Resources

Can churches in your neighborhood come together to Pray for Peace?

Churches worldwide are once more invited to pray for peace – possibly using the same prayers – on September 21, 2007, or the closest Sunday. WILL YOUR CHURCH PARTICIPATE?

Download the bulletin insert developed by the US DOV committee:

In English:
International Day of Prayer for Peace (color), pdf, 379 Kb
International Day of Prayer for Peace (black and white), pdf, 78 Kb
In Spanish:
Día Internacional por la Paz (color), pdf, 380 Kb
Día Internacional por la Paz (negro y blanco), pdf, 167 Kb

Lenten Fast from Violence

Resources 2006
Resources 2005
Although Lent has passed, the concerns addressed in these materials, continue.
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DOV congregational reflection guide

This study guide is based on the four themes of the Decade to Overcome Violence:
- The spirit and logic of violence
- The use, abuse and misuse of power
- The issues of justice
- Religious identity and plurality
Receive a copy of the guide "Why violence? Why not peace?"

The power and promise of peace

Reflections on the United States focus 2004 of the DOV and resources for US churches 2005-2010
A liturgical reflection guide, including resources for building on this peacemaking foundation through the rest of the decade.
Reflection guide

Song for Peace highlights the power of peace

A hopeful song of healing chosen to highlight US focus for DOV in 2004
“We survivors can be lonely souls. Our histories are personal, life-altering, wrenching,” says Bette Rod. “There is risk as we extend our voices, bodies, and psyches. We know as long as violence devastates, we cannot be completely at peace,” she added.
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