Susan Mark Landis, right, presents a Mennonite Church USA Peace Lamp to Dr. Mehdi Mostafavi, the president of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization of Iran. Mostafavi, far left, is a former deputy foreign minister and serves as spiritual advisor to President Ahmadinejad. Also pictured in center is Mohsen Shojakhani, deputy director of the Center for Interreligious Dialogue. Courtesy photo by Sean McConnell/Diocese of California. The mission of Peace and Justice Support Network of Mennonite Church USA is to proclaim and promote God's desire for justice (Micah 6:8), Christ's call to peacemaking (Matthew 5:9), and the Spirit's reconciling work (Ephesians 2:11-22).
Visit the Web site of Peace and Justice Support Network of Mennonite Church USA.
Our vision is to keep peace and justice central to the mission of the church in the world.
Created in the spring of 2002, the Peace and Justice Support Network (PJSN) of Mennonite Church USA is open to anyone wanting to support the work of peace and justice.
Our work includes:
- creating and keeping clear the vision of peace and justice in Mennonite Church USA,
- promoting the expansion of peace and justice through gatherings for inspiration,
- providing counsel to Mennonite Church USA agencies and Executive Board,
- sharing and publicizing resources for congregations,
- communicating peace and justice work to the wider constituency.
Join the network by filling out the online form.
A Reference Committee, composed of peace and justice staff and persons appointed from various agencies, guides and facilitates the ongoing work of the Peace and Justice Support Network and carries out its priorities.
A bulletin insert (462k 
) is available to distribute to your congregation and others who want to know more about PJSN.
A detailed description of the PJSN is also available.