I am a CPT Reservist (part-time worker) in my early 40s, a member of the Toronto Catholic Worker community, and a queer activist.

 

Where have you worked with CPT?

Chiapas (Mexico), Burnt Church (Esgenoopetitj, Canada), Colombia, Palestine, Anishnabe territory (Canada)

 

How did you get involved?

Matthew was a part-time CPTer. In addition to participating in CPT teams and delegations in Iraq, Chiapas, Esgenoopetitj, and Ontario, Matthew was actively involved in a variety of local peace and justice activities in the Kitchener-Waterloo area. He has also worked as an associate pastor of a Mennonite church, completed a Master's degree in Peace Studies, and taught an undergraduate course on the history of peace movements.   He works for Mennonite Central Committee in Ontario.

Scott is a Reserve member of the Peacemaker Corps. His first involvement with CPT was participating on a delegation to Chiapas, Mexico, in July 2001. He completed training in May 2002, beginning as a Reservist. He has served five terms in Colombia, totalling 12 months, and two months in Asubpeeschoseewagong (Grassy Narrows, ON). He also completed a three-year term providing support to the CPT Toronto office. Prior to joining CPT, Scott completed a pastoral internship at First Mennonite Church and House of Friendship, a Christian social-service