The New Compassion, Peace and Justice E-News

In this issue Out of the eye of the media, but still in our prayers Justice and evangelism — not either-or but both-and 'Invite Them In'— responding to the Occupy movement Discover a scriptural approach to trade Looking Ahead Purchase Eco-Palms for Palm Sunday Register for the Compassion, Peace and Justice Training Day Register for Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2012 Conference Register for PHEWA Consultation on Criminal Justice Register for the Children Welcome! Conference Get Involved: Become a Presbyterian Disaster Assistance volunteer Start effectively addressing the problem of gun violence — download the Congregational Toolkit Schedule a seminar at the Presbyterian Ministry at the U.N. Subscribe to Unbound: An Interactive Journal of Christian Social Justice Give: Give to Compassion, Peace and Justice through Special Offerings Contact: Gail Strange (800) 728-7228, x5340 Email   Greetings from the Director's Office Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Blessings for 2012! The New Year always brings new opportunities and new beginnings. I am pleased to welcome you to the inaugural edition of the Compassion, Peace and Justice Ministry e-newsletter which will be sent quarterly to our friends and supporters. The diverse programs of the Compassion, Peace and Justice Ministry, responding to the call of the prophet Isaiah to be repairers of the breach, restorer of streets to live in, have committed to work together to inspire, equip and connect the Presbyterian Church as it works to make God’s community livable for all. This newsletter will keep you up-to-date on our efforts here in the United States and around the world. It will also keep you apprised of upcoming activities, events and resources and let you know how you and your congregation can become more actively involved in God’s mission through ministries that share compassion, seek peace and work for justice. Each issue will highlight a different aspect of our ministry. This edition looks at the Presbyterian Church’s commitment to social justice. We invite your comments and feedback on the ideas, information and resources shared in this publication and hope that this publication provides a forum for strengthening our common commitments to God’s vision for a more just, caring and peaceful world.   Out of the eye of the media, but still in our prayers In Somalia, a child is dying every six minutes. Drought is devastating communities throughout the Horn of Africa,leaving more than 13.3 million people in crisis. Download a bulletin insert.   Justice and evangelism — not either-or but both-and For some there is a division between the ministries of evangelism and social justice. Which is more important? What is the church called to be and do? Read the full story.   'Invite Them In'— responding to the Occupy movement What role should the church play in the Occupy movement? Read "Invite Them In" and follow-up articles, including a letter from a pastor pepper-sprayed in Seattle and an editorial that connects the movement with The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series.   Discover a scriptural approach to trade Atle Sommerfeldt, director of Norwegian Church Aid, provides a theology of trade based on the multitude of biblical texts that speak about the issue.

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