Curious about the radical Jesus? Weary of talk?
This is not a normal conference, but a working meeting for peacemakers from across the church to plan together for effective advocacy and action.Experts will be on hand as we focus on the following topics to learn more and strategize together for more creative and effective peacemaking.
Along with workshops to deepen our understanding, we employ "Open Space Technology" to allow space for creative planning and generative work.
| Jack Lohr and a former Associate Pastor from PCMK at last year's event |
- Gun Violence Prevention
- Colombia Accompaniment
- Israel-Palestine
- Becoming a “Peace Church”
PCMK ranked in the 90th percentile in the US Congregational Life Survey in "Focusing on the Community"
- 52% of us (compared to 36% of most Presbyterians) are involved in social service or advocacy groups through the congregation.
- 55% (cf. 45%) are involved in social service or advocacy groups in the community
- 45% (cf. 18%) Say wider community care / social justice emphasis is one of top 3 aspects of PCMK
- 24% (cf. 11%) Report openess to social diversity as one of the three most valued aspects of PCMK
Thus the Convocation of Peacemakers at Stony Point, NY, is a natural! Ask me about it if you'd like to know more. Or click on the images above to learn more.
--Jack Lohr, Interim Pastor
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