Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.A French translation of this Beatitude goes something like this: "Blessed are the artisans of peace." From the first time I read this in French, I have felt drawn to the realization that being a peacemaker is an art -- not a science. The genesis of this is in seeing peace as rooted in the human imagination. Peace seeking defies biological determinism; it seems counter intuitive to seeking human self-interest. On this Sunday, I will be exploring the art of peacemaking and its roots in the human creative spirit.
To help us celebrate this Lord's Day, our youth and children will offer an art fair around the theme of peacemaking. This should be a joy filled time.
Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), offers the Lord's Supper to all who have been baptized in the name of the Triune God. At the Table we see Christ as our host, and Christ welcomes all God's children for this simple, yet generous banquet.
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