Serve, Work and Transform: Presbyterian Peace Fellowship - It's been one year since war in Ukraine began

What do you believe about war?

As we approach the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as many other wars and conflicts continue beyond the reach of Western media, this is a good time to ask ourselves what do we actually believe about the use of violence and war?

Scripture tells us, “we have been given the ministry of reconciliation,” but how can we do that when there is so much violence and war in the world?

Do you consider yourself a pacifist or a non-pacifist? Or perhaps you are someplace on the spectrum between the two. Many of us may have just adopted the cultural norms on violence and war as our own without even realizing it.

This workshop will be based on the Inventory of Conscience Survey, which you will take ahead of time. And it will include journaling and small group discussions. Sharing will be voluntary and without judgment. Consider this to be an opportunity for discovery with an attitude of open-hearted inquiry for yourself and others.

This session will:

support you to better understand your own position on war and violence;
help you to discern whether your faith community is ready to consider becoming a Peace Church;
encourage discernment about how to take the next step to say, "No to war and violence;"
If you are a young person or you work with young people it can support discernment for becoming a conscientious objector,
connect you with others who are on a journey of practicing reconciliation, love and justice for all God’s people.

The workshop will be held on February 5th at 2pm PT/5pm ET.

You can register here.

I look forward to seeing you on the 5th.

In the name of the Prince of Peace,

Geoff Browning

Peace Church Working Group & Activist Council Member

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