Peace and Justice Task Force

"And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace for those who make peace." - James 3:18

Peace and Justice is God's intention for the world. Through Jesus Christ we are reconciled to God and called to deal justly with each other and with all creation.

The Peace and Justice Task Force has been established by the Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area to provide leadership development, resources and other support to congregations according to their purpose.

Duties and Responsibilites

Encourage members of the Presbytery to be advocates for social justice and peacemaking;
Manage the missional uses of the Presbytery's portion of the Peacemaking offering;
Rasie awareness within the Presbytery of issues and concerns regarding peace and justice through communication, conferences, workshops, etc.

Peacemaking Events

Do you have a peacemaking event you'd like publicized? Please contact IT/Communications Specialist Dennis Sanders at communications@ptcaweb.org to have it listed.

PTCA Peace and Justice Calendar
Peace Vigil at St. Luke Presbyterian Church 7:00 PM, Friday, March 7 Friday, March 7, at 7:00 PM, St. Luke Presbyterian in Wayzata will host a peace vigil to coincide with the Peace Witness in Washington, D.C. This is an opportunity for those in our local community to join in solidarity with those who are marching and holding vigil in our nation’s capital. Together we will pray that peace might come in Iraq and throughout the world. The guest preacher for this event is Sharon M. Tan. Sharon Tan is associate professor of Christian Ethics at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Her interests lie in reconciliation, justice, and politics and religion. She is a lay member of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and in her prior life, was an attorney. She was born and raised in Malaysia. She is married, with two daughters. All are welcome to participate in this vigil for peace!
Interfaith Seder - April 6th 5pm, at Beth Jacob Synagogue, 1179 Victoria Curve Mendota Heights MN 55118 (651) 452-2226
Peace Jam April 11-13, Metro State University Details to come. http://www.peacejam.org/
Candlelight Vigil for Child Victims of War: Plymouth Presbyterian Church Thursday, May 8, 7pm

PTCA Peace and Justice Calendar

Peace Vigil at St. Luke Presbyterian Church 7:00 PM, Friday, March 7

Friday, March 7, at 7:00 PM, St. Luke Presbyterian in Wayzata will host a peace vigil to coincide with the Peace Witness in Washington, D.C. This is an opportunity for those in our local community to join in solidarity with those who are marching and holding vigil in our nation’s capital. Together we will pray that peace might come in Iraq and throughout the world. The guest preacher for this event is Sharon M. Tan.

Sharon Tan is associate professor of Christian Ethics at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Her interests lie in reconciliation, justice, and politics and religion. She is a lay member of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and in her prior life, was an attorney. She was born and raised in Malaysia. She is married, with two daughters.

All are welcome to participate in this vigil for peace!

Interfaith Seder - April 6th

5pm, at Beth Jacob Synagogue,
1179 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights MN 55118

(651) 452-2226

Peace Jam

April 11-13, Metro State University

Details to come.

http://www.peacejam.org/

Candlelight Vigil for Child Victims of War:

Plymouth Presbyterian Church

Thursday, May 8, 7pm

Peace and Justice Petition Available

The Peace and Justice Task Force has put forth a petition cal;ling for the US Government to engage in foreign policies based "peacemaking and the pursuit of justice and fairness of shalom." To get involved in collection signatures, please download the petition. When finished, please send all completed forms via email to: peaceandjustice@ptcaweb.org. You can also send it by mail to the Presbytery office in care of the Peace and Justice Task Force.

Peacemaking Grant Applications

The Peacemaking Fund originates from the Presbytery's share of the proceeds from the annual Peacmaking Offering, which is collected on World Communion Sunday, the first Sunday in October. Peacemaking Funds are available for use by individuals , congregatios, work groups, task forces and committees to address conflict in the secular and religious community. Applications are due in by the 15th of the month before each monthly meeting of the Peace and Justice Task Force.

Application Criteria

Grant applicants may apply for peacemaking money in either of two areas: Education or Reconciliation.

Education: Conduct programs on conflict and peacemaking issues. For example, congregations may provide education workshops on family / marriage issues, racial / ethnic issues, or violence issues.

Reconciliation: Direct efforts to resolve conflict between individuals or groups in families, congregations, or in neighborhoods. For example, anger management classes, interfaith dialogue, or sensitivity training.

Application Process

The project must be endorsed by a session or a Presbytery entity.

Reapplication is required each year.

Application forms are available online at this page or online at . They may be filled out and submitted online or downloaded and submitted by mail or email.

Download the Peacemaking Grant Application Form

Fill Out the Peacemaking Grant Form Online

Return all signed applications to by email to connect@ptcaweb.org or by mail to:

Peace and Justice Task Force
Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area
122 W. Franklin Ave.,Ste 508
Minneapolis, MN 55404