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45NCC5/3/2000
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

YEAR 2000 PEACE WITH JUSTICE WEEK RESOURCES AVAILABLE FROM NCC

	May 3, 2000, NEW YORK CITY - A new resource for "Building a Culture of Peace with Justice" has just been published by the National Council of Churches.  Designed to support "Peace With Justice Week" observances throughout the coming months, the 17"x22" flyer is chock full of action ideas and resources for congregations, ecumenical and community groups, even concerned individuals and families.

	Since 1982, NCC member communions, regional and local ecumenical groups, congregations and individuals across the United States have observed an annual "Peace With Justice Week" at a time of their choosing.

The resource for this year's observance explore the theme "Building a Culture of Peace with Justice" and include ideas to help local groups plan the observance and engage in global movements for peace with justice.  It offers an opportunity to:

- Envision the role of the churches for international justice as affirmed in the Pillars of Peace for the 21st Century, an NCC policy statement on the United Nations.

- Support the United Nations International Year for a Culture of Peace by signing the Manifesto 2000 to launch the Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for the Children of the World.

- Adopt the Hague Agenda for Peace and Justice for the 21st Century, sponsored by a coalition of civil society organizations.

- Join the call of the World Council of Churches to observe a Decade to Overcome Violence that will make a difference in homes, local communities, within nations and around the world.

	The "Peace With Justice Week" organizer's flyer "Building a Culture of Peace with Justice" is available for $2 per copy, discounted to $1.50 for orders of 10 to 99 copies and to $.60 for 100 or more copies.  Order from: Peace with Justice Week, 475 Riverside Drive, Room 670, New York, NY 10115.  Phone 212-870-2424; fax 212-870-2055; e-mail pwjw@ncccusa.org.

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