Newsletters

Date: June 11th 2008

From Rick

Sisters and Brothers,

You’ll notice that we’ve switched over to a new format for our email newsletter, thanks to Matt the wonder-boy web developer. I hope you’ll find it easier to read, or to scan the information if you’re pressed for time, as I always seem to be.

For those keeping up with such things, the Ufford-Chase family has safely arrived in Stony Point, NY and unloaded all of our belongings into a garage to await our return here in early August. In the meantime, I’m off tomorrow for Montreat, NC for a retreat with about two dozen of the organizing partners from the Christian Peace Witness for Iraq. I am looking forward to two days of strategizing about the next steps to organize an authentically Christian, nonviolent movement to end the war.

This is likely to be the last email newsletter before the General Assembly of the PC(USA) in San Jose from June 21 to 28. Below, you’ll find information on the Peace Breakfast (you must request your ticket by Friday!), as well as the many important issues before the Assembly this time.

One of the most important functions of the PPF is to be a strong presence for peace and nonviolence at the General Assembly. I believe that our witness is unique, and our advocacy is critically important to our denomination.

Kathy Conner is fond of telling the story about how her husband John (who, like me, had the great honor of being elected moderator of the General Assembly) once reflected that receiving the PeaceSeeker Award from the PPF was the greatest honor he ever received. As I’ve worked so closely with all of you who support the Peace Fellowship over the last two years, I’ve come to appreciate the great wisdom of what John had to say. The Presbyterian Peace Fellowship has been unwavering in its insistence that the Gospel of Jesus Christ calls us to love even our enemies. I believe that our commitment to live what we say we believe in regions that are troubled by violence is the greatest gift we can offer our sisters and brothers in the church today.

That’s what the PPF’s involvement in the General Assembly is all about. I hope to see many of you there!

Rick

Peace Breakfast

There's still time to register for the Peace Breakfast! Don't miss this chance to hear a dynamic speaker, share a meal, and collaborate and celebrate with other peacemakers! Join us on Wednesday, June 25 at 6:45am!

If you still need tickets:

OPTION ONE - this week only.
For the Advance Discounted Price ($19.00) for Peace Breakfast tickets, checks must be received in New York THIS WEEK, by Saturday, June 14, payable to Presbyterian Peace Fellowship and mailed to
Peggy Howland
245 Rumsey Road, Apt. 3J
Yonkers, NY 10701-4526

914-423-0623, PegHowland@aol.com Peggy will acknowledge by email when she has received your check. You may pick up your pre-paid tickets by Tuesday afternoon, June 24 at the Peace Fellowship Booth (booth # 301) in the Exhibit Area (preferred), or on Wednesday morning before the Peace Breakfast, at the Fairmont San Jose Hotel, Regency Ballroom One. Doors open at 6:30. Breakfast at 6:45 am.

OPTION TWO - in San Jose, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 20-22, at the Peace Fellowship Booth (#301) in the Exhibit Area. Tickets will be available for $20.00, cash or check only, Friday to Sunday. On Monday or Tuesday, only a limited number of tickets will be available at the booth.

OPTION THREE - G.A. Ticket Sales Booth, opens Friday at the Convention Center. Price $21.00, limited number of tickets.

Note:
A $10 rebate will be given at the door to Commissioners and Advisory Delegates wearing their official GA Nametag, who come with tickets purchased in advance.

Click Here for full details!

Overture Analysis

PPF has provided comprehensive analysis of the many peace-related overtures before the Assembly this year. This concise review is designed help commissioners navigate the many overtures and their impact on these complex issues.

• Click Here to view peace-related overtures and analysis on our website.
• Click Here to view our analysis in one four-page document in pdf form.

Visit PPF at Booth #301

Stop by and see us at booth #301 in the Exhibit Hall! Click Here for Booth Events Schedule

Are you attending GA? Let us know!

Whether you're a commissioner, advisory delegate, or observer, please let us know if you will be at GA and would like to help in our work for peace. Just send us a quick email!