Justice & Peace Notes
April 12, 2012
Ecumenical Advocacy Days: Is This the Fast I Seek?
Ecumenical Advocacy Days is a movement of the ecumenical Christian community, grounded in biblical witness and shared traditions of justice, peace and the integrity of creation. EAD works to strengthen our Christian voice and mobilize for advocacy on a wide variety of U.S. and international policy issues.
Women of Faith Awards
PC(USA) and Mexican synods maintain ties along border despite denominational dispute
by Daniel Tipton
Special to the Presbyterian News Service
Tucson, Ariz. – Love, justice and peace drive the work of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and also are the inspiration for four synods committed to the well-being of Mexican and U.S. Presbyterians along the southwest border.
The PC(USA) synods of the Southwest and Sun and the Sinodo del Israel and Sinodo del Noroeste in Mexico entered into negotiations and discussions to begin a joint mission to — among other things — help address migration and immigration issues, violence against women, poverty and the economics of Mexico.
Women of Faith Awards
Three courageous women to be honored for their work in transforming communities
LOUISVILLE, Ky – Three remarkable women have just been named recipients of the 2012 Women of Faith Awards by the General Assembly Mission Council of the Presbyterian Church (USA) during meetings in Louisville, KY.
Addressing violence against women and children on the Mexico-U.S. border
Bilingual study guides, resources and videos are currently in production and coming soon. The materials will provide guidance and encouragement on how to effectively impact this issue including questions for conversation and suggested actions for congregations and individuals.
Hagar, by Indira BaileyCelebrate the Gifts of Women Sunday is March 4
We celebrate the beautiful women in the household of God who regularly do beautiful things in love and faithfulness to Jesus Christ. There are women in scripture and women in our congregations who regularly do beautiful things and are remarkable saints in the faith. The PC(USA) chose the first Sunday in March 2012 to Celebrate the Gifts of Women, however you may choose to celebrate the gifts of women any time that your congregation or women's group chooses
Introduction to AllWomen Website: Women’s Leadership Institutes
This video provides a welcome to the AllWomen Website and highlights the RE&WM/PW ministry area’s new leadership institutes, in which diverse women leaders share their stories of call.
Be the burning bush
Women of Color Consultation participants urged to listen to ‘unexpected’ sources
By Bethany Furkin
Presbyterian News Service
Charlotte, N.C. - The question isn’t whether God is calling you — it’s what God is calling you to do or be, said the Rev. Magdalena Garcia at the Women of Color Consultation here Oct. 20.
Preaching on the story of Moses and the burning bush (Exodus 3), Garcia told attendees that God spoke to Moses through an unexpected source.
Read the Racial Ethnic Torch
In this issue, you will meet emerging racial ethnic leaders who are transforming the church even as they are themselves being transformed. You will learn about exciting initiatives in cross cultural ministries, significant achievements by racial ethnic congregations and interest groups and upcoming events.