On Wednesday, September 15th at 7:30 p.m., a Prayer Service for Peace in the Middle East will be held at Lutheran Church of the Atonement, 909 East Main Street in Barrington.
All are welcome to attend this service of reading from the Bible, music, prayer, and sharing of timely information. As part of an ecumenical effort that began in December 2000 to more fully support faithful prayer until a just and lasting peace comes to all citizens of the Middle East, participating churches in Illinois hold similar services on the 15th of each month. Call 847-381-0243 or click here to learn more.
Among the numerous organizations worldwide that promote reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians as an alternative to hatred and revenge is one called Parents Circle - Families Forum (begun in 1995). If you’re not yet aware of its unique efforts or haven’t taken a look at their Web site for a while, click here. All Forum members have lost immediate family members due to the violence in the region, and the Personal Stories and Activities areas of the site may be especially interesting to explore.
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