Can you help an International Peacemaker?
Visitors from the South Pacific and South Korea have openings in their schedules
LOUISVILLE — The Presbyterian Peacemaking Program is finalizing the itineraries of its 2024 International Peacemakers and needs your help to fill the schedules of peacemakers from the South Pacific and South Korea.
The program is recruiting hosts to welcome Frances Namoumou of Fiji from Oct. 2-7, which coincides with World Communion Sunday, and the Rev. Dr. Hiheon Kim of South Korea from Sept. 25-Oct. 2.
International Peacemakers travel to the United States from countries all over the globe to share their stories and help build a culture of peace and nonviolence within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the communities they visit. Nearly a dozen will serve this year, including two from the United States. They will visit presbyteries and other locations, including the Presbyterian Center in Louisville, Kentucky, over a four-week period.
“The Peacemaking Program covers international roundtrip flights and the flights to move from one hosting team to the next” during those weeks, said Amy Lewis, Mission Specialist for the Peacemaking Program. “Hosting teams contribute $475 to offset the broad program costs and manage the schedule, lodging, meals, hospitality, etc.” while their peacemaker is visiting their region.
Namoumou, who has an opening in the fourth week of the visit, is Ecumenical Enabler for Ecologic Stewardship and Climate Justice Program at the Pacific Conference of Churches in Fiji. So far, she will be visiting California and Pennsylvania. She can offer insights about climate change, displacement and disaster management.
Kim, who has an opening in the third week of his itineration, is senior pastor of Hyanglin Presbyterian Church in the Republic of Korea (PROK) and has written multiple books, including, “Korean Christians Toward Life and Peace” and “Pioneers of Korean Theology.” He has confirmed visits to California, Missouri and Alabama.
While teaching at Presbyterian and Episcopal seminaries in Korea, Hiheon served as research director in the Christian Institute for the Study of Justice and Development, general secretary of the Society of Korean Minjung Theology and has been executive director of the Peace Community Movement Center (PROK).
To express interest or request more information, please contact Lewis at (502) 569-5805 or amy.lewis@pcusa.org. Read a previous story here.
The Presbyterian Peacemaking Program is one of the Compassion, Peace and Justice ministries of the Presbyterian Mission Agency.
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