They help individuals, congregations, communities, and other groups grow in peace through powerful programs of training and accompaniment. Their professional staff and network of experienced volunteers provide skills, support, and spiritual foundations for overcoming violence with the power of love. While grounded in their faith tradition, they work with all kinds of groups -- like schools, churches, community organizations, businesses, government agencies, and others.

History:

In 1974, M. R. Zigler brought together a group of people who wanted to renew and strengthen the historic peace witness of the Church of the Brethren(link is external). Held in New Windsor, Maryland, this meeting gave birth to On Earth Peace.

From the beginning, peace education for youth was a priority, and remains so today. Other projects over the years have included professional/vocational groups for peace, a peace resource book store, a series of peace assemblies, various peace witness activities, and programs for nonviolent social change.

In 1990, the Church of the Brethren transferred its important Ministry of Reconciliation to On Earth Peace, and in 1998, the Church of the Brethren embraced On Earth Peace as an official agency of its Annual Conference(link is external).

Today, they cherish their Brethren heritage and associations, while they look forward as both an agency of the denomination and an independent peace and justice nonprofit organization serving the broader church and the whole world.