Peacemaking is asking the hard questions
“‘Blessed are the peacemakers’ does not mean greeting each other and shaking hands. It means looking one another in the eye and asking: how have we historically marginalised? How have we justified violence against women? How have we pretended to make peace by giving handouts without asking why people are in need?
The ‘why’ question leads us to the systems that deny peace. We cannot be in relationship if you are oppressing me, excluding me, dominating me. That is where gender equality and peace meet. They are inseparable.”
— Esther Mombo, 2026
Kenyan Quaker feminist theologian
Today’s Invitation
When you see that people are in need, ask why.
When have you seen peacemaking in action?
This week’s messages are guest edited by Friends World Committee for Consultation (FWCC) who are planning a global online meeting for worship on October 4 (World Quaker Day). The theme is Let Peace Be Among Us. The plan is to reach across many time zones from the Americas to Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Each hour of worship will be dedicated to, and hosted by, a different part of the world where prayers for peace are particularly needed. We’d love for you to join us. Register here to get involved.
