Peace and Justice News

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Title	Date	Author
Upcoming events	3/17/2009	by Susan Mark Landis
Upcoming events- Three reasons to come to Washington, D.C., this April - A peace festival will be held at Frazer Mennonite Church, Frazer, PA, on May 30, 2009.
Created from one jewel: Journal Entry	4/21/2008	by Susan Mark Landis
Journal entry 4/21/08 by Susan Mark Landis in Iran.
Violence levels in video games available to help buy Christmas gifts	12/3/2007	by MARP
Violence levels in video games available to help buy Christmas gifts: a news release from MARP, MMA and Mennonite Church USA
A Biblical-Theological Reflection on Israel	7/17/2007	by Calvin E. Shenk
In response to the Mennonite Church USA open letter to congregations on becoming peacemakers in Israel/Palestine
Open Letter to Mennonite Church USA Congregations (PDF)	6/4/2007	by MCUSA
After visiting Palestine/Israel May 11 to 24, a Mennonite Church USA delegation is encouraging the church and its institutions to get involved in the region in ways that provide hope and promote peace. (993K PDF)
News Release of Open Letter to Mennonite Church USA Congregations	6/4/2007	by MCUSA
After visiting Palestine/Israel May 11 to 24, a Mennonite Church USA delegation is encouraging the church and its institutions to get involved in the region in ways that provide hope and promote peace.
Nonviolent Atonement Conference Wrestles with the Meaning of Jesus' Death	1/31/2007	by Leo Hartshorn
For two days and evenings participants listened to scholarly presentations and discussed various theories of atonement and their implications for a peace theology. The event was co-sponsored by Preaching Peace and Every Church a Peace Church and held at Mennonite Central Committee’s Welcoming Place in Akron, Pa on January 22-23, 2007.
Conference teaches children about peace	11/9/2006	by Robert Stutzman
On Nov. 3-4, Bluffton University welcomed 65 school-aged children to its campus for Celebration of Peace: Making a Difference, a two-day conference for students in grades 3-8.
We mourn the loss of Tom Fox	3/10/2006	by CPT
In grief we tremble before God who wraps us with compassion. The death of our beloved colleague and friend pierces us with pain. Tom Fox's body was found in Baghdad yesterday.
Stand In The Gap	2/17/2006	by WDC Social Concerns
We would like to invite you to attend the entire event, to be present with our High School youth as they worship and learn real, non-violent techniques and methods for dealing with conflict in our world.
Hymn Sing for Peace Set for April 1	2/17/2006	by Leo Hartshorn
The Hymn Sing for Peace is scheduled for April 1 at 2pm in Lafayette Park, just across from the White House.
Peace Mug Awarded to Willa Mae Thomas by Atlantic Coast Conference	11/23/2005
The Atlantic Coast Conference Peace and Justice Committee awards a “peace mug” annually to a person or agency that exemplifies Christ’s love to persons experiencing adversity and injustice. The 2005 peace mug was awarded to Willie Mae Thomas.
Pastor Quang Released for Vietnam Prison	9/1/2005	by MWC
Nguyen Hong Quang, the Mennonite pastor imprisoned in Vietnam since hisarrest on June 8, 2004, was released on August 30.
Part of Vietnam Mennonite Church Center Torn Down	7/23/2005	by MWC
To all the Pastors, Preachers and Membersof The Vietnam Evangelical Fellowship.
Mennonites in Vietnam: Light and Shadow	7/23/2005	by MWC
Recent reports from Vietnam give some hope of lowering tensions between government authorities and Mennonite churches at various levels, while at the same time hostile actions continue elsewhere.
Proclaiming truth and healing: A Charlotte Public Witness	5/5/2005	by Susan Mark Landis
Mennonites gathering in Charlotte, North Carolina, July 4-9, 2005, for the biennial convention, "Can't Keep Quiet!" are invited to proclaim the source of their true security and offer healing to the wounds of our neighbors and enemies. This is a family event.
Ms. Lien Released from Prison	5/2/2005	by MWC
Ms. Le Thi Hong Lien was released from prison on April 28, one of 7,820 prisoners granted amnesty on the occasion of the April 30 commemoration of Vietnam's military victory 30 years ago.
“Living Peace” is Winter Peace Retreat Theme in Pocono Mountains	3/26/2005	by Leo Hartshorn
“The thing that strengthens us for our peace work is our worship of God,” Susan Mark Landis, peace advocate with the Executive Leadership Office of MC USA stated at a recent peace retreat in the snow- covered Pocono mountains.
