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May 18, 2012
Agents of peace
Children have great capacity for peace, learn about it at Detroit camp
From General Assembly Mission Council—Presbyterian News Service
DETROIT—It’s no secret that today’s news is often filled with reports of war, violence or the threat of both. These stories are so pervasive that even children can often readily describe it. But when asked to describe peace, the answer can be more challenging.
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May 18, 2012
Jamaica’s rich biodiversity faces multiple threats
From Caribbean and Latin American Communication Agency
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaican authorities are going all out to achieve environmental sustainability as one way of minimizing the expected impacts of climate change on the local biodiversity.
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May 18, 2012
France will have new denomination with Protestant merger
From Ecumenical News International
PARIS—After years of preparation, a new Christian denomination will be formed this week in France when two synods meet in the eastern town of Belfort, a location historically important in the growth of Protestantism.
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May 18, 2012
Arctic Christians get first complete Inuit Bible
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May 18, 2012
The reshaping of World Mission
World Mission restructured for greater responsiveness and support
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May 17, 2012
Presbyterians divided on same-sex marriage
Survey shows members, ruling elders oppose same-sex marriage, while teaching elders in favor
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Reflection on Women's Stories from the MTR and Climate Change Tribunal last week
Published May 18, 2012
The Central Appalachian Women’s Tribunal on Climate Justice on May 10, 2012 was a powerful and meaningful event of local women lifting up their voices and engaging in action to protect the health and integrity of their families, their communities, and their land. I was honored and energized to be in this gathering of powerful grassroots advocates who are working hard to take care of the things they love. The speakers and leaders of this event were local residents who shared their personal stories of witnessing to the devastating effects of Mountaintop Removal (MTR) Coal Mining in their homeland of Appalachia. Some of these local women have won prestigious awards, gained national recognition, and/or been interviewed in documentaries for their great efforts. They come from a four state area: TN, WV, VA, and KY.
These women’s lives have been drastically impacted by MTR and I was convicted and inspired by their stories. Hearing their testimonies, I am ever more committed to continue to pray and work for an end to the destructive practice of MTR that is damaging this part of God’s creation. I hope you will join me in these efforts, both from reading these glimpses of local residents’ stories and from knowing our biblical, theological, and denomination mandate to care for God’s creation.
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Do one thing for diversity and inclusion
Published May 17, 2012
Can you do one thing for diversity and inclusion on May 21? What will it be?
In 2001, UNESCO adopted the Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity and in December 2002, the UN General Assembly, in its resolution 57/249, declared May 21 to be the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development.
The day provides us with an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of cultural diversity and to learn to live together better.
On the occasion of UN World Day for Cultural Diversity, UNESCO and the UN Alliance of Civilizations are sponsoring a global campaign ...
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The Church Isn't Recession-Proof
Published May 16, 2012
A primary interest of this blog is the changing social context of ministry in the 21st century. A facet of that social context that has been “front and center” for the past several years has been the economy. As we think about the realities of moving into professional church leadership ministries, it is important to remember that while the need for ministry only increases during periods of economic hardship and displacement the church as an institution is subject to the same economic pressures as the rest of society. The church, after all, is the community of God’s people ...
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