Prayer for the Enemy
Thursday, December 8th 2005 7PM - 9PM
Raleigh, North Carolina
Prayer for the Enemy
East Meets West
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Two views of healing and forgiveness
The film “SAMSARA” will be shown (an award winning film by Ellen Bruno
documents the struggle of the Cambodian people to rebuild a shattered
society in the climate of war and with limited resources. Ancient
Buddhist prophecy, teaching and folklore provide a context for
understanding...) www.brunofilms.com
Geshe Gelek Chodha – Tibetan Buddhist monk and Resident Teacher of The
Kadampa Center will elaborate on how Buddhist culture influences
eastern views of war and peace.
David Potorti – of 9/11 Families for Peaceful Tomorrows will show clips
of “BEYOND RETRIBUTION” and share reconciliation efforts in the US.
Suggested Donation - $10.00 No reservations necessary.
All proceeds benefit the Health Care Clinic of Sera Jey Monastery in South India (a Tibetan Buddhist monastery).
Location:
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh 3313 Wade Ave. Raleigh North Carolina
Contact:
Stephanie Smith
919-833-1803 Peaceful Tomorrows... What's Next?
Friday, October 21st 2005 7:45PM
New York, New York
Speaking event with Colleen Kelly.
Location:
St. Joseph House, 1st Street between First and Second Avenues
Contact:
Jane Salmon
212-777-9617 www.catholicworker.org/
Raising Healthy Children as We Live with War and the Threat of Terrorism
Thursday, September 22nd 2005 5:30PM
New York, New York
Sponsored by Manhattan Youth. With Peaceful Tomorrows' Colleen Kelly;
Suzi Naguib, School Coordinator, NYU Child Study Center;
Dr. Bruce Arnold, Psychologist, PS 234; and Christian Burgess, Director, Safe Harbor Schools Program for Safe Horizons.
Location:
NYU Child Study Center
Event to be held at PS 234 Auditorium, at Warren and Greenwich Streets New York New York
Contact:
Diane
(212)706-1104 x232
Sponsored By:
Manhattan Youth
http://www.manhattanyouth.org/
Celebrate Chomsky's life of peace talks
Thursday, October 6th 2005 7:30PM
Cambridge , Massachusetts
A tribute to Noam Chomsky for 40 years of speaking out for peace and
justice will be held Friday, Oct. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at First Church
Cambridge Congregational at 11 Garden St.
Music will be provided by Session Americana, including Ry Cavanaugh.
Featured poets will be Linda Bamber, Dorian Brooks, Gary Duehy and Gary
Hicks. Speakers will include Chomsky, MIT Institute professor; Mel
King, longtime activist and community leader in Boston; Roger Leisner,
Radio Free Maine; Terry Rockefeller, Sept. 11 Families for Peaceful
Tomorrows; Daryl Wright, Dorchester Peoples for Peace; and Mary
Zepernick, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, and
Program on Corporations, Law and Democracy.
Tickets are $20 at the door. For more information, visit www.justicewithpeace.org or call 617-491-4857.
Location:
First Church Cambridge Congregational 11 Garden St. Cambridge Massachusetts
Contact:
617-491-4857
www.justicewithpeace.org
Raising Healthy Children as We Live with War and the Threat of Terrorism
Thursday, September 22nd 2005 5:30PM
New York, New York
Sponsored by Manhattan Youth. With Peaceful Tomorrows' Colleen Kelly;
Suzi Naguib, School Coordinator, NYU Child Study Center;
Dr. Bruce Arnold, Psychologist, PS 234; and Christian Burgess, Director, Safe Harbor Schools Program for Safe Horizons.
Location:
NYU Child Study Center
Event to be held at PS 234 Auditorium, at Warren and Greenwich Streets New York New York
Contact:
Diane
(212)706-1104 x232
Sponsored By:
Manhattan Youth
http://www.manhattanyouth.org/
UN Global Peace Day
Wednesday, September 21st 2005 12PM
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Marion Kminek of September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows to speak.
