The following sermon was preached at Rutgers Presbyterian Church on November, 22, 2015, Christ the King Sunday. Author Rev. Mark Koenig writes,
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August 25: Day of Action By W. Mark Koenig, Director, Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations On August 25—and the 25th of each month—join people around the world in observing an Orange Day to work for an end to
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The following sermon was preached at Rutgers Presbyterian Church on November, 22, 2015, Christ the King Sunday. Author Rev. Mark Koenig writes, “I rarely post sermons, however this one received enough positive feedback that I make an exception. Note that this is the manuscript that went into the pulpit; the
MoreThe Ecumenical Witness of the PC(USA) in the UN Community The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) affirms that Presbyterians do ministry in partnership. At the United Nations, this involves the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations working with ecumenical partners to address issues based on the policies established by the PC(USA)’s General
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Inspired, on the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, by the Palestinians, Israelis, and internationals who worked nonviolently to protect the village and olive trees of Budrus, and by all who use nonviolence to witness for justice, wholeness, and peace. By the Rev. W. Mark Koenig, Director of the
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Written for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day By the Rev. W. Mark Koenig, Director of the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations Banner Photo: Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, both victims of gun violence (U.S. Library of Congress) We celebrate and give thanks
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Day of Action By W. Mark Koenig, Director, Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations On September 25 observe an Orange Day – a day to say no and to work for an end to violence against women and girls. Here are some ways to mark this day: Pray Pray
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August 25: Day of Action By W. Mark Koenig, Director, Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations On August 25—and the 25th of each month—join people around the world in observing an Orange Day to work for an end to violence against women and girls. As one of the most
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It is time for the U.S. to ratify the Convention on the Rights of the Child Urge President Obama to send the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) to the United States Senate for ratification. The CRC sets the standard for children’s welfare around the world. The United States
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Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations By the Rev. W. Mark Koenig View and print article as PDF “We are ambassadors for Christ.” Those words took on new meaning for me on March 11, 2011—when a tsunami and earthquake hit Japan. The Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations has
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How the United Nations Addresses Indigenous Rights December 7, 2011 by Mark Koenig, Director of the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights notes that: Indigenous peoples across the world experience the consequences of historical colonization and invasion of their territories, and
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Celebrate Human Rights Day by making a red hand to advocate for the rights of children. December 6, 2011 by Mark Koenig, Director of the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations The wolf shall live with the lamb . . . and a little child shall lead them. Isaiah
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