peace noun \ˈpēs\ 1 : a state of tranquillity or quiet: as a : freedom from civil disturbance b : a state of security or order within a community provided for by law or custom <a breach of the peace> 2 : freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions 3: harmony in personal relations 4 a : a state or period of mutual concord between governments b : a pact or agreement to end hostilities between those who have been at war or in a state of enmity 5 —used interjectionally to ask for silence or calm or as a greeting or farewell — at peace : in a state of concord or tranquillity
what we need now
in our hearts
in our communities
in our words and actions towards one another
in our world
I took this outside UMC in Tucson this evening, 1/9/11
the dic·tion·ar·y pro·ject 
Amen!
This word PEACE when I say it slowly and breathe deeply diffuses for me the anger, sadness, despair, frustration, helplessness that surface and to my disappointment quickly strikes out at whatever or whomever. PEACE is my heart’s desire and my hope for all, also my focus on what next we must do together to address the way we speak and speak out.