Peace and Justice Working Group
Sub-committee of World Affairs Committee

MANDATE

1. to act as a resource to Conference World Affairs committee concerning peace and justice issues;

2. to provide a support and information-sharing group for United Church members and adherents in Toronto Conference;

3. to educate and inform Presbyteries and local churches concerning peace and justice concerns;

4. to consult with other units of Conference concerning peace and justice issues;

5. to act as a channel through which the United Church constituency can present concerns or issues to the Conference;

6. to interpret United Church policies to community and other peace groups;

7. to encourage world affairs committee and Toronto Conference to support individuals and other groups doing valuable work in peace and justice issues;

8. to participate in and facilitate periodic events for education,
   worship and mutual support for people in Toronto Conference;

9. to provide worship and Sunday school materials for peace services;

10. to maintain ecumenical and interfaith contacts.
    
    Membership: chair or co-chairs
    secretary
    1 representative from each Presbytery
    
    Staff support: Conference minister for social justice and ethnic ministries

Current Membership:
Shirley Farlinger (chair)
Muriel Anderson
Lorna Bywater
Peg Hiscoke
Walter Ridley
Ann Morwood
Hannah Lee