Peace and Justice Activities at Atlanta2003

PJSN was active and visible at Atlanta 2003 Mennonite Church USA convention. You'll find reports below.

Peace Gathering

The PJSN National Peace Gathering was July 1 - July 3, 2003 in Toccoa, Georgia. Here is the statement PJSN members compiled to reflect the meeting. Enjoy photos of our time together--and plan to join us at the next peace gathering!

CPT Walk of Conscience

"Obey Your Conscience: Refuse Coke’s Bitter Drink" : July 4-7
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PJSN Display:

NEW! resources were available for the first time at Atlanta 2003 and almost sold out! Peace Drum and GUTS Too t-shirts.

Peace and Justice Support Network Shindig

Gene Stoltzfus received the PJSN pitcher recognition for lifelong work for peace and justice both within and outside the Mennonite church. A transcript of his acceptance speech will be available online soon.

  Read Press Release
  Read the text of Gene's Acceptance Speech
  Listen Online to Gene's Acceptance Speech (13 minutes)
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Real Audio or MP3 (4Meg)

Resolutions

The following proposed churchwide statements related to peace and justice were discussed in the delegate sessions and all passed.

Abortion
Access to Health Care
Immigration Also available in Indonesian

News articles about resolutions
Mennonites stand by immigrants
Abortion statement passed
Congregational resources for follow-up (available soon)