Christ invites, and we also offer ourselves to the pursuit to end violence and bring about reconciliation through the Peace and Global Witness Offering. 100 Witherspoon Street. Quantity: 2022 Peace & Global Witness Offering Brochure/Mailer Pack of 25. Office of the General Assembly. The Peace & Global Witness Offering provides the tools and resources for us as we join together as active peacemakers — at all times, in all ways. PCUSA Special Offerings | Managing a Special Offering during a pandemic. Register here: For Congregation Leaders: August 8, 2018, at Noon (EDT). For when we all do a little, it adds up to a lot. We answer God's call, expressed in 2nd Thessalonians, to seek "peace, at all times in all ways. "
To seek "peace in all times in all ways" (2 Thess. Presbyterian Hymnal. But try to remember 'invitation' instead. Mid councils retain an additional 25% for ministries of peace and reconciliation. The Ludwigs' work has focused on strengthening the community and health of both Muslims and Christians and has met with some successes in dealing with conflict. Vital Congregations. Presbyterians Caring for Chaplains. Celebration of World Communion Sunday, as it was originally known, was adopted as a denominational practice in the Presbyterian Church in 1936. One Great Hour of Sharing. Social Witness Policy Statements. The Peace and Global Witness Offering draws members of the PC(USA) together through sharing their financial resources, enabling the church at large to develop educational and other resources to do peacemaking at all levels of the denomination. Crecemos en gracia y gratitud. We share our table with those around the nation and the globe who are united in their belief that a culture of rape is not acceptable.
Joyce ShinMarch 5, 2023 - 10:15 am. Groups holding workshops on racism. Rights & Permissions. Publish Date: 7/1/2022. Promote the annual Peacemaking Season and Offering. Peacemaking Program. Mercy, Not Sacrifice. Gifts given to the Offering through a congregation are divided in the following manner: 25% is retained by congregations for support of their own peace and reconciliation efforts; 25% retained by mid-councils (12. Congregations and mid councils around the nation are choosing to use their share of the Peace & Global Witness Offering to help lift up those who seek a better path. Give to a Specific Ministry, Project or Mission Co-worker. Everyone is learning new ways to do things these days; adaptability has become the watchword of most of our lives. We share our table with those seeking refuge and reconciliation arising from conflict. The PC(USA) Peace & Global Witness Offering is received during the Season of Peace, which ends on World Communion Sunday, the first Sunday in October.
A Special Invitation. This year's Path of Peace reflections are designed to help participants explore practices for building peace on every scale. As we receive the Peace & Global Witness Offering that day, we celebrate that we are offered everything we need to continue the work of building the household of God with active peacemakers—locally and globally. We welcome any congregation to be represented or come as visitors. Put the check in the collection basket or mail it to the church office at 310 Tulip Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912. Presbyterians Today. The Peace & Global Witness Offering our church supports provides the tools and resources for us to be peacemakers.
OFFERING DISTRIBUTION: 25% Congregational peace and witness efforts. Presbyterian Peacemaking Foundation. Character and Values. If you do not get a reply, please call and verify receipt. Churchwide Gathering. Bryce Wiebe and Jon Reinink will be hosting awebinar to share about the Peace & Global Witness Offering. And we do this with open hearts. Using the portion of the offering allocated to us we do the following: Award scholarships for Presbyterians, including students, to attend conferences and seminars.
5% synod) for support of their own peace and reconciliation efforts; and 50% to the Mission Agency to provide assistance and resources for congregations to promote the peace of Christ. Our giving offers a word of peace to those incarcerated here and those crushed by civil war in places like the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Submit essay & student information to, email subject: Peacemaking Scholarship. Presbyterian Identity. On World Communion Sunday, we celebrate that Christ's peace extends throughout all creation. Worship and Church Life. Children's Bible Stories. Lectionary Resources. On the check subject line, write "Peace & Global Witness Offering. " Make a check out to TPPC in whatever amount you choose.
Presbyterians for a Better Georgia. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. Christ invites, and our doors open to all those who work for reconciliation and advocate for God's justice, which makes for peace. 727 Harvard Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081. Mission & Community. Through the Peace & Global Witness Offering, congregations are encouraged and equipped to find and address the anxiety and discord that is prevalent throughout this broken and sinful world. At FPC Durham we pursue this call.
JHJIP - Joining Hands for Justice in Israel and Palestine. Free Resources & Videos. Louisville, KY 40202. This guide will walk you through sharing these materials and some effective ways to participate in and celebrate the Peace & Global Witness Offering. Holidays and Seasons. We seek to build understanding and connection through Interfaith Dialogue, and through our support of the Presbyterian Church's Peacemaking Offering.
We are nourished, restored, and reconciled in your feast, so that we might become reconciled to one another and to you. Shelvis and Nancy Smith-Mather, ordained PC(USA) ministers from the Atlanta area, are mission co-workers in South Sudan. Please contact Karen at to subscribe to our newsletter (or you can view them on the right side of this page). PDF or Word Document is acceptable.
Ministry & Leadership. All entries will be acknowledged. Student's name, - grade level, - contact information (phone, email and. 95% of Nigeriens are Muslim and less than 1% are Christian.