Peace Camp for middle schoolers promotes interfaith dialogue and friendship
Over Presidents Day weekend Feb. 15-16, the Children of Abraham Coalition will host the ninth annual “Peace Camp.” Middle school-aged students are invited to attend.
Over two afternoons, about 40 participants will visit a synagogue, a mosque, and a church to learn about other religions while making friends, playing games, and learning strategies to combat faith-based hate. They learn about the richness of each other’s religious traditions and develop skills for standing against faith-based prejudice and bullying. They are led by an interfaith team of about 20 or more high school and college students from the four religions.
All participants will be provided with a shirt and snacks throughout the weekend. It is $25 per camper. If you are unable to pay the full amount, pay what you can — your presence matters the most.
Register at tinyurl.com/peacecamp26. Reach out to the planning team with any questions at abbeyn11@gmail.com.
The Children of Abraham Coalition sponsors events that bring together members of the three major Abrahamic faiths of Judaism, Christianity and Islam for dialogue, service and interfaith witness. In this day and age, misinformation about the three faiths runs rampant and — sometimes — unchecked. The Children of Abraham Coalition’s mission is to serve as a reliable source about the sacred traditions of these religions, while creating communities of religious diversity.
This Northwest suburban Chicago 501(c)3 nonprofit is founded to build understanding, respect and relationships between Christians, Jews and Muslims of all ages. For information, visit or follow facebook.com/COACPeace/ or instagram.com/coacpeace/.