Category Archives: Peace, Justice and Poverty Relief Task Force Updates

Peace Moment: Clothe Yourselves in Love – The Best Christmas Present Ever When I was a child, Santa Claus brought toys and our parents gave us toys and clothes for Christmas. Well, one year I did not want clothes for … Continue reading →

Peace Moment by Deb Crowley Dec. 19, 2021 My soul cries out with a joyful shoutthat the God of my heart is great,and my spirit sings of the wondrous thingsthat you bring to the ones who wait.You fixed your sight … Continue reading →

Peace Moment for Nov. 28, 2021 By Deb Crowley Either/or? Polarization in today’s culture says, “You’re wrong and I am right” or “I am right and you are wrong!” Can tough questions have answers that are “both/and?” II Nephi 1:81 … Continue reading →

Peace Moment: The God of Israel Speaks Peace and Justice by Glenn Johnson My childhood view of the Old Testament was that the God of Israel was portrayed as a God of wrath, vengeance and judgment whereas in the New … Continue reading →

Peace Moment, Meditation and Prayer for November 14 by Steve Bolie The scripture reading for tonight, describes the woman Hannah who is unable to have children so is missing out on motherhood. First Samuel 1:7-8 says: “Therefore Hannah wept and … Continue reading →

Peace Moment for November 7, 2021 Blessed Be the Lord Ruth 3:1-5;4:13-17 by Claudia Schooler We revere the story of Ruth – her loyalty to Naomi, the imagery of gleaning in the fields, the love story and her role in … Continue reading →

Peace Moment: Can You Drink the Cup? By Glenn Johnson Henri Nouwen, the Dutch Catholic Priest and theologian wrote a whole book about Matthew 20:20-23. The book was titled: “Can you drink the cup?” At 107 pages, it was like … Continue reading →

Peace Moment 10-10-21 – Mark 10:17-31 The story recorded in Mark 10:17-31 tells of the rich man who came to Jesus seeking eternal life. We are learning that “eternal life” is our present, future and eternity spent in relationship with … Continue reading →

Peace Moment, Meditation and Prayer for 10/31/21 Peace Moment You Shall Love When asked which of the 10 commandments was the most important Jesus once again did not fall into the trap being set for him.  He suggested that all … Continue reading →

Peace Moment for Oct. 24, 2021  By Deb Crowley Hungers children, so innocent, so small, cry at our doors begging for bread.     Lord, have mercy! Children longing to learn, seeking teachers to show them ways to live and earn. … Continue reading →