Auferweckung bedeutet: Trotz Leid, Tod und Vergänglichkeit weiterleben im Geist Gottes, wie Jesus ihn gelebt hat – verpflichtet auf Gerechtigkeit für alle und auf Gewaltfreiheit, ohne Ausweg und ohne Ausrede. Auch wenn man stürzt, immer wieder aufstehen. Zeigen, das Menschen Herz und Verstand haben.
Community Peacemaker Teams
Building partnerships to transform violence and oppression
The day before the ceasefire, the US was promising to wipe Iran off the map. “A whole civilization will die tonight,” Trump wrote, “never to be brought back again.” My cousin wrote me from Tehran. “Blowing up power plants? Causing millions to die? If our electricity goes down, I don’t know what we can do. […]
Canadian politicians continue to try to dismiss Indigenous resistance. Turtle Island Solidarity Network unpacks the white supremacist roots of this contempt.
Amid the arbitrary decisions imposed on Palestinian prisoners, the denial of medical treatment, the restriction of family visits, and the withholding of adequate food seem increasingly like a slow and deliberate death sentence. Following the vote in the Israeli Knesset on 30 March to approve measures towards the execution of Palestinian prisoners, prisoners’ reality has […]
One morning, soldiers rushed into Ameera's home, turned the place upside down, and took her brother away. This is the reality in many Palestinian homes.
Behind every budget are decisions about whose lives are protected – and whose are not. Through taxation, we are implicated in those decisions. But what if we chose to question that – and even refuse it? Earlier this year, members of CPT’s Iraqi Kurdistan team sat with the Salih family – Haji, Saffia, and their […]
“Everyone should see this film.” “It’s an emotional story about migrant families and what they have gone through.” “It’s the most impactful documentary I have seen about immigration.” These are a few of the responses viewers gave after they saw the documentary, Exodus, which is now being presented in the Washington, DC, area by CPT […]
I, together with my father, Mr. Khalil Al-Halabi, visited one of the oldest churches in the Middle East to extend our heartfelt congratulations to our Christian brothers and sisters in Gaza on the occasion of Easter. It was a visit filled with humanity and warmth, as we were received with genuine hospitality that reflects the … Continue reading Easter In Gaza
Abuna [Father] Firas Khoury of the Melkite Catholic Parish in Zababdeh, Northern West Bank, is seeking “friendly parishes and churches with whom [to] establish a twinning relationship.” The women of Abuna Firas’ parish produce olive oil soap for sale in order to raise urgently needed funds for the ongoing life of their parish. Basic information … Continue reading Opportunity to Build Hope in the West Bank
by Lorraine Stuzman Amstutz As followers of Jesus Christ, we are deeply saddened by the violence and destruction unfolding in our world. The bombing of Iran and the escalating tensions in the region remind us of the fragile nature of peace and the immense cost of war. We affirm the sacred dignity of every human … Continue reading Prayer for Peace in Response to the Iran War
An Opportunity to Get Involved: Join our Steering Committee Dear Members of MennoPIN, The term of service of the current Steering Committee of MennoPIN is about to end, and several members, including the Chairperson will not be continuing to serve for a variety of personal reasons. We are looking for new members to join our … Continue reading MennoPIN Update – December 2025
Why are you so obsessed with Israel? by Jacob Janzen I’ve read several books about Israel/Palestine, covering the history, the politics, and the theology behind it. I read a lot of articles and emails from groups focused on the topic. Of all the time and mental energy I spend reading, Israel/Palestine commands a lion share. … Continue reading MennoPIN Update – November 2025
Mennonite Action
We are a movement of Mennonites taking public action for a free Palestine and the liberation of all God’s children.
Listen on Spotify or Apple PodcastsOn this episode, we hear from Mennonite Action alumnus Amy Yoder McGloughlin. She is the Conference Minister with Allegheny Mennonite Conference, and she is the Denominational Minister of Education with the Mennonit…
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Listen on Spotify or Apple PodcastsOn this episode, we hear a report-back from Joanna after her trip to Minneapolis during the ICE surge and amidst the mass movement resisting ICE occupation. She, along with Adam Ramer, participated in a Week of Acti…
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Listen on Spotify or Apple PodcastsOn this episode honoring Black History Month, we interview Drew G. I. Hart. Dr. Hart is an associate professor of theology at Messiah University where he has directed the Thriving Together: Congregations for Racial …
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Täuferisches Forum für Frieden, Gerechtigkeit und Schöpfung
Eine Orientierungssuche Ringvorlesung der Arbeitsstelle Theologie der Friedenskirchen an der Universität Hamburg Jeweils Donnerstag 19:00 – 20:30 Link unten
Auch in der Schweiz werden die Stimmen nach Kriegstüchtigkeit lauter. Die Jungfreisinnige Partei verlangt die Verdreifachung des Armeebudgets (Erhöhung auf 2% des BIP ohne mehr Steuern), die Einrichtung eines „Iron Dome“ (Schweizer Militärpräsenz im All) und die Einführung der Wehrpflicht für alle („der Zivildienst hat ausgedient“). Übrigens: das Motto der Partei lautet: „Mehr Freiheit. Weniger ... Weiterlesen
Mennonitengemeinde. Anabaptist. Following Jesus' example—trusting that this brings grace to others and to creation. To learn from him means: trust. Disempower religion. Never coerce conscience. Walk paths that overcome violence and oppression. A movement born in the 16th century—in Zurich, Augsburg, Emden, and other places—as a flight forward. Täuferbewegung. Friedenskirche gerufen ...
Wer Vertreibung, wer Völkermord, finanziell, materiell und juristisch unterstützt, ist Teil des Geschehens! Töten und Morden beenden, jetzt!
Krieg darf nach Gottes Willen nicht sein>! Erklärung der 1. Vollversammlung des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen, 1948 in Amsterdam.
Stefan Zweig über Bertha von Suttner – eine Begegnung zweier Stimmen für den Frieden. Stefan Zweig, Bertha Suttner, Die Waffen nieder! Worte für Frieden und Verständigung. Pazifismus. Friedensnobelpreisträgerin Bertha von Suttner. Internationale Friedensbewegung, Vortrag, Rede, Ansprache. Pazifistisch, Verzicht auf Rüstung, ethische Grundhaltung, Auslegungen lehnen jede Form der Gewaltanwendung ... von Windmühle zu Windmühlen.