Location:
Nova Southeastern University Ft. Lauderdale Florida
Contact:
Julia Chaitin
chaitin@nova.edu
954-262-3021
http://shss.nova.edu
Day of Waging Peace
Wednesday, September 21st 2005 9AM to 10PM
Keene, New Hampshire
Plenary Session:
Coleman McCarthy - Peace Educator & Journalist Anne Mulderry - Peaceful Tomorrows
Workshops:
Youth Activism – Moving From Me to We
Conflict Resolution and Mediation
Community Centered Counter-Recruitment
and many more!!!
Location:
Keene State College College Student Center Keene New Hampshire
Contact:
sue@mothersuniting.org
603-357- 9413
Sponsored By:
Mothersuniting
www.mothersuniting.org
Al Filipov peace & Justice Forum
Saturday, September 17th 2005 7-9PM
Concord, Massachusetts
Fourth annual public Forum designed to challenge and engage listeners,
stimulating them to seek how they can promote the tenets of peace and
justice in their own lives, in their communities, and in the world.
Featured speaker is Rev. Dr. David R. Smock, Director of the United
States Institute of Peace, Religion and Peacemaking Initiative. Forums
were established by Peaceful Tomorrows steering committee member
Loretta Filipov to honor her husband, Al Filipov, who was lost on
Flight 11.
On Sunday, September 18th, an open adult education class will be led by
Dr. Smock at 9:15am, followed by worship service with Dr. Smock
preaching at 10am, and a meet and greet opportunity at 11am. All events
at Trinitarian Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 54
Walden Street, Concord, MA 01742.
Location:
Trinitarian Congregational Church, United Church of Christ 54 Walden Street Concord Massachusetts 01742
Contact:
978-369-4837
Sponsored By:
Trinitarian Congregational Church
http://triconchurch.org/ Bring Them Home Bus Tour
Thursday, September 15th 2005 8PM
Raleigh, North Carolina
Peaceful Tomorrows' David Potorti joins other local organizers in
welcoming Cindy Sheehan and Medea Benjamin, who will engage in
discussion on "how do we get out of Iraq?"
Suggested admission $5, no one turned away.
Location:
NC State University McKimmon Center 1101 Gorman Street near corner of Western Raleigh North Carolina
Contact:
David Potorti
919-608-7322
Sponsored By:
NC Peace & Justice Coalition, September 11th Families for Peaceful TomorrowsOur Grief is not a Call for War!
Sunday, September 11th 2005 1:30PM
Austin, Texas
The purpose of this event is to create a public dialog concerning
alternatives to the war on terrorism. To help achieve this goal ,
Austin Against War is inviting different groups to provide information
on the threat to our civil liberties, human rights and other freedoms
as a consequence of War. Nancy Meyer of September 11th Families for
Peaceful Tomorrows will speak.
Location:
12:30 pm - Gather at Gillis Park (South First & Oltorf)
1:00 pm - March down South First, to City Hall.
1:30-5:00 pm - Peace Festival at City Hall, featuring music and speakers. Austin Texas
Contact:
Mac McKaskle
aaw@austinagainstwar.org
512-351-6170
Sponsored By:
Austin Against War
http://austinagainstwar.org
Rotary Club of Kingston
Saturday, August 26th 2005 1PM
Kingston, Ontario, International
Loretta Filipov speaks on her experiences with Peaceful Tomorrows.
Location:
Rotary Club of Kingston Kingston, Ontario International
Contact:
Neal Dick
info@rideauacres.com
Sponsored By:
Rotary Club of Kingston A Call To Conscience; Finding Our Way in a Troubled Time
Friday, August 19th 2005 Friday 5:30 - 8:30 PM; Saturday 9AM - 4PM
Fonda, New York
Directions:
Take the NYS Thruway to exit 28, Fonda/Fultonville. Turn left after
exiting then right over the bridge. Turn left on Route 5. Proceed
approximately 1 &1/2 miles (through Fonda to the National Kateri
Tekakwitha Shrine on the right.
Some may ask, why a call to conscience? The answer is simple, really.
Conscience is, "the internal recognition of right and wrong as regards
one's actions and motives . . . " Many of us are deeply troubled by the
actions of our nation and wonder what has happened to our national
conscience.
