The Young Adult Network:

• Connects young adults to each other
• Links young adults to other justice oriented agencies within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
  
• Offers a way to access programs and resources at the Presbyterian United Nations Office
  
• Affirms young adults' commitment to bring peace and justice for all God's creation.

Entering the blogosphere

The Presbyterian Peacemaking Program announces the launch of a new blog. Swords into Plowshares will focus on a range of peace and justice related concerns.

Military Service and Conscientious Objection

Presbyterians and Military Service, 3rd Edition

Created by the Office of the General Assembly and the Peacemaking Program, this booklet explores options related to military service ranging from enlisting to registering for the draft to understanding conscientious objection and what should be done now to establish conscientious objection status.

$.35 plus s/h • PDS #7027005035

More Resources

The material in Presbyterians and Military Service is available for free download in brochure format. Each brochure has a distinct focus.

• The Draft
• Conscientious Objection
• Selective Objection
• Enlistment
• Additional Resources

The Center on Conscience and War and the Presbyterian Council for Chaplains and Military Personnel offer guidance on questions related to military service and conscientious objection.

The Office of Women's Advocacy provides a number of resources related to women and military service.

Links of Interest to Young Adults

• Collegiate Ministries
• National Network of Presbyterian College Women
• Racial Ethnic Young Women Together
• Young Adult Volunteers Program