Lighting the Lamp of Peace
People of Faith, Reconciliation & Peacemaking in a TIME OF WAR

Saturday, February 5th, 2005
1:00 to 3:30 pm
At the Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse (Chapel)
1515 W. Ogden Ave., La Grange Park, IL (between La Grange Rd. and Wolf Rd.)

Join us in Prayers for Peace, Song and Good Community
as we Celebrate the 2nd Annual Gathering of the
WEST SUBURBAN FAITH-BASED PEACE COALITION.
All who feel a faith calling to work for peace in
these troubled times are encouraged to attend.

Featuring:

• Rev. Todd Friesen
  Lead Pastor of the Lombard Mennonite Church, a committed peacemaker and courageous voice for peace & nonviolence in his own church, Todd will explore the important role that Church & Faith Communities have to play in the work of peacemaking during a time of war, addessing how Preemptive Love and Reconcilliation are the very Heart of the Christian Gospel.
  
  
• A Panel Discussion on:
  Peacemaking in Local Congregations
  Five peacemakers, actively involved in peace activities in their own local churches, mosques and faith communities, will share their thoughts on the opportunities and challenges of congregation based peacemaking.
  
  
• WSFPC: Where we've been & where we're going:
  Peace Education, Legislative Work, Peace Action, Humanitarian Relief & more

call: 630-768-9305
or email: mailto:wsfpc@comcast.net

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