbyterian Peacemaking Seminar gathered, we were reminded that we do not gather alone. We gather within that great mystery of the Communion of Saints - that mystery that we experience...
August 24, 2010
Planning team arrives
The planning team for the 2010 Peacemaking Seminar (Margaret Aymer, David Gambrell, Nancy Eng MacNeill, Emily McGinley, Dayna Oliver, Rich Pak, and Teresa Chavez Sauceda) arrived at Ghost Ranch Abiquiu this evening. Most of the team members flew to Albquerque...
August 16, 2010
Use worship resources from the 2010 Peacemaking Seminar
The time draws near for the 2010 Peacemaking Seminar. Peacemaking Program staff members leave for New Mexico on Saturday, August 21. Leadership arrives on August 23 and 24. Read stories and view pictures of the seminar on this blog and...
August 2, 2010
Help create a Presbyterian peacemaking time line
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Peacemaking: The Believers' Calling - the statement of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) that called for a renewed commitment to Peacemaking and created the Peacemaking Offering and the Presbyterian Peacemaking...
July 26, 2010
2010 Peacemaking Seminar - still time to register!
Early Registration Extended until August 6 Re-membering Peace: Still the Believers' Calling 2010 Peacemaking Seminar Presbyterian Peacemaking Program August 25-28, 2010 (depart on August 29) Abiquiu, NM Register now! The Presbyterian Peacemaking Program and Ghost Ranch Conference Center are pleased...
July 4, 2010
2010 Peacemaking Seminar Update - Lower Rates!!
LOWER RATES FOR HOUSING AND MEALS! Re-membering Peace: Still the Believers' Calling 2010 Peacemaking Seminar Presbyterian Peacemaking Program August 25-28, 2010 (depart on August 29) Abiquiu, NM Register now!The Presbyterian Peacemaking Program and Ghost Ranch Conference Center are pleased to...
June 28, 2010
Knitting lounge at 2010 Peacemaking Seminar
Re-membering Peace: Still the Believers' Calling 2010 Peacemaking Seminar Presbyterian Peacemaking Program August 25-28, 2010 (depart on August 29) Abiquiu, NM Register now! Seminar participants can make peace by responding to a need in the Abiquiu community. Come and bring...
June 27, 2010
2010 Peacemaking Seminar - peacemaking through worship
Re-membering Peace: Still the Believers' Calling 2010 Peacemaking Seminar Presbyterian Peacemaking Program August 25-28, 2010 Abiquiu, NM Register now! Our peacemaking efforts are rooted in our faith. Through worship, community is built and we are strengthened to act with compassion,...
June 26, 2010
Circle of History at 2010 Peacemaking Seminar
Re-membering Peace: Still the Believers' Calling Presbyterian Peacemaking Program Ghost Ranch Conference Center Abiquiu, NM August 25—28 (depart August 29) Register now Each morning the seminar community will gather for prayers and plenary sessions that focus on building skills in...
June 25, 2010
Making music for peace
Re-membering Peace: Still the Believers' Calling 2010 Peacemaking Seminar Presbyterian Peacemaking Program August 25-28, 2010 Abiquiu, NM Register now! Music plays a key role in movements for peace and justice; music has been an important part of conferences and events...
June 3, 2010
2010 Peacemaking Seminar - singing songs of peace
Re-membering Peace: Still the Believers' Calling 2010 Peacemaking Seminar Presbyterian Peacemaking Program August 25-28, 2010 Abiquiu, NM Music plays a key role in movements for peace and justice; music has been an important part of conferences and events sponsored by...
May 20, 2010
Communal Art Project at 2010 Peacemaking Seminar
Re-membering Peace: Still the Believers' Calling 2010 Peacemaking Seminar Presbyterian Peacemaking Program August 25-28, 2010 (depart on August 29) Abiquiu, NM Register now! Bring materials to contribute to the Communal Art Project. Seminar participant are invited to bring materials to...
May 14, 2010
2010 Peacemaking Seminar – regional and community conversations
Re-membering Peace: Still the Believers' Calling 2010 Peacemaking Seminar Presbyterian Peacemaking Program Ghost Ranch Conference Center, Abiquiu, NM August 25—28, 2010 (depart August 29) Register now for the seminar. Each afternoon, seminar participants can participate in focused Threads of Conversation....
May 11, 2010
2010 Peacemaking Seminar small group opportunities
Re-membering Peace: Still the Believers' Calling 2010 Peacemaking Seminar Presbyterian Peacemaking Program Ghost Ranch Conference Center, Abiquiu, NM August 25—28, 2010 (depart August 29) Register now for the seminar. Small groups are always a highlight of Peacemaking Program conferences and...
May 10, 2010
Peacemaking seminar leader at work
The Rev. Dr. Margaret Aymer, one of the plenary speakers at the 2010 Peacemaking Seminar, is featured in "Staying at the table," a recent story from the Presbyterian News Service. The story tells of a conversation among "a small group...
May 5, 2010
2010 Peacemaking Seminar – Artistic Expression Panel
Re-membering Peace: Still the Believers' Calling 2010 Peacemaking Seminar Presbyterian Peacemaking Program August 25-28, 2010 Abiquiu, NM Register now!Artistic Expression Panel If you have ever visited Ghost Ranch, then you know that the ranch has a history of telling stories...
April 30, 2010
2010 Peacemaking Seminar – Circle of History
Re-membering Peace: Still the Believers' Calling 2010 Peacemaking Seminar Presbyterian Peacemaking Program Ghost Ranch Conference Center Abiquiu, NM August 25—28 (depart August 29) Each morning the seminar community will gather for prayers and plenary sessions that focus on building skills...
April 26, 2010
Creating a climate of hospitality by listening
Re-membering Peace: Still the Believers' Calling 2010 Peacemaking Seminar Presbyterian Peacemaking Program Ghost Ranch Conference Center Abiquiu, NM August 25—28 (depart August 29) Register now for the seminar. The seminar will begin with dinner at 5:30 p.m. on August 25....
April 22, 2010
Contextual Bible study
Re-membering Peace: Still the Believers’ Calling 2010 Peacemaking Seminar Presbyterian Peacemaking Program Ghost Ranch Conference Center, Abiquiu, NM August 25—28, 2010 (depart August 29) Register now for the seminar. Each morning the seminar community will gather for prayers and plenary...
April 7, 2010
Plan your summer
Registration is open for the 2010 Peacemaking Seminar:Re-membering Peace: Still the Believers' Calling August 25-28 (with departure on August 29) Ghost Ranch Conference Center, Abiquiu, New Mexico
March 30, 2010
Register now - 2010 Peacemaking Seminar
Register Now! 2010 Peacemaking Seminar: Re-membering Peace: Still the Believers’ Calling Location: Ghost Ranch in Abiquiui, New Mexico Dates: August 25-28 (depart on August 29) Read the seminar information brochure Use a press release to tell others about the seminar...
March 16, 2010
Register Now - 2010 Peacemaking Seminar
Register now for Re-membering Peace: Still the Believers’ Calling. Sponsored by the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program, the 2010 Peacemaking Seminar will take place on August 25-28 (depart on August 29) at Ghost Ranch Conference Center in Abiquiu, NM.Online registration Download a...
February 16, 2010
2010 Seminar Leaders Announced
The Presbyterian Peacemaking Program announces the leaders for the 2010 Peacemaking Seminar. The seminar, Re-membering Peace: Still the Believers' Calling will be held at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiui, New Mexico on August 25-28 (depart on August 29). Worship • Reginald...