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Praying for the peace of Jerusalem as fresh talks start

Fresh talks aimed at reaching a permanent peace agreement in the Holy Land have begun under the sponsorship of the United States' government

01 August 2013

Philippines bishop calls for resumption of peace talks

Philippines bishop calls for resumption of peace talks between the National Democratic Front (NDFP) and the Government of the Philippines.

29 July 2013

Kuala Lumpur forum proposes Peace internships

The Anglican Alliance regional forum has agreed plans to support people affected by conflict, migration and HIV and Aids in east and south east Asia

21 June 2013

WCC: How to build peace with justice in Asia

A WCC consultation has reflected on how to strengthen peace, justice in Northeast Asia

13 June 2013

Anglicans call for peace in Asia and Pacific

The Anglican Churches of Korea and Japan jointly hosted the Second Worldwide Anglican Peace Conference in Okinawa

30 April 2013

Appeal to Anglican Communion: "Please join a week of prayer for DR Congo"

Appeal to Anglican Communion: "Please join a week of prayer for DR Congo"

Anglicans and Episcopalians around the world have been invited to join Archbishop Isingoma Kahwa of the Province of the Anglican Church of Congo, and the Congo Church Association in a week of special prayer for peace in DR Congo.

19 November 2012

Salvadoran youth participate in peace workshops

Salvadoran youth participate in peace workshops

A series of workshops on building a culture of peace has begun this week in El Salvador, involving youth from several churches and coordinated by the Reformed Church.

22 August 2011

Church of Ceylon: From a Tear Drop to a Pearl

Church of Ceylon: From a Tear Drop to a Pearl

The post-conflict era in Sri Lanka has seen the Church of Ceylon involved in reconciliation and peace initiatives, often small scale, in an effort to build trust between ethnic and religious groups. 

06 June 2011

Ecumenical peace convocation opens with strong calls from global voices

Ecumenical peace convocation opens with strong calls from global voices

The International Ecumenical Peace Convocation formally opened on Wednesday in Kingston, Jamaica, as theologians, faith leaders and the prime minister of Jamaica welcomed some 1,000 participants from more than 100 countries.

19 May 2011

World Student Christian Federation to share stories of peace with the world

World Student Christian Federation to share stories of peace with the world

The World Student Christian Federation has partnered with the World Council of Churches (WCC) to share stories and messages of peace emerging from the International Ecumenical Peace Convocation (IEPC) this week in Jamaica, one of the most important ecumenical events of the decade.

13 May 2011