by Darla Carter | Presbyterian News Service
A view of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Public Witness)
LOUISVILLE â The Presbyterian Office of Public Witness is among several religious groups that have signed a letter expressing deep concern about what they see as an escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran.
The Washington-based OPW and other faith-based groups, such as the Friends Committee on National Legislation and the National Council of Churches, asks President-elect Joe Biden and Congress to take specific steps to keep the situation from worsening in the region.
by Darla Carter | Presbyterian News Service
Rob Fohr, at left, lead staff person to the Committee on Mission Responsibility Through Investment (MRTI), participates in a panel discussion last year during an international climate change conference in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Sue Rheem)
LOUISVILLE â As the fifth anniversary of the signing of the Paris Agreement nears, the faith-based investing and corporate engagement arm of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has joined 1,500 U.S. entities in signing a letter affirming a commitment to global climate action.
The America is All In declaration calls on the incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden to join the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)âs Committee on Mission Responsibility through Investment other signers from around the country to commit to take steps to combat climate change and ensure the countryâs safety and prosperity.