Peacemaking

Honoring a Peace Hero

05/31/2009 - 3:00pm
05/31/2009 - 4:15pm
Location:
The Peace Abby, 2 North Main St., Sherborn

Please join us in honoring the late Stephen G. Cary, who co-led Quaker relief efforts in Europe after WWII and devoted his life to Peace and Justice on Sunday, May 3, 2009 from 3:00 - 4:15. The Peace Abbey (Two North Main Street, Sherborn, Massachusetts) will add a quote of Stephen's to its Pacifist Memorial. For more information on the event please visit www.stephengcaryleadershipfund.org.

Honor a Peace Hero
And Explore the Unique Peace Abbey

The Peace Abbey in Sherborn, Mass. honors Peace Heroes
Just as so many places honor War Heroes.

The Event:

Witness on the Sixth Anniversary of the Iraq War

03/21/2009 - 10:00am
03/21/2009 - 2:00pm
Location:
Boston Common By the Brewer Fountain (next to Park St. Station)
Sponsoring Congregation:
UUA and UUSC

Please join the UUA, UUSC, Military Families Speak Out, Gold Star Families, Iraq War Veterans, Veterans for Peace, Mass Peace Action, United for Justice with Peace and others for:

Witness on the Sixth Anniversary of the Iraq War

Fulfill the Promise—End the Occupation

Saturday, March 21st., 10a.m.- 2 p.m. Boston Common (see below)

We will gather on the Boston Common to read the names of US and Iraqi war dead.

The commemorative reading will begin at 10 a.m. and end at 2 p.m.

The commemoration will include short statements, prayers, poetry, and music.

Peace Delegation to Representative Niki Tsongas

02/04/2009 - 11:30am
02/04/2009 - 2:00pm
Location:
Representative Niki Tsongas' Office in Lowell
Sponsoring Congregation:
The Community Church of Immigrant City

11:30am February 4 Peace Delegation to Representative Niki Tsongas' Office in Lowell Led by Terry Rockefeller of Families for Peaceful Tomorrows Please call Rlaph Galen if you would like to attend. Visit Families for Peaceful Tomorrowshttp://www.peacefultomorrows.org/index.php. The manual on our future with Afghanistan is wonderful and will be helpful to read before the visit.

The Community Church of Immigrant City

60 Island Street Lawrence, MA 01840

Room 404 East (building next to Essex Art Center)

Peace Studies: A Gift of Transformation

10/26/2008 - 11:00am
10/26/2008 - 1:00pm
Location:
Bernardston Unitarian Church
Sponsoring Congregation:
Bernardston Unitarian Church

Sunday ~ October 26
Bernardston Unitarian Church
11:30 am ~ coffee & refreshments at 11
Arts and Activism 4th Sundays
Special guest speaker: Abbie Jenks ~ Professor, Peace & Social Justice & Human Services at Greenfield Community College (see attachment for photo)

"Who Bears the Burden?" A Talk With Charlie Clements

10/26/2008 - 6:30pm
10/26/2008 - 9:00pm
Location:
UCC Church of Norwell
Sponsoring Congregation:
UUSC

Unitarian Universalist Service Committee
689 Massachusetts Avenue • Cambridge, MA 02139 • 617-868-6600 • www.uusc.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Eloise Clawson, UCC, 781-293-1340
October 16, 2008 Dick Campbell, UUSC, 617-301-4370

NEWS Release
Human rights activist brings antiwar message to Norwell

Interfaith Service on Peace

03/19/2008 - 6:45pm
03/19/2008 - 9:00pm
Location:
19 Town Square, Plymouth
Sponsoring Congregation:
First Parish Church - Plymouth

First Parish Church in Plymouth is the oldest continuous church in New England and will be the location of a Peace Service on the 5th anniversary of the War in Iraq. Everybody who thinks about, dreams of, or works toward peace is invited to attend and participate.

"I was once asked why I don't participate in anti-war demonstrations. I said that I will never do that, but as soon as you have a pro-peace rally, I'll be there"
-Mother Theresa (1910-1997)

Social Justice Potluck - Boy Scouts and UUs

01/11/2008 - 6:30pm
01/11/2008 - 8:00pm
Location:
842 Tremont St. Duxbury
Sponsoring Congregation:
First Parish Church UU Duxbury

Bring whatever you choose to bring, no sign ups are used. We try to sit around a table so that everyone can participate in a discussion. We have discussed many aspects of war and peace, torture, and Darfur. For more information contact the church office at 781-934-6532 or email the office at uuduxbury@verizon.net

Dances of Universal Peace

05/08/2008 - 7:00pm
05/08/2008 - 9:00pm
Location:
66 Elm Street, Gardner
Sponsoring Congregation:
Unitarian Universlist Church

The Dances of Universal Peace are joyous and meditative circle dances honoring the spiritual traditions of the world. The dances use simple folk movements along with songs and chants from the world's sacred traditions. All the dances are taught during the session so no prior experience is necessary. All are welcome!!!

For more information contact Amina or Arif at krleininger@comcast.net

Dances of Universal Peace

04/10/2008 - 7:00pm
04/10/2008 - 9:00pm
Location:
66 Elm Street, Gardner
Sponsoring Congregation:
Unitarian Universalist Church

The Dances of Universal Peace are joyous and meditative circle dances honoring the spiritual traditions of the world. The dances use simple folk movements along with songs and chants from the world's sacred traditions. All the dances are taught during the session so no prior experience is necessary. All are welcome!!!

For more information contact Amina or Arif at krleininger@comcast.net

Dances of Universal Peace

03/13/2008 - 7:00pm
03/13/2008 - 9:00pm
Location:
66 Elm St. Gardner
Sponsoring Congregation:
Unitarian Universalist Church - Gardner

The Dances of Universal Peace are joyous and meditative circle dances honoring the spiritual traditions of the world. The dances use simple folk movements along with songs and chants from the world's sacred traditions. All the dances are taught during the session so no prior experience is necessary. All are welcome!!!

For more information contact Amina or Arif at krleininger@comcast.net