Peace with Justice
Ann Price - New Peace with Justice Coordinator for the Baltimore-Washington Conference
Ann Price is the newly assigned Peace with Justice Coordinator for the Baltimore-Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church. She brings to the position a passion for social justice, as reflected in her work for the past four years as social action coordinator for the Baltimore-Washington Conference United Methodist Women. Ann holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing Education from Tuskegee University and a Masters Degree in Public Administration from American University.
Armed with this background, she worked for many years as a senior staff analyst within the Department of Defense where she focused on public policy analysis in several different settings. For Ann, both peace and justice represent the very essence of what we stand for as United Methodists. She says, "It is all about making sure each of God's children is made whole." In this position, Ann will help to lead on-going efforts to ensure awareness of and support for Baltimore-Washington Conference' peace with justice goals, programs, and activities.
An important Scriptural reference for her is, "For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Whoever thus serves Christ is acceptable to God and approved by men. So then, let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual up-building." Romans 14: 17-19. We welcome Ann as she begins her work in this new role.
What is Peace with Justice?
Peace with Justice is a faithful expression of shalom in the Bible. It calls the church to "strengthen its capacity to advocate publicly in communities and nations" throughout the world. The Peace with Justice program aims to make shalom visible and active in people's lives and communities by setting people free from bondage. We will celebrate peace with justice when all people have access to adequate jobs, housing, education, food, healthcare, income support, and clean water. We will further celebrate when structures and systems that reflect economic exploitation, war, political oppression, and cultural domination no longer exist.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Peace with Justice Special Sunday and Offering - May 26
Peace with Justice Sunday is one of the official churchwide Special Sundays when the Peace with Justice Special Offering is collected. Annual Conferences keep half of the offering to fund local projects while a portion goes to the GBCS Peace with Justice Program to fund U.S. and global work in social action and public policy education and advocacy. For more information on Peace with Justice Sunday, visit the website.
Israel-Palestine: Outstanding Speaker, Daoud Nassar will speak on June 9th and 23rd
- Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church - Sunday June 9, 2013 10:00 AM Worship Complementary Lunch at noon Presentation at 1:00 PM 9601 Cedar Lane, Bethesda Md. 20814
- Trinity Presbyterian Church - Sunday, June 23, 2013 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM - Preaching at Services 5533 North 16th Street, Arlington, Va. 22205
Please click here to download Daoud Nassar flyer to post in your church/organizational meeting places and announce in church/organizational newsletters, bulletins, e-mail announcements.
World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel, September 22-28, 2013, sponsored by the Palestine Israel Ecumenical Forum of the World Council of Churches. This is an annual observance of a week of prayer, education, and advocacy that calls participants to work for an end to the illegal occupation of Palestine, so Palestinians and Israelis can finally live in peace. Click here to learn more.
RESOURCES:
Peace with Justice Grant Application
Download the grant application as a Word file or a PDF.
90 Day Study Guide for Peace Builders of all Ages
Click here to download study guide.
"Peace on the Land, The Bible and the Environment"
Click here to download the article.
Peace with Justice Covenant Congregation Workbook
Click here to download the workbook.
