Remembering the Victims and Rejoicing with the Peacemakers:
Days of Prayer and Action for Peace in Colombia

Thousands of churches and people of faith from the United States and Colombia are coming together to call for an end to the violence in Colombia. Mennonite Church USA encourages you and your congregation to take part. (See list of sponsors-below which includes several Mennonite organizations.)

"We commit to working in our communities and with our elected officials to change U.S. policies, which contribute to the violence and destruction our Colombian brothers and sisters describe as their daily bread. We commit to supporting new policies that contribute to peace, justice and sustainable development in the region."

On May 21, congregations and people of faith in the United States will join our partners in Colombia in prayer, remembering those who have suffered in Colombia's armed conflict and celebrating their courageous dedication to creating a lasting peace with justice in their country.

Standing in solidarity with our partners in Colombia requires that we recognize the role of our own government in the Colombian conflict. On May 22, we will contact our legislators, asking that U.S. policy in Colombia reflect our values of peace, justice and respect for human rights. U.S. funds should help to alleviate poverty and the humanitarian crisis in Colombia instead of supporting police and military.