Disciples Peace Fellowship

The Executive Committee of Disciples Peace Fellowship is very concerned about the deteriorating situation for peace in the Middle East. The worsening security situation in Iraq, the continuing violence in the West Bank and Gaza, and the terrible war raging in Lebanon are all causes for deep concern - and signs that current policies are not working. We list here a few responses to the violence and resources for those seeking to do something to promote peace in the region.

Check out the special Summer 2006 NewNotes, focusing on the conflicts in the Middle East, with a special report from Israel.

The General Board of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) issued a message during their July meeting regarding peace in the Middle East. The General Board declares, "We urge people everywhere to work for a just peace throughout the Middle East through non-violent and diplomatic means, rather than acts of war."

Churches for Middle East Peace carries out valuable work promoting peace throughout the region. Check out in particular their congregational resources page.

Faithful America, an interfaith peace organization that is a program of the National Council of Churches, is sponsoring a program Books not Bombs, encouraging people to send school supplies to Lebanon and Israel rather than bombs and guns.

The DPF Executive Committee issued an appeal for peace in Iraq back in 2003. Our concerns over the costs of the war - not just in monetary terms, but interms of human life and sufferring - have proven sadly prescient.