Peace and reconciliation lie at the very heart of the good news proclaimed by Jesus. We work for peace and authentic human security by seeking justice and by attempting to understand and address the roots of conflict.
Worship Ideas
- Korea Peace Appeal Liturgy (43.18 KB) (Word): The theme for this worship service is the call to end the Korean War, including the campaign to get 10,000 Canadian signatures.
- Litany of Peace for Korea: Korean (446.33 KB) (PDF): Litany and Prayer for an End to War in Korea, part of the above worship service, in Korean.
- Peace in Palestine and Israel Worship Service (31.85 KB) (Word): Link to a video worship service to support peace and help us keep the people of Palestine in our prayers.
- Reflection by Rev. Kim: Korean (138.95 KB) (PDF): Reflection from the Korean Peace Appeal Liturgy, above, in Korean.
Related Material
- 2020 A Light of Peace for Korea Prayer (147.7 KB) (PDF): By the Rev. Lois Wilson, written for the 2020 Jubilee Global Prayer for the Korean Peninsula.
- A Call to Prayer and Action for Peace in Korea service : Worship service on video featuring a reflection by the Rev. Eun-Kyung Kim, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in the Republic of Korea, a United Church global partner, The theme for this service is the call to end the 70-year-old Korean War, including the campaign to get 10,000 Canadian signatures for the Korea Peace Appeal.
- Backgrounder: Prayers for Women in the Democratic Republic of Congo (231.51 KB) (PDF): Église du Christ au Congo is appealing to the church for prayers and solidarity.
- Korean Partners of The United Church of Canada recognize participation in the Korea Peace Appeal: Korean Partners of The United Church of Canada recognize the participation of the church in the Korea Peace Appeal 10,000 Signature Campaign.
- Prayer for Peace with Justice in Israel/Palestine (25.8 KB) (Word): A prayer inspired by Psalm 23 and A Moment of Truth: Kairos Palestine, section 3.
- Prayer for Times of Violence (19.14 KB) (Word): Creator God, be with us in these times of trouble...
- Principles of Peace | Canadian Council of Churches (116.68 KB) (PDF): A consensus Principles of Peace document adopted by the CCC in May 2018
- Unsettling Goods: Worship Resources (392.47 KB) (PDF): A resource for worship on the theme of just peace in Palestine and Israel.
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