FoR

On behalf of the Christians of the #MiddleEast, and of all women and men of good will, I appeal to those responsible for this conflict: cease fire! May paths of dialogue be reopened! Violence can never lead to the justice, stability and peace for which the peoples are waiting.

Come and join our prayers for peace in #ukraine and in all communities of conflict around the globe. Tonight, 7.30pm - all welcome Register now: loom.ly/rhL3MEI

Why is importance to come together in solidarity? Explore this as we come together to pray for peace in #ukraine and in all communities of conflict around the globe. Tonight, 7.30pm - all welcome Register now: loom.ly/rhL3MEI

People of #Peace Assemble! In a world of war, what is needed to lay foundations for lasting peace? Our bi-annual conference unites people from around the UK & Europe for a time of workshops, worship and fellowship. Don't delay - book your space today - loom.ly/FilGR7c

It's Friday. As the work week draws to a close take time to join in our global gatheirng that pauses to #pray for #peace in Ukraine and around the globe. Tonight, 7.30pm UK / 8.30pm CET - all welcome Register now: loom.ly/rhL3MEI

Should church mission be paid for by the profits from war? Anglican Church Commissioners are changing criteria to increase investment in defence. come to our open meeting & help plan the response. loom.ly/JXCWAL0

We live in a world of increasing violence and war. Come and join our prayers for peace in #ukraine and in all communities of conflict around the globe. Tonight, 7.30pm - all welcome Register now: loom.ly/rhL3MEI

"This Christmas, may our prayers become commitments, and our words continue to become growing embodied actions. May we hold one another in love, stand with the oppressed, and continue to walk together on this less-travelled road toward a lasting peace." loom.ly/UQSbfHY

Should church mission be paid for by the profits from war? News from the Church Commissioners, who fund an amazing amount of Anglican Mission. They are changing criteria to increase investment in defence. come to our open meeting & help plan the response. loom.ly/JXCWAL0

Tonight our friends at Pax Christi will lead us in an Advent Reflection. It'll be a good time to gather and pray deeply for #peace in a world so full of #war. All welcome 7.30pm UK time / 8.30pm CET loom.ly/rhL3MEI

We have been joining in acts to remember all victims of war: loom.ly/7-DQQCY #peace

(2/2) Give us wisdom to see the other person as you see them; the love to overcome our fears and the strength to follow your Son who bore no arms but a cross and offered his enemies no harm but love. Amen

God of peace and justice, as we remember the first Armistice Day and all those who have died because of War, give us courage to use this time, so dearly bought, to plan and work for Peace. (½)

Many preachers struggle with what words to say so Rev Dr Mark Wakelin offers some thoughts and questions to help you in your preperation this week loom.ly/SbbzZRA #peace #poppy #preaching

NEXT MONTH: John Cooper @forpeacemaker will give the @glansburytrust Memorial Lecture, Is a faith shaped peace only powerful for the 1930s, not 2030s? Chair: @LSEChaplain @LSEFaithCentre 📅Thu 20 Nov, 18:00 lse.ac.uk/library/events…

Here we go again!

Bags packed. Post it notes ready! Off to Coventry Cathedral to be part of a wonderful conference on Reconciliation. We'll be leading a workshop on "speaking justice, acting for reconciliation"

Peace Prayers Tonight at 7.30pm We will be lead by the Anglican Pacifist Fellowship in reflection on the Week of Prayer for World Peace. All very welcome #peace #prayer hope: loom.ly/rhL3MEI

Peace Prayers Tonight at 7.30pm We will give thanks for the ceasefire in Gaza and hear from the mother of someone held in prison for Non-Violent Direct Action, All welcome: loom.ly/rhL3MEI

Today's anniversary is one of horror and pain. The brutal attack and the continued imprisonment of hostages shows violence is not the building block for lasting peace and security.