Get ready for the economy of sharing
I used to wish for a giant returns counter where I could exchange stuff I didn’t need for stuff I did need. Behind the counter would be a system for…
Posted on March 21st, 2012 in Hunger, simplicity
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Chasing the Money Changers
This Sunday’s common lectionary reading, John 2:13-25, is the reading on Jesus chasing the money changers from the Temple. It is hard to ignore the parallels to the Occupy Movement.…
Posted on March 10th, 2012 in educational workshop, The Church in the World
Read MorePeacemaking at School
No Name-Calling Week No Name-Calling Week, January 23-27, 2012, is an annual week of educational activities aimed at ending name-calling of all kinds and providing schools with the tools and…
Posted on January 18th, 2012 in bullying, peace education, peace resources
Read MorePathmaking for Peace:
Resources for Sept 11+10 and Beyond Sept 11 commemorations will hold a particular significance for many people this year, a decade after 2001. LPF invites all peacemakers to explore and…
Posted on August 21st, 2011 in Day of Prayer, educational workshop, litany, The Church in the World
Read MorePeace is profitable: time for the US to invest
The US ranked an abysmally low 82 on the recent Global Peace Index. Unless America invests in the structures to promote peace, it will continue to find itself at war.…
Posted on July 12th, 2011 in budget priorities, peace education, US policy, USA policy
Read More“Bin Laden Killed, Americans Celebrate”
* Issues, Implications, Options… by Glen Gersmehl Peacemaking friends, Here is the resource a network of us are using in talks, discussions, articles, and letters to the editor. At a…
Posted on May 6th, 2011 in peace resources, The Church in the World
Read MoreJust how much is a BILLION dollars?
Its budget time in Washington and we hear a lot of big numbers being thrown around. But just how big are these numbers? Thanks to Wayne Cornelius of the Raleigh,…
Posted on April 7th, 2011 in budget priorities, federal budget
Read MoreStop Gambling on Hunger!
Much of the current world food crisis and skyrocketing grocery bills have their roots in the deregulation of US commodity markets over the past 15 years. Without these controls, speculators…
Posted on March 29th, 2011 in advocacy, Hunger, US policy, USA policy
Read MoreThoughts While Fasting
by Bonnie Block I went hungry today, So I remembered of the men at Guantanamo who’ve been on hunger strikes protesting their unjust imprisonment. I went hungry today, So I…
Posted on February 3rd, 2011 in Economic Justice, Hunger, The Church in the World
Read MorePrayers for Peace/Peace Vigils
Ideas for Prayers for Peace/Peace Vigils from Lutheran Peace Fellowship Individuals and congregations are encouraged to show their support for peace this advent/spring. That support for peace can take form…
Posted on March 16th, 2010 in Day of Prayer, educational workshop, peace resources, peace vigil
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