Freelance ecumenical journalist Mary Stamp, editor and publisher, who co-founded The Fig Tree with Holy Names Sister Bernadine Casey in the spring of 1984 started work on it in the fall of 1983 after attending the World Council of Churches (WCC) Sixth Assembly in Vancouver B.C.
One assembly document on "Communicating Credibly" sparked thinking about the editorial approach, including being clear and concise to hold the attention of readers saturated by media.
Mary reviewed The Fig Tree history and described how it grew into a peace/solutions journalism editorial approach.
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The Fig Tree models peace journalism and solutions journalism
High school student gains insights into experiences of people targeted
Ecumenical background guides staff to connect the local to the global
Resource directory editor is committed to providing resources beyond paper
United Methodist pastor mentors German pastoral intern for two months
Volunteer coordinator started working with The Fig Tree as a volunteer
In gratitude for Jonah Project's help in hard time, artist now seeks to help others
Holocaust essay contest opens teen's eyes to U.S. indifference in World War II
The 26th Get Lit! festival draws writers from the region and the world
Westminster Presbyterian closes one chapter to be open to the next
Vigilance, perseverance and solidarity are needed in face of racism, hate
Benefit speakers sum up their reasons for supporting The Fig Tree
Stories on organizing in Preston, UK, raise questions of different approaches
