Working Together for Peace

In March of 2008 we will mark five years since the war with Iraq began.  In that time many Christians have actively raised their voices against the war, promoting a vision of peace and diplomacy as viable alternatives.  And yet, despite our best efforts, we have failed to influence those in political power and bring about the change so many Americans long for.  In 2008 we gather to affirm our commitment to Christ’s vision for peace among humankind and recognize the power of the Christian community when it is truly knit together in a common cause.  We pledge to offer a prophetic and unceasing voice for peace and to join with other Christians across the country to speak with one clear voice.

Towards this end I commit to:

____   Lead my congregation in one act of witness and/or worship

          focused on peace during Lent.

____  Attend a national gathering for peace in Washington, DC on

March 7-9 and encourage members of my congregation to attend as they are able.

____  Participate in a collective witness for peace in Portland to mark

the five-year anniversary of the war with Iraq on March 15 and encourage members of my congregation to participate as they are able

____   Call on my senators to pursue a legislative agenda which favors

diplomatic and peaceful solutions over military actions in Iraq and encourage members of my congregation to do the same as they are able (this will be more specific by mid- spring).

Name: ________________   Congregation: _____________________