Category Archives: International Justice
It’s a big world and we want to be a part of it. Each of our international projects is in partnership with someone locally on the ground. We seek to be a good friend and partner, providing resources and encouragement and working together to bless our world. Want to get involved? Look for a contact and reach out to them, they would love to hear from you.
Supporting Burundi in 2022
Dear Friends, This is a time of great challenges in our world. But as we [...]
Jul
This Is What Christianity is!
What moved me most about Elmarie’s talk was when she spoke about the attitudes of [...]
Feb
Help Celebrate Victories in the Fight against Human Trafficking!
Raising awareness about human trafficking and how we can respond has been one of the [...]
Feb
Learning How to be Farmers
Good news from the Burundi villages! Our friends are learning how to be farmers and [...]
Oct
This Sunday: PCUSA World Communion Sunday
The Peace and Justice Team has selected Restorative Justice/Equity in Bend as the recipient of [...]
Oct
Stories From Syria
When I met Ghadir, she was 8 years old. Her sandy-blonde hair was a mess, [...]
Peace & Justice Team
A team of volunteers organizing opportunities to pursue peace and justice in our world. They [...]
Bolivia
Joining Hands Bolivia Through Cascades Presbytery and the Presbyterian Hunger Program, First Presbyterian is partnered with UMAVIDA a [...]
Jul
Cuba
Partnering with a church in Placetas. Our long-term relationship with the church in Cuba provides [...]
Guatemala Habitat Project
small change, giant leap >> Go beyond Bend to San Lucas Tolimån, a Guatemalan town [...]
Jul