Peacemaking at Hidenwood

For more than 25 years, the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program has been helping the church grow in its witness and commitment to peacemaking and social justice.

It is becoming a tradition at Hidenwood that each fall we have a special project focused upon Peacemaking. In 2010, the Mission Committee selected "Blood Brothers" by Elias Chacour.

In 2009, we read the book, "Black Livingstone", about William Sheppard, the first Africian American Presbyterian missionary in the Congo. Then we came together on the afternoon of Sunday, October 4, to discuss the book and learn more about missionary efforts in the world.

In 2008, we read "Three Cups of Tea" by Greg Mortenson about his extraordinary efforts to establish schools in Afghanistan. Mortenson's work continues today and you may follow his progress through the link to his website provided below. If you were inspired by this book, be sure to read his new book, "Stones into Schools", about the continuing work of the Central Asia Institute. Mortenson's ability to form relationships in the village communities has led to his organization's success and is now being adopted by the U.S. military.

Click here to view Greg Mortenson's website