Peacemaking Archives

Presbyterian Peacemaking Program to host travel study seminar to Madagascar

Posted May 9th, 2017

More than 80 percent of its flora and fauna cannot be found anywhere else on earth. But despite the richness of its biodiversity, Madagascar is one of the poorest nations in the world with 92 percent of its population living on less than $2 a day.

Empowering women in East Africa

Posted September 12th, 2016

As the organizer and secretary of the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) National Woman’s Guild, she’s working to change the perception about women in East Africa.

Minute for Mission: International Day of Peace

Posted August 26th, 2016

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. (Matthew 5:9) Everyone can do something for peace. What can one person do to advance world peace? Elizabeth Meehan, an elder at Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church of Saratoga Springs, New York, learned. Eight years ago, Meehan wanted to get involved in peacemaking, a cause that touches the environment, equitable access to resources, hunger, and many other topics. Meehan gained the support of her church’s Social Concerns Committee, and the Peace Fair was born.

Peacemaker hopes Presbyterians will open their hearts to refugees

Posted August 22nd, 2016

In September of 2015, thousands of Syrian refugees found themselves stranded at a Budapest train station, making their way across Hungary toward the Austrian border. For most, the travel had been difficult as they were turned away from other countries or settled in communities that were not very welcoming.

Peacemaker to share the struggles of reaching a lasting peace in Colombia

Posted August 1st, 2016

For 160 years, the Presbyterian Church has had a presence and witness in Colombia. But that presence has never been more important than it has the past 30 years. Rev. Luis Fernando Sanmiguel has worked closely with government leaders and opposing rebel forces to bring a lasting peace to his country.

Peacemaking

Presbyterian Peacemaking Program to host travel study seminar to Madagascar

Empowering women in East Africa

Minute for Mission: International Day of Peace

Peacemaker hopes Presbyterians will open their hearts to refugees

Peacemaker to share the struggles of reaching a lasting peace in Colombia

Church leaders seek peaceful solutions in the wake of a violent week across the country

April 10

A congregation makes a commitment to peace