February 25, 2022
As our world cries out for peace, let us—sisters, associates, colleagues, and friends—renew our commitment to Gospel Nonviolence and Just Peace and encircle our world with prayer, fasting, and action for peace and reconciliation. At this time, we remember particularly the people of Ukraine and Eastern Europe and invite all of us to join with our Shalom Centers of Prayer for Peace, praying daily our common Prayer for Peace.
O God,
you are the source of life and peace.
Praised be your name forever.
We know it is you who turns our minds to thoughts of peace in this time of war.
We pray that enemies begin to speak to one another;
that those who are estranged join hands in friendship;
that nations seek the way of
PEACE.
Strengthen our resolve to give witness to these truths by the way we live.
Give to us: understanding that puts an end to strife;
mercy that quenches hatred;
and forgiveness that overcomes vengeance.
Empower all people to live your law of
LOVE.
• paz • pace • pokój • mir • béke • Friede • 平和 • peace • amani • shalom •
[The Prayer for Peace is available in our congregational languages, with the calendar for our Shalom Centers of Prayer for Peace - Click Here.]
United in prayer for peace,
The General Council
