Special Offerings report recommends changes to the Peacemaking Offering. Learn more.
Sign up for one of the 2013 Travel Study Seminars
The Presbyterian Peacemaking Program is pleased to be leading two international travel study seminars in 2013:
Peacemaking in the Philippines
Environmental Devastation and Human Trafficking Connection
February 12-22, 2013
Northern Ireland
Peacemaking and Reconciliation in the Celtic Context
April 1-12, 2013
Register for the 2012 Peacemaking Conference: 'Restorers of Streets to Live In'
July 11-14, 2012
Ghost Ranch Conference Center
Abiquiu, New Mexico
NOTE: REGISTRATION DUE DATE - MAY 31
A new kind of conference
This conference is different: Peacemakers, we are listening to you and challenged by you! Peacemakers from across the country are invited to the sacred space of Ghost Ranch Education and Retreat Center in Abiquiu, New Mexico, to explore the Kin-dom of God as expressed in Isaiah 58:12, holding fast to our call to be Restorers of Streets to Live in.
This is a conference about restoring and transforming the streets in which we live and mentoring new and younger peacemakers. You will have the opportunity to form and covenant with new communities to continue the work of peace beyond the conference and learn skills in connecting and communicating the work of peacemaking through the use of social media. This is a conference for peacemakers by peacemakers; conference leaders are giving their time to this conference because of their passion and commitment to peace.
We hope you will make the effort to join us for this conference. It will fuel and energize you to continue the work of peace and justice for the long haul.
Request a visit from an International Peacemaker
September 21-October 15
Submit your application by May 15
Quilt square from the 2001 Peacemaking Conference.
This fall we will welcome International Peacemakers from Colombia, Honduras, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel/Palestine, Lebanon, Madagascar, Northern Ireland, the Philippines, Russia, South Sudan, and Syria. As a cost-saving measure, this year’s brochure will be made available online and not be sent as a mailing. Please call Carl Horton at (502) 569-5200 or Dayna Oliver at (502) 569-8700 if you prefer to have a copy mailed to you.
Call for artwork and stories
2011 poster
The Peacemaking Program is seeking original artwork submissions for the 2012 Peacemaking Offering and for future publications, articles, and resources. We are also seeking stories of peacemaking efforts by worshiping communities, members, and mid-councils and how those efforts are creating positive change at all levels of community. Once again, the theme for the 2012 Peacemaking Offering is “A harvest of justice is sown in peace.” Additional topics and concerns for artwork and stories include human rights, human trafficking, anti-bullying, domestic violence, non-violence, civility and respectful dialogue.
Artwork Release Forms: Adult Minor
Preventing gun violence
Download the new Gun Violence Prevention Congregational Toolkit
Gun violence impacts most if not all of our communities. Many of our worshiping communities are in or near neighborhoods of increasing violence. Many Presbyterians know persons who have been victims of gun-related crime or violence. The 219th General Assembly in 2010 approved the resolution “Gun Violence, Gospel Values: Mobilizing in Response to God’s Call,” and that’s just what Presbyterians have been doing since then. In the past 2 years a movement has been building to not only awaken our members and worshiping communities to the faith dimensions of this on-going tragedy, but also to assist them in initiatives to more effectively address the problem of gun violence. If you’re wondering where to start, a downloadable “Congregational Toolkit” is now available to help congregations prevent gun violence. Please contact the Peacemaking Program if you have any questions or seek assistance getting started.
Get Biblical Witness to Peacemaking 2011-2012
Use this daily index of scriptures related to peacemaking themes throughout the year
The new 2011-2012 version of the popular Biblical Witness to Peacemaking is now available. This list of daily scripture readings related to peacemaking themes can be used in church newsletters, weekly worship bulletins, church websites, or anywhere else to encourage Presbyterians to engage in scriptural study and reflection related to peacemaking.
2011 Peacemaking Offering video
'A harvest of justice is sown in peace'
Order from the Church Store, PDS# 12142-11-290
Quick takes
Explore the theology and practice of nonviolence
Join the Philippines Mission Network
Learn about the 2011 Peacemaking Seminar at Big Tent and International Peacemakers on Swords into Plowshares and the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program’s Facebook page
Comments
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Oh, I almost forgot: the 50% remaining goes to the Peacemaking Program and funds all of the resources and programs you see on this section of the PCUSA website.
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Ross, Peacemaking Offering is split 25-25-50. Whatever each congregation collects, 25% goes to the congregation to be allocated by committee/session vote. Similarly, 25% of the offering per cong goes to MGBs to be allocated by appropriate Pby/Synod committees. Hope that helps!
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The link to the Facebook page is broken. It simply says: "Not Found" at the top of an otherwise blank page.
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Is there a concise, yet focused, answer to the basic question: "What is the Peacemaking Offering money used for?" other than "ministries of peacemaking"?
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Big tent was awesome! The peace making conference really taught me a lot. Can't wait till next year! See you at Ghost Ranch!