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The Holy Land Awareness and Action Task Group invites you to join, our Boycott/Divestment Campaign.

A call from a broad crosssection of Palestinian civil society, church leaders and Israeli peace activists; * a non-violent strategy to end the illegal Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories. Find out more on our website.

For more information please visit Occupied with Peace

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Mandate

Inform, inspire and initiate study and actions related to social justice and world affairs issues where appropriate in Presbytery and congregations.

–	In particular reference to Mission and Service, Community Ministries, Aboriginal connections, Holy Land issues, conflict and resolution, ecumenical coalitions, global partners, racism, gender issues, refugees, poverty, homelessness, health, environment, energy, water, nuclear and uranium mining concerns, role of religion/churches in society, Empire, political action, quick response mechanisms.
–	Linking with General Council and other Toronto Conference Presbyteries to ensure consistency, avoid overlap and use scarce resources wisely and efficiently.
–	Network with ecumenical and inter faith coalitions and groups to assist working on Social justice and World affairs issues.
–	Explore opportunities of dialogue with other faiths and denominations.
–	Encourage good and responsible use of communications such as e-mail, internet, newsletters, literature, the Observer, Mandate and other UCC publications.
–	Arrange speakers and organize presentations for Presbytery and congregations.
–	Catalogue, make available, and keep up to date lists of contact persons and information materials.

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