Here are some ways that people observed the International Day of Peace: The Iglesia Presbiteriana de Puerto Nuevo in San Juan, Puerto Rico held a service of dedication for a peace pole. Mediators Beyond Borders organized an event in the…
Read more »The Obama Administration recently responded to the July 22 letter from Churches for Middle East Peace [PDF] to Secretary Clinton that expressed concern about the resurgence of violence in Iraq, particularly violence toward the vulnerable and ancient Christian community. The…
Read more »Please pray for the Christians of Iraq. This past weekend attacks in the capital, Baghdad, and the northern city of Mosul reportedly killed at least four people, and injured dozens more, including children. The top United Nations envoy to Iraq…
Read more »This day when U.S. combat troops withdraw from Iraqi cities and towns is a day of remembrance and reflection – a day to look to what has been and to ponder what may be. For this day, find prayers from…
Read more »President Obama’s visit to Cairo and Prime Minister Netanyahu’s visit to Washington have again focused the attention of the world on the Middle East. Churches for Middle East Peace offer the opportunity to sign an ecumenical letter to President Obama…
Read more »The Christian Peace Witness for Iraq takes place today and tomorrow. As I cannot be there, I pray. I pray for those who witness for peace. I pray for the people of Iraq, including those who have been displaced by…
Read more »Christian Peace Witness for Iraq invites Christians from across the country to gather in Washington, DC, on April 29-30 for a time of worship and nonviolent witness to mark the end of the first 100 days of the Obama Presidency….
Read more »The following was sent by the executive committee of the Fellowship of the Middle East Evangelical Churches. I received it last night. It specifically asks for prayer on November 9 (today) but prayer is always in order. It also asks…
Read more »This prayer comes from members of the Iraq Partnership Network (IPN) who pray this prayer and share it with all who may wish to join us. It is patterned after a prayer written by an Iraqi Presbyterian elder. The IPN…
Read more »Today, October 24 is United Nations Day. The Better World Campaign reminds us that, despite its challenges, flaw, and shortcomings, the United Nations plays a significant role in the lives of people around the world. Often the shortcomings are highlighted…
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