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Photo by Toa Heftiba via Unsplash
Compassion, Peace and Justice ministries are grateful for all of the ways you have supported our work and the efforts of our partners during 2023. May you and your loved ones have a wonderful and blessed holiday season. In our December issue of the Justice and Peace Monthly newsletter, you’ll find resources for Christmas and Advent to assist individuals and faith groups.
If you find yourself with some extra time during vacation, consider catching up on episodes of “A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast” or reading the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program’s year-round resources, such as A Sowing of Peace, which currently focuses on solidarity with Ukraine. |
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Ways to 'reclaim' the holidays |
Looking for a simpler, more eco-conscious way to celebrate Christmas? The Presbyterian Hunger Program has a graphic with ideas to consider, such as personally made gifts and earth-friendly packaging. (Photo by Olga Safronza via Unsplash) |
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Amplifying the voices of Black women during Advent |
The Rev. Brooke Scott of the Church on Main is among the contributing writers for Unbound’s new Advent resource, “Another Starry Black Night.” She joined the project because of “a passion for amplifying the voices of Black women and addressing the urgency of justice in our communities, locally and globally.” |
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Annunciations |
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance’s interactive Advent study series features award-winning documentary resources. |
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One-stop shop for Advent resources |
As Christians across the globe prepare their hearts, homes and houses of worship to welcome and celebrate Jesus’ birth at Christmas, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has created a new online landing page that lists a wide variety of devotional and worship resources from across the agencies of the PC(USA). (Photo by KaLisa Veer via Unsplash) |
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For your Advent listening |
The Green Lectionary, a podcast produced by our friends at Creation Justice Ministries, has returned with episodes for the Advent season. |
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Unbound’s holiday self-care checklist |
Gathering with family and friends who question your identity or beliefs is hard and sometimes, the best thing to do is to separate yourself from “toxic spaces.” (Photo by tookapic via Pixabay) |
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Now and during the holidays |
This holiday season, advocate for expanded SNAP coverage and affordable housing, even while also supporting local food pantries, which have increased demand this time of year. (Contributed photo) |
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Matthew 25 Summit — Jan. 16–18, 2024, in Atlanta |
Join us at the Matthew 25 Summit as we explore this vision together! What does it mean to eradicate poverty; how can we begin dismantling systemic racism; how will we know if we are building a vital congregation? We are offering you an invitation to innovation. A chance to dialogue, learn with and grow with others in exploration at this first-of-its-kind event! Featuring innovative speakers, thriving ministries, transformative workshops and space to imagine what’s next! |
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