The MCC U.S. National Peace & Justice Ministries publishes a print newsletter three times a year, featuring in-depth analysis and theological reflection on the issues that shape – and are shaped by – public policy.
2024
Prophetic witness: A look back at 2023 and ahead to 2024
2023
Fall/Winter 2023: First be reconciled: U.S. policy on sanctions
Spring/Summer 2023: Breaking down dividing walls: U.S. policy on walls
Prophetic witness: A look back at 2022 and ahead to 2023
2022
Fall/Winter 2022 – Right relationships: U.S. climate change policy
Spring/Summer 2022 – I was in prison and you visited me: Mass incarceration in the U.S.
Prophetic witness: A look back at 2021 and ahead to 2022
2021
Fall/Winter 2021 – Carrying heavy burdens: trauma healing and psychosocial support
Spring/Summer 2021 – A ministry of reconciliation: practicing peace
2020: Year in review / look ahead
2020
Fall/Winter 2020 – Safe refuge: U.S. asylum policy
Spring/Summer 2020 – Safe at home: U.S. policy toward Central America
2019
Fall/Winter 2019 – The things that make for peace: U.S. climate change policy
Spring/Summer 2019 – Rebuilding the ruined cities: U.S.-Syria policy
2018
Prophetic witness: Looking back at 2018 and ahead to 2019
Fall/Winter 2018- Leading us in right paths: U.S.-Nigeria policy
Spring/Summer 2018- Celebrating 50 years
2017
Prophetic witness: Looking back at 2017 and ahead to 2018
Fall/Winter 17- Let justice roll like a river: U.S. criminal justice policy
Spring/Summer 17- Ministry of reconciliation: U.S.-North Korea relations
2016
Fall/Winter 16 – Be fruitful: Ending global hunger
Spring/Summer 16 – Refuge and restoration – Central America: Migration and its causes
2015
Fall/Winter 15 – Wall to wall, part 2: The U.S.-Mexico border wall
Spring/Summer 15 – Wall to wall, part 1: The Israeli separation wall
2014
Fall/Winter 14 – Agents of reconciliation: U.S. criminal justice policy
Spring/Summer 14 – Weep with those who weep: U.S.-Syria policy
2013
Fall/Winter 13 – Seek peace and pursue it: U.S.-Colombia policy
Spring/Summer 13 – Your people shall be my people: U.S. immigration policy
2012
Fall/Winter 12 – Loosing the bonds of injustice: Hope, justice and dignity for Haiti
Spring/Summer 12 – Give us this day our daily bread: U.S. food and farm policy
Winter 12 – Some take pride in chariots: U.S. military spending
2011
Fall 11 – Oh that I had wings: Advocating to end domestic violence
Summer 11 – Members of one family: U.S. Immigration Policy
Spring 11 – Not by Sword or Spear: The U.S. Role in Afghanistan
2010
Winter 10 -The Message of Reconciliation: U.S. Criminal Justice Reform
Fall 10 – Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem: U.S. Policy on Israel-Palestine
Summer 10 – Who Is My Neighbor? U.S. Militarism in Africa
Spring 10 – Let Justice Roll Down: Trade for the Common Good
2009
Winter 09 – Secure Dwelling Places: A Home for Everyone
Fall 09 – Proclaim Jubilee: A New Beginning
Summer 09 – And Many Were Healed: Health Care for All
Spring 09 – Welcoming the Stranger: U.S. Immigration Policy
2008
Winter 08 – On Earth Peace: The Government’s Role in Building Peace
Fall 08 – The Global Food Crisis: Hunger for Justice
Jul-Aug 08 – Anabaptist Patriots?
May-Jun 08 – Faith and Politics
2007
Nov-Dec 07 – Advocating for Generations at Risk
Sep-Oct 07 – Advocating for Economic Justice
Jul-Aug 07 – Advocating for Global Peace
May-Jun 07 – Advocating for True Security
Mar-Apr 07 – Advocating for Immigrants
Jan-Feb 07 – Advocating for God’s Creation
2006
Nov-Dec 06 – The War on Terror: A Five-Year Retrospective
Sep-Oct 06 – The War on Terror: A Five-Year Retrospective
Jul-Aug 06 – The War on Terror: A Five-Year Retrospective
May-Jun 06 – The War on Terror: A Five-Year Retrospective
Mar-Apr 06 – The War on Terror: A Five-Year Retrospective
Jan-Feb 06 – The War on Terror: A Five-Year Retrospective
2005
Nov-Dec 05 – Global Food and Farming
Mar-Apr 05 – The Social Safety Net
2004
Nov-Dec 04 – Overcoming Evil with Good
Sep-Oct 04 – Fear of Strangers
Mar-Apr 04 – Fear of Vulnerability
Jan-Feb 04 – Why Are You Afraid?
2003
Nov-Dec 03 – Gifts Discernment: The Priesthood of All Believers
Sep-Oct 03 – Honoring Sabbath: A Day for Rest and Justice
Jul-Aug 03 – Child Dedication: And a Little Child Shall Lead Them
May-Jun 03 – Foot Washing: Leading by Example
Mar-Apr 03 – The Lord’s Supper: Lessons for Church and State
Jan-Feb 03 – Baptism: A Witness to the Nations
2002
Sep-Oct 02 – Church and State: One Standard or Two?
Jul-Aug 02 – Security–At What Cost?
May-Jun 02 – Militarism, Post 9-11
Mar-Apr 02 – How Others See Us
Jan-Feb 02 – For Righteousness’ Sake: Blessed are the Persecuted
2001
Nov-Dec 01 – Spirituality and Politics: Blessed are the Pure in Heart
Sep-Oct 01 – People of God’s Peace: Blessed are the Peacemakers
Jul-Aug 01 – Welfare Reform: Blessed are those who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness
May-Jun 01 – U.S. Global Dominance: Blessed are the Meek
Mar-Apr 01 – Economic Globalization: Blessed are those who Mourn
Jan-Feb 01 – What’s Ahead: Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
2000
Jul-Aug 00 – Lifting Our Voices
May-Jun 00 – The Next Generation
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