Peace Colloquy

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Theme of 2010 Peace Colloquy

The 2012 Peace Colloquy is scheduled for 26-28 October 2012

Each year the Peace and Justice Ministries of the church sponsors a Peace Colloquy at the Community of Christ Temple(external link) in Independence, Missouri(external link). The Friday-to-Sunday program focuses on a specific theme, and the program includes keynote speakers, workshops, discussions and worship.

International Peace Award

An important part of the Peace Colloquy is the presentation of the Community of Christ International Peace Award(external link), given each year to recognize and highlight the important peace-making being done by an individual.

The 2011 International Peace Award(external link) was presented to Terry Tempest Williams.

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The International Peace Award has been presented each year since 1993, and the honor roll of past recipients includes:

  • Howard Zehr - Center for Justice and Peacebuilding
  • Craig Kielburger - founder of Toronto-based "Free the Children"
  • Dr. Jean Vanier - founder of L'Arche
  • Dr. Jane Goodall - primate researcher and environmentalist
  • Dr. M. Scott Peck - author of The Road Less Traveled