Developed by members of the Advisory Council in Church and Society for study and response as part of a policy development in preparation for the 199th General Assembly (1987), Presbyterians and Peacemaking: Are We Now Called to Resistance? examines the concept of resistance as a "stance of faith" embodied in Biblical and historical precedents. It also explores questions surrounding the usefulness of traditional just war criteria in the nuclear age; withholding of taxes as an expression of resistance to military policy; non-violence as an instrument of social change and non-compliance with selective service.
The Sabbath Practices Ministry Kit for Youth looks at how to engage each of the essential practices (Hospitality, Prayer, Service, Storytelling and Retreat) with the youth in your life. Each practice section includes things to consider and ways to engage. A list of suggested resources is included as well.
This year’s Path of Peace reflections are designed to help participants explore practices for building peace on every scale. From the personal level to global issues, these reflections and prayers will help grow the faith and witness of the whole church.
The Intergenerational Sabbath Practices Ministry Kit looks at how to engage each of the essential practices (Hospitality, Prayer, Service, Storytelling and Retreat) at intergenerational gatherings. Use this ministry kit as you teach and guide your faith community into becoming an intergenerational community of faith. Each practice section includes things to consider and ways to engage. A list of suggested resources is included as well.
The Sabbath Practices Ministry Kit for Households looks at how to engage each of the essential practices (Hospitality, Prayer, Service, Storytelling and Retreat) in a household setting. Use this ministry kit as you teach and equip the households in your faith community. Each practice section includes things to consider and ways to engage. A list of suggested resources is included as well.
The Sabbath Practices Ministry Kit for Children looks at how to engage each of the essential practices (Hospitality, Prayer, Service, Storytelling and Retreat) with children in your community. Each practice section includes things to consider and ways to engage. A list of suggested resources is included as well.
The Essential Practices Toolkit for Hospitality introduces hospitality as a Sabbath practice and explains why it matters. It also looks at hospitality in scripture, offers ways to participate and includes a resource list.
The Essential Practices Toolkit for Prayer introduces prayer as a Sabbath practice and explains why it matters. It also looks at prayer in scripture, offers ways to participate and includes a resource list.
The Essential Practices Toolkit for Retreat introduces retreat as a Sabbath practice and explains why it matters. It also looks at retreat in scripture, offers ways to participate and includes a resource list.
The Essential Practices Toolkit for Service introduces service as a Sabbath practice and explains why it matters. It also looks at service in scripture, offers ways to participate and includes a resource list.