Peace and Justice
“And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace for those who make peace.” – James 3:18
Organization and Goals
The Justice and Peace Task Force has been established by the Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area to provide leadership development, resources and other support to congregations according to their purpose. To that end, we:
- Encourage and support local Presbyterian congregations and members of the Presbytery as well as building collaborations with ecumenical partners to be advocates for social justice and peacemaking;
- Manage the missional uses of the Presbytery’s portion of the Peacemaking offering with thoughtful stewardship;
- Raise awareness within the Presbytery of issues and concerns regarding justice and peace through communication, conferences, workshops, etc.
Rationale
Justice and peace is God’s intention for the world. Through Jesus Christ we are reconciled to God and called to deal justly with each other and with all creation. We are called as active members of the PCUSA to responsible involvement in the ministry of the church through: “working in the world for peace, justice, freedom, and human fulfillment.” Book of Order G-5.0102 i.
Cooperation with Advocacy Groups
In addition to our work in PTCA, task force members work with other PCUSA advocacy agencies and mission ministries, local seminaries, church, and community groups. These include but are not limited to:
- Office of Public Witness- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Joining Hearts and Hands
- Presbyterian Hunger Program
- Friends for a Non Violent World
- ISAIAH
- Women Against Military Madness
- Minnesota Alliance of Peacemakers
- Minnesota Without Poverty
Join us!
We meet the 1st Tuesday of every month, 7pm, at:
Peace Presbyterian Church
7624 Cedar Lake Road
St Louis Park, MN 55426
952.545.2586
For more information:
Cathy Murphy
612.799.0595
contact info: peaceandjustice@ptcaweb.org