In the pursuit of an untroubled conscience based on our nation's
spiritual and religious traditions; in the pursuit of peace both home
and abroad, within and without, we will look at how we are conducting
ourselves as individuals and a nation and ask, "Are we doing what is
right?" And, if we conclude that in some cases the answer is no, we
will look further to see how we might once again find our way.
The life's journey and experiences of our speakers have required them
to look very closely at these questions. Challenged directly by
profoundly troubling experiences each has found a way of affirming the
best of our spiritual traditions, leading to constructive peaceful
action and the development of understanding and tolerance in the face
of ignorance and violence. Come and join us in this day of learning and
reflection, A Call To Conscience.
Location:
Peace Conference at the National Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine Fonda New York
Contact:
John Amidon
JAJAJA1234@aol.com
518-312-6442 Paths to Peaceful Tomorrows
Sunday, July 31st 2005 9AM
Raleigh, North Carolina
Peaceful Tomorrows speaker David Potorti speaks and leads discussion prior to Sunday service.
Location:
Unitarian
Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh, 3313 Wade Avenue, Raleigh, NC
27607, ground floor. 3313 Wade Avenue Raleigh North Carolina 27607
Contact:
Bo Chagnon
mailforbo@yahoo.com
919-468-4791
Sponsored By:
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh
http://uufr.org
Art For Kids
Saturday, July 23rd 2005 1:00PM
Broadalbin, New York
How to Turn Tragedy into Something Positive Through the Arts
Location:
First Presbyterian Church Broadalbin New York
Contact:
Dave Wallin-Eddy
media@broadalbin.org
Summer Scholar's Lecture Series
Saturday, July 20th 2005 9:00 am
Jersey City, New Jersey
"Using Your Gifts to Respond to Life Interrupted"
Location:
St. Peter's College Jersey City New Jersey
Contact:
Dr. Anna Brown
http://www.spc.edu/
Paths to Peaceful Tomorrows
Saturday, July 20th 2005 7:30PM
Coral Gables, Florida
Discussion and book reading by Peaceful Tomorrows member Patricio
Grehan marking the Spanish-language release of our book, "Manana En
Paz." Discussion will take place in Spanish and English.
Location:
Books & Books 265 Aragon Avenue Coral Gables Florida
Contact:
Christina Nosti
305-442-4408
http://www.booksandbooks.com/NASApp/store/IndexJsp
Political Science Discussion
Saturday, July 19th 2005 7-8PM
Miami, Florida
Peaceful Tomorrows' Patricio Grehan discusses the work of our
organization with graduate students from the Masters in Political
Science Class of Professor Guillermo. The discussion will take place in
Spanish on the occasion of the Spanish-language release of our book,
"Manana En Paz."
Location:
Florida International University (FIU) South Campus Miami Florida
Contact:
Teresa Arenas
305-442-4408
http://www.fiu.edu/
Pathways to Peaceful Tomorrows
Thursday, June 23rd 2005 7PM-9PM
Raleigh, North Carolina
Lewis Room, Entry to Parish Center is near Plaza Fountain and is indicated with sign.
Location:
St. Raphael's Church 5801 Falls of Neuse Rd. (north of Millbrook Rd and south of Spring Forest Rd) Raleigh North Carolina
Contact:
Dick Benton
rbenton@intrex.net
919-676-0150
Sunday Worship serivce
Sunday, May 15th 2005 10:30 am
Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church sponsors a speaking event
featuring Loretta Filipov of September 11th Families for Peaceful
Tomorrows.
Contact:
Becky Phipps/Church administrator
office@melroseuu.org
(781)665-7504
No Nukes! No Wars! March and Rally in NYC
Sunday, May 1st 2005 11AM
New York, New York
On Sunday, May 1, the day before the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
Review Conference begins at the United Nations, United for Peace and
Justice and Abolition Now! are calling for a massive demonstration for
global nuclear disarmament, culminating in a rally in New York City's
Central Park. Join us in calling for an end to the Iraq war and the
worldwide abolition of all nuclear weapons! Andrea LeBlanc of Peaceful
Tomorrows will be speaking.
