is ready to take a stand and say no to violence and war in the name of the Prince of Peace.equips people as they discern their opposition to war, affirms that conscientious objection is a faithful response to war, and supports those who have declared themselves to be Conscientious Objectors.recognizes that the business of war drains our country of the resources needed to feed, clothe, educate, and house our own citizens.recognizes the harm that violence and war have done to soldiers and their families, to civilians, to the poor, to women and children, to society and to the environment.King said, “darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that, hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that recognizes that war and militarism are inconsistent with the Gospel of Christ that calls us to love our enemies and pray for those that persecute us.What is a Peace Church? | Peace Church statements & sermons | Why Be a Peace Church? | Peace Church Resources | History of Peace Churches | Frequently Asked Questions Within the PC(USA), these currently include First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto, CA, Montclair Presbyterian Church in Oakland, CA, Church of Reconciliation in Chapel Hill, NC and Rutgers Presbyterian Church in New York City.Ĭontact us if you want more information or support if your congregation wants to become a Peace Church. ![]() In 2018, the PC(USA) voted to recognize those churches that declare themselves Peace Churches. While the church universal has adhered to the theology of Just War for more than a millennium, Peace Churches are those who began to question whether such a theology is consistent with the scripture and our ministry of reconciliation to which we are called. PPF is proud to connect and support churches who declare themselves Peace Churches.Īfter using the study materials below, some churches found their conversations about scripture, war and violence evoked in them a deeper sense conviction and awakening.
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