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International Peacemaking
The International Peacemakers Program
More international peacemaking opportunities
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About International
Peacemakers
In 2007, two programs combined resources and shared the same schedule: the International
Peacemakers and the Interfaith Listening Teams. Members of both groups are pictured
at their Orientation. Photo by Joseph Williams As Christians, we are called to feed the hungry, give drink
to the thirsty, welcome the stranger, clothe the naked, care for the sick and
visit the imprisoned (Matthew 25:35-36). The impoverished peoples of the world
cry out for the resources that we sometimes mindlessly, though unintentionally,
squander. Bringing justice to the poor who hunger and thirst for righteousness
as much as for food and clean water is the responsibility of every follower of
Christ. In 2008, our International Peacemakers have been carefully chosen to
bring the voices of the poor to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Each has been
asked to speak and present on the theme of poverty — what this means in
the context of their country, and how the Church there is responding to local
needs. We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about
the causes of, and remedies for, poverty in our world.
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Who are the International Peacemakers?
International Peacemakers are leaders who
are engaged in peacemaking in their own areas of the world. They are invited
by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to visit with Presbyterians in the United
States and to help us understand the peace and justice concerns of others around
the world. This sharing translates into a better understanding of the peace and
justice issues in our own communities. |
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2008 International Peacemakers
Below is the list of International Peacemakers for 2008. Each Peacemaker page contains downloadable information, including forms, photos and other important data. We will continue to post new and updated information as we receive it from the Peacemakers. Please share this information with all those helping to plan the visit of a Peacemaker in your presbytery, synod, college or seminary.
Click on the name of your International Peacemaker to view and print off a picture, information forms and other supporting information. Please note: some of the information sent in the host packets is not available online. Additional copies of some resources in the host packets may be available from the Peacemaking Office. Also, note that some links may take you outside the Presbyterian Church Web site. To return, just hit the “back” button or arrow on your Web browser.
- China: the Rev. Enlin Li
- Colombia: the Rev. Diego Higuita-Arango
- Democratic Republic of the Congo: Ms. Monique Misenga Mukuna
- India: Dr. Vinita Eusebius
- Israel/Palestine: the Rev. Dr. Shehadeh Shehadeh
- Mexico: the Rev. Pablo Feliciano-Cruz
- Peru/USA: Ms. Yody Morán and Mr. Jimmy Wells
- Portugal: Ms. Maria “Nini” Castanheira
- Romania: Mr. Petru Solca
- Russia: Mr. Alexander Lunichkin
- Sudan: the Rev. Yousif Kodi
- Syria: Mr. Razek Siriani
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How do you
request visits?
International Peacemakers are available to presbyteries,
synods and Presbyterian colleges and seminaries for itineration through the Presbyterian
Peacemaking Program. Requests from
individual congregations for presentations should be made to your presbytery's
peacemaking committee. If you wish to invite one of these International Peacemakers
to visit, contact the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program using the International
Peacemakers Request Form indicating your choices of speakers and preferred four
to seven days.
2008 International Peacemakers brochure and request form 
Requests will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis,
and must be made in writing. Please submit your request by June 15. You will receive confirmation by mid-July.
What does it cost?
Presbyteries, educational institutions and other entities
which host International Peacemakers are asked to pay $400 to the Presbyterian
Peacemaking Program, and to provide room, board and ground transportation during
your Peacemaker's visit. The Peacemaking Program will make the travel arrangements,
purchase the tickets, provide honoraria and health insurance, and inform hosts/hostesses
of travel schedules.
2008 Instructions for payment
of host’s donation to
the program
Questions?
For more information on the International Peacemakers, please
contact Bryan
Reiff at (888) 728-7228 x5786 or Debby
Vial at (888) 728-7228 x5702.
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Looking
back at previous years
View a photo album of
the 2006 International Peacemakers Orientation in Louisville, Kentucky. Take a look back at some photos and information about past
International Peacemaker teams.
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General forms and resources
Here are some general forms and resources that
do not change from year to year.
Large PC(USA) logo airport sign
Help your Peacemaker find you in the
airport.
Sample press release 
Advertise your Peacemaker's visit in the media.
Suggestions for planning visits by International Peacemakers
Some helpful hints.
So You Want to Give
Information about donating to the work
of your international guest and similar opportunities.
Evaluation form
Tell us how the visit went.
Sexual Misconduct Form
The International Peacemakers are
required to read and sign this form. Several have asked us why the hosts do not
do the same. While it is not a requirement of the program at this time, we provide
it for the presbytery or other host to use at its discretion. |
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Items marked with are
Adobe Acrobat PDF documents. For best results, right-click the link (or click
and hold for Macintosh), select "save target as" and save the document to your
desktop for viewing and printing.
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