CCM PEACE WALK

To commemorate the United Nations International Day of Peace On Monday 21 st September 2026.
On this special day we invite you to join with others from your community for a peaceful and purposeful walk up Maungawhau /Mt Eden, - a place of natural beauty and cultural significance. Together we will honour the spirit of peace unity and shared humanity.

The theme for 2026 is -

Peace for Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day

This aims to remind us that peace is shaped by daily choices, and our everyday actions… and to honour the local actions that build lasting stability from the ground up.

The idea of an International Day for Peace was brought to the United Nations in 1981. Following two decades of concern about the tragic poverty of some countries dependent on food aid, while military spending expanded, the aim was to strengthen the idea of peace and to build a fairer world across all nations. A broader goal, added as the 21 st Century opened, was to urge a bare 24 hour cessation of hostilities and global ceasefire so that relief workers may bring food and medical aid to those in war zones.

This gathering is open to all – people of every faith and background and walk of life. As we walk side by side, we may reflect on what peace means in our own lives, in our communities, and in the world. To preserve the spirit of unity and respect we kindly ask that participants refrain from bringing flags, political banners, or promotional material. This is a space for reflection, connection and shared hope – beyond borders and beyond beliefs.

Let this walk be a reminder that peace begins with us – our thoughts, our words, our actions.

For information or if you wish to voice your reflections, please phone (09) 6259 025.