• We believe that peace must begin at the individual level, be nurtured by prayer and reflection, and extended outward through right relationships in our homes, local communities, our nation, and across the global community.

• We appeal to and implore our governmental leaders to adequately fund critically needed domestic social programs - serving the neediest among us. This is a mandate of our faith calling; it also tangibly serves our U.S. national security interests.

• We call for humanitarian relief, at home and abroad, and the strengthening of support for systems of international law, thereby enhancing global security world wide.

We hope you'll consider joining the West Suburban Faith-based Peace Coalition and support the work for peace in Chicago's western suburbs.