Category Archives: Peacemaking

Massachusetts Council of Churches Statement on the Boston Marathon Bombing

From the National Council of Churches (http://www.ncccusa.org): Dear Sisters and Brothers, We are grieving with those in Boston, and joining in prayer with Christians and people of faith around the world. As the National Council of Churches, we stand in … Continue reading

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5th Annual Commonwealth Interfaith Service: Prayers for Justice and Peace—May 6, Harrisburg

Please join your sisters and brothers in faith in a celebration of our diverse faith and prayer traditions in central Pennsylvania and to pray for justice and peace at the 5th Annual Commonwealth Interfaith Service: Prayers for Justice and Peace on Monday, May … Continue reading

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Heeding God’s Call Upcoming Events

From Heeding God’s Call (http://www.heedinggodscall.org): Saturday, March 23 (rain date, March 24): “Memorial to the Lost” Tee Shirt Exhibit Installation and Dedication Vernon Park in Germantown, 5818 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia Installation: 1 PM; Dedication: 2pm Note on above: This is the … Continue reading

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Father John Dear, SJ—March 17, Lancaster

From Lancaster Interchurch Peace Witness (http://www.lancasterinterchurchpeacewitness.org): Sunday, March 17, 2013 @ 3:00 PM First Presbyterian Church, 140 E Orange Street, Lancaster Topic: Spirituality, Nonviolence and  Public Life John Dear is an internationally acclaimed voice for peace and nonviolent social change and the … Continue reading

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Muhammad: Messenger of Peace—March 14, Harrisburg

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA has launched a nationwide “Muhammad: Messenger of Peace” campaign in all of its 73 chapters to invite members of the community to learn about the Holy Prophet of Islam. The purpose is to remove some … Continue reading

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Sign the Arms Trade Treaty Petition

In March, the United Nations will be engaged in a renewed effort to reach an effective Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). A strong ATT would move us toward protecting lives and communities from the harm caused by illegally traded weapons and … Continue reading

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Sign the Jobs Not Wars Petition

From Peace Action (http://www.peace-action.org/): On Election Day, we sent a message.  Protect Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. End the wars and reinvest in our communities. The wars and tax breaks for the rich and corporations got us into this mess. … Continue reading

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International Day of Peace—September 21 & related activities

From International Day of Peace (http://www.internationaldayofpeace.org/): 11 Days of Global Unity The 11 Days of Global Unity is a way that people can be involved with this year’s global observance of the International Day of Peace.  Each of the 11 … Continue reading

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Prevent Cuts to the Military to Save Jobs?

From the National Priorities Project (http://www.nationalpriorities.org): In a YouTube video Budget Brief – Jobs and the Pentagon (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DR1y2qVRqPc&list=UUdsqPFDeVAPK0eVqfAZmbnw&index=1&feature=plcp), Chris Hellman explains the relationship between military spending and job creation. And on the blog, he explained how projected cuts affect social … Continue reading

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Add a Global Peace Events Calendar to Your Website

From the Culture of Peace Initiative (http://www.cultureofpeace.org/): The newly upgraded Culture of Peace Initiative (CPI) website (http://www.cultureofpeace.org/) & social network invites you to sign in and use its new functions.  The events locator & map (http://cultureofpeace.org/events), which is possibly the … Continue reading

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