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Sarah Thompson appears on the new peace education DVD, Thermostat

MCC U.S. Peace Education

Encourages practical and creative peacemaking in response to the militarization and violence of our community, economic, and political life.

Develops peace education materials and provides information on conscientious objection to military service and military taxes.
Supports and facilitates peace education and advocacy in cooperation with constituent denominations, MCC U.S. regions, and groups such as the Center on Conscience and War.
Participates in the GI Rights Hotline (1-800-394-9544), which provides information to military personnel about discharge options.

C. Henry Smith Oratorical Contest

Annual, binational, intercollegiate speech competition. All Mennonite and Brethren in Christ colleges and universities across Canada and the U.S. are eligible to participate. Students' speeches focus on the application of the Christian peace position to contemporary concerns. The winning speech from each college enters the binational competition, where the top three orators receive cash prizes and scholarships toward peace-related conferences.