PC(USA) - Presbyterian Peacemaking Program


	Resources for Reflection and Action

			The Presbyterian Peacemaking Program, in cooperation with the Middle East Office and other partners, offers these resources in the hope that they will help Presbyterians engage in a variety of ministries at such a time as this. While some of these resources have been posted for some time, the material they contain remains pertinent. Items marked with are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. 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.

	General Assembly Statements 216th General Assembly (2004) Iraq: Our Responsibility and the Future Iraq: Our Responsibility and the Future plus study guide 215th General Assembly (2003) Iraq and Beyond 214th General Assembly (2002) On Preventing War Between the United States and Iraq For Reflection and Action Worship, Prayer, and Bible Study Pastoral Care Humanitarian Response Advocacy Study and Discussion Resources For Further Information Links to Some News Services Archives


	Worship, Prayer, and Bible Study Join with Iraqi Christians in a Covenant of Prayer Ideas for Marking the Fifth Anniversary of the War Faith of a Soldier A Sermon by the Rev. Dr. John Kiser, Chaplain (Major) and Ethics Instructor at the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation God, Whose Love Is Always Stronger — a new hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Peacemakers' Hymn Bible Studies Using Eric Law's Community Bible Study Process Community Bible Study Process Respectful Communication Guidelines Scripture Passages Prayers


	Pastoral Care Ministry on the home front Milwaukee Presbytery explores outreach to soldiers, veterans and their families Ministering to Families Affected by Military Deployment U.S. Army Chaplains The Human Effects of War A Reflection by the Rev. Ken Moe, Grand Canyon Presbytery How to Help the Family of a Deployed Soldier Ministering to the Military in Our Midst This booklet from the Virginia Baptist Mission Board provides resources to help care for military members and their families in a variety of situations. Welcome Home A Guide for Returning Service Persons and Their Families from the Red Cross Remember Presbyterian Military and VA Chaplains Women and Military Service Presbyterians and Military Service — This series of downloadable flyers explores options related to military service ranging from enlisting to registering for the draft to conscientious objector status. GI Rights Hotline: (877) 447-4487 (877-GI RGHTS) Helping Families Talk About War, Violence, and Terrorism Taking Care of Yourself Children's Reflection on Iraq: Turning the "Stranger" into the "Neighbor" Ways to Respond when Our Neighbors Are Targeted by Hate



	Humanitarian Response Refugee Crisis in Iraq Peace Fund for Solidarity with the Churches of Iraq Peace Fund for Solidarity with the Churches of Iraq at Work



	Advocacy Christian Peace Witness for Peace in Iraq Contact Our Elected Officials Presbyterian Legislative Action Center



	Study and Discussion Resources Faces of Iraq - a Photo Gallery Create a Bulletin Board Eyes Wide Open — American Friend's Service Committee exhibit on the human cost of the Iraq War Discussing Tough Issues A Resource to Help Congregations Discuss Issues around the Conflict with Iraq Implementing the Commitment to Peacemaking in a Time of War Resources for Families in a Time of War Life in Iraq: Photos by David Young, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Peace Cranes Presbytery Resolution Against the Iraq War by the Presbytery of Western New York



	For Further Information Iraq Study Group Report Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding Strategies with Iraq From the 3D Security Initiative of Eastern Mennonite University Iran’s Influence in Iraq From the Congressional Research Service The Critical Battles: Political Reconciliation and Reconstruction in Iraq From The Washington Quarterly Operation Iraqi Freedom U.S. Department of Defense



	Links to Some News Services British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) - shares stories of what life is like for civilians living and working in Iraq as well as up-to-date information on US military actions. Cable News Network (CNN) - most stories from Iraq focus on violence against US military personnel. Christian Science Monitor- shares stories about violence against US troops and the US sentiment toward the war. International Herald Tribune - covers US policy with Iraq and US military activity. The Nation - offers news and editorials for those calling for the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq. Pacifica Radio Foundation - covers the life of Iraqis as they live and work under the current conditions. There are 3-4 updates each week. Iraq Daily - gives up-to-date activity in Iraq including Iraqi civilians, US military, non-governmental organizations, and UN. This site is part of the World News Network. The Iraq Foundation - a non-profit organization working for human rights and democracy in Iraq that provides daily updates on the activity in Iraq, especially those connected to the political arena in Iraq. National Priorities Project - shows up-to-date coverage on the amount of tax money spent on the war in Iraq. You may also search by state and city. The White House - provides up-to-date coverage on the Bush Administration's policy and strategy on Iraq.



	Archives A Soldier Reflects The following journal entries come from a young soldier deployed during the war with Iraq. His service included some time spent in Iraq. He has shared his reflections, anonymously, so that others may know something of what young men and women in the military faced. Seychelles, Seychelles by the Seashore The Beginning and the End Such Is War Patrols Across the River The Children of Kabron An-Nasiryah These War Torn Streets