"The church stands over against the culture of inhumanity. The angel is an anti-cultural figure reminding us of our anti-cultural status, said the Rev. Daniel Berrigan, SJ, priest, peace activist and preacher at the dedication of the "Peace Angel" at the Chicago Diocesan Center, Nov. 11.

A meditation on Psalm 46 and the lives and works of Episcopal Peace Fellowship members inspired sculptor William Kiefert's "Peace Angel." Positioned at an angle, the angel would appear to take off if placed too far forward. If placed too far back, it would appear to land. Perfectly balanced, the ambiguity is preserved. The angel touches earth with perfect agility.

The "Peace Angel" was unveiled and dedicated on Veteran's Day in an intentionally ecumenical service. The Rev. Canon Janet Campbell designed a liturgy to highlight Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Vietnam Veterans and Anti-Racism groups working for peace, justice and reconciliation.