Theme 

We are Family! Participating in God’s family

Why this theme was chosen

In Jesus’ prayer, Jesus asks God that his disciples may be one just as he and the Father are one. But he doesn’t stop there. He offers the hope that “they also may be one in us” (John 17:21), that his followers may participate in God, in the divine itself, so as to be a visible sign to a watching world. This year’s Peace Sunday resources explores what it means to be one with God and with each other.

Biblical texts

John 17:20-26
Matthew 12:46-50

Additional resources in this package

• Activities
• Suggested liturgies for gathering and benediction
• Prayers
• Teaching resource
• Song Suggestions

Additional resources available online

• Pictures (including all used in this package)