Resources

EPF Links and Resources

EPF’s Tool Kits for Peace & Justice Ministry
Liturgical Resources – EPF has created various resources to interweave peace into your prayers. Explore them by visiting the above link.
Summary of Anglican/Episcopal statements on peace & nonviolence
Practicing Peace by Kerry Walters – Referencing scripture, Kerry Walters illuminates the Christian call to support nonviolence and provides suggestions for integrating the discipline of nonviolence in our everyday lives as a genuine response to overcoming evil in the world. 16 pages
The Anglican Pacifist Fellowship – is a body of people within the Anglican Communion who reject war as a means of solving international disputes, and believe that peace and justice should be sought through non-violent means. Download their most recent newsletters by clicking here.
The Consultation - The Consultation is a coalition of thirteen independent organizations in The Episcopal Church committed to peace with justice.
The Episcopal Church - EPF is an organization of The Episcopal Church. Find out more about The Episcopal Church by exploring the official website.
The Episcopal Church’s links for International Peace & Justice
Searching for a Peace Center? Click here for EPF’s directory around the U.S.
Bulletin Insert on Domestic Violence

Community Organizing

Death Penalty

Death Penalty Information Center, based in Washington, D.C., this organization provides current information and analysis of capital punishment issues
National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty founded in 1976, this organization serves its network of over 100 state and national affiliates. Up-to-date information and easy links to state groups
Amnesty International USA provides national and international information and encourages legislative action and advocacy
Murder Victims’ Families for Reconciliation founded in 1976, MVFR is a national organization of family members who have lost a loved one to murder or execution and who oppose the death penalty.
Citizens United for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (CUADP) organization that works to end the death penalty through education and the promotion of grassroots activism; has links to many other organizations www.cuadp.org
Death Penalty Focus (DPF) large, California based organization with high profile advisory board www.deathpenalty.org/
American Civil Liberties Union supports moratorium and repeal efforts through education and advocacy; involved in case-specific litigation www.aclu.org/capital

Israel/Palestine

Steadfast Hope: The Palestinian Quest for Just Peace. From the Israel/Palestine Mission Network of the Presbyterian Church USA
Great overall Resource from Chicago Diocese
Sabeel: an ecumenical grassroots liberation theology movement among Palestinian Christians. Inspired by the life and teaching of Jesus Christ, this liberation theology seeks to deepen the faith of Palestinian Christians, promote unity among them, and lead them to social action.
American Friends of the Diocese of Jerusalem:a non-profit, non-political partnership nurturing the Church in the Holy Land as we seek to serve our Lord’s command to heal the sick, feed the hungry, shelter the orphaned, soothe the suffering, teach the Truth and preach the Gospel.
End the Occupation: The US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation is a diverse coalition working for freedom from occupation and equal rights for all by challenging U.S. policy towards the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Churches for Middle East Peace - Advocating for a peaceful resolution of the Israel-Palestinian conflict, and an end to Israeli settlement in the occupied territories.

Iran

Iraq/Afghanistan

Christian Peace Witness for Iraq. With this group we have had two Large events in Washington DC:
On March 16, 2007, 5,000 participants worshiped and witnessed at the National Cathedral and marched to the White House to pray for an end to the war. For news reports of this event,click here. For the service itself and Episcopal reflections from that event, click here.
In June of 2008 the CPWI had a Partner Retreat in Montreat, NC. To read about that retreat please click here. Upcoming CPWI events include a young adult gathering in the fall and a DC gathering in the spring of 2009.
Liturgical Resources
Eyes Wide Open Host your state’s boots in your community. American soldier’s boots and Iraqi Shoes of those killed in Iraq. American Friends Service Committee can provide state exhibits.
Cost of War: The US is spending $720 million dollars a day – American Friends Service Committee has brochures and banners appropriate for hanging in your parish or community. Provides the economic statistics regarding funding for the war and what it means for your state.
National Priorities Project: Provides the economic statistics regarding funding for the war and what it means for your state.
United for Peace and Justice: Largest Peace Coalition in the country organizing against the war in Iraq and a potential war in Iran
Reflections from Christian Peace Witness 2007

MDGs

Nonviolence

Nuclear Disarmament

A thorough overview and background on the issues is available at http://www.nuclearfreefuture.org/backgrounder Feel free to download this piece and share it with others in your organization.
In addition, people in your group might be interested in listening to a very interesting radio interview just done with Jackie Cabasso, the convener of the UFPJ Nuclear Disarmament/Redefining Security Working Group. Click here to listen to the interview:http://www.raisingsandradio.org/

By Jackie 1:26 pm

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