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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October 15, 2012The MDGs and World Poverty Day
A one-day social media action for
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
#EndPoverty – 17 October, 2012
At the 2000 UN Millennium Summit, world leaders from rich and poor countries alike committed themselves - at the highest political level - to a set of eight time-bound targets to help fight extreme poverty worldwide by 2015. These targets came to be known as the Millennium Development Goals, MDGs.
Over the last decade, millions have overcome extreme poverty and attained better access to health care and education. Despite the significant progress, challenges remain. With just 3 years left till the MDG deadline, we have ...
August 11, 2012
Inernational Day of Peace: Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future
From the United Nations:
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The United Nations General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.
Sustainable Peace...
This year, world leaders, together with civil society, local authorities and the private sector, will be meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development to renew political commitment to long term sustainable development.
It is in the context of the Rio+20 Conference that “Sustainable Peace for ...
May 7, 2012
A conversation on human trafficking
The Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations invites you to
A Conversation on Human Trafficking with
Noelle Damico
Associate for Fair Food, Presbyterian Hunger Program
Thursday, May 10
10:30 AM – Noon
Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations
777 UN Plaza, 7th Floor
Noelle Damico brings extensive experience and expertise to the topic. She has been a keynote panelist at the US Department of Justice’s National Human Trafficking Conference in 2010, a keynote speaker at the Houston Rescue and Restore National Conference in 2011, and a keynote speaker at the Freedom Network USA’s 2009 conference. She has also ...
October 5, 2011
Vote Fair Fruit!
Help our sisters and brothers in the RELUFA network in Cameroon obtain a cash prize to support the “Farm to Market” strategy that will help ensure long-term stability and help assure an income stream for Fair Fruit farmers. Voting ends November 9.
How to vote
- Visit the Fair Fruit contest page.
- Click on the green
(Vote!) button in the middle of the page. - Fill in your e-mail address in the box that appears.
- Uncheck the box marked "Meld mij aan voor de nieuwsbrief" unless you have a yen to receive the sponsor's newsletter.
- Do the simple math problem (to ...
May 16, 2011
It Costs Too Much! The Colombia Free Trade Agreement: Presbyterians Speak Up
Join us for a Webinar on May 27 Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar Seat Now The Obama Administration is pushing to pass the three Free Trade Agreements – Korea, Colombia and Panama – by summer. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)...
May 2, 2011
Celebrate World Fair Trade Day in May
World Fair Trade Day is celebrated the first two weeks in May in many places throughout the world. In the United States, World Fair Trade Day is coordinated by Fair Trade Resource Network. The theme for 2011 Fair Trade Day...
March 8, 2011
Transfiguration, St. James Presbyterian Church, the Communion of Saints
Upon entering the office of St. James Presbyterian Church (409 West 141st Street, New York, NY), I saw pictures of the congregation's history on the wall. One in particular caught my attention and the memories flooded back. The folk of...
January 5, 2011
Consider fasting with the people of Sudan
People in Sudan plan to engage in the spiritual discipline of fasting in the days leading up to the January 9, 2011 referendum. Consider joining them on Friday, January 7 or at other times during that weekend. Those who are...
November 18, 2010
Join the webinar: Reclaiming Advent and Christmas
December 1 at 12:00 noon (Eastern time) Keep a sense of simplicity, wonder and reverence all season long. Join special guest Rev. Michael Mortvedt and staff of the Presbyterian Hunger Program in exploring ways to stay spiritually grounded through Advent...
April 11, 2010
Until all are fed
Presbyterian, musician,pastor and hunger action enabler, Bryan McFarland is putting together a project of music and hymns that will benefit the Presbyterian Hunger Program. Here is some information from Bryan: Through May, musicians, pastors and other friends of the Presbyterian...
February 16, 2010
Road Trip: Heaven on Earth
From our friends in the Presbyterian Hunger Program Heaven on Earth is a road trip to the U.S. Social Forum organized by the Presbyterian Hunger Program. We will travel through several states making stops along the way to visit local...
October 10, 2009
International Trade Action Day - October 12
Support the TRADE Act to promote just trade rules The Trade Reform, Accountability, Development and Employment (TRADE) Act provides an excellent vehicle to re-examine free trade agreements to ensure they benefit people and protect God's creation. The Presbyterian Hunger Program...
March 25, 2009
Pray for peace
This week, Spiritual Nurture for Peacemakers includes a prayer for the One Great Hour of Sharing Offering that supports Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, the Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Self-Development of People; a prayer for the people of Gaza; and a prayer...
July 15, 2008
Pre Conference Events Begin
Conference leaders began arriving on Saturday. Participants in pre-conference events made their way to Chapman on Sunday with those events beginning Sunday evening. Presbytery peacemaking leaders are taking part in a training led by Ervin Bullock, Associate for Peacemaking Network...
February 29, 2008
South Africa: Joining Hands against Hunger in Lesotho
Cindy Easterday, Guest Author Kopano ke Matla Toant’song ea Bofuma Lesotho (Unity Is Strength in the Fight against Poverty) is the Joining Hands against Hunger network in Lesotho. Initiated in 2002 through the Presbyterian Hunger Program, KKM is one of...