Pray For Peace

Armed conflict and war, difficult subjects but must be discussed.

Pray For Peace© is a heartfelt, thought-provoking short drama that explores Christian perspectives on war, peace, and the complexities of honoring those who serve while longing for a world without conflict.

Set in a simple coffee shop, three friends — including a recent immigrant who fled war in her home country — engage in an honest, emotional conversation about Veterans Day (or Remembrance/Memorial Day), faith, and the moral tension between turning the other cheek and defending the innocent.

This 4-minute piece is ideal for church services, youth groups, or remembrance observances. With minimal props and a relatable setting, Pray For Peace© invites audiences to reflect deeply on what it means to follow the Prince of Peace in a world torn by violence.

DramaShare members Hastings & Prince Edward School Board created a video of this script as an example of how this might be done.

Cast: 3 m or f

• Lisa
• Kathy
• Maria, is from another country, struggles with the language

Bible Reference:

• Luke 6, Exodus 72:2, Deuteronomy 24

Set:

• blank set with table and chairs

Sound: wireless mics if available

Song: none

Lighting: standard

SFX: none

Props:

• coffee cups

Costumes: standard

Special Instructions:

• could be signs to indicate a coffee shop
• Interchange “Remembrance Day” with “Memorial Day” or “Veterans Day” depending on the country and the occasion in/for which the drama is being performed.

Time: 4

Sample of script:

Kathy is sitting having coffee. After a few seconds, Lisa and Maria come on stage.

LISA:
Hi Kathy, can we join you for a coffee?

KATHY:
Hi Lisa, yes please join me. I’ll go get you a cuppa — my treat. Have a seat.

Lisa and Maria sit down. Kathy brings two cups of coffee.

KATHY:
Here we go, a cup of the best Joe in town! … Who is your friend, Lisa?

LISA:
Kathy, I would like you to meet my new friend Maria. Maria and her family just moved here from Syria (or any other country). She doesn’t know much English yet, but we are working on it.

Kathy and Maria shake hands. Maria appears quite self-conscious.

MARIA:
Hello… thank you.

KATHY:
So nice to meet you, Maria. Welcome to our country — so nice to have you here!

MARIA:
Yes… thank you.

KATHY:
So what are your first impressions of this country, Maria?

MARIA:
Yes… it is… nice… very good… thank you.

LISA:
Maria and I were just talking about the holiday this weekend and what Veterans Day is all about.

KATHY:
Yes, it’s wonderful. A holiday with pay… couldn’t be better.

MARIA:
Honor soldiers… in armed forces.

KATHY:
Well, yes, but see, I am a Christian. I don’t believe in war and taking lives.

Maria, big smile.
MARIA:
I… Christian… have Jesus in my heart.

KATHY:
Wonderful. And the Bible tells us we need to live in peace.

MARIA:
Peace is good. (sad, shakes head) War is… bad.

LISA:
Maria came here to escape the war that is happening in her country.

MARIA:
Many people die.

KATHY:
Christians are called to peaceful conflict resolution; we need to resolve conflicts without resorting to violence.

Want to see how the story unfolds? DramaShare members get this complete script— and access to our entire library—free! Not a member? You can still grab this individual script and bring it to life.