The Peacemaker’s Toolkit
Faith leaders sow peace to break new common ground
Faith leaders are among our most natural allies for peace, as they reconcile people to one another and something greater than ourselves. Common Ground USA, the Multi-Faith Neighbors Network, and PERIL at American University proudly present the Peacemaker’s Toolkit to equip faith leaders with the tools they need to foster peace and resilience within their congregations and beyond. This free resource brings together the best in evidence from global peacebuilding, multi-faith reconciliation, and academic research.
For more information, questions, or requests for support, please contact cgusa@sfcg.org.
The Peacemaker’s Toolkit
A Reference Guide for Reconciliation in Your Community. A comprehensive resource guide for faith leaders to discern and act on the dynamics that foster peace and resilience to division. The Toolkit offers responses to common challenges: polarization affecting churches and cities, acts of hate targeting neighbors, and online extremism impacting congregants. 15.1 MB, 72 pages, ©2023 Search for Common Ground. All rights reserved.
Peacemaker’s Starter Pack
An introduction to Peacemaking. A brief introduction to peacemaking, for those who may be just dipping a toe into this work. 5.5 MB, 14 pages.
Practice Cards
Quick reminders to imbue peacemaking into our daily lives. The cards cover six core skills: discussing tough topics, being good neighbors, communicating peacefully, depolarizing social media, avoiding conspiracy theories, responding to hate, and practicing healthy news consumption. 520 KB, 14 pages. Topics include
Can We Talk About…
Tough Topics
Being Good Neighbors
[Can we peacefully] Talk to One Another
Social Media
Conspiracy Theories
Hate
News Consumption
Each section includes Common Practices, Best Practices, Helpful Habits and the End Game, as well as practical hints, conversation starters, and things to think about and try.