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(Photo by Teresa Bidart)
In a world full of turmoil, Compassion, Peace and Justice ministries continue to speak out against practices and policies that are fueling conflicts around the globe and that make it difficult for people on the margins to live abundant lives. CPJ also is helping to empower communities through partnerships and grants, which the Presbyterian Committee on Self-Development of People (SDOP) witnessed the fruits of recently on a trip to Nicaragua.
In the May issue of the Presbyterian Peace & Justice newsletter, you can learn more about SDOP’s trip as well as PC(USA)’s support for an upcoming Moral March by the Poor People’s Campaign. You also can read about how a water crisis documented in Presbyterian Disaster Assistance’s “Flint” documentary continues to impact residents, what social justice investing is all about, and why an Earth Care Congregation is teaching children and adults how to do composting. |
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Presbyterians to join Moral March on Washington to show support for low-wage workers |
The Rev. Jimmie Hawkins was among those offering support as the Poor People’s Campaign announced that it would hold a Moral March on Washington June 29. |
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PDA blog: Residents still reeling as 10th anniversary of the Flint water crisis arrives |
“In my profession as a clinical social worker, I have studied trauma and its impact on the lives of those who experience it. The environmental trauma that hit the Flint community 10 years ago has left scars despite the healing efforts,” Lisa Horne wrote on PDA’s blog. |
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SDOP and World Mission visit Nicaragua |
SDOP was part of a team that went to Nicaragua to visit the Interchurch Center for Theological and Social Studies (CIEETS), a partner that has worked with SDOP since 2019. The team, including SDOP National Committee Chair Karen Brown, met with grateful SDOP-grant recipients and observed their projects. (Photo by Teresa Bidart) |
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Preschoolers at Earth Care Congregation in Virginia learn the ABCs of composting |
Some of the youngest members of an Earth Care Congregation in Leesburg, Virginia are getting an early lesson in Creation Care. |
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Video: Confronting Christian Zionism |
The PC(USA)’s Christian Zionism working group, which includes some CPJ ministries, recently held a 90-minute session to discuss how Zionism ideology contributes to violence against Palestinians. |
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Queering the Bible returns next month |
Queering the Bible is an annual Unbound series that provides a queer commentary on the Bible. |
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Deadline for fall travel study seminar approaching |
Lithuanians are healing from a legacy of war and oppression. Gain insight by joining a travel study seminar sponsored by the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program and World Mission. Apply soon. |
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The PC(USA)’s Office of Public Witness signs letter urging funding restoration to UNRWA |
The Office of Public Witness and several other groups has urged Congress to pass legislation in support of reinstating funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). |
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‘A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast’ guest explores advancing our values through our investments |
In this podcast episode featuring Andrea Longton, find out how “love thy neighbor” relates to investing. |
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Spreading the Vision of Matthew 25 across the Church |
The PC(USA) believes that we are called to serve Jesus by contributing to the well-being of the most vulnerable in all societies – rural and urban, small and large, young and not-so-young. From affordable housing to community gardens to equitable educational and employment opportunities to healing from addiction and mental illness to enacting policy change – there is not just one way to be a part of the Matthew 25 movement. |
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