Franciscan Peacemaking: Embracing Gospel Virtues for Inner Peace
Franciscan Peacemaking emphasizes the importance of charity, wisdom, patience, humility, and mercy to counteract vices and foster inner peace. Rooted in the Franciscan Charism, this approach promotes healing and peace within oneself, with others, God, and creation, drawing from the cultural and hist
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Understanding Conflict Dynamics and Peace Processes
Explore the distinctions between peacekeeping, peacemaking, and peacebuilding in conflicts. Learn about conflict dynamics and the stages of escalation and de-escalation. Discover how these models guide responses and peace efforts, emphasizing the importance of long-term peacebuilding for sustained r
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Year 5 - Christian Beliefs and Values on Peacemaking and God's Image
Explore Year 5 curriculum focusing on Christian beliefs and values surrounding peacemaking, being chosen by God, and reflecting God's image. Discover key scriptures, hymns, prayers, and art/images that emphasize the importance of being a peacemaker, acknowledging one's God-given qualities, and trust
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The Beatitudes According to Matthew 5:1-12 (Amplified Bible)
Jesus delivers the Beatitudes to His disciples, teaching about the blessedness of spiritual qualities such as humility, mourning over sins, gentleness, hunger for righteousness, mercy, purity of heart, peacemaking, and persecution. These virtues are rewarded with divine comfort, inheritance, satisfa
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Celebrating Advent: The Christmas Fund and the Candles of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love
During the fourth Sunday in Advent, we reflect on the Christmas Fund that supports clergy in the United Church of Christ, offering pension supplements, emergency assistance, and health premiums. The candles of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love symbolize the festive spirit, ministry of peacemaking, celebrat
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Supporting Vital Congregations: The Synod of the Trinity's Mission
For over 300 years, the Synod of the Trinity has been a cornerstone of support for its presbyteries, aiding in their mission to uphold Christ's teachings and foster vibrant, mission-driven congregations. Through training, resources, and collaboration, the Synod empowers presbyteries to fulfill their
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Circle Peacemaking: A Timeless Practice for Community Justice
In the Circle Peacemaking approach, core community values such as respect, forgiveness, love, family, humor/health, honesty, sharing, and leadership are upheld. Guidelines for the process include confidentiality, equal participation, and respectful dialogue. Community justice benefits include commun
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