International Peacemaker to preach at Columbia Presbyterian Church in October

German Zarate-Durier will preach during World Communion Sunday service, October 6, 2013, 11 a.m.

Columbia Presbyterian Church,

711 Columbia Dr., Decatur GA 30030

International Peacemaker German Zarate-Durier from the Presbyterian Church of Columbia,  will preach at Columbia Presbyterian Church on World Communion Sunday, October 6, 2013, at 11 am. He will preach on peace and justice issues in his home country of Columbia.  In addition, he will make visits to several universities.

German is director of the Office of Diaconia (Mission and Service) of the Presbyterian Church of Colombia, which focuses on church development and the promotion of human rights. He works with social justice organizations, especially those devoted to victims of violence, and with the Presbyterian Accompaniment Program for Peace.

Arranged through the denominational offices of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in Louisville, Kentucky, the International Peacemakers Program has been in existence since prior to 1988. International Peacemakers are leaders who are engaged in peacemaking in their own areas of the world. They are invited by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to visit with Presbyterians in the United States and to help us understand the peace and justice concerns of others around the world. This sharing translates into a better understanding of the peace and justice issues in our own communities.

German Zarate-Durier may be available for media interviews.

To inquire, please contact:

Marvin Simmers, marvinsimmers@aol.com, 404-289-4565

For additional information about the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program, please call 1-888-728-7228, extension 8700, or visit www.pcusa.org/peacemaking.