The Hunger Consequences of a War with Iraq

An article in the Sunset Beacon (Feb '03) by Rev. John Anderson, pastor at St. John's Presbyterian Church

The Challenge of Peace

The U.S. Bishops' Pastoral Letter on War and Peace: The U.S. Bishops' Pastoral Letter on War and Peace, "The Challenge of Peace: God's Promise and Our Response," in Condensed Form
Blogger's note -- this is an amazing read!

Nuclear Disarmament

PC(USA) 215th GA Action: "In response to overtures from the Presbytery of Mission and the Presbytery of New Covenant, the 215th General Assembly acted to call on all nations to fulfill their commitments under the Nonproliferation Treaty and move together with the other nuclear powers, step by carefully inspected and verified step, to the abolition of nuclear weapons. "

Land Mines

PC(USA) - Presbyterian Peacemaking Program - Act Now: "Each month, eight hundred people die and 1200 are wounded by land mines. Most of the victims are children, women and the elderly. The PC(USA) General Assembly, along with many organizations and world leaders, has called upon the United States to ban the production, sale and use of antipersonnel land mines. Find out why and learn what you can do!"

Presbyterian [Fair Trade] Coffee Project

The Presbyterian Coffee Project is a new way to help people in need while enjoying fellowship and an excellent cup of coffee. Presbyterian congregations that participate are supporting fair trade--practices which complement our mission with farmers in Latin America, Africa and Asia, as well as our commitment to stewardship of the natural environment.

Global Exchange: "The United States consumes one-fifth of all the world's coffee, making it the largest consumer in the world. But few Americans realize that agriculture workers in the coffee industry often toil in what can be described as "sweatshops in the fields." Many small coffee farmers receive prices for their coffee that are less than the costs of production, forcing them into a cycle of poverty and debt."

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