Peace with Justice
" . . . and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God." - Micah 6:8
The Peace with Justice Committee (PWJ) of the Holston Annual Conference strives to encourage dialogue and provide meaningful resources for churches and committes to build peace and establish justice. PWJ is a part of the Outreach and Advocacy Team of the Holston Annual Conference.
Check out the side bar and the information below to find out more about Peace with Justice ministires and how to get involved.
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Program Information
About
What is Peace with Justice? When did it start? What happens to the money raised on Peace with Justice Sunday? These and other questions are answered here.
Annual Conference Luncheon
Each year at Annual Conference (mid June) the Peace with Justice committee and Outreach and Advocacy Team host a joint luncheon that addresses current advocacy issues that concern the conference. This is a great way to meet others from around the conference who have an interest in peace and justice ministries. All are welcome.
Get Involved
Are you interested in advocating and mobilizing peace and justice efforts in your neighborhood? We are looking for you!
Grant Opportunities
Would you like to begin or start a peace with justice ministry in your neighborhood or church? Financial resources are available.
Holston Grant Recipients
Check out where you Holston Peace with Justice Offering is going and be inspired by what is happening in your back yard.
Peace with Justice Sunday Worship Resources
Peace with Justice Sunday is always the first Sunday after Pentecost. If the designated date has occurred or if it conflicts with your local church's calendar, please select an alternate date for your congregation's observance of Peace with Justice Sunday. The Peace with Justice coordinator of Holston Annual Conference (dhanshew@fountaincityumc.org) would be glad to help you develop a meaninful and memorable worship service celebrating Peace with Justice ministries happening in your conference and local church.
Resources
Have you developed a Peace with Justice resource? Are you engaged in a productive Peace with Justice ministry? Have you or come across a good Peace with Justice resource? If so, share this with the Peace with Justice coordinator (pwj@holston.org) so it may be published on this web site and help others benefit from your work.
Upcoming Events
Check out upcoming Peace With Justice events below.
