Justice Ministries
He has told you, O mortal, what is good;
and what does the Lord require of you
but to do justice, and to love kindness,
and to walk humbly with your God?
Micah 6:8 (NRSV)
The Justice Ministries webpage is designed to provide the latest information on the justice ministry teams of the Pittsburgh Presbytery and to bring you information, musings, news and factoids about justice related activities happening in our region and around the country. Please contact the Rev. Karen Battle, Director of Justice Ministries & Mission, if you have interesting news to share with your colleagues in Pittsburgh Presbytery.
+ Mission Statements of the Justice Ministry Teams
PIIN Public Action Meeting
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Join the Pittsburgh Interfaith Impact Network (PIIN) as they challenge local, regional, state, and federal officials to respond effectively to our shared concerns about inequities and injustices in our communities. Click here for more information.
Urgent Prayer Request
Our Iraqi brothers and sisters in Christ request prayer andask that we contact our elected officials urging them towork to provide protection for Christians in Mosul and across the country. Click here for the latest from the Presbyterian News Service.
From the Pennsylvania Council of Churches:
ACTION ALERT: Support Health Care Coverage for All Children
EVENT ALERT: IMPACT ‘08 -- How Will the Next President Address Global Challenges? This is a truly exciting event, but registration is limited. Hear from Henry Kissinger and Robert Rubin on the global issues that will face our next president.
Call for Action
- 1,500 PA Volunteers needed for Election Protection, November 4, 2008 (http://pachurchesadvocacy.org/?p=80)
Events
- IMPACT ‘08: How Will the Next President Address Global Challenges?—October 22, Philadelphia (http://pachurchesadvocacy.org/?p=67)
- Bread for the World Musical Event—October 31, Bethlehem (http://pachurchesadvocacy.org/?p=90)
- Legislative Initiative Against the Death Penalty Annual Lecture & Dinner–November 13, Carlisle (http://pachurchesadvocacy.org/?p=79)
Resources
- Raising Our Voices of Faith for Health Care–Election 2008 and Beyond (resources) (http://pachurchesadvocacy.org/?p=81)
- 2008 Election Year Resources (http://pachurchesadvocacy.org/?p=41)
- Ending U.S.-Sponsored Torture–Election 2008 Resources and New Film/Study Guide (http://pachurchesadvocacy.org/?p=84)
Support Presbyterian Churches in Iraq:
Urgent Prayer Request
Our Iraqi brothers and sisters in Christ request prayer andask that we contact our elected officials urging them towork to provide protection for Christians in Mosul and across the country. Click here for the latest from the Presbyterian News Service.
Statement in Response to the Violence Against Christians in Iraq
The Moderator of the 218th General Assembly (2008), the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly, and the Executive Director of the General Assembly Council have issued a statement in response to the increasing violence against Christians in Iraq and other areas of the world. A full story about the current situation, the complete text of the statement, and other communication pieces on the subject are available in an article by the Presbyterian News Service.
Send donations to:
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Individual Remittance Processing
P.O. Box 643700
Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700
Re: ECO #051722 – The Fund for Solidarity with the Iraq Presbyterian ChurchesResources:
- Join Iraqi Christians in Prayer (free bulletin insert)
Call 1-800-524-2612 to order PDS #24358-08-008- Presbyterian/Reformed Churches in Iraq (free bulletin insert)
Call 888-728-7228 ext 5324 or email- The Cradle of Our Faith: The Enduring Witness of the Christians of the Middle East
Call 1-800-524-2612 to order PDS #26466-07-001- Iraq: Our Responsibility and the Future
Call 1-800-524-2612 to order PDS #68-600-05-00* * * * * *
All downloads are in PDF format. These PDF forms require the Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you don't have Acrobat, you may download it for free by clicking here.
If you have any questions, please contact the Rev. Karen Battle, Director of Justice Ministries & Mission, or call 412-323-1400 X 309.