Compassion, Peace and Justice Archives

Young Adult Engagement Report

Posted February 25th, 2016

At the beginning of 2012, the Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, PC(USA) Director for Public Witness identified two significant challenges for the PC(USA) Office of Public Witness. The first… Read more »

2014 SDOP-funded projects

Posted March 2nd, 2015

See a list of projects funded by Self-Development of People in 2014.

2013 SDOP-funded projects

Posted March 2nd, 2015

See a list of projects funded by Self-Development of People in 2013.

PW Quarterly Newsletter (first quarter 2015)

Posted February 16th, 2015

The PW quarterly newsletter highlights recent news from Presbyterian Women at the churchwide level. Find reports from PW groups about Together in Action Days, news about the 2015 Churchwide Gathering,… Read more »

A Toolkit for Action 2015: Modern Slavery

Posted December 29th, 2014

Use the resources contained within this 47-page packet to explore modern-day slavery and learn how you can help. The packet includes: A guide to its useArticles from Presbyterians Today and… Read more »

J. Herbert Nelson’s Response to Killings of African American Boys and Men

Posted August 22nd, 2014

In the wake of the killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, on August 9, 2014, confusion, anger and national soul-searching has marked succeeding weeks. A prayer vigil turned violent, police… Read more »

Advocacy as Discipleship: A People Called to Witness

Posted March 6th, 2014

This four-week devotional is designed with an in-depth reflection on Day One of each week to introduce each topic, with Days Two through Seven featuring centering quotations, questions and opportunities… Read more »

2012 SDOP-funded projects

Posted December 16th, 2013

See a list of projects funded by Self-Development of People in 2012.

Holy Discontentment Advocacy Resource

Posted August 29th, 2013

Holy Discontentment: Lifting Your Voice for Effective Advocacy outlines the tools in the advocate’s toolbox, discusses their effectiveness, and gives suggestions on truly effective advocacy strategies. Now, with a newly updated… Read more »

Presbyterians Say No Child Soldiers

Posted July 8th, 2013

Join Presbyterian efforts to end the exploitation of children as soldiers. Find information about the issue and how you can become involved as well as a description of how to… Read more »

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