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Mission in Our World
Beyond the KC area, Second provides assistance to missions and other projects in Pakistan, Guatemala and across the world through the Presbyterian Church U.S.A.
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Pakistan
Second Presbyterian’s mission goals embody a commitment to Social Justice and Education issues both locally and globally. Because the Presbyterian Education Board (PEB) believes that the way forward for Pakistan is through education that includes the values of peace, tolerance, respect, fairness and justice in all areas of life, our 2010 $2000 commitment is an excellent fit with the principles we support... More
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Guatemala
In the Beginning
In the 1980s, during the time of conflict and civil war throughout Central America, a number of Presbyterians from Heartland Presbytery traveled to the region, participating in the PCUSA;Gift of New Eyes; program. Eventually a mission partnership was established in 1995 between Heartland Presbytery and Maya Quiche Presbytery,... More |
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Deacon's Global Fair Trade
The Global Committee of the Deacons has decided to increase our Global Mission initiative with furthering the education of the congregation on the benefits of Fair Trade as well as the expansion of the Fair Trade sales at the church to Rishi tea from China and Import Peace olive oil from Palestine. Both of these organizations have helped foster social and economic development in their specific regions.
What is Fair Trade?
Fair Trade products refers to the direct exchange of goods based on principles of economic and social justice. Fair Trade empowers... More
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Fairly Traded Coffee
Don Justo fairly traded coffee is on sale Sundays during the coffee hour.
Des Moines Presbytery's partnership with Our Sister Parish and Don Justo Coffee
Price List
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