2006 International Day of Peace:

Mennonite World Conference

September 24 was chosen as the International Day of Peace by the Peace Council of Mennonite World Conference (MWC) to coincide with the Sunday closest to the United Nations’ International Day of Peace (September 21). This resource material is offered to churches who are part of MWC as a way to express our partnership and solidarity with Mennonites around the world, and to give witness to our common faith and commitment to the peace-making way of Jesus Christ.

You are encouraged to use these resources as suggested, or, if you wish, to use them the first Sunday in November when Mennonites in Canada and the United States set aside a “Peace Sunday.” The important thing is that you take the opportunity in your church community to affirm and to teach about this important Christian belief.