Location:
March by the United Nations
Rally in Central Park, Heckscher Ballfields 2PM Assemble on 1st Ave above 50th Street, New York New York
Contact:
volunteers@unitedforpeace.org
212-868-5545
Sponsored By:
United for Peace and Justice, Abolition Now!
http://www.unitedforpeace.org/
Uniting For A Nuclear Free Future 60 Years After Hiroshima & Nagasaki
Saturday, April 30th 2005 7:30PM
Bergen County, New Jersey
Speakers:
Peaceful Tomorrows members: Bruce Wallace and Andrea LeBlanc
Tadatoshi Akiba, the Mayor of Hiroshima
Hiroshima Bomb Survivors
Stop the Bombs International Peace Walk
Location:
Fort Lee Recreational Center Located at the end of Stillwell Ave Bergen County New Jersey
Contact:
Allison Moore
201-461-7260
http://stopthebombswalk.peacehq.com
From One Ground Zero to Another
Saturday, April 30th 2005 5PM-7PM
New York, New York
Peaceful Tomorrows will discuss its work with the Hiroshima Association for Nuclear Weapon Abolition (HANWA).
Location:
The Buddhist Center 105th St. and Riverside Drive New York New York
Contact:
Colleen Kelly
colleen@peacefultomorrows.org
212-598-0970
www.peacefultomorrows.org
9/11 -- The Quest For Truth Continues
Saturday, April 30th 2005 7PM
New York, New York
Understanding what really happened on 9/11 requires us to widen our
political awareness. We must see 9/11 in a larger geo-political context
to realize the broad ramifications of this event in history, how it has
shaped our present as well as how it's determining our future.
Therefore, the urgency for truth only gets stronger with time since new
evidence calling into question the official story and the 9/11 Report
continues
to surface.
Speakers will include Phil Berg (RICO lawsuit against Bush
administration), Ray McGovern (retired CIA analyst), John Buchanan
(9/11 Truth Candidate), Bob McIlvaine (9/11 victim family member), Nick
Levis (anthrax research, http://www.911truth.org),
Kyle Hence (http://www.911citizenswatch.org/), Justicefor911.org
(http://www.justicefor911.org/) and others. Also, we'll view a special
pre-recorded video statement from Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney (D-GA).
Sponsored by NY 911 Truth
Location:
West Park Presbyterian Church 86th St. & Amsterdam Ave. New York New York
http://www.ny911truth.org/
Meeting with Japanese Visitors from Hiroshima World Peace Mission
Saturday, April 28th 2005 3pm-7pm
New York, New York
Peaceful Tomorrows members Robin Della Rocca and Bruce Wallace will be
escorting members of the Hiroshima Peace Mission to New York's Ground
Zero and will discuss each organization's work.
Location:
New York Peaceful Tomorrows Office 15 Rutherford Place, off East 15th St. between 2nd and 3rd Aves. New York New York 10003
Contact:
Colleen Kelly
colleen@peacefultomorrows.org
212-598-0970
www.peacefultomorrows.org
APRIL 20th 2005
DETROIT, MI
Time: 10AM-12PM
Title: Turning our Grief into Action for Peace
Speaker: John Titus
Sponsored by: 7th Annual Global Nonviolence Conference Sponsors
website: http://www.nonviolenceeducation.org
Contact: Dr. Laurie Pappas
email: Lpapp3369@aol.com
Comments: John Titus was on the
Steering Committee that planned this International event that brought
peacemakers from all over the world. It was quite an honor to have
Peaceful Tomorrows represented. The message created quite a meaningful
discussion on deeply held beliefs and important issues from a diverse
audience.
