Glory to God and Peace on Earth
IEPC preparations are under way (Kingston, Jamaica, Feb. 2009) International Ecumenical Peace Convocation (IEPC)
May 2011, Kingston, Jamaica
The International Ecumenical Peace Convocation (IEPC) will be a "harvest festival" celebrating the achievements of the Decade to Overcome Violence which began in 2001. At the same time it encourages individuals and churches to renew their commitment to nonviolence, peace and justice.
Mission Statement
The IEPC aims at witnessing to the Peace of God as a gift and responsibility of the oikumene. It seeks to assess and strengthen the church's position on peace, provide opportunities for networking and deepen our common commitment to processes of reconciliation and peace.
Towards an ecumenical declaration on just peace:
Goals:
- affirm what we can say together
- identify topics requiring further discussion
- recommend fruitful examples and promising initiatives
- initiate practical services for committed groups
