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Christian Peacemaker Congress XI
13-16 October 2011
RE-IMAGINING PARTNERSHIPS FOR PEACEMAKING
Evanston, Illinois, USA
Marking the 25th Anniversary of CPT’s founding

Walk the Talk
CPT seeks applicants for full and part-time Peacemaker Corps positions, especially for the Palestine project, to start as early as September 2011.  Half to Full-time members are supported with a stipend and health coverage.  If you have, or will have participated in a CPT delegation prior to June 2011 and are available for training 15 July-15 August in Chicago, Illinois USA, please submit your Peacemaker Corps application by 1 May to personnel@cpt.org, or the CPT’s Chicago office.  Delegation information and all  application forms are available at www.cpt.org.

“Create Space for Peace”
CPT’s founding director, Gene Stoltzfus, had a vision for nonviolent engagement to ease tensions in hotspots around the world which has inspired thousands.  Released one year after his death, “Create Space for Peace” is a stirring collection of his writings, letters and sermons edited by his wife, Dorothy Friesen, and Filipina colleague, Marilen Abesamis.  Available online at www.cpt.org or contact Sophia (sophiac@cpt.org; 773-376-0550).  Suggested donation $20.

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