Synod of Southern California and Hawaii

A Letter from the Rev. Darrell Myers

Chair, Peace, Justice and the Integrity of Creation,
A work group of the Committee on Cross-Presbytery Ministries>

In our own backyard the annual national Presbyterian Peacemaking Conference will be happening, and some scholarship aid is available for you and/or your members.

At Chapman University, in Orange, July 15-19, we'll explore the theme, "Sowing Mustard Seeds: Working for God's Justice -- Confronting Poverty," a timely and indeed urgent call for engagement by Christ's disciples. National and international speakers, music, worship, and creative artists, a wide range of stimulating workshops, plus a host of interesting visiting and local intergenerational conferees make this a memorable investment of time (even, a 'study leave'!).

Your presbytery will have from the Synod up to $2000 for individual scholarships of $265 to cover the Conference's registration fee.

Applications should be made to your presbytery's peacemaking committee (or equivalent). Or you may make it through Sue Davenport, a member of Synod's "Peace, Justice, and the Integrity of Creation" Work Group. Sue may be reached at 818/813-7888; e-mail.

This scholarship aid is made possible through funds apportioned to the Synod, collected from the annual Peacemaking Offerings given from congregations of our Church.

But it's first come, first served -- so get the word out right away, please. Futher information about the Conference is found at

PEACEMAKING CONFERENCE INFORMATION

or
Dayna Oliver, Conference Registrar (Louisville)
phone: 888/728-7228, ext. 8700; email

Of course, it would be especially effective for the local congregation to send more than one person, if possible.

May the wind -- and even the fire! -- of the Spirit use this Conference
for the upbuilding and mission of our congregations and presbyteries to
the glory of God and of our Lord!

In and for the Peace of Christ,

Rev. Darrel Meyers
Chair, Peace, Justice and the
Integrity of Creation, a work group
of the Committee on Cross-Presbytery
Ministries, Synod of Southern
California and Hawaii

Note: For those who cannot attend the entire conference a One-Day Commuter plan is available. The one-day registration fee of $50 does not include meals or housing, but includes full participation in the day's events A leaflet (prepared by the Synod Website Staff) is available to download that details each day so participants can choose the day that interests them the most. There is a page in this flyer that promotes the entire conference; a church might want to include this page in an upcoming Sunday bulletin.

Download the leaflet