APRIL 17th 2005
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Time: 2:30PM
Title: US Premiere of "The Forgiveness Project"
Speakers: Michael Berg (father
of Nick Berg), Susan Urbach (OKC bombing Survivor), Colleen Kelly
(co-director of Sept. 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows), Bud Welch
(father of OKC bombing victim Julie Welch), Fr. Michael Lapsley from
South Africa, Frank Silovsky (widower of OKC bombing victim Kathy
Silovsky) and others. Panel Moderated by John Mkhize, MLK Jr. Peace
Award Winner
Sponsored by: Progressive Alliance Foundation
website: http://www.palfound.net/events.htm
Contact: Ed Bice
email: bice@thepop.org
phone: 405-235-3436
Location: St. Paul's Cathedral, 7th Street and N. Robinson
Comments: Visit the site of The Forgiveness Project
to see the exhibit that will be making its U.S. Premiere in Oklahoma
City! Fr. Michael Lapsley’s story is included, as well as that of
Daniel Pearl’s widow Mariane Pearl, and soon, Oklahoma City resident
Bud Welch’s story will be included, among many others.
The
exhibit is a unique and compelling look at the issue of forgiveness in
the context of terrorism, political violence, war and other injustices.
After this premiere, the exhibit will run from: Monday, April 18 to
Saturday, April 23 -- 9am to 5pm
*With Extended Hours: Wednesday and Thursday, 9am to 8pm. Call 405-235-3436 for more information
The exhibit will be heading off on a U.S. tour to other cities sometime after its stay here in Oklahoma.
This
is an unique, progressive exhibit that gives real life examples of the
importance of resisting revenge in response to our conflict, and
instead finding paths to justice that our consistent with our shared
values.
APRIL 16th 2005
ANN ARBOR, MI
Time: 7PM
Title: From 9-11 to the Iraq War: Ending the Cycle of Violence
Speaker: John Titus.
Sponsored by: Michigan Peaceworks and Veterans for Peace
Contact: Phillis Engelbert
phone: 734-761-5922 or 734-662-0818
Location: First Unitarian-Universalist Church, 4001 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd.
Comments: Panel presenation by
Jimmy Massey (Iraq Veterans Against the War), Deb Regal (Military
Families Speak Out) and John Titus (Sept. 11 Families for Peaceful
Tomorrows). Opening remarks by Rev. Kenneth Phifer. Minimum suggested
donation $5; all proceeds to IVAW.
APRIL 16th 2005
ATHENS, OH
Time: 5:00-6:30PM
Title: Building Bridges of Hope
Speaker: Bruce Wallace.
Sponsored by: Sponsored by:
UCM: Center for Spiritual Growth & Social Justice; Student
Activities Commission; Students for Peace and Justice; InterAct;
College of Education; Circle of Friends; Appalachian Peace and Justice
Network
website: http://www.ucmathens.org
Contact: Christie Truly
email: apjn@frognet.net
Location: Ohio University, 18 N. College St., Room 136, Bentley Hall
Comments: Peaceful Tomorrows'
Bruce Wallace, a high school teacher, lost a beloved nephew in the
World Trade Center attacks. To channel his grief and anger into
something positive, he has built a bridge of hope across an impossible
chasm: for the last year, he and his classes have maintained an e-mail
relationship with an Iraqi high school teacher and his students in
Baghdad. Please come hear him speak about this incredible journey.
APRIL 16th 2005
TULSA, OK
Time: 7PM
Title: What Does Justice Without Revenge Look Like?
Speakers: Michael Berg (father
of Nick Berg), Terry Rockefeller (board member, Sept. 11th Families for
Peaceful Tomorrows), Wess Young (a survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race
Riot), Loretta Filipov (widow of Al Filipov, 9/11 Victim), & Andrea
LeBlanc (widow of Bob LeBlanc, 9/11 Victim).
Sponsored by: Progressive Alliance Foundation
website: http://www.palfound.net/events.htm
Contact: Andrew Rice
email: andrew@palfound.net
Location: Higher Dimensions Church, 8621 S Memorial Street
Comments: Part of a series of
events commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Oklahoma City
bombings. Open to the public. Donations are welcomed to cover the cost
of airfare required to bring Father Lapsley from South Africa.
APRIL 16th 2005
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Time: 7PM
Title: What Does Justice Without Revenge Look Like?
