peacemaking Archives

Peacemaking and Ecology Eucharistic Prayer

Posted September 30th, 2012

This eucharistic prayer is designed for a service focusing on peacemaking or ecological themes.

Called to Live as God’s People – A Study Guide to the Report of the Task Force to Study Reparations

Posted August 30th, 2012

The 213th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) acknowledged that the sin of racism has left a deep scar in the life of the church and our society. It… Read more »

O God, the Things That Make for Peace hymn and bulletin insert

Posted August 29th, 2012

Hymn writer Carolyn Winfrey Gillette wrote this hymn for the Season of Peace to support the work of the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program and the Peacemaking Offering. The hymn is based… Read more »

The Peace Discernment Process Facilitator’s Guide

Posted August 17th, 2012

This packet is intended to help you facilitate a discernment process in which participants will work through the material in “Encountering the Gospel of Peace Anew: An Invitation to Discernment… Read more »

Peace Discernment Interim Report – “Encountering the Gospel of Peace Anew: An Invitation to Discernment and Witness”

Posted August 17th, 2012

This interim report is an invitation from the Peace Discernment Steering Team to the whole Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to participate in a time of discernment, looking at peacemaking and nonviolence… Read more »

The Things That Make for Peace – Session 5: Living Peace “so that you can do what others claim cannot be done”

Posted August 17th, 2012

Peace within, peace with God, and peace with others all require forgiveness and a life that seeks to restore relationships. This study will focus on 2 Chronicles 6:13–40, Matthew 5:23–24,… Read more »

The Things That Make for Peace – Session 4: Extending Peace “so that you may reach out your hand to comfort them”

Posted August 17th, 2012

How does the Bible teach us to live with neighbors who are different? This session will focus on hospitality as peacemaking in light of Hebrews 13:1–3 and Romans 12:13–21.

The Things That Make for Peace – Session 3: Practicing Peace “so that you may work for justice, freedom, and peace”

Posted August 17th, 2012

What does it mean to “turn the other cheek”? What is the difference between being a doormat and choosing nonviolence? In this study, we explore Matthew 5:38–44 as a foundation… Read more »

The Things That Make for Peace – Session 2: Finding Peace “so that you may live deep within your heart”

Posted August 17th, 2012

How do we find peace in our hearts? How do we deepen our personal spiritual practice as a peacemaker? Using Philippians 4:4–7 and Romans 5:15, this session explores how we… Read more »

The Things That Make for Peace – Session 1: Recognizing Peace

Posted August 17th, 2012

The introduction is a study of Luke 19:37–44 and Ephesians 1:18. It explores the differences between peace as the world often defines it and peace as Jesus teaches and models… Read more »