the Peacebuilder
A Newsletter of the On Earth Peace Community September 2007
Introducing the New Peacebuilder!
 
If you are a regular reader of the Peacebuilder, you have probably noticed that things are looking a little different around here.  Okay, very different!  The Peacebuilder is undergoing some changes. 
 
Not everything has changed, though: We are still bringing you the same great news about how to be involved as a Peacemaker in the Church of the Brethren community and beyond, news from the staff and board, stories you will want to pass on, and brief informative pieces we think you will find helpful.
 
To learn what has changed, scroll down to the article "What's Different" below.  We hope you like the format and we welcome your feedback.
 
Art & Peggy Gish Talking to Students at Hebron University  
 
 
 
January 8 - 21, 2008

 

On Earth Peace extends a special invitation to Church of the Brethren peacemakers to join the delegation to the Middle East (Israel/Palestine) led by On Earth Peace executive director Bob Gross. 

 

The group will travel to the cities of Jersualem, Bethlehem, and Hebron.  There they will have the unique opportunity to meet with Israeli and Palestinian peace and human rights workers. 

 

This trip is being led in conjunction with Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT), a violence-reduction project of the Church of the Brethren and Mennonite congregations and Friends meetings.  Since June 1995, they have maintained a team of trained peacemakers in Hebron. 

 

In addition to meeting with Israeli and Palestinian peacemakers and community leaders, delegation members will join CPT teams in Hebron and At-Tuwani in limited accompaniment and documentation, and in a public witness that non-violently confronts the injustice and violence there.

 

On Earth Peace will assist Church of the Brethren members in raising funds for the cost of the trip by offering ideas, networking and limited scholarships.  Click here for more information about the delegation.

 

For more information:

On Earth Peace:  www.onearthpeace.org

Bob Gross:260-982-7751/ bgross@igc.org

Christian Peacemaker Teams: www.cpt.org

Claire Evans:773-277-253/ delegations@cpt.org  
 
 
Interested, but cannot go this time?

Through a donation you can still be part of the peacemaking efforts in the Middle East.  Your contribution can help make the trip possible for someone else.  Thanks for your help!

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International Day of
Prayer for Peace
 
September 21, 2007

Over 80 Church of the Brethren congregations, across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Nigeria, have signed up to pray for peace.

This is the first year that On Earth Peace and the Washington office are leading an initiative for the Church of the Brethren community to join with the ecumenical and interfaith vigil for peace that coincides with the United Nations International Day for Peace. 
 
For more information, please visit our website or contact
Mimi Copp 260-479-5087
 
 
The New Peacebuilder
 
The New Editor Gimbiya Kettering
Gimbiya Kettering recently joined Barb Sayler as a member of the Communications Team for On Earth Peace.  She is excited to be involved with Event and Program Publicity.  Gimbiya has an MFA in Creative Writing from American University and is passionate about sharing stories --especially peace stories!  So if you have a story to share with the On Earth Peace community, please feel free to send them to
 
 
The New Format
The Peacebuilder is now being created using Constant Contact software.  You may notice changes and upgrades in the next few months, while we learn the features of this new program.
 
We hope to hear from you about the new format.  Please, let us know what you think of the new format and how we can improve it for you.  We would really welcome your feedback at this time of change.
 
We appreciate your patience as we develop the Peacebuilder to better serve you.  
In This Issue
Middle East Delegation 2008
Interntl Day Prayer for Peace
New Editor & Format
Quick-Links
Peacemakers
in the
Middle East
Volunteer Planting Olive Trees
Applicants for the peace delegation in the Middle East need to be prepared to:
 
1) Spend 12 days together in Palestine/Israel.
 
2) Familiarize themselves with current conditions in the region.
 
3) Raise $2100.00 to cover the costs of airfare, travel, and lodging.
 
4) Join us in prayeng for peace in the region.
 
5) Return home as a witness, speaking of your Middle East expereinces in your commumity .
 
CPT Applications are available online.
Upcoming Events
International Day of Prayer for Peace                             Sept. 21, 2007
Application Deadline for Peace Delegation to Middle East     Nov. 2007
 
Other upcoming events sponsored by On Earth Peace at our calendar
 
Blessed are the Peacemakers...
On Earth Peace Assembly believes that it is important to share the word of peace and news on peacemaking.  If you know anyone who is interested in issues of individual, community, and global peacemaking, please invite them to join our newsletter community.
 
Contact Information
Gimbiya Kettering, Editor: peacebuilder.onearthpeace@yahoo.com
Bob Gross, Managing Editor: 260-982-7751/ bgross@igc.org
On Earth Peace: 410-635-8704