Speakers: Colleen Kelly
(co-director of Sept. 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows), David
Potorti (co-director of Sept. 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows),
Bud Welch (father of OKC bombing victim Julie Welch), and Fr. Michael
Lapsley from South Africa. Hosted by Rev. Robin Meyers.
Sponsored by: Progressive Alliance Foundation
website: http://www.palfound.net/events.htm
Contact: Andrew Rice
email: andrew@palfound.net
Location: Mayflower Congregational Church, 3901 Northwest 63rd Street
Comments: Part of a series of
speaking events in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the
Oklahoma City bombings. Open to the public. Donations welcomed to cover
the airfare required to bring Father Lapsley from South Africa.
APRIL 14th 2005
RALEIGH, NC
Time: 7PM
Title: Creating Peaceful Tomorrows
Speaker: David Potorti
Sponsored by: Triangle Chapter of the Fellowship of Reconciliation meeting
website: http://www.forusa.org
Contact: Jack McCall
email: jackmccall@earthlink.net
Location: Longview Center, 118 South Person Street
Comments: Triangle Chapter of
the Fellowship of Reconciliation meeting. David Potorti will discuss
September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows in conjunction with the
vison of the Fellowship of Reconciliation: "We envision a world of
justice, peace, and freedom. It is a revolutionary vision of a beloved
community where differences are respected, conflicts are addressed
nonviolently, oppressive structures are dismantled, and where people
live in harmony with the earth, nurtured by diverse spiritual
traditions that foster compassion, solidarity, and reconciliation."
Location
is Longview Center, 118 S. Person St. in downtown Raleigh-- next to the
Exploris Museum and the IMAX Theater at Moore Square.
APRIL 10th 2005
RALEIGH, NC
Time: 11AM
Title: Healing of Memories
Speaker: Father Michael Lapsley
Sponsored by: Raleigh Friends Meeting, September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows
website: www.healingofmemories.co.za
Contact: David Potorti
email: david@peacefultomorrows.org
Location: Raleigh Friends Meeting, 625 Tower Street
Comments: Father Michael
Lapsley, Anglican Priest from Capetown, South Africa, will show video
and discuss his work with the Institute for Healing of Memories.
Introduced by Peaceful Tomorrows' David Potorti. Silent worship
10-11am; short break followed by program.
APRIL 10th 2005
DURHAM, NC
Time: 6-8PM
Title: The Healing Journey of Individuals, Communities and Nations
Speaker: Father Michael Lapsley
Sponsored by:
Organized by September 11 Families for Peaceful Tomorrows, Durham
Friends Meeting Peace & Social Concerns Committee, and Triangle
Tikkun
website: www.healingofmemories.co.za
Contact: Jennie Ratcliffe
email: jratcliffe@mindspring.com
Location: Durham Friends Meeting, 404 Alexander Avenue
Comments:
In 1990, three months after the release of Nelson Mandela,
anti-apartheid, activist Father Michael Lapsley was sent a parcel. When
Fr Lapsley opened it, an explosion brought down ceilings in the house
and blew a hole in the floors and shattered windows. It blew off both
of the priest's hands, destroyed one eye and burned him severely.
Today,
Fr Lapsley focuses upon the need for making the transition from victim,
to survivor, and eventually to victor. Remaining filled with anger and
hatred would keep him entrenched in the role of victim. His recovery
was fuelled by a deep conviction to participate in creating a different
kind of world.
His work with 'The Institute for Healing the
Memories' throughout South Africa and internationally contributes
significantly towards helping the victims of oppression and violence to
"heal and remember".
Potluck will begin at 6pm, followed by Fr Lapsley’s talk at 7pm.
APRIL 10th , 2005
CHAPEL HILL, NC
Time: 2:30PM
Title: Classical Concert for Peaceful Tomorrows
Speaker: Pianist Greg McCallum
Sponsored by: September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows
Contact: David Potorti
email: david@peacefultomorrows.org
website: www.unitedchurch.org
phone: 919-608-7322
Location: United Church of Chapel Hill, 1321 Airport Road
Comments:
Chapel Hill classical pianist Greg McCallum performs his "World Quilt
for Peace" featuring a tapestry of world music by Scarlatti, Chