Friday, 16 October
Opening Worship and Award Presentation
Watch the opening worship service featuring Bill McKibben and the presentation of the 2026 Peace Forum awards.
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Seeds of Peace
Community of Christ gathered for Peace Forum 2026, Seeds of Peace: Environmental Justice and Action, at the Temple in Independence, Missouri, USA, and online. Through worship, conversations, and learning, participants explored the connections between faith, and environmental justice.
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Saturday, 17 October
Stories, Songs, and Seeds of Change
Experience an evening of music, stories, and reflection on caring for creation.
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Sunday, 18 October
Closing Worship
Revisit closing worship and the invitation to carry the work of peace into our communities.
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Peace Forum 2026
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Explore photos capturing the people, conversations, and moments from Peace Forum 2026.
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International Peace Award
Bill McKibben
Bill McKibben is a contributing writer to The New Yorker and a founder of Third Act, which organizes people over the age of 60 to work on climate and racial justice. He founded the first global grassroots climate campaign, 350.org, and serves as the Schumann Distinguished Professor in Residence at Middlebury College in Vermont. In 2014, he was awarded the Right Livelihood Prize, sometimes called the "alternative Nobel," in the Swedish Parliament. He has also won the Gandhi Peace Award and honorary degrees from 19 colleges and universities. He has written more than 20 books about the environment, including his first, The End of Nature (1989); The Flag, the Cross, and the Station Wagon: A Graying American Looks Back at His Suburban Boyhood and Wonders What the Hell Happened; and his latest, Here Comes the Sun.
Human Rights Award
Randie Cross Marsh
Randie Cross Marsh is a dedicated human rights advocate whose lifelong commitment to justice earned her recognition from Community of Christ. After serving as Executive Director of an Ohio-based nonprofit aiding HIV-positive individuals in Kenya, she founded Hand in Hand Kenya, a Cincinnati-based 501(c)3. Since 2006, Randie has made 30 trips to Kenya, collaborating with Maisha Girls Safe House, which supports 60 girls under 19 and their babies, providing food, education, medical care, and emotional support. Her work combats the stigma of AIDS and gender-based violence, embodying a Christ-like pursuit of peace for the marginalized.
Human Rights Award
Jimmy, Kathy, Jared, and Nancy Munson
The Munson family, Jimmy, Kathy, Jared, and Nancy, has led Chattanooga Community of Christ’s urban ministry for 20 years, creating a safe haven for those escaping poverty and crime in central Chattanooga. Their work supports hundreds of children, teens, and adults weekly with food, safety, and emotional care. Recognized by the Chattanooga Police Chief, City Council, and Court System for reducing crime and aiding the disadvantaged, the Munsons advocate for minority ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ individuals, and houseless persons. Their ministry reflects Community of Christ's commitment to human rights and the inherent worth of all.