Peace & Justice Archives

‘A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast’ looks at upstream ways for ending gun violence

Posted September 7th, 2023

In her efforts combatting gun violence, the Rev. M. Courtenay Willcox prefers going upstream with her activism.

The PC(USA)’s Connecting the Dots webinar updates viewers on Colombia’s peace process

Posted September 7th, 2023

A pastor with the Presbyterian Church of Colombia talked about her official role as a government negotiator, helping to bring peace to after more than five decades of internal armed conflict in the South American nation.

PC(USA) partner discusses ministering on the margins in Madagascar

Posted September 5th, 2023

As a mere child herself, Rose had already married, given birth to — and lost — a child by the time she was 15 years old.

International Peacemaker from Cuba to share stories of hope, support and resilience

Posted August 25th, 2023

A minister from Cuba will provide insight into the social, economic and political landscape of his Caribbean nation while serving as an International Peacemaker for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

On the eve of Ukraine’s Independence Day, Presbyterians pray and lament the awful aftermath of the Russian invasion

Posted August 23rd, 2023

On Wednesday during Chapel service, about 50 members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) national staff prayed for and lamented Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which occurred 546 days ago, and the resulting warfare. Thursday is Ukrainian Independence Day, when the nation celebrates its independence from the former Soviet Union, which dates back to 1991.

PC(USA)’s ‘Connecting the Dots’ webinar registration now open

Posted August 17th, 2023

The Presbyterian Mission Agency’s Militarism Working Group’s newest Connecting the Dots webinar is scheduled for noon Eastern Time on Wednesday, Sept. 6.

Dr. Anna Carter Florence has a how-to for Presbyterians who want to go beyond the lectionary’s scripture passages

Posted August 14th, 2023

A recent installment of “A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast” saw Dr. Anna Carter Florence speak with hosts the Rev. Lee Catoe and Simon Doong over “engaging the biblical text.” Listen to their conversation here. Florence comes in at the 26:42 mark.

International Peacemaker hopes visit will plant seeds to strengthen the bond between churches

Posted August 10th, 2023

A lawyer, notary, and deaconess with more than two decades of experience in the Calvinist Reformed Church of El Salvador (IRCES) will serve as a first-time International Peacemaker next month as part of the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program’s visits to churches and faith organizations across the country.

Salvadoran with passion for collaborating with PC(USA) to serve as International Peacemaker

Posted August 7th, 2023

A mother of two who’s active in the Reformed Calvinist Church of El Salvador (IRCES) will serve as an International Peacemaker next month for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Service brings human side of Korean stalemate to light

Posted August 3rd, 2023

The trauma and heartbreak of the Korean War continues to linger many decades after the signing of an agreement to end active military fighting on the Korean Peninsula.