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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.
Want to learn more about Pakistan?
An International Peacemaker from Pakistan will be visiting the Twin Cities from Feb 25 - Mar 1. Maqsood Kamil is a Presbyterian minister and a professor at Gujranwala Theological Seminary in Pakistan. He will talk about the current situation and answer questions at several events in the Twin Cities:
- February 25, 5:30pm, potluck dinner, discussion, Ash Wednesday Service-First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater, 6201 Osgood Ave N, Stillwater, MN 55082, (651) 439-4380
- February 26, 7pm, presentation/discussion, St Joan of Arc, 4537 3rd Ave. So.Minneapolis, MN 55419, 612.823.8205
- February 27, 7pm, dessert and discussion, Macalester Plymouth United Church-Social Hall, 1658 Lincoln Ave, St Paul, MN 55105, 651-698-8871
- March 1, 9am, adult education.Peace Presbyterian Church, 7624 Cedar Lake Rd S, St Louis Park, MN 55426, (952) 545-2586.
- March 1, 11:00am, panel discussion,Islamic Center of Minnesota, 1401 Gardenia Ave NE , Fridley , MN 55432, (763) 571-5604 .
For further details/updates go to: http://www.ptcaweb.org/COMM/peaceandjustice.html , or contact Cathy Murphy at (612) 799-0595. Sponsored by the Justice & Peace Task Force of the Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area.
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.
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 mission@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
Peacemaking Documents
- New Testament Texts on War
- Come Let Us Reason Together: Common Ground Between Evangelicals and Progressives
- Peacemaking:
The Believers’ Calling.
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