CPTnet
August 26, 2000
CHICAGO: Upcoming CPT Delegations

Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT) is recruiting participants for our upcoming
peacemaking delegations to the Middle East and Chiapas, Mexico. The
changing political scene in both these areas is impacting conditions on the
ground. In the West Bank city of Hebron, tensions on the streets have
increased in the weeks following the failed Camp David summit. In Chiapas,
opposition party victories in state and national elections promise a
resumption in peace negotiations, but will displaced villagers soon be able
to return home in safety?

Also planned for Fall, 2000: CPT delegation to the island of Vieques, Puerto
Rico, where, despite opposition by a widely-based coalition of groups, the
U.S. Navy has resumed
practice bombing raids with live ammunition. Contact CPT's Chicago office
TODAY to join the November teams or for further information on the Vieques
delegation.

MIDDLE EAST: November 14-27, 2000; February 9-21, May 25-June 6, and July
27-August 8, 2001. Delegations will meet with Israeli and Palestinian peace
and human rights workers and then join with CPT's long-term team in Hebron
to document cases of Palestinian families whose homes and land are
threatened with demolition or confiscation by Israeli authorities. Cost is
$1800 US.

CHIAPAS, MEXICO: November 17-29, 2000; February 19-March 3, May 14-26, and
July 18-30, 2001. Delegates will learn about issues of injustice underlying
the conflict in this southern Mexican state and meet with villagers facing
ongoing violence and harassment from soldiers and paramilitary groups. Cost
is $1000 US.

VIEQUES, PUERTO RICO: Fall, 2000. DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED. CPT delegation
will support groups challenging the U.S. military presence, and meet with
local fishers, church representatives, and military spokespersons. Cost is
$925 US.

CPT is a faith-based group that seeks participants for all delegations who
are interested in human rights work, committed to nonviolence, and willing
to participate in team worship and reflection. The delegation experience
culminates in a nonviolent public witness that challenges structural
violence. Delegates should have plans to share about the trip upon return to
their home communities and congregations.

Cost covers round-trip airfare from a designated U.S. or Canadian city, all
on-ground travel, two meals a day, simple accommodations, and all
honorariums and delegation fees. For more information or to apply, contact
CPT at the address below, or see CPT's website at: www.cpt.org.