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Church involvement in social and political issues and activism, including civil rights, protests, and war work. Also, social and political reformers connected to the church. See the following related collections: Civil rights, protests, and social reformers; Wars. Featured image: Religious with Rosa Parks, 1963.

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Title:
Peacemaking Conference November 11-14
Description:
Brochure/leaflet for the 1985 Presbyterian Peacemaking Program annual conference in Montreat, North Carolina.
Creator:
Mountain Retreat Association (Montreat, N.C.) (host institution), Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Presbyterian Peacemaking Program. (creator)
Subject names:
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Presbyterian Peacemaking Program--Archives., Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Presbyterian Peacemaking Program., Mountain Retreat Association (Montreat, N.C.)
Topics:
Reconcilation--Religious aspects., Peace--Religious aspects.
Geographic subjects:
Montreat (N.C.), Middle East--Study and teaching.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:348031
Title:
The Sanctuary Movement
Description:
Typewritten article by Rev. John M. Fife, pastor of Southside Presbyterian Church in Tucson, Arizona.
Creator:
Fife, John M. (John Macmillian), 1940-. (author)
Subject names:
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Presbyterian Peacemaking Program--Archives., Fife, John M. (John Macmillian), 1940-., Southside Presbyterian Church (Tucson, Ariz.)
Topics:
Sanctuary movement--Arizona--Tucson., Church work with refugees--Arizona--Tucson.
Geographic subjects:
Tucson (Ariz.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:348024
Title:
Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay Concerns (PLGC) Mid-Winter Conference.
Description:
Held at Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church in Chicago, Illinois. David Sindt is on left toward front sitting next to empty chair.
Subject names:
Carter, Ralph C. (Ralph Campbell)--Archives., Sindt, David, 1940-1986., Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay Concerns., Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church (Chicago, Ill.)
Topics:
Gay clergy--United States., Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church.
Geographic subjects:
Chicago (Ill.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:346634
Title:
The Indian Culture Has Something to Say.
Description:
Printed article written by Rev. Dr. Cecil Corbett.
Creator:
Corbett, Cecil, 1931-2020. (author)
Subject names:
Corbett, Cecil, 1931-2020--Archives., Corbett, Cecil, 1931-2020.
Topics:
Indigenous peoples--Cultural assimilation--North America., Indigenous peoples--Social life and customs--North America.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:288177
Title:
Background Statement and Resolution on Racially Motivated Violence Against Asians in America.
Description:
Adopted by the 197th General Assembly after the rise in racially motivated violence against Asians in the United States.
Creator:
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). General Assembly. (creator)
Subject names:
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). General Assembly (197th : 1985 : Indianapolis, Ind.)
Topics:
Racial discrimination--United States--20th century., Racism against Asians--United States., Hate crimes--United States--20th century.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:286253
Title:
More Light Churches Conference, 1985.
Description:
First More Light Churches Conf. West Hollywood Presbyterian. May 1985.
Subject names:
Sindt, David, 1940-1986--Archives., More Light Presbyterians., West Hollywood Presbyterian Church (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Topics:
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church.
Geographic subjects:
Los Angeles (Calif.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:153433
Title:
More Light Churches Conference, 1985.
Description:
First More Light Churches Conf. West Hollywood Presbyterian. May 1985.
Subject names:
Sindt, David, 1940-1986--Archives., More Light Presbyterians., West Hollywood Presbyterian Church (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Topics:
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church.
Geographic subjects:
Los Angeles (Calif.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:153432
Title:
Chicago chapter of Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay Concerns, February 1985.
Description:
Chicago Chapter PLGC, 1985. Conference planning committee for 1985 Mid-Winter Conference. Standing (left to right): Chris Gernand, Doug Calderwood, Barry Smith. Seated (on sofa): David Hooker, Mark Palermo, David Sindt. On floor (back): Ann Tyndall, Barbara Pescan. On floor (front): Lisa Bove.
Subject names:
Sindt, David, 1940-1986--Archives., Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay Concerns., Sindt, David, 1940-1986., Hooker, David., Smith, Barry.
Topics:
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church.
Geographic subjects:
Chicago (Ill.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:153431
Title:
Looking at the sanctuary movement.
Description:
Booklet of cartoons that illustrate the necessity of the sanctuary movement in the United States for refugees from Central American countries. Donations for the booklet aided the Arizona Sanctuary Defense Fund. Cartoons by Paul David and Gwyneth Jones Roske.
Creator:
Roske, Gwyneth Jones. (artist)
Subject names:
Sholin, Paul David., Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Advisory Council on Church and Society--Archives.
Topics:
Church work with refugees--United States., Sanctuary movement--United States--20th century.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:145212
Title:
Breaking the silence, overcoming the fear
Description:
A study resource published by the Program Agency meant to engage with the topic of homophobia education with "sensitivity and compassion." Includes articles written by various church leaders, discussion questions, an annotated bibliography and more educational materials. Also features an introductory letter from the General Director of the Program Agency, J. Oscar McCloud. "Emerged from a Presbyterian Consultation on Homophobia Education: A Demonstration of Grace, convened at Stony Point, N.Y., Conference Center in September, 1984." Includes bibliographical references (pages 69-71).
