wfn.org | Peace activist named Disciples Peace Fellowship intern coordinator

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Date: January 25, 2001
Disciples News Service
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Contact: Clifford L. Willis
E-mail: CWillis@oc.disciples.org
on the Web: http://www.disciples.org

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	INDIANAPOLIS (DNS) -- A former Disciples Peace Fellowship intern and
overseas missionary is the new intern coordinator of the peace program.  

	Amy Gopp, Washington, D.C., whose involvement in international and peace
work spans more than a decade, was chosen by the Disciples Peace Fellowship
executive committee. She assumed the post Dec. 1.

	"Amy brings a unique global perspective to this most important DPF
ministry, along with her personal experience as a summer intern," said Joel
Heim, Oconomowoc, Wis., moderator of the DPF executive committee. "Her
enthusiasm and energy will build on the solid foundation established by
past coordinators."

	As a Disciples Peace Fellowship intern, Gopp worked in regional summer
youth camps and conferences, leading workshops on peace and social justice
issues. She has served as assistant director of the Lion and the Lamb Peace
Arts Center, Bluffton (Ohio) College, has done volunteer service in the
former Yugoslavia, and has worked as a peace activist in Croatia and
Bosnia. Gopp is a member of the Balkan Committee at the National
Presbyterian Church, Washington, D.C.

	As a youth, the Kent, Ohio, native was active at First Christian Church
and the regional camp program. She is an adult member of the General Youth
Council of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
	
	Gopp holds a master of arts degree in conflict resolution from Antioch
University, Yellow Springs, Ohio, and a bachelor of arts degree in
international relations from the American University School of
International Service in Washington, D.C.

	Gopp is a graduate academic advisor at American University and attends
National City Christian Church in Washington, D.C.

	She is the coauthor of "Torba," a drama based on her experiences in
Croatia and Bosnia. The play was produced at Eastern Mennonite University,
Harrisonburg, Va., last October.

	Gopp succeeds Sarah Riester, who left after three years to attend to
increased work responsibilities with the non-profit Indianapolis-based
Girls, Inc.
	
	The Disciples Peace Fellowship is a recognized Disciples organization with
a staff liaison from the Division of Homeland Ministries.

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