Trusting in the goodness and mercy of God, we pledge ourselves to the nonviolent path of the peaceful Christ.

We will strive for inner-peace by:
Respecting ourselves in mind, body and spirit
Walking by faith, seeking hope and growing in love
Yearning to know the Good News through prayer
Cultivating a deeper self-awareness

We will strive for peace within our community by:
Addressing conflict in a timely and mature manner
Celebrating diversity and remaining conscious of tendencies to exclude
Engaging in respectful and open communication
Supporting each other in abiding companionship

We will strive for peace within our Church by:
Realizing its mission and healing its wounds
Answering our call to witness the Kingdom
Continually discerning our role in and responsibility to the Body of Christ

We will strive for peace within our world by:
Living within our means in a way that we do not deprive others of the means to live
Calling for an end to all violence and injustice
Opposing structures of sin through education and action
Maintaining a universal respect for life and creation

Throughout our lives we pledge to live this commitment. Let us reflect on our progress towards becoming nonviolent and peaceable people.

Pause for reflection

God, we trust in your sustaining love and believe that just as you gave us the grace and desire to live this, so you will also bestow abundant grace to fulfill our share of the covenant. Amen.

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