peace & global witness offering Archives

2017 Peace & Global Witness Minute for Mission – Welcoming Refugees

Posted July 14th, 2017

Every level of the PC(USA) is working together to make a difference for those displace by violence.

2017 Peace & Global Witness Minute for Mission – An Unrelenting Pursuit of Peace in South Sudan

Posted July 14th, 2017

Since gaining its independence, South Sudan has been embroiled in a violent civil war that has deepened ethnic divides. Presbyterians are collaborating with church partners on a peace-building initiative.https://www.presbyterianmission.org/wp-admin/edit.php?post_type=resources

2016 Peace & Global Witness Offering – Sample Pastor’s Letter

Posted September 2nd, 2016

Use the attached sample Pastor’s letter for your church newsletters, blogs and other promotion leading up to the Peace & Global Witness Offering

Peace & Global Witness Offering Children’s Sermon

Posted August 25th, 2016

A Children’s Sermon for use on World Communion Sunday, in conjunction with the Peace & Global Witness Offering.

Peace & Global Witness Offering Curriculum for Older Children

Posted August 25th, 2016

This curriculum uses the imagery of a table of peace to connect the Presbyterian Giving Catalog with the Peace & Global Witness Offering for children in grades 5-8.

Peace & Global Witness Offering K-4 Curriculum

Posted August 25th, 2016

This curriculum uses the imagery of a table of peace to connect the Presbyterian Giving Catalog with the Peace & Global Witness Offering for children in K-4th grade.

Peace & Global Witness Offering Activity Sheet

Posted August 25th, 2016

Use this fun children’s activity in conjunction with the Presbyterian Giving Catalog curriculum for the Peace & Global Witness Offering.

Ideas to Connect Peace & Global Witness Offering Worship and the Congregation

Posted August 25th, 2016

Many congregations have had great fun and success incorporating the Presbyterian Giving Catalog into their worship and curriculum. Find resources and ideas here to get the whole church involved with the Peace & Global Witness Offering!

2016 Peace & Global Witness Minute for Mission – Table of Reconciliation

Posted August 22nd, 2016

Any setting where diversity is honored, where strangers become friends, and where brokenness is mended is part of the table of reconciliation set by God. It’s the table where diverse… Read more »

2016 Peace & Global Witness Minute for Mission – Table of Peace

Posted August 22nd, 2016

Psalm 78 offers a song about God’s “glorious deeds” and “the wonders” God has done. It stresses that God is continually and forever faithful to the people God has chosen…. Read more »