Anabaptist Consultation on Alternative Service	3/8/2005
Anabaptist Consultation on Alternative Service Meets on the Possibility of a Military Draft, Discusses Military Recruitment and Highlights the Tradition of Christian Service
Peace Mug Awarded to Doug Burkholder by Atlantic Coast Conference	2/15/2005
The Atlantic Coast Conference Peace and Justice Committee awards a “peace mug” annually to a person or agency that exemplifies Christ’s love to persons experiencing adversity and injustice. The 2004 recipient was Doug Burkholder.
East Pennsylvania Congregations Attend Second Annual Peace Gathering	2/7/2005	by Ryan Kolb
The Peace and Justice Committee of Eastern District and Franconia Conference was encouraged to see so many persons from area Mennonite churches come out for its 2nd Annual Fall Gathering on Saturday, November 20.
Program for Children Explores Peace	9/19/2004	by Leo Hartshorn
"Children Choosing Peace" will be presented on Saturday, October 30, 2004, from 9:00-3:30. Attendees will gather at Columbus Mennonite Church 35 Oakland Park Avenue.
Program for Youth Explores Peace	9/19/2004	by Leo Hartshorn
"Children Choosing Peace" will be presented on Saturday, October 30, 2004, from 9:00-3:30. Attendees will gather at Columbus Mennonite Church 35 Oakland Park Avenue.
Peace gathering: Columbus OH	8/19/2004	by Leo Hartshorn
Columbus Mennonite Church and North Broadway United Methodist Church Join Hands to Bring a Peace Gathering to Columbus OH
Peace Mug Awarded to Bruce Aker by New York Mennonite Conference	10/4/2003
Bruce Aker was awarded a peace mug, provided by Peace and Justice Support Network of Mennonite Church USA, at Celebration 2003, a New York conference family retreat and delegate assembly on September 19-21.
Pan y Paz: 2003 Report	9/26/2003	by Charlotte Shristi
Pan y Paz: Report of September 21, 2003 event.
Pan y Paz: Colombian Mennonites Celebrate UN International Day of Peace	9/15/2003	by Charlotte Shristi
The Mennonite Church publicized its declaration of nonviolence on a national level leading up to last year's event, putting ads in several of the country's largest newspapers. This year it plans to do the same with calls to the armed actors to observe a 24-hour ceasefire on the 21st of December.
CPT leader honored for lifelong peace and justice work	7/23/2003	by Tony Krabill
The Peace and Justice Support Network (PJSN) of Mennonite Church USA, which seeks to keep peace and justice central to the mission of the church in the world, recognized Stoltzfus for his lifelong commitment to peace work with a pitcher from Goshen potter Dick Lehman.
Mennonite leaders in Civil Rights era return to Atlanta bearing peace message	7/19/2003	by Kathleen Kern
Rosemarie Freeney Harding and Vincent Harding to Atlanta to establish the first interracial community center in that city, they returned to Georgia as guest speakers at the Mennonite peace gathering July 1-3.
Volunteer mediators needed for 'Kitchen Table Council' at Atlanta 2003	6/13/2003
Volunteers are being sought to serve as on-call mediators for the Kitchen Table Council booth at Atlanta 2003, the Mennonite Church USA convention set for July 3-8.
'Kitchen Table Council' a safe place to address conflict at Mennonite convention	6/13/2003
Organizers of the Kitchen Table Council booth hope to provide a safe space in which to resolve conflict at the Mennonite Church USA convention in Atlanta, Ga., July 3-8.
Executive Board provides safe place to explore racism, dismantle white privilege	4/26/2003	by Laurie L. Oswald
As Elaine Bryant, executive board member, spoke during an introductory anti-racism workshop April 13 about her struggles to find an apartment in St. Louis, Mo., in the 1960s, Mennonite Church USA Executive Board members grew quiet and reflective.
Forty-day fast for peace ends the day MC USA called to prayer and fasting	3/4/2003	by Laurie L. Oswald
Because of many encouraging e-mails and phone calls, Daryl Byler said he's never felt alone during his 40-day fast for peace that began Feb. 5. That's when the Mennonite Church USA Executive Board has called congregations to a day of prayer and fasting at the height of U.S. preparations for war in Iraq.
As nation's drumbeats for war intensify, Mennonites called to kneel in prayer	3/4/2003	by Laurie L. Oswald
As the United States prepares to invade Iraq with guns and bombs, the Mennonite Church USA Executive Board is asking Mennonites on March 16 to kneel in prayer in their congregations and homes.
South Korean church leaders urge prayer for peace in Korea	2/28/2003	by Jesus Village Church
With North Korean leaders threatening to ramp up production of nuclear weapons, the leaders of the Jesus Village Church in Gangwon Do, South Korea, have sent a letter to Mennonite churches around the world, calling for prayer and peace.
Cover the Uninsured	2/14/2003	by Susan Mark Landis
Mennonite Church USA is a National Supporter of Cover the Uninsured Week. This March 10-16, 2003 series of events is designed to focus attention on the more than 41 million Americans who do not have any form of health insurance.
