1. Bishop Mark Andrus: Read about his Peace Witness in San Francisco yesterday

2. FOR Young Adult Nonviolence Training APPLY NOW! EPF scholarships available write to Nick Chavasse

3. Advent Message – Announcing the Christian Peace Witness for Iraq

4. EPF Christmas Gifts…of Peace – there’s still time to order deliver before Christmas!

5. Join Action EPF IRAN Action Group , Take action for Iran , sign petition today; New Bibliography

6. January 27th – 29th Join United for Peace and Justice (EPF is an endorsing organization) in Washington, D.C., to call on Congress to take immediate action to end the war http://unitedforpeaceandjustice.org/

7. March 16th Plan to come to Washington DC to worship and witness with Christian Peace Witness – site to be announced soon, plan vigil in your own community

8. Welcome New EPF Chapters:

Episcopal Peace Fellowship of Buffalo NY,
Convener: Steven Hart
Episcopal Peace Fellowship – Misssouri Diocese – Conveners: Michael and Janice Burroughs
Maine Episcopal Peace Fellowship
Convener:Kristina Minister
Episcopal Peace Fellowship of Central Florida –
Convener John Feeney

9. Nonviolence Training…Creating a Culture of Peace: Contact Nick Chavasse

10. Resources: Sr. Ellen Francis (Iran Action Group) suggests the film: “ the Imam and the Pastor, Imam Muhammad Ashafa and Pastor James Wuye. These are Nigerian spiritual leaders who had been enemies and fought against each other. One day they met and eventually began to work together for peace. They founded a peace institute, and do training sessions all over Nigeria doing reconciliation and peacemaking. The DVD will be available on January 15, and costs $25. It can be ordered from: info@us.initiativesofchange.org or by phone 202-872-9077.

Have a Blessed Christmas from the EPF National Office!