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The Peace Ministries office serves the Presiding Bishop as primary advisor on domestic and world events. The office works closely with Anglican partners through the Anglican Peace and Justice Network (APJN). The office serves as liaison to the venerable Episcopal Peace Fellowship (EPF).

Anglican Peace and Justice Network (APJN). APJN is a recognized network of the Anglican Communion and is made up of representatives from each Anglican Province. There are about 24 active Provinces. The Director of Peace and Justice Ministries serves as the ECUSA representative and has been secretary since 1989. It meets bi- or triennially and is developing communications using available technology to provide greater sharing of mutual justice concerns. The last meeting took place in April 1999 in Seoul, Korea; a report from this meeting is available from Peace and Justice.

Articles & Information
An Urgent Call
The Urgent Call states that even after a decade after the end of the Cold War, the peril of nuclear destruction is mounting. The great powers have minimally reduced their arsenals, the United States is talking about building more of them and even discusses using them preemptively and terrorists are trying to acquire them.
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Lenten Fast from Violence
In the midst of war talk and terroristic threats, the US Conference of the World Council of Churches announces plans for the third annual Lenten Fast from Violence.
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Iraq
The Church Responds to Iraq - News and Information
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Interfaith Center for Peace
Episcopal Peace Fellowship
To aid and encourage all Episcopalians to strive for justice and peace among all people and to bear nonviolent witness to Christ's call to peace. As a community we are dedicated to discovering and practicing the biblical concept of peace.
Anglican Peace and Justice Network