National Council of Churches in India
Commission on Justice, Peace and Creation
The World Council of Churches calls the
global churches and faith communities to observe the International Day of
Prayer for Peace on the 21 September which is also the United Nations-sponsored
International Day of Peace. The Commission on Justice, Peace and Creation of
the National Council of Churches in India joining its members in observing the same by organizing special programmes, worships, candle light vigils and prayers and on 21 September every
year to observe the International Prayer Day for Peace.
The International Day of Prayer for
Peace offers an opportunity for church and faith communities in all places to
pray and act together to nurture lasting peace in the hearts of people, their
families, communities and societies.
The idea was proposed in 2004 during
a meeting between WCC general and UN Secretary General and coincides with the
UN International Day of Peace.
This year, the Commission organises a
special event on the theme ‘Peace and Dignity on Earth’ from Tribal and Adivasi perspective in Ranchi in
partnership with Student Christian Movement of India – Bihar –Jharkhand Area,
CNI – Ranchi Diocese HPTC and the Christian Service Agency on the 21st
September 2015 (Monday). Dr. Sushant Agrawal, Director – CASA would be the
Speaker and Bishop Taranath S Sagar, President is the Guest of Honour. Rev. Dr.
Roger Gaikwad, General Secretary – NCCI and Mr. Inbaraj Jeyakumar, General
Secretary – SCMI would also grace the occasion. A Tribal Student Group will
perform cultural items on the theme.
The Commission also requests all the members
Churches, Institutions and the Regional Council to observe this ‘International
Prayer Day for Peace.
The International Payer Day for
Peace is a day on which armed
conflict is meant to be stilled, a day for combatants to
observe cease-fires, a day on which all people are invited to commit or
reaffirm their commitment to non-violence and the peaceful resolution of
disputes.
Let us join our prayers together to
pray for the world peace by remembering the victims of the conflicts globally
and locally. Let us also take-up the peace making ministry as part of our
mission agenda.
Blessed are the Peacemakers
With Prayers,
Fr. Aswin Fernandis Rev. R. Christopher Rajkumar
Chairperson Executive Secretary
