Canadian Mennonites call on members of parliament to support a permanent ceasefire

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Canadian Mennonites call on members of parliament to support a permanent ceasefire

Canadian MPs

On Tuesday, Dec. 12th, PM Trudeau's Liberal government called for a ceasefire at the United Nations. However, we know that words aren't enough and we will not stop until the government and MP's work to implement a permanent ceasefire.

Together, we will show our political leaders, our fellow community members, and our Palestinian, Jewish, Arab and Muslim loved ones that there are Christians and Mennonites who stand with them in their call for peace and a ceasefire now.

We will organize Peace Delegations to go to Parliament and to offices all across Canada and present our petitions to Members of Parliament. And we need to make our voices heard.

We will bring this petition with us, to demonstrate that thousands of Mennonites from across Canada stand together for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, a release of all hostages, and an end to occupation.

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To: Canadian MPs
From: [Your Name]

Dear, Members of Parliament,

We are Mennonites who live in your electoral district. We are church congregants, pastors, faith leaders, and community members whose shared Anabaptist values compel us to follow Jesus Christ’s model of active peacemaking. We are asking you to stand with us to end the genocide in Gaza and promote a lasting peace for all Israelis and Palestinians.

We were shocked and horrified by Hamas’ brutal attacks against Israeli civilians on October 7. And we are heartbroken and horrified by Israel’s continuing attacks on Palestinian civilians that have resulted in tens of thousands of deaths, including thousands of children.

Over the past several months, we have watched in disbelief as the scale of violence in Palestine has reached staggering levels. Cities are in ruins. Children are trapped under the rubble. Hostages are being held captive. Hospitals are collapsing. Entire family lines have been wiped out. As attacks continue -- using weapons produced in Canada -- our hearts ache for the people of Palestine who are living through an unimaginable humanitarian crisis.

We cannot turn away. We cannot keep quiet. Our faith and our ancestors demand that we speak out.

Our Mennonite and Anabaptist values move us to advocate for peace and justice. We understand as Christians that Jesus calls us to nonviolently shape our world for good. We ask you to use your platform as an elected official to show the world that there is another option besides an endless cycle of bombings, airstrikes, rockets, invasions, and killings.

Together, as Mennonites, we are calling on you, as a Member of Parliament, to:

- Join your fellow MPs and add your name to the call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire.
- Push the government of Canada to immediately help broker a substantial, permanent ceasefire.
- Help negotiate the release of all hostages.
- Halt arms sales to Israel and work with partners to end illegal arms transfers to Hamas.
- Advocate for diplomacy and a political solution that ends the occupation of Palestine, and that builds toward dignity for all Israelis and Palestinians.

Will you use your power to prevent more death and destruction? Will you advocate for a political solution that dignifies the lives of all Palestinians and Israelis? Will you stand with us for peace?

In peace,