NEWS: Abortion Statement	2/14/2003	by Laurie L. Oswald
In response to a call from constituents for Mennonite Church USA to reaffirm its stand on abortion, the Executive Board in January unanimously adopted a statement that considers abortion as "counter to biblical principles" but encourages compassionate responses to those caught in a complex issue.
Peace Quilt	2/8/2003
Recently Salford Mennonite Church in Harleysville, PA. made two quilts. Daryl Byler delivered one half to the White House as a gift to President Bush, and Christian Peacemaker Teams took the other half to Iraq.
Mennonites seek alternatives to war with Iraq	2/6/2003	by MCUSA
As the Bush administration continues to prime the American populace and the United Nations for war against Iraq, Mennonites have joined others in urging diplomatic and humanitarian responses in dealing with the human rights abuses and potential threats posed by Iraqi President Saddam Hussein's leadership.
MC USA congregations can be yeast of peace in violence-saturated world	1/16/2003	by Laurie L. Oswald
The Executive Board has asked area conference leaders to send congregations a peacemaking memo with a copy of a letter drafted to President Bush.
Peace walk: A journey in faith	12/18/2002	by Heidi Buller
In a time when the United States government is focusing on war, one man is trying to encourage the opposite.
A Season of Peacemaking	12/5/2002	by Laurie L. Oswald
As Iraq nears a Dec. 8 deadline for complying with the United Nations regarding declaring weapons' programs, Mennonites are invited to join other churches in praying that peace prevails.
Pray for Peace pins "stick" around	10/16/2002	by Heidi Buller
Mennonite Church USA Executive Board staff took firm hold of the peace-pin concept this past year as they offered an alternative to the red-white-and-blue ribbons people wore.
First Person: Pan y Paz is God’s call for Colombia	10/1/2002	by Janna Bowman
Mennonite Mission Network news release about Pan y Paz
Support for Pan y Paz galvanizes Colombian church	10/1/2002	by Tony Krabill
Mennonite Mission Network news release about Pan y Paz
MC USA executive director brings congregational chorus for peace to Washington	9/18/2002	by Lauri Oswald
When Jim Schrag, executive director of Mennonite Church USA's Executive Board, spoke on behalf of the church to provide peaceful alternatives to a proposed war with Iraq during a press conference Sept. 12 on Capitol Hill, he brought with him a chorus of more than 12,000 voices.
U.S. Church Leaders Urge U.S. to Avoid Military Action Against Iraq	9/18/2002	by Jim Wetekam
Heads of many U.S. Protestant and Orthodox churches and organizations and leaders of Roman Catholic religious orders today announced opposition to U.S. military action against Iraq.
Mennonite congregation to place ad in local newspaper	9/5/2002	by Staff
Madison Mennonite Church is leading an effort in Madison, WI, to place a full page ad in the local newspaper opposing a war in Iraq.
MC USA leaders seek 5,000 signatures to decry possible U.S. war in Iraq	8/27/2002	by Laurie L. Oswald
Leaders in Mennonite Church USA are hoping that at least 5,000 constituents will put their names where their hearts are on the issue of peacemaking by signing a letter that decries a possible U.S.-led war in Iraq.
MC USA peace flags provide alternative for Sept. 11 commemorations	8/21/2002	by Laurie L. Oswald
At a time when many people will commemorate the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C., through patriotic flag-flying, Mennonite Church USA is providing an alternative with its new peace flags.
Peace resources available on Web	7/31/2002	by Laurie L. Oswald
Peace resources available on Web in response to possible U.S. military action in Iraq.
Peace advocate helps Mennonites engage culture in finding Christ's way of peace	6/19/2002	by Laurie L. Oswald
The following is a question-answer interview conducted with Susan Mark Landis on June 7. She is a peace advocate for Mennonite Church USA's Executive Board. She lives and works in Orrville, Ohio.
Iraq Lamp Blessing	5/29/2002	by MC USA
News Release: Mennonite Church USA and Mennonite Church Canada send oil lamps to Iraq
All : Peace Advisories
Title	Date	Author
Peace Advisory #3, May 2004	5/19/2004	by Susan Mark Landis
As a way of encouraging and informing congregations during these times, we will send occasional "Peace Advisories." This is the third. Many thanks, and courage and hope to you during these tense times.
Peace Advisory #2, February 2003	2/24/2003	by Susan Mark Landis
As a way of encouraging and informing congregations during these times, we will send occasional "Peace Advisories." This is the second. Many thanks, and courage and hope to you during these tense times.
Peace Advisory #1, November 2002	11/25/2002	by Susan Mark Landis
As a way of encouraging and informing congregations during these times, we will send occasional "Peace Advisories." This is the first.