PEACEMAKING OFFERING, 2009
The Peacemaking Offering was created in 1980 to support the efforts of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to live out a deeper commitment to peacemaking as part of our faithfulness to God. It is one of four special offerings designated by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s General Assembly. The theme for 2009 is taken from Psalm 85:10, “Justice and peace shall kiss each other.” Go to the Peacemaking Offering home page for more information and click here to watch a short video.
The congregations of Mission Presbytery respond generously and graciously to the denomination’s peacemaking offering, received by most churches on World Communion Sunday (Oct 4, this year). Churches retain 25% of this offering for peacemaking uses within their congregations, another 25% is used by the presbytery, and 50% is funneled on to General Assembly in support of the denomination’s peacemaking program.
The MISSION OUTREACH & SERVICE DIVISION has voted to use the Presbytery’s portion of this offering (25%) related to the issue of IMMIGRATION, specifically for providing educational opportunities for our people to become better informed about issues touching on this important matter. Workshops in a three tier educational process will be presented as a basis and working model for creating constructive and informed dialog around immigration matters within Mission Presbytery.
The congregations of Mission Presbytery respond generously and graciously to the denomination’s peacemaking offering, received by most churches on World Communion Sunday (Oct 4, this year). Churches retain 25% of this offering for peacemaking uses within their congregations, another 25% is used by the presbytery, and 50% is funneled on to General Assembly in support of the denomination’s peacemaking program.
The MISSION OUTREACH & SERVICE DIVISION has voted to use the Presbytery’s portion of this offering (25%) related to the issue of IMMIGRATION, specifically for providing educational opportunities for our people to become better informed about issues touching on this important matter. Workshops in a three tier educational process will be presented as a basis and working model for creating constructive and informed dialog around immigration matters within Mission Presbytery.
Tier 1: For commissioners and all interested: Regional workshops
in two or three areas of the presbytery led by Julia Thorne,
PCUSA Assoc. for Immigration Concerns and an
immigration attorney.
Tier 2: Workshop for leaders from our immigrant churches,
also led by Julia Thorne
Tier 3: Matching funds to assist congregations to replicate
this model in their Community to foster informed dialog
at a local level.
We ask that on October 4th you please GIVE GENEROUSLY
We ask that on October 4th you please GIVE GENEROUSLY
to support this worthy and timely cause.
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