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The Lorax: A Lesson in Irony?

Depending on whom you ask, The Lorax, a March 2012 film adaptation of the Dr. Seuss book, is either a fun movie about caring for the earth or blatant liberal propaganda. More likely, it is a lesson in irony: an

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Anger: A Principle for Faith and Organizing

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By Katherine Chatelaine   Many of us are uncomfortable with anger, but seminary student, Katherine Chatelaine, says that anger is necessary for the Christian public life and for faith-based community organizing.   God is angry. God was angry in the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve disobeyed God’s orders.

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God’s Door Is Open: 2012 National Multicultural Conference

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Register Online Now! By Jessica Reid, General Assembly Mission Council   Calling all God’s people. Join us for the 13th annual National Multicultural Conference, where people of various languages, cultures, ethnicities, theologies, genders, generations, and backgrounds come together for a one-of-a-kind experience. The 2012 conference will take place April 26—29

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Day Two Update from the Fast for Fair Food

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By the Rev. Noelle Damico, Associate for Fair Food, Presbyterian Hunger Program   I was so tired that I was unable to write about Monday’s nighttime vigil—which was beautiful. Thankfully in this movement there are talented and creative people who’ve made a video! Watch part of the morning prayers and

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Day 1 of the Fast for Fair Food

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March 5, 2012   By the Rev. Noelle Damico, Presbyterian Hunger Program   A Glimpse of Morning Prayer I stand among one hundred and fifty people gathered in an enormous circle; dewy grass anointing our feet, the glow of the sun stretching across the sky, promising relief from the chill

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Transformative Power of Eucharist

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How homosexuality went from being an ‘issue’ to a ‘person’ By Yena K. Hwang View and print as PDF I was eight years old, at Hoo Am Catholic Church in South Korea, when I first witnessed the sharing of the Eucharist. The sunlight was coming through the stained glass windows,

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Become a Food Justice Fellow!

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Food Justice Fellows ~ Class of 2012 Applications Due by April 1, 2012 By Andrew Kang-Bartlett, Presbyterian Hunger Program   The purpose of the Food Justice Fellows program is to connect Presbyterians and others to the agrarian roots of the Hebrew Scriptures and New Testament and to inspire and equip

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Church Appoints Theologian for Earth Stewardship

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Theologian for Earth Stewardship Appointed at Montreat Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Local Initiative May Serve as National Model   Establishment of an “Earth Stewardship Theologian” position at Montreat Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), in Montreat, North Carolina, marks a new milestone in the congregation’s growing Earth Ministry program. In announcing this step, the

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Earth Care Lenten Devotional

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Feasting on God’s Gifts; Fasting in Sorrow Brought to you by Presbyterians for Earth Care: An Eco-Justice Network Download the Lenten Devotional or check it out online! PEC Lenten Reflection 2012, Moderator’s Comments, by Diane Waddell We enter into Lent in gratitude for God’s graciousness. We are in awe of

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Oppose Private Prison Legislation

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Immediate Action Needed by Michigan Residents! Action Alert from Prison Legal News and AFL-CIO, American’s Union Movement This Tuesday, February 21, the Michigan House of Representatives will likely vote on legislation which amounts to nothing more than a giveaway for one corporation (HB 5174 and HB 5177). It would allow

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