Remembering the victims and rejoicing with the peacemakers:
May 21-22
Days of Prayer and Action for Colombia
Soldier at the village of Chinolito in Colombia's Sucre
province, razed by paramilitary forces. Rebuilding by the government had
started when CWS representatives visited Colombia in August 2005 as part
of an ecumenical delegation from the US and Canada.
Photo: T. Abraham/CWS |
May 17 , 2006
Thousands of churches and people of faith from the U.S. and Colombia are coming together to call for an end to the violence in Colombia. On Sunday, May 21, congregations across the country will express their Christian solidarity with our Colombian brothers and sisters who have endured tremendous suffering.
Remember the victims of Colombia's brutal conflict and pray for a peaceful future in Colombia. You can use these prayer resources, sermon suggestions and statements of support from US churches - www.peaceincolombia.org/prayerday.htm. Then on Monday, May 22 we will act together in a Call-In Day to ask that U.S. policy promote peace and justice in Colombia rather than military involvement and violence.
- More information on Day of Action - http://www.peaceincolombia.org/actionday.htm.
- Learn more using CWS resources on Colombia.