The Thirtieth General Synod called on the congregations of the United Church of Christ to mark the Sunday preceding September 21 (which the United Nation recognizes as the “International Day of Prayer for Peace”) as Just Peace Sunday. This year, we will be reflecting on the theme “Things that Make For Peace” based on Luke 19:41: “As he came near and saw the city, he wept over it, saying, ‘If you, even you, had only recognized on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes...’ 

Check back to our Just Peace Sunday 2024 webpage for upcoming resources!