International Day of Prayer for Peace
To encourage worldwide, spiritual observations for peace and nonviolence, by all religious and spiritually based groups and individuals, and by all men, women and children who seek peace in the world.
Are We Closer to Peace Today
United Methodist WomenUnited Methodist Women have carried out a prayer campaign since the 2003 Lenten Season, the start of the Iraq War. Now, we call on the whole church to keep the faith and continue actions of prayer for peace. Read More...
Prayer and Action for International Peace Day
United Methodist WomenSept. 21 is International Peace Day, an annual commemoration adopted by the U.N. General Assembly in 2001. Read More...
Children's Resources
It is important in the life of a child to begin to see that they too have the power to make a difference in a world that is plagued by violence. Here are some resources and ideas for involving children in this event. Read More...
Childrens' International Day of Prayer for Peace Podcast
Listen to this interview with a child from Haiti.
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Get more International Day of Prayer resources from these outside websites:
International Day of Prayer for Peace
by World Council of ChurchesFor 2007, the WCC office for the Decade to Overcome Violence (DOV) has made available prayer and liturgical resources developed in the context of this year's DOV focus on Europe and its theme “Make me an instrument of your peace”. Read More...
International Day of Prayer for Peace Resources
by World Council of ChurchesA collection of prayers, songs and brochures, etc. Read More...
International Day of Peace Vigil
by United NationsIn 1981, the United Nations General Assembly established the International day of Peace (IDP). It was in 2001, that the GA modified the resolution and designated September 21st as the annual date of the International Day of Peace. Read More
News Archives
'…and still we seek peace' Pray for Peace on September 21, 2006
by Mary Beth CoudalSeptember 18, 2006
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan invites all world citizens to pray for peace for one day on September 21st. Read More...
Challenge to Religious Leaders: End Sterile Discussions, Choose Work for Peace
Women's Division Press Release
September 23, 2004
United States presidential candidates continued debate about the justice of the war on Iraq, leaders from across religious traditions came together yesterday at the Church Center for the United Nation's observance of International Day of Prayers for Peace. Read More...
Mission Executive Urges Observance of International Day of Prayer for Peace
GBGM Press ReleaseSeptember 15, 2004
United Methodists are being urged to observe September 21 as International Day of Prayer for Peace. Read More...