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Washington – The Presbyterian Church (USA) is inviting all Presbyterians to participate in a monthly church-wide fast for “repentance, reflection, and coordinated actions” to empathize with those suffering from hunger and famine around the world. Over the next year, the denomination will study aspects of the world hunger crisis, including trade policies, climate change and…