We Affirm
Pursuit of Peace
Community of Christ is committed to upholding the Worth of All Persons, making Responsible Choices, and honoring the Sacredness of Creation. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we work to restore Christ’s peace in the world and challenge unjust systems that diminish human worth. Our mission is rooted in our Enduring Principles and the pursuit of peace and justice for all creation.
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The Team
The Peace and Justice Team initiates and continues conversations about how Community of Christ might best prosecute the task of bringing peace and justice issues closer to the hearts and minds of church members and friends around the world.
International Peace Award
The Community of Christ International Peace Award, sponsored by the Shaw Family Foundation, has been recognizing significant efforts to promote peace since 1993.
Resolution 1177
World Conference Resolution 1177 calls for Community of Christ to actively promote global peace through Christian love and constructive, peaceful activities.
Resolution 1267
World Conference Resolution 1267 calls for Community of Christ to foster communities of peace and justice through reconciliation, negotiation, and justifiable peacekeeping.
Resolution 1270
World Conference Resolution 1270 urges Community of Christ to use firearms solely for sporting and professional purposes, promoting peace and safety.
Resolution 1303
World Conference Resolution 1303 advocates for the abolition of nuclear weapons to protect global peace and the sacredness of creation.
Resolution 1319
World Conference Resolution 1319 calls for Community of Christ to explore nonviolence’s role in promoting peace and shaping the church’s mission.
Conscientious Objection and Military Service Statement
Community of Christ supports conscientious objection to military service, affirming individual free will and providing registration options for objectors. This resource is only available in English.
Mideast Conflict Statement
The Community of Christ Peace and Justice Team calls for peace in the Israel-Palestine conflict, advocating for secure borders and ending military occupation.
War Between Hamas and Israel
Community of Christ’s Peace and Justice Team condemns violence in the Hamas-Israel conflict and calls for global leaders to address the core issues of the conflict.
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