Category Archives: Prayers

2016 Joint North-South Prayer for Peace

Posted on August 15, 2016 by kurtesslinger

Every year the Christians in South Korea and the Christians within the official church of North Korea write a joint prayer for overcoming conflict and moving to respectful reconciliation. Today in Korea is August 15th, the anniversary of both liberation … Continue reading →

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2015 Joint North-South Prayer and Worship Liturgy (8.15 Anniversary)

Posted on July 8, 2015 by kurtesslinger

This coming August 15th, 2015 will mark 70 years since Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial control as well as Korea’s division into two zones based on the decision of US and Soviet Union officials (with Koreans conspicuously absent). Thus began … Continue reading →

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Advent Thoughts 2014

Posted on December 24, 2014 by kurtesslinger

My mind is a-swirl with the mess that seems to be the state of the world at the end of this strange year. The world seems to be twisting and turning… but in which direction? Where shall we find the … Continue reading →

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Joint Peace Prayer (text only)

Posted on August 15, 2014 by kurtesslinger

Today is Liberation Day on the Korean Peninsula. May they be liberated from division and war. Let us pray the prayer composed together by Christians in the North and in the South:   God of Love! It has been 25 … Continue reading →

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Joint Prayer for Peace and Reunification

Posted on August 2, 2014 by kurtesslinger

In a few weeks the entire peninsula of Korea will honor the memory of Liberation Day from Japanese Colonialism on August 15th, 1945. This will be a celebration full of mixed feelings as this day also marks the moment when … Continue reading →

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Prayer for Peace on 6/25

Posted on June 25, 2014 by kurtesslinger

Today, June 25th, marks the day commonly recognized as the beginning of the Korean War when international powers dragged the Korean Peninsula back into conflict, except this time within itself.  As part of my job with the NCCK, I come … Continue reading →

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Advent Devotional: To You in Rome

Posted on December 24, 2013 by kurtesslinger

Another devotion written for a friend. Thanks to Katie Snipes Lancaster for the images as well! Romans 1:1-7 From Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for God’s good news. God promised this … Continue reading →

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Prayer for Peace in the Korean Peninsula

Posted on July 26, 2013 by kurtesslinger

The United States is currently involved in one of the longest wars of its history. This summer marks the 63rd anniversary of the beginning of the Korean War: June 25, 1950. Officially, the state of war never ended as the US … Continue reading →

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