The Rev. Mark Koenig, Coordinator for the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program writes,

On October 5, many congregations will celebrate World Communion Sunday and receive the Peacemaking Offering.  The Peacemaking Offering presents an opportunity to raise awareness of the peacemaking emphasis of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and provides financial support for peacmaking ministries in congregations, presbyteries and synods and on the national level.

As you consider your congregation’s offering here are a few of the ways Peacemaking monies have been used.

PC (USA)

Evangelism and Witness $193,307

Justice and Compassion $238,964

Spirituality and Discipleship $134,851

Leadership and Vocation $465,203

Interpretation Resources $139,660

Winnebago Presbytery

In our presbytery, much of our portion of the Peacemaking Offering is used to support domestic abuse shelters like Harbor House and Safe Haven, under served kids after-school programs,  and agencies that provide food and support services to families.  In 2007, the amount granted to these programs was $3700

More information about the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program can be found here.

Additionally, if you are interested in attending Peacemaking Training, the Peacemaking Office will be holding a conference in collaboration with many a number of General Assembly entites at and event which is being called The Big Tent in Atlanta GA, June 11-13, 2009.