Christian Peacemaker Teams

Religious InstitutionsIllinois, United States11-50 Employees

Christian Peacemaker Teams is a faith-based organization based in Chicago, Illinois, that partners with nonviolent movements around the world to confront war and forms of oppression. It places teams at the invitation of local peacemaking communities facing lethal conflict, supporting nonviolent direct action and the protection of human rights as part of a broader spiritual mission. The group emphasizes an inclusive, ecumenical community drawn from historic peace churches, aiming to transform violence through partnerships and nonviolent truth-telling.

Operating within the religious institutions sector, CPT traces its roots to Mennonites, the Church of the Brethren, and Quakers, and has since built a wider ecumenical network that supports peacemaking, public witness, and human rights advocacy. The organization seeks to undo oppression within individuals and its own practices, aligning its work with biblically based and spiritually centered approaches. A recent development includes CPT International's participation in a Toronto protest against the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada in March 2025, reflecting ongoing public advocacy alongside direct-action work.

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