Conflict in the Caucasus
Pray for the people of Georgia, Russia, South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
Athletes from around the globe have gathered in Beijing. As the world's attention focuses on the Olympic games, violence persists in many places.
In South Ossetia, an ongoing conflict between Georgia and Russia has escalated and flared for several days. Reports now indicate that the Russian President has called for an “end to military operations.”
Many have called for such a halt including President Bush, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon and charitable organizations.
The United Nations Security Council has met. Relief efforts have begun.
May the announcement that military operations have ended prove true and may the work of rebuilding begin.
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) currently has mission personnel and partners in Russia but not in Georgia.
Gun Violence and Gospel Values
The annual Peacemaking Colloquium will be a time to learn about gun violence and explore ways the church of Jesus Christ can respond and live out its role to bring peace where there is violence. Leading thinkers and organizers will update and equip us; workshops will provide hands-on analysis and action ideas; together we will explore how Gospel values can transform our culture's acceptance of gun violence and lead us to build a culture of peace.
This event is sponsored by Stony Point Center, the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program, the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship, the Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy, the Synod of the Northeast Public Policy Advocacy Network, Albany Presbytery and Monmouth Presbytery. Register now. 
Pray with Our Sisters and Brothers in Christ in Iraq
A new bulletin insert tells about the Reformed churches and the small Christian community in Iraq. The bulletin insert includes an invitation to pray for our Iraqi brothers and sisters in Christ, Iraqi refugees and displaced persons, Iraqis living outside the country, the men and women serving in our armed forces and their families and all affected by the war in Iraq.
The insert was created in partnership with the Office on the Middle East, the Iraq Partnership Network, the Reformed Church in America and the United Church of Christ.
Order in packs of 25; Free; PDS #24358-08-008
Celebrating The Gift of Land!
National Public Lands Day Grants Available
September 27, 2008, is the 15th annual National Public Lands Day. During this day we celebrate our national network of public lands, which embodies the ideals of cooperation, community, equitable sharing of Earth's bounty, utilizing the blessings of the land for the common good and preserving the stunning landscapes and irreplaceable wildlife entrusted to our care. The National Environmental Education Foundation is seeking grant applications for the fourth annual National Public Lands Day Tour. Grantees will be awarded $1,000 to assist with planning and materials for their upcoming National Public Lands Day project.
Travel study opportunities
Equal Exchange
Interfaith Program and Witness for Peace
October 18-28, 2008
Presbyterian Peacemaking Program
November 5–15, 2008
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