Tag Archives: advocacy

The Shalom God Has Envisioned

Posted on September 3, 2019 by kurtesslinger

“Kurt, thank you for sending us the translation of the communiqué last night; however, we have made some changes again. We need you to spend your lunch translating the new version so that we can have a draft ready for … Continue reading →

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Threats of Destruction and Stories of Hope

Posted on December 31, 2017 by kurtesslinger

Hyeyoung, Sahn, and I have been traveling the US now for four months. We are nearing the end of our six-month itineration trip of visiting churches and sharing the stories of the work we are doing alongside our partners in … Continue reading →

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US Trip Schedule – so far

Posted on August 24, 2017 by kurtesslinger

Greetings friends, our family is currently settling into our 6-month stay in the US (due to Soc Sec payment stuff) and we will soon be heading around the country to visit many of you. We have set up many visits … Continue reading →

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NCCK Peace Treaty US Tour Report

Posted on September 28, 2016 by kurtesslinger

“There is a hidden history of Korea that most US Americans know nothing about. Even I learn something knew all the time although I stopped working for the State Department a long time ago,” remarked Dr. John Merrill of the … Continue reading →

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NCCK Korea Peace Treaty Campaign US Tour

Posted on July 18, 2016 by kurtesslinger

The USA is reeling in the midst of violence, voices crying out for justice having lost their faith and trust in the institutions meant to protect them, lashing out in desperate misguided attempts to reset the balance, and the response … Continue reading →

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Toward a Korean Peace Treaty

Posted on June 3, 2016 by kurtesslinger

The beating of the drums and cymbals sent the performers dressed in black and white with yellow, blue, and red sashes circling around the pit. Catherine, Tom, and I were sat down in the shade at the Yongin Korean Folk … Continue reading →

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Why My Heart Kinda Burst at The Force Awakens

Posted on January 4, 2016 by kurtesslinger

I had an interesting emotional moment when I went to see Star Wars: The Force Awakens on opening night. It caught me by surprise at the time, and I had a hard time putting words to the “why” for those … Continue reading →

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Connections Letter: Women Cross DMZ

Posted on July 7, 2015 by kurtesslinger

Hello friends across the world. We bring you greetings of shalom in the name of Jesus the Prince of Peace. Summer has come to set up in Korea, and the humidity is beginning to take hold. Every now and then … Continue reading →

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NCCK Young Adults Peace March

Posted on May 13, 2015 by kurtesslinger

This coming July, my partner, the National Council of Churches in Korea (NCCK) is inviting Korean young adults residing around the world to participate in a Peace March week long program on Korea’s division, war, and hope for reconciliation. They … Continue reading →

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Reconciliation & Unification Committee Work and Kurt

Posted on October 18, 2014 by kurtesslinger

The Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations NY office recently requested that I provide them with a video description of my connection to the National Council of Churches in Korea and its Reconciliation and Unification Committee (RUC). The Presbyterian UN office … Continue reading →

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