Encouraged by Pentecost: Upholding the vision of a just and nonviolent world

Jun 1, 2023 | News

Message from the Board of Church and Peace Wethen, 1 June 2023 At its meeting a few days ago in the Mennonite Church in Frankfurt, the Board of Church and Peace noted with disappointment that the G7 summit in Hiroshima had missed the opportunity to take a decisive...

European Conference: Overcoming Racism in the Church

May 15, 2023 | News

European Conference of Church and Peace from 29 September – 1 October 2023 in Baarlo, the Netherlands Overcoming Racism in the ChurchThen God said, ‘Let us make human beings in our image, after our likeness’ (Genesis 1:26) Racism, anti-semitism, islamophobia,...

Action weeks around the International Day of Conscientious Objection 15 May

Apr 27, 2023 | News

Protection and asylum for all those from Russia, Belarus and Ukraine who refuse military service Call for actions from 8 to 21 May 2023 War is a crime against humanity. We condemn Russia’s war of aggression on Ukraine, which is contrary to international law and...

Countering Strong Man Politics – Learning from Women Peacebuilders

Apr 20, 2023 | News, News

Join us on 20 May 2023, either online or in-person in Leeds UK, 1.30-3pm, for keynote and conversation with Anthea Sully on ‘Countering Strongman Politics – Learning from Women Peacebuilders’. Countering ‘strong man’ politics. The culture of the...

Webinar: Banking & Ethics – Why be concerned?

Apr 19, 2023 | News, News

Join our mini webinar series on 25 April and 2 May 2023 from 7-8.30 pm (UK time) online via Zoom as we discuss “Banking & Ethics – Why be Concerned about the Financial Services we use?” Having a bank account is a necessity in these times. They provide...

New newsletter issue 13 published

Apr 5, 2023 | News

The new Church and Peace newsletter has been published. Learn about news from the network and our conference in Croatia, which encouraged peacemakers in Europe to persevere in work to build peace. Bruno Sägesser reports on his conscientious objection to military...