Anna Lisa Gross, Bethany Seminary student and local church office manager, travels to Tucson, Arizona on Tuesday May 27, as part of a delegation sponsored by Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT).

With an economy dependent on cheap, migrant labor, the U.S. (including Richmond) is in a complicated position as it deals with immigration issues. In the wake of the U.S. Congress' inaction on comprehensive immigration reform, millions of immigrants contend with a broken system that takes advantage of their contribution to the economy, yet promotes the criminalization of immigration offenses.

Meanwhile, mothers and fathers desperate to provide for their families continue to make the risky trek into the U.S. from Mexico. U.S. Border policies in recent years have forced migrants into increasingly dangerous and remote areas, causing more than 200 deaths annually in the Arizona desert. In response, Christian Peacemaker Teams has had a seasonal presence along the border since 2004.  continue reading »

Are you confused about what's happening in Iraq? Are you tired of reading body counts? Do you really understand the difference between Sunni and Shia? Do you feel overwhelmed by the threat of war with Iran? Do you want to know how to respond to this incredible sorrow?

Cliff Kindy has spent much of the past five years in Iraq with Christian Peacemaker Teams and will share stories and respond to your questions on Thursday evening, May 22 at 7pm. Please join us in the Newlin Center/Virgina Cottage, next door to Bethany Seminary. Contact Anna Lisa Gross for more information: grossan@earlham.edu or 914.2973.

Cliff Kindy, from Christian Peacemaker Teams, will share about his experience in Iraq. Cliff has spent much of the past five years working in Iraq with CPT, and will talk particularly about his work with Muslim Peacemaker Teams.

Join us for the last Peace Forum of the semester at noon in the Earlham School of Religion Dining Room. Free, tasty lunch and delicious conversation will be provided.

Contact Anna Lisa Gross for more information: grossan@earlham.edu or 914.2973.