Another Sunday in America
Sermon by: Rev. David Ensign, Interim Director at PPF Yesterday I preached at Trinity Presbyterian in Harrisonburg, Va., the congregation where the Revs. Jim and Roxana Atwood made their faith community in retirement. For Presbyterians,…
Standing in the right place
Interview with Rev. Bart Smith, Recipient of the 2022 Peaceseeker Award June 2022 The Reverend Bart Smith (he/him) has had the joy and privilege of being the pastor of St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church in Tucson,…
Organize, Learn and Organize Again: Lessons from the GVP Movement:
Interview with Miranda Viscoli, Co-Recipient of the 2021 Peaceseeker Award May 2022 Along with Harry Eberts, Miranda Viscoli is Co-President of New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence. They work with youth, with art, with their…
Letter to OGA regarding armed guards at General Assembly 225
Rev. Dr. Diane Moffett Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II Office of the General Assembly Louisville, KY June 10, 2022 Dear siblings in Christ, We read with dismay the news release announcing the presence of…
Nonviolent resistance is the only thing that will ultimately save Ukraine
By: Bill Galvin, PPF Activist Council Member and Counseling Coordinator at the Center on Conscience & War I was a conscientious objector during the Vietnam War. I have known since then that violence and war…
“The Power of Beauty”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubyQ4U8tyPA A Sermon by Rev. Ben Daniel at Montclair Presbyterian Church in Oakland, California February 27, 2022 Luke 9:34-36 In my sermon last week, I spoke a bit about how the situation in Ukraine was…
It’s time for the PC(USA) to join the global movement for divestment from Fossil Fuels
by rev. abby mohaupt and Rev. Colleen Earp, Fossil Free PC(USA) On January 19, 2022, the Committee on Mission Responsibility Through Investment (MRTI) voted to recommend divestment from five fossil fuel companies: Chevron, ExxonMobil, Marathon…
A Veteran’s Day Reflection
Our failed war in Afghanistan of 20 years should be a flashing red light and blaring siren of warning of the futility of war and military adventurism. Back in 1998 Secretary of State Madeline Albright…
What’s NEXT? – This is a crucial moment for people of faith to take action to prevent gun violence
The NEXT Church Conference in Baltimore was three days full of creative worship, inspiring ministries, and faithful people who want to see the Church thrive and grow into who we are called to be in…