Since 1984, more than 300 International Peacemakers from more than 60 countries have been hosted by Presbyterians. They visit presbyteries and churches to share the realities of peace and reconciliation work around the world.
2015 Presbyteries Hosting Peacemakers
International Peacemakers are supported by your gifts to the Peace & Global Witness Offering.
In this issue of the Racial Ethnic Torch, we preview Big Tent 2015 and lift up the work that Racial Ethnic & Women's Ministries, and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) as a whole, is doing as we strive to be more culturally humble. We explore the importance of using inclusive and expansive language, and the impact that power, privilege and justice in our lives and in society, and in our antiracism work.
These daily reflections are designed to be used during the four weeks leading up to World Communion Sunday, October 4, when the Peace and Global Witness Offering is often received. The 2015 Season of Peace begins on Sunday, September 6, but these reflections can also be used any time of the year to help individuals focus on peace in its many forms and contexts.
This second edition set of peace cards was created in 2015 for the Season of Peace and can be used by children and in households anytime during the year. Each card contains a reflection, prayer and action item.
This first edition set of peace cards was created in 2014 for the Season of Peace and can be used by children and in households anytime during the year. Each card contains a reflection, prayer and action item.
The new Special Offerings logos highlight the connectional nature of our work. We are individually strong, but can do more when we work together. You will see this symbol repeated for each offering, as well as in our general Special Offerings materials.
The new Special Offerings logos highlight the connectional nature of our work. We are individually strong, but can do more when we work together. You will see this symbol repeated for each offering, as well as in our general Special Offerings materials.
The new Special Offerings logos highlight the connectional nature of our work. We are individually strong, but can do more when we work together. You will see this symbol repeated for each offering, as well as in our general Special Offerings materials.
An alternative giving market is an event where people can support nonprofit, cause-based work with ministries that support clean water, agriculture, or relief and assistance projects, and when doing so, honor friends and family. Use this guide to help plan an Alternative Giving Market at your church.
Selfie! The 2015 Churchwide Gathering included a Horizons skit with Gathering moose-cot Minnie the Moose. Download this playful skit that features Minnie and other PW celebrities and encourages subscribing to the magazine and Bible study for Presbyterian Women. Use (and adapt at your next event!)