The Peace & Justice Committee of the Lombard Mennonite Church and the West Suburban Faith-based Peace Coalition invite youand your congregation - to join us at the upcoming

October Peace Series...
A Christian Response to the War in Iraq

Each Friday evening in October, we will gather in prayers for peace, song, and peace talks led by some of the most prominent Christian peacemakers in the Chicago area. These weekly programs will run from 7-9pm at the Lombard Mennonite Church located at 528 E. Madison St, Lombard.

Programs Offered:

Week 1: What Might God Think of the Iraq War? (October 7)
Dr. Calvin Morris, Executive Director of The Community Renewal Society in Chicago, will explore a Christian Response, traditional Just War Theory...and how the current Iraq Warcan be assessed through these criteria.

Week 2: How Can We Get Out of Iraq? (October 14)
A serious exploration of specific exit strategies currently being considered to extricate the U.S. from Iraq. Speaker selection pending.

Week 3: Why Is the U.S. Hated in the Middle East? (October 21)
Kathy Kelly, founder of Voices in the Wilderness, the campaign to end US led economic sanctions against Iraq (speaker cofirmation pending).

Week 4: How Can People of Faith Respond? (October 28)
Exploring ways that congregations and people of faith can take concrete action - working to end to the war. Featuring Rev. Michael McConnell, UCC minister and Director of American Friends Service Committee's Great Lakes Region, and Dave Martin, LMC Peace Committee chair and Director of the West Suburban Faith-based Peace Coalition.

People of faith are searching our souls for solutions in this ongoing war. How can the United States end its stay in Iraq? How can we as people of faith respond to this war? The questions this series will pose are essential for us to consider as we set before our people God's soul-healing love in Christ.

If you and some in your congregation are asking such questions, then we invite you to take part in this special series. We welcome your church or organization to co-sponsor this series. If you are a pastor, would you be willing to open one evening with a prayer or have your choir participate? We ask you to help publicize this series in your upcoming church bulletins and through any church email lists you may have. If you would like more information on the series please e-mail Dave Martin (davemartin777@comcast.net) or call the Lombard Mennonite Church office at (630) 627-5310.

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