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The Community of Christ International Peace Award has been given since 1993. The award includes a $20,000 grant to be donated to the charitable peace, justice, or environmental organization of the recipient's choice. Honorees also receive a sculpture created by Wyoming artist Gail Sundell.
Each is made slightly different to honor the unique peacemaking contribution of the recipient. |
World Conference Resolution on Personal Use of Firearms Adopted April 8, 2000 1270.
Whereas, Firearms cause much death and pain worldwide: and Whereas, We are called to be peacemakers, therefore, be it Resolved, That the church encourage in its members a thoughtful and reflective stewardship regarding the use of firearms for professional or for sports purposes; and be it further Resolved, That the church encourage its membership
to renounce the personal use of firearms for all other purposes as a response to the call to recognize the worth of all persons.
Whereas, Firearms cause much death and pain worldwide: and Whereas, We are called to be peacemakers, therefore, be it Resolved, That the church encourage in its members a thoughtful and reflective stewardship regarding the use of firearms for professional or for sports purposes; and be it further Resolved, That the church encourage its membership
to renounce the personal use of firearms for all other purposes as a response to the call to recognize the worth of all persons.