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The Peacemaking Task Force embraces people with a passion and interest in issues related to peacemaking in the family, the community and the wider world. In times of international conflicts we’ve had speakers and discussion groups to help the congregation and community examine important issues. We have sponsored programs on critical issues like land mines and the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. We also have plenty of opportunities for hands-on participation: the Lower Merion Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration, involving over 15 Christian, Jewish and Muslim congregations; and Adopt-a-Highway, an environmental clean-up project at the Schuylkill Expressway/Belmont Interchange ramps (one BMCP clean up crew shown - ready to go!). Donations collected at the annual Peacemaking Offering go to fund a variety of programs such as the interfaith coalition STOP Gun Violence through Prayer, Education and Action. In 2008 Peacemaking is sponsored a One Church, One Book program on Simon Wiesenthal’s The Sunflower and the theme of forgiveness. |
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