Anglican Communion News Service - Digest News

This Lent, the Anglican mission agency USPG is exploring the meaning of peace/shalom within a biblical context and urging church-goers to renew their commitment to peace.

USPG has published a five-week Lent study course, entitled 40 Days of Peace, that looks at the topic from the perspective of peace with God, peace with ourselves, peace with our neighbours, and living in harmony with the environment.

The course also takes a look at peace initiatives undertaken by Anglican Churches in Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Brazil and the Amazon.

USPG has also published a collection of Daily Meditations for Lent, also on the theme of 40 Days of Peace. The handy-sized booklet includes bible references and quotes.

• ‘For peace of mind, resign as general manager of the universe.’ (Larry Eisenberg)
• ‘The education and empowerment of women throughout the world cannot fail to result in a more caring, tolerant, just and peaceful life for all.’ (Aung San Suu Kyi)

The 40 Days of Peace Lent study course and the 40 Days of Peace Daily Meditations for Lent are both available for free from the USPG website, www.uspg.org.uk

Alternatively, order copies by phone on 020 7921 2200 or email at enquiries@uspg.org.uk

All material can be downloaded at www.uspg.org.uk/peace

Janette O’Neill, USPG’s Chief Executive, said: ‘Please join USPG this Lent in showing solidarity with your brothers and sisters for whom peace-making is an everyday reality.’

For more information, photos and copies of USPG’s Lent publications, please call Mike Brooks on 020 7921 2224 or email mikeb@uspg.org.uk