Subject names:
McCloud, J. Oscar (James Oscar), 1936-, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Special Committee to Study Human Sexuality.
Topics:
Homophobia--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church., Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:144452
Title:
Homosexuality, homophobia and you.
Description:
A special edition of the Bell Tower News which interprets homosexuality and homophobia for pastors and other Presbyterian leaders. Published by College Hill Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. Features introductory and closing letters from Rev. Jerry R. Kirk, Co-Pastor.
Subject names:
Kirk, Jerry R., Presbyterians United for Biblical Concerns (U.S.), College Hill Presbyterian Church (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Topics:
Homophobia--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church., Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church.
Geographic subjects:
Cincinnati (Ohio)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:144420
Title:
Connections conversation piece.
Description:
Connections Conversation Piece newsletter, April 1985. Provides differing reactions to the Presbyterian Consultation on Homophobia Education in Stony Point, New York in September 1984.
Subject names:
Spahr, Jane Adams., Presbyterians United for Biblical Concerns (U.S.)
Topics:
Homophobia--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church., Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:144336
Title:
Hostage Benjamin Weir tells of his 16 month ordeal in Lebanon, 1985.
Description:
Ben and Carol Weir interviewed on the Today show by Jane Pauley, September 20, 1985.
Creator:
Weir, Ben, 1923-2016. (interviewee), Weir, Carol. (interviewee), Pauley, Jane, 1950- (interviewer)
Topics:
Missionaries--Lebanon., Hostages--Lebanon.
Geographic subjects:
Lebanon.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:101258
Title:
Looking for God's Presence / The Gospel in Africa (1985)
Description:
"This is a portrayal of two African countries, Kenya and Zambia, and their commitment to Christianity. In Kenya, we focus on the Masai tribe and how they are gradually modifying their traditions in response to their Christian faith. In Zambia, we interview Dr. Kenneth Kaunda, son of a Presbyterian pastor and president of the republic. President Kaunda talks about the situation in South Africa, the concerns of the independent African nations, and the movement towards imposing economic sanctions. He warns that unless the conflict in South Africa is resolved hundreds of thousands of people will die."
Creator:
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Support Agency. Communications Unit. Video One (creator)
Subject names:
Kaunda, Kenneth D. (Kenneth David), 1924-
Topics:
Apartheid--South Africa.
Geographic subjects:
Kenya., South Africa., Zambia.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:10184
Title:
Ben Weir (1985)
Description:
"For 16 months, the Rev. Benjamin Weir was in captivity as a hostage in Lebanon; and in a sense his family also was held hostage. In their own words, family members tell of their private ordeal and the great release they themselves experienced when husband and father Ben was unexpectedly set free. The program features excerpts from Ben Weir's September 24, 1985 homecoming press conference at the National Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C., plus exclusive interviews with Ben Weir, Carol Weir, and other Weir family members."
Creator:
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Support Agency. Communications Unit. Video One (creator)
Subject names:
Weir, Ben, 1923-2016., Weir, Carol, 1924-
Topics:
Missionaries--Lebanon--Beirut--20th century.
Geographic subjects:
Lebanon--Missionaries--20th century.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:10182
Title:
Happy homecoming.
Description:
Mounted newspaper article from the San Francisco Examiner, Sunday, November 3, 1985. "Happy homecoming: The Rev. Ben Weir, left, got a warm welcome from his friend Aahmes Overton, pastor of Hayward Presbyterian Church, as he arrived yesterday at San Francisco International Airport. Weir, who was kidnapped by Beirut terrorists and held hostage for 16 months, told his Bay Area well-wishers that he felt "like Rip Van Winkle come home."
Creator:
San Francisco Examiner. (publisher), Raddatz, Katy. (photographer)
Subject names:
Weir, Ben, 1923-2016., Overton, Aahmes E., 1941-
Topics:
Missionaries--Lebanon--Beirut--20th century.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:10149
Title:
Presbyterian peacemaking rally.
Description:
[Presbyterian peacemaking rally to freeze nuclear weapons.]
Subject names:
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Presbyterian Peacemaking Program--Archives.
Topics:
Nuclear disarmament.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:8133
Title:
Presbyterian peacemaking rally.
Description:
[Presbyterian peacemaking rally to freeze nuclear weapons.]
Subject names:
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Presbyterian Peacemaking Program--Archives.
Topics:
Nuclear disarmament.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:7902
Title:
Presbyterian Women Peace Banner.
Description:
[Published in Concern, October 1985, p.3.]
Creator:
Montgomery, Lois. (photographer)
Subject names:
Presbyterian Women (Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.))
Topics:
Presbyterian women., Peace movements.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:5178

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