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The United Nations General Assembly has set September 21 of each year as the International Day of Peace — a day of global ceasefire and non-violence when all nations and people are encouraged to honor a cessation of hostilities. In 2008, the World Council of Churches invites congregations worldwide to pray for peace on September 21.
Other ideas for observing the International Day of Peace include:
- Use the bulletin insert (PDF) from the Presbyterian United Nations Office
- Use prayers from the Pacific region assembled by the Decade to Overcome Violence initiative
- Use the brochure (PDF) created by the Decade to Overcome Violence initiative
- Ring a bell during the worship service
- Light a candle for peace during the worship service
- Include songs of peace in the worship service
- Organize a 24-hour prayer vigil
- Hold an ecumenical or interfaith service
- Invite intergenerational groups to create pictures, banners or other artwork portraying a vision of or prayer for peace and to share the art during worship
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