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- Pax Christi International’s November, 2009 E-Newsletter
- Pax Christi USA’s October/Novembber 2009 Newsletter
- Pax Christi Florida’s October 09 E-Newsletter
PCF Photos: To view photos from PCF’s 2009 Assembly (September 2009), click here. For more photos of the assembly on PCUSA’s web site, click here.
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Florida Death Penalty Update
The Florida Supreme Court has stayed the execution for Paul Johnson who was scheduled to be killed November 4th.
The Florida Supreme Court issued an indefinite stay due to “significant issues raised” by the defense regarding prosecutor misconduct during Johnson’s trial.
Keep Working! Pax Christi Florida urges it members and friends to take action today to end Florida’s use of the death penalty. For action ideas, click here and scroll down to “The Time is NOW to End Florida’s Death Penalty.”
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Let Your Voice Be Heard
Pax Christi FL urges membership to provide input for 5-year plan
At its 2007 Assembly and 25th Anniversary Celebration, Pax Christi
FL engaged in a visioning process with the more than 100 members present. From that weekend, new Mission and Vision Statements were developed (see left column). Also coming out of that process was a wealth of input to guide the future direction of our peace movement. The Pax Christi Florida Council is now in the process of developing a Five-year Strategic Plan. At their August 2009 PCF Council meeting, as a next step in this process, members used the SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) Analysis to generate information that will also inform the development of the 5-year plan.
PCF wants to hear from YOU!
Because the PCF Council believes strongly in servant leadership, we urge each of our members to take a few minutes to share with us what they perceive to be the strengths and weaknesses of our movement plus the opportunities and threats presenting themselves at this point in history. Once you complete the form (it shouldn’t take more than 5-10 minutes), please forward it to PCF’s Coordinator, Barbara Richardson by October 30, 2009. You can either download and print the SWOT template by clicking here and mail it to the address on the form or, if you prefer, send your SWOT responses via email to bar8537@earthlink.net. Your input will then be summarized by the Stategic Planning Committee and employed by the Council as they move forward with this process. It is our hope to present a 5-year plan to the PCF membership for affirmation at our 2010 Assembly. We look forward to hearing from you!
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New Advent 2009 Resource from Pax Christi
The Incarnation of Light, Truth, and Peace : Reflections for Advent 2009
Daily reflections by Megan McKenna, Ph.D., are an Advent guide in preparation for the Incarnation of Light, Truth, and Peace. As she writes, “May this Advent mark the appearance of a phalanx of prophets in the land, all intent and devoted to Peace on earth, now, for all the children of God. . .If there is to be a harvest of justice in preparation for the coming of God into our flesh and world, then it must begin with us.” Produced by Pax Christi USA. For ordering information, click here. Discounted bulk rates available.
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Pax Christi sows seeds for a peaceful future
Shirley Poore of Pax Christi Tallhassee is featured in a recent article in Th
e Florida Catholic. Shirley has been a long-time member of Pax Christi USA and Pax Christi Florida and a tireless advocate for peace through justice. To read the article, click here.
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Overhauling Florida’s Criminal Justice System
We have been given the profound vocation to create a just society, but have replaced the hard work of this mission with the mere enactment of vengeance—a task that is not ours to carry out. - Patrick Finn-Schultz
To read the reflection of Pax Christi Florida Council member, Patrick Finn-Schultz, and for valuable resources related to overhauling the criminal justice system, click here.
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