Title: Peace activist named Disciples Peace
Fellowship intern coordinator
Date: January 25, 2001
Disciples News Service
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Contact: news@cm.disciples.org
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INDIANAPOLIS (DNS) -- A former Disciples Peace Fellowship
intern and overseas missionary is the new intern coordinator of the peace program. 
Amy Gopp, Washington, D.C., whose involvement in international and peace work spans more than a decade, was chosen by the Disciples Peace Fellowship executive committee. She assumed the post Dec. 1.
"Amy brings a unique global perspective to this most important DPF ministry, along with her personal experience as a summer intern," said Joel Heim, Oconomowoc, Wis., moderator of the DPF executive committee. "Her enthusiasm and energy will build on the solid foundation established by past coordinators."
As a Disciples Peace Fellowship intern, Gopp worked in regional summer youth camps and conferences, leading workshops on peace and social justice issues. She has served as assistant director of the Lion and the Lamb Peace Arts Center, Bluffton (Ohio) College, has done volunteer service in the former Yugoslavia, and has worked as a peace activist in Croatia and Bosnia. Gopp is a member of the Balkan Committee at the National Presbyterian Church, Washington, D.C.
As a youth, the Kent, Ohio, native was active at First Christian Church and the regional camp program. She is an adult member of the General Youth Council of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
Gopp holds a master of arts degree in conflict resolution from Antioch University, Yellow Springs, Ohio, and a bachelor of arts degree in international relations from the American University School of International Service in Washington, D.C.
Gopp is a graduate academic advisor at American University and attends National City Christian Church in Washington, D.C.
She is the coauthor of "Torba," a drama based on her experiences in Croatia and Bosnia. The play was produced at Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, Va., last October.
Gopp succeeds Sarah Riester, who left after three years to attend to increased work responsibilities with the non-profit Indianapolis-based Girls, Inc.
The Disciples Peace Fellowship is a recognized Disciples organization with a staff liaison from the Division of Homeland Ministries.
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