Reminder: PPF Updates: Atwood Registration, GA Events, and Partner Gatherings

Spring Updates from the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship

Featured: Reflections from Palestine — The Amalgamation Webinar Presbyterian Peace Fellowship recently sponsored a special two-part episode of The Amalgamation podcast featuring Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow in conversation with church leaders reflecting on their recent experiences in Palestine. Guests include: Rev. Cece Armstrong — Co-Moderator of the PC(USA) Rev. Tony Larson — Co-Moderator of the PC(USA) Rev. Jihyun Oh — Stated Clerk of the General Assembly Together they share reflections from recent delegations to Palestine and what these experiences mean for the church today. Watch the conversation

Get Involved: PPF Working Groups Our working groups meet regularly and welcome new participants. If you’re interested in getting involved, we invite you to join a meeting. Current working groups include: Gun Violence Prevention Working Group Peace Church Working Group Presbyterians for Abolition Palestine Solidarity Working Group  Visit our calendar for meeting dates and registration details   News & Reflections

Restorative Justice Advances in Virginia Members of Presbyterians for Abolition lifted up a recent update on restorative justice legislation in Virginia. A number of restorative justice bills recently passed the Virginia legislature, marking a significant step toward approaches that focus on accountability, healing, and community restoration rather than punishment alone. Read the article New Book from PPF Executive Committee Member Ben Daniel The Peace Church Working Group is lifting up a new book from Ben Daniel, member of PPF’s Executive Committee. Grace Over Guns: The Christian Case for Ending Militarization The book explores the intersection of faith, militarism, and the call to pursue peace in a heavily armed society. Learn More Here PPF Sponsors Prayer Vigil for Immigrant Dignity On March 24, the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship helped sponsor a prayer vigil at ICE Headquarters in Washington, DC honoring the feast day of Óscar Romero, the Salvadoran archbishop who was martyred while speaking out against injustice and violence. Faith leaders, advocates, and community members gathered to pray, sing, and share testimony in support of immigrant communities and to call for policies that respect the dignity and humanity of all people. The vigil lifted up Romero’s legacy of standing alongside those facing oppression and injustice. Faith leaders gathered outside ICE headquarters on the feast day of Óscar Romero to pray and call for immigrant dignity.   Important Statements from PPF Recently the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship released several important statements addressing current events and the church’s call to faithful witness. Read the full statements: "The Presbyterian Peace Fellowship Statement on the United States and Cuba"  "A Call to Moral Clarity on Donald Trump’s Threats of Civilizational Erasure."  About the artwork: The graphic uses “NO” by Claude Moller, a stencil showing a bomber plane dropping bombs inside the letter “O.” The graphic is a part of the free downloadable graphics from Justseeds. General Assembly 227 — Upcoming PPF Events Peace Gathering Join us during the General Assembly for fellowship, food, and inspiration for the work ahead. We’ll honor Presbyterian Peaceseekers, discuss key issues before the Assembly, and connect with others committed to nonviolence. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Osamah Khalil Professor of History at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.  Friday, June 26, 2026  6:30–8:30 PM  Immanuel Presbyterian Church 1100 N. Astor St., Milwaukee, WI Tickets available May 1st: presbypeacefellowship.org Community Day of Action As part of the Presbyterian Decade to End Gun Violence, Presbyterians will gather for a day of action focused on gun violence prevention. Activities may include: Guns to Gardens demonstrations Public art using dismantled gun parts Resources and organizing tools for congregations  Saturday, June 27, 2026 Planning Our GA Witness Will you be attending General Assembly as a commissioner, delegate, corresponding member, or overture advocate? We would love your help with: volunteering during GA supporting pre-GA advocacy outreach  Contact: info@presbypeacefellowship.org  Commissioners’ Resolutions due: June 22

Concerned About Gun Violence? Join individuals, congregation leaders, and clergy from across the country at the James Atwood Institute for Congregational Courage. Participants will engage in workshops, training, and community-building to help congregations take meaningful action to prevent gun violence. Learn more or register

Call for Photos We are looking for photos to use in Atwood publicity. If you have photos of: faith leaders leading vigils or rallies gun violence prevention events congregations gathering for justice please consider sharing them with us.

If submitting, include: • where the photo was taken • what was happening • why people were gathered We will credit photographers when images are used. You can send them to info@presbyterianpeacefellowship.org

Upcoming Partner Events Here are a few events from partners and aligned organizations: Ecumenical Advocacy Days for Global Peace with Justice  April 25–28, 2026  https://advocacydays.org/ Seminarians for Palestine Gathering  Date TBA (April 2026)  https://actionnetwork.org/events/seminariansforpalestine Christians for a Free Palestine — April Community Call  April 2026  https://christiansforafreepalestine.com/events/aprilcall May Day Celebration — Haymarket House  May 1, 2026  Chicago, IL  https://www.haymarkethouse.org/events/celebrate-may-day-at-haymarket-house/ Training: “So You've Gone to a Protest — Now What?” Hosted by Rising Organizers  April 17, 2026  12:00 PM ET https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0Y7vZ1gVQ66nnoX5X7Tflg#/registration Palestine Justice Network Prayer Gathering  April 2026  https://mailchi.mp/thepjn.org/pjn-april2026-prayermeeting Faith Matters Network Community Gathering  April 30, 2026  5:00 PM  https://faithmattersnetwork-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/Zszhwzl2RkyixLkuJFM-lg Not Above the Law Organizing Event  Saturday, April 25, 2026  10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT  Ridgecrest, CA  https://www.mobilize.us/notabovethelaw/event/937854/ UCZ Community Organizing Class  Tuesday, May 5, 2026  https://givebutter.com/ucz_class

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