International Peacemaking
About the 2011 International Peacemakers
From left to right: Mazen Asaqa (Iraq), Sunil Mankhin (Bangladesh), David Thomas (Mexico mission co-worker), Brenda Trinidad Espitia (Mexico), Karla Ann Koll (Guatemala mission co-worker), Marina Shishova (Russia), Juana Herlinda Yac Salanic (Guatemala), Emad Ramzy Philobbos (Egypt), Arda Aghazarian (Israel/Palestine), Neerja Prasad (India), Dan Turk (Madagascar mission co-worker), Peter Tibi (South Sudan), and Hubert Rakotoarivony (Madagascar).
Please pray for them as they travel throughout the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) between September 23-October 17.
In an increasingly conflict-ridden and fragmented world, the God who grants peace and wholeness calls Christians to understand and address the root causes of violence and injustice so that we may share in mending the brokenness that exists in our world. Peacemaking is the human response to God’s gift of peace giving. The Presbyterian Peacemaking Program invites leaders from our partner churches around the world to share their experiences as peacemakers in their own lands.
As these International Peacemakers share their healing stories, they help us to understand the peace and justice concerns of others around the world while giving us insights into those in our own communities. Moreover, they broaden our sense of God’s inclusive family and so better equip us to build a culture of peace and nonviolence for all God’s children.
How do you request visits?
International Peacemakers are available to presbyteries, synods, Presbyterian colleges and seminaries for itineration through the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program. Requests for International Peacemakers should be made through your presbytery’s peacemaking or mission committee using the online form and indicating your choices of speakers and dates. Requests will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis and should be made in writing. Please submit your request by June 15. You will receive confirmation by mid-July.
What does it cost?
Hosts of International Peacemakers are asked to pay $400 to help with travel costs within this country, and to provide room, board and ground transportation within your presbytery. The Peacemaking Program will cover international travel and part of the domestic travel costs and will make travel arrangements, purchase tickets, provide honoraria and health insurance, and inform hosts of travel schedules. As soon as your peacemaker’s visit has been confirmed, instructions for the payment of the $400 will be sent to you.
International peacemakers / mission connections live! partnership
Thanks to a collaborative effort between the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program and World Mission, the International Peacemakers from Mexico and Guatemala will be accompanied by PC(USA) mission workers. Together they will share stories of how churches in these countries live out the Gospel. Our hope is that this will deepen and broaden the faith life of the Presbyterians who hear these stories.
Questions?
For more information on the International Peacemakers, please contact Debby Vial at (800) 728-7228 x5702.
2011 International Peacemaking brochure
2011 International Peacemaking speakers list
See a list of the International Peacemakers who will visit the Presbyterian Church from September 23 — October 18, 2011.
Request an International Peacemaker
Submit your request by June 15
Requests will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis and must be received in writing or by using the online form.
Request an International Peacemaker
General forms
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.
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.