Day of Prayer - April 27, 2008

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.

Invitations from Colombian Faith Leaders

Participating Congregations in the U.S., Canada and Colombia

Understanding Colombia's Conflict & the Role of Churches


ECUMENICAL RESOURCES
Suggested sermons, prayers, and other info for participating

• Bulletin Insert for use on the Day of Prayer (pdf)

• WORSHIP RESOURCES:
• WORSHIP KIT (pdf), including sample prayers, liturgies, sermons and even a recipe for Reconciliation Bread! Compiled by the Mennonite Central Committee.
• MORE SAMPLE PRAYERS
  
  
• ECUMENICAL RESOURCES (pdf) for the Day of Prayer, including sample prayers and sermons, provided by Witness for Peace.
  
  
• Materiales por Días de Oración y Acción en español. Por Christian Peacemaker Teams.

PLAN A LOCAL REFLECTION!
Here are some suggestions to help you plan local reflection and education events to promote peace in Colombia and a better U.S.-Colombia policy. Even if you have only a few people, there are many creative things you can do in your community to raise awareness and connect with people all over the U.S. and in Colombia. Click here for a few suggestions on organizing a successful event. Remember to include one of the postcards to Congress with the bulletin insert so our representatives hear the voices of people of faith. Click here to view the postcards.

• Hold a vigil for peace in Colombia. Gather friends, community members, church members or students together in the evening to remember those who have been unfairly victimized by the Colombian conflict, and to reflect on the United States' role in the violence. You may use candles, join in moments of silence or prayer, and/or combine the vigil with a "walk for peace." Click here for more tips on how to organize a successful vigil.

• Plan a church or campus study group around a book or document about Colombia. See suggestions for documents in the resource section.

• Connect with your friends and family for peace! Get in touch with friends and family members around the U.S. and ask them to join you at a named hour of the day for shared (long-distance) reflection and action for peace.
  
  
  Click on a denomination below for more information on how you and your congregation can participate in this event, including suggested sermons, prayers, and statements of support from these U.S. churches:
  
  

  Catholic

  Lutheran

  Mennonite

  Presbyterian

  Quaker

  UCC

  Unitarian

   

For more information or to become a co-sponsoring church or group, contact Jess at jess@witnessforpeace.org or Theo at tsitther@mcc.org.

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