Unity

To challenge the Christian leaders of the local church and para church ministries of Summit County to tear down the walls that divide the colors, cultures, and congregations and to build bridges of understanding for the purpose of creating strategies that promote unity and harmony.

Resources for bringing unity

Peacemakers International

Peacemakers Pledge

As leaders of the Christian community, we are deeply troubled by

the lack of Christian grace that we witness daily in public discourse.

In light of the intensifying debates on such issues as healthcare, immigration,

economic and foreign policy, we pledge ourselves to being ambassadors of

Peace and invite all to commit to this pledge:

We will disagree without being disagreeable. We will affirm the right of the

other to differ, as we affirm ours. We will debate the issues, not debase the

individual who differs from us. We will avoid listening to, encouraging, or

endorsing those in public and in private life who demean the dignity of others

by name-calling and labeling. We will not acknowledge or forward electronic

messages or videos designed to demonize or humiliate persons or groups.

We will be examples of Christian Love to those who come into contact with us.

We call upon all people - at home, in faith communities, and especially at

this time in governmental circles - to embrace this pledge by word and by

deed.