Fear not: Seek peace in our world

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The war horse is a vain hope for victory, and by its great might it cannot save. Our soul waits for the LORD, who is our help and shield. – Psalm 33:17, 20

The United States is the world’s military superpower. With U.S. military bases in more than 150 countries, the U.S. spends more on its military than nearly all other nations of the world combined. Ironically, we still live in fear.

U.S. “militarism” is felt in many ways: military aid that fuels the civil war in Colombia; the militarized border with Mexico; thousands of troops present in Afghanistan and Iraq; and needs that go unmet in U.S. communities while the military enjoys increased funding.

As noted by the Psalmist, military strength is a vain hope for security. Join us as we explore ways to build a worldwide community that is peaceful and secure, recognizing that in our weakness, God's true strength is revealed (2 Corinthians 12:9-10).

Redirecting war tax dollars

Each year some people of faith decide to witness for peace by redirecting their war tax dollars to efforts that nurture life, build justice and promote peace. 

Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) U.S.' “Turning toward peace” initiative provides an opportunity to sow the seeds of peace by supporting MCC’s Global Family program in Afghanistan, or the MCC U.S. Summer Service program.

Learn

Pray

  Peace with our own two hands

  The foreseeable future

  Prayer against violence, a prayer for peace

  Prayer from Isaiah 58:6-7

  Untitled (Prayer during war)  

Give

Support MCC's peace programming around the world

Current MCC peace projects addressing militarism:

Advocate for change

Military spending

Support the Invest in the Future postcard campaign.

Order copies of the postcard for your congregation by emailing the MCC Washington Office at mccwash@mcc.org. Remember that each person can sign up to three postcards - one for each Senator, and one for his/her House representative.

Cluster bombs

Send an email to your members of Congress in support of restrictions on the use of cluster bombs.