Presbyterian Mission Agency 2022 international peacemakers Archives

International Peacemakers with the PC(USA) reflect on their visits to the US

Posted October 28th, 2022

When the Rev. Fursan Zu’mot became an International Peacemaker for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), he thought he would be the one doing the blessing.

International Peacemakers lead PC(USA) chapel service

Posted September 21st, 2022

The Presbyterian Mission Agency celebrated the International Day of Peace on Wednesday with a chapel service led by this year’s International Peacemakers and personnel from the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program.

Cameroonian peace activist to visit PC(USA)

Posted September 2nd, 2022

A pastor, activist and peacebuilder from Cameroon will serve as a 2022 International Peacemaker for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

International Peacemaker to illuminate climate risks in the Pacific

Posted August 22nd, 2022

A resident of a small island nation that’s endangered by rising sea levels and global pollution will help members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to better understand the threats posed by climate change.

Bringing a message of peace and justice from El Salvador

Posted August 11th, 2022

With a month to go before she begins her stint as an International Peacemaker, Carmen Elena Diaz Anzora is looking forward to discussing the issues facing her home country of El Salvador and chatting about her church’s collaborative work with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

International Peacemaker chaplaincy program provides support for marginalized people

Posted June 16th, 2022

The Presbyterian Peacemaking Program is resurrecting a 40-year tradition by hosting a series of International Peacemakers to visit churches and faith organizations across the country.

International Peacemaker from Rwanda to discuss her country’s history

Posted April 26th, 2022

An International Peacemaker from Rwanda will visit the United States this fall to share how the country has evolved since the genocide against the Tutsis in 1994.

Home visit by International Peacemaker leads to health transformation for ailing community member

Posted April 20th, 2022

The health of a village chief in Malawi had been deteriorating for about a year. Thinking that he was under the influence of people considered to be witches in the central African community, the chief declined to seek professional diagnosis and treatment.

International Peacemaker works to preserve Christian presence in the Holy Land

Posted April 14th, 2022

Pastor Fursan Zumot did not want to see Tawfeek leave his church, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Jerusalem.