Committee 13 votes 49-2 to recommend the overture on Monday

After careful deliberation, On Monday July 5 Committee 13 on Peacemaking and International Issues approved by 49 to 2 an overture from Presbytery of Atlanta, as amended, opposing continued US military action in Afghanistan, supporting humanitarian and economic help for Afghanistan, a tabulation of war casualties and prayer and support for all involved, including US troops and their families. While numerous efforts were made to weaken the four overtures sent from presbyteries calling for US withdrawal, the committee in fact strengthened the statement by stating that the church "opposes the war in Afghanistan."

The Colombia Accompaniment Program, a joint effort of the PC(USA), the Presbyterian Church of Colombia, and the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship, announces that the Rev. Shannan R. Vance-Ocampo will serve as the new Director of Colombia Programs and that Linda Eastwood will serve as Accompaniment Program Coordinator.

Roger Scott Powers, Presbyterian Pastor and Co-Moderator of PPF, perseveres in the face of intimidation by a security guard as he stands in solidarity with the United Workers Association.

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Be bold, non-violence works!

A new report, Far Worse than Watergate, reveals the inside story about a wiretapping scandal in Colombia.

The Caldwell Memorial Chapel at Louisville Presbyterian Seminary was filled early on June 15, 2010, for the service "With Thanksgiving for the Life and Witness of George R. Edwards, February 1920-June 2, 2010." Many sat in the fellowship hall below to hear the broadcast of the solemn yet joyful celebration that featured brilliant organ prelude and postlude by Guy Younce, Music Director, and anthems by the Choir of the Central Presbyterian Church, where George and Jean have been loyal, active members for many years.

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This document is intended both to ground our own work in this area, and also to offer guidance for others, including commissioners and advisory delegates to the 219th General Assembly. It was approved by the National Committee of the PPF on May 24th, 2010.

PPF has compiled an analysis of peace related overtures before this year's General Assembly.

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