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International peacemakers wrap up four-week visit to U.S.

Posted October 18th, 2017

The meeting room at Laws Lodge on the campus of the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary was buzzing with groups clustered together, debriefing on the past three weeks. Most of the 15 international peacemakers gathered here for a day of conversation before heading back to their homes, an opportunity to talk about their experiences and interactions with U.S. congregations, students and communities.

Presbyterian Hunger Program meets with participating countries on poverty, hunger issues

Posted October 10th, 2017

For more than 17 years, the Presbyterian Hunger Program (PHP), through its Joining Hands initiative, has been tackling the root causes of hunger and poverty. PHP staff recently gathered with representatives from several countries to look at the progress and where to go from here.

International Peacemaker from Sri Lanka to address U.S. churches this fall

Posted July 24th, 2017

When the International Peacemakers begin their visits this fall in the U.S., churches will have a chance to hear about the life struggles of the people in Sri Lanka. Herman Kumara is a human rights defender who works primarily with food producers, specifically in small-scale, marginalized fishing communities. He provides policy analysis with rights-based and gender-sensitive approaches and measures the vulnerability of marginalized groups.

International Peacemaker from Sri Lanka to address U.S. churches this fall

Posted June 21st, 2017

When the International Peacemakers begin their visits this fall in the U.S., churches will have a chance to hear about the life struggles of the people in Sri Lanka. Herman Kumara is a human rights defender who works primarily with food producers, specifically in small scale, marginalized fishing communities.

Sri Lanka

Posted April 5th, 2016

Fear and Faith May 4, 2016 Despite Dangers, Jesus‘ Followers Find Comfort in His Words: ‘Do Not Be Afraid’ A letter from Gary and Marlene Van Brocklin, serving as regional… Read more »