Christian Peacemaker Congress VIII

"Seeking Peace: The Courage to be Nonviolent"

Sept. 8-11, 2005 — Indianapolis, Indiana

Co-sponsored by CPT in partnership with the Plowshares Peace Studies Collaborative
Open to Peacemakers of all denominations ...hosted by the Historic Peace Churches

A gathering to cultivate the courage to engage violence with nonviolence....

Practical Workshops

      Community Building

            Strategic Analysis

                Dynamic Worship

Food and Housing

• HOUSING NOTICE: Conference lodging is available at subsidized rates at area hotels.   You must reserve your hotel lodging by August 9 to be assured of a room.  
• CPT is arranging low-cost alternate housing at area churches and homes.   Be sure to indicate your interest in this option when you register.
• Food is not included as part of the main conference.   However, CPT is working to find alternate communal meal arrangements at near-by locations.  Be sure to indicate your interest in this option when you register.
• If you are interested in pursuing alternate food and housing arrangements, contact CPT at 773-277-0253.

Click here to visit the Plowshares website for more conference details

Register now on the Plowshares website or call:

• Plowshares at 574-535-7728
• CPT at 773-277-0253

Or Download a Registration Form and return to CPT

Featured Speakers

     ...include author and CPTer Peggy Gish on Iraq:

Peggy Gish (Church of the Brethren) has been working in Iraq with Christian Peacemaker Teams since October 2002, before, during, and after the 2003 war. Gish is a grandmother, farmer, community mediator, conflict management trainer, and former co-director of the Appalachian Peace and Justice Network in Athens, Ohio. Her book Iraq: a Journey of Hope and Peace (Herald Press, 2004) tells the story of her experiences and CPT's work in Iraq.

Schedule

The Conference Will:

• feed the soul of the peacemaker by providing practical resources.
• energize the peacemaker through worship and workshops.
• build up the communities of peacemakers by providing a place to share stories and to create networks.
• help us better understand the current powers and principalities and build affinity networks in the struggle to change them.
• address issues of peace and justice and how to maintain a healthy peace witness and community.
  
  

Topics and Themes:

• Thoughts and preparation for long-term work
• History of Peace movements
• Alliances, long term assets and energy
• Healthy peacemaking communities based in knowledge, connections and relationships
• New realities and perspectives
• The work of principalities and powers
• Media
• Consumerism
  

Features:

• Practical Workshops and seminars
• A large book table and resource center
• Applications for all careers
• Youth participation
• Fellowship through biblical, dynamic worship

CO-SPONSORS

"Seeking Peace" is a gathering hosted by the historic peace churches, held in partnership with the Plowshares Peace Studies Collaborative, Christian Peacemaker Teams, Every Church a Peace Church, Mennonite Central Committee Great Lakes, Mennonite Church USA Peace Advocate and Peace and Justice Support Network, On Earth Peace Assembly and Quaker House-Fayetteville/Ft. Bragg NC