Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia

Zones of Peace

The Religious Leaders Council of Greater Philadelphia has committed the resources of its congregations, members, and rich religious traditions to imagining our region as a zone of peace, free of fear, filled with respect, and marked by deeds of kindness.

The ‘Zones of Peace’ initiative helps communities commit themselves to activities that curb violence and promote peace. It is a region-wide interfaith movement of churches, mosques, synagogues, other houses of worship, schools, and related social agencies.

Each participating community will publicly display their commitment to peace and engage in collective action to address the root causes of violence in its neighborhood.

For more information:

• Informational Flyer (pdf)
• Registration Form (pdf)
• Helpful Hints Handout (pdf)
• View photos from the Logo Creation Workshop
• Watch a video about the creation of the project

Download the Pledge for Peace in English, Spanish or Arabic (doc)

Become a 'Zone of Peace'

What you get when you become a 'Zone of Peace':
◊ 3’ x 6’ banner with the ‘Zones of Peace’ symbol.
◊ 50 copies of ‘A Call from People of Faith to Stop Violence’.
◊ A trained mentor for your ‘Zone of Peace’ Area Task Force.
◊ Invitations to three specialized events throughout the year .
◊ Relationships with other congre-gations and community partners.

By becoming a ‘Zone of Peace’ your congregation/organization commits to:
◊ Engaging in a project that addresses a root cause of violence.
◊ Creatively utilizing ‘A Call from People of Faith to Stop Violence’.
◊ Publicly displaying the ‘Zones of Peace’ symbol.
◊ Sending a representative from your community to an interfaith task force to work with other ‘Zones of Peace’ communities in your area.

Register Online