The Assyrian International News Service reports a number of church bombings in the past few days.
http://www.aina.org/news/20080107163014.htm
The 22-member Arab League, working with the UN refugee program and other international organizations, is launching a campaign to help Iraqis displaced by violence.
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=25258&Cr=Iraq&Cr1
Pray with the Christians of Iraq.
http://www.pcusa.org/peacemaking/iraq/today.htm
Pray for military personnel and all affected by the war in Iraq.
http://www.pcusa.org/peacemaking/iraq/prayers.htm
Ecumenical Advocacy Days
Claiming a Vision of True Security
March 7 – 10
It is time to envision a new pathway to true human security that seeks not only the absence of tension, but also the presence of justice. 2008 Ecumenical Advocacy Days will explore new visions of security in our homes, neighborhoods and world.
Register at http://www.advocacydays.org/
Christian Peace Witness for Iraq
Learn more about the plans for events on March 7 at http://www.christianpeacewitness.org/march08
To learn more, visit http://www.pcusa.org/peacemaking/
The Rev. W. Mark Koenig
Coordinator
Presbyterian Peacemaking Program
General Assembly Council
100 Witherspoon Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 569-5936
(888) 728-7228, ext. 5936 (toll-free)
mark.koenig@pcusa.org
www.pcusa.org/peacemaking