New Resources for IDPP Observances and Public Vigils
In the past month, some new resources have been added to those available to participants in the 2010 International Day of Prayer for Peace Campaign. Two of the new resources were commissioned by On Earth Peace to support family participation in IDPP.
IDPP 2010 Campaign: "A Future and a Hope"
In the last few years, hundreds of congregations and community groups have connected with On Earth Peace to pray for peace in their communities and our world on September 21. We are excited about the 2010 campaign, which kicks off officially on May 15. We invite you to start dreaming now about how your involvement in IDPP can create momentum for prayerful, hopeful action to address violence, poverty, and injustice in your community or our world.
The International Day of Prayer for Peace will be observed this year on Tuesday, September 21, 2010.
Here are some of the element's of this year's offering:
What is the International Day of Prayer for Peace?
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It was proposed in 2004 during a meeting
between World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia and then-United Nations secretary general Kofi Annan.
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It is celebrated annually on September 21 (or the closest Sunday), the UN International Day of Peace.
- It is one of the initiatives of the WCC's Decade to Overcome Violence (DOV).
The International Day of Prayer for Peace and On Earth Peace
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On Earth Peace has been organizing faith & community groups to participate in the International Day of Prayer for Peace since 2007.
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2010 marks the fourth On Earth Peace campaign for the International Day of Prayer for Peace.
- This year's campaign offers options for individuals and families, as well as follow-up training and accompaniment for groups that are developing community initiatives to reduce violence and build peace.
Three IDPP options for groups!
Friends,
Here's a quick way to look at the three options we're providing for groups who join our campaign for the International Day of Prayer for Peace this year.
What good is a vigil anyhow?
For 
On Earth Peace, September 21 is about much more than “just” the day itself. Our work organizing around the World Council of Churches’ International Day of Prayer for Peace is an effort to connect people all over the world who are concerned – heartbroken – angry – and tired – about violence in their communities and in our world.
"River's Gonna Rise Up" - Video Invitation to International Day of Prayer for Peace 2010
On Earth Peace invites you to participate in the 2010 International Day of Prayer for Peace (September 21).
Please take a few minutes to receive this video invitation, created by Kay Guyer, a first year student at Manchester College, North Manchester, IN, with original music composed by composer-songwriter Shawn Kirchner, and sung by Shawn Kirchner and Ryan Harrison.
Please feel free to download the video or to use it in public gatherings as you wish. This video is our gift to you.
It speaks for itself!
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Voices from the 2009 Campaign - The Video
To capture the flavor of the International Day of Prayer for Peace and to get a overview of how many churches and organizations participate in it, watch the "Brethren Voices" documentary video of last year's campaign. The video features an interview with campaign co-coordinator Michael Colvin, and includes video footage and stills from the campaign. It is recommended viewing by those who are considering being a part of the 2010 campaign.
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Stories from the 2009 Campaign
Some 130 congregations and organizations in at least 3 countries, 33 states in the U. S. and Puerto Rico participated in this year's campaign for the International Day of Prayer for Peace on September 21, 2009. Of that number, there were at least 55 congregational observances, 38 public vigils, and 8 listening projects. Some churches held both congregational observances on Sunday, September 20, and then joined with other churches in their communities in public vigils. Several of the public vigils had more than 10 other churches participating.
Many churches prayed about local economic conditions, immigration issues, or religious tolerance, while others prayed for relief from local violence involving gangs or guns. Still others prayed for peace in Iraq and Afghanistan. Some held prayer walks, asking God to help them see their neighborhoods in new ways. Others planted peace poles, which expressed blessings of peace in several languages. Still others held concerts and theater presentations. Some events were celebrations, while others were solemn assemblies. Everywhere people prayed for God's presence in their lives and in their communities.
These are their stories:
"Blessed to Be a Witness"
Kay Guyer, a local IDOPP organizer in the 2008 campaign and On Earth Peace intern for 2010, put together a powerful 4-1/2 minute video called "Blessed to Be a Witness", which fit nicely the Shalom theme of the 2009 On Earth Peace campaign for the International Day of Prayer for Peace.
Campaign Totals
The
On Earth Peace
IDPP 2010 Campaign
currently has
66
group,
3
individual, and
3
family participants
that have registered online
An estimated 950
individuals and families
are participating in
Change for Peace
