Public Peace – Pray, Engage, and Support Our Communities

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The Public Peace Initiative is a movement of peacemakers building bridges of unity, reconciliation, and hope for our world

Through a collaborative community, we are developing campaigns that connect people to peacemaking opportunities through acts of love, justice, and generosity.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”

– Matthew 5:9 –

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED

On August 8th, 1968 the first Martin Luther King Blvd. was named and dedicated in Chicago. On August 8th, 2020 we gathered to celebrate the MLK Blvd. in Denver and prayed together in unity to stand against racism and injustice.

YOU’RE INVITED TO GATHER AND ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY

Connect with fellow peacemakers. Engage in community action. Interact with creative presentations. Eat, drink, and dive into meaningful conversations.

Connect with Jerry’s Story

Learn about his peacemaking journey.

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Jerry Burton has lived in Denver for 31 years and has spent 3 years on the streets advocating and organizing for the rights of those experiencing homelessness. For Jerry, his advocacy is rooted in choosing to care and have compassion for people. It was a cold snowy morning when he witnessed the police taking blankets from people trying to survive the freezing night. This was a moment that deeply hurt him and one he wouldn’t forget. Jerry would then choose to go back to the streets to advocate for his neighbors who are trying to survive the harsh elements and reality of not having a home.…READ MORE