AS the world stands on the edge of armed conflict over Iraq, we leaders and members of the faith communities here in Swindon, stand together in prayer for peace and justice in our world.

In particular, we believe that world peace, now and in the future, depends on support from the whole international community for the work of the United Nations.

The UN Inspection Programme must be allowed to finish its work before any armed invasion of Iraq.

There should be no invasion of Iraq without implicit authorisation by the Security Council.

Nothing should be done in this crisis that would diminish the authority and ability of the United Nations to prevent and deal with such crises in the future.

BARBARA AFTELAK

Secretary, Swindon Churches Together Forum

IRWIN BROHIER

Buddhist, Chair of Swindon InterFaith Group

DEREK COLLINS

Superintendent Methodist Minister, Swindon & Marlborough

MICHAEL DOE

Anglican Bishop of Swindon

JASWANT GREWAL

Swindon Sikh Community

MARGARET GRIFFITHS

Secretary, Swindon InterFaith Group

K A NAWAZ

Swindon Islamic Community

LIAM SLATTERY

Area Dean, Roman Catholic Deanery of Swindon

ALISTAIR STEVENSON

Assistant Area Dean, Anglican Deanery of Swindon

RAM THIAGARAJAH

Swindon Hindu Community

MARTIN VANDERVELDE

Swindon Jewish Community