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Days of Prayer
& Action for Colombia
April 27 - 28, 2008
Stand
in Solidarity with the People and Churches of Colombia
Calling for an End to the Violence
Go
to: Day
of Prayer Go to: Day of Action
List of participating congregations - Join
us!
Join thousands of
people of faith in North America and Colombia as we pray
for an end to the violence and suffering in Colombia, and act
for an end to unjust U.S. policies in Colombia. On Sunday, April 27, congregations
across the country will stand in solidarity with our Colombian brothers and
sisters who have endured so much suffering, remembering the victims of Colombia's
brutal conflict and praying for a peaceful future in Colombia. Then on Monday,
April 28, we will take collective action to ask that U.S. policy promote peace
and justice in Colombia rather than military involvement and violence.
Get
Involved!
How you can participate in the Days of Prayer & Action:
1. Ask your pastor to set aside Sunday, April 27 as a special day of prayer for Colombia. Send us an email if your congregation will be participating! Email: Travis at twheeler@lawg.org. More info on the Day of Prayer.
2. Organize an educational event, such as a discussion, teach-in or march for your church or community on the effect of U.S. policy in Colombia. For an organizing kit that includes sample liturgies, posters, discussion questions, film lists, media materials and more, contact Jess at jess@witnessforpeace.org.
3. Organize a lobby day, call-in to Congress day, or a vigil on April 28, the Day of Action, to call on Congress to end funding for Colombia's war. More info on the Day of Action.
Resources for Days of Prayer & Action:
Educational Resources for understanding Colombia's conflict & the role of Colombian churches
Other Resources:
Faith Community Action Packet, by Witness for Peace
Download a flier for Days of Prayer & Action (pdf)
Download the Days of Prayer and Action Poster
For more information or to become a co-sponsoring church or group, email Jess at jess@witnessforpeace.org or Theo at tsitther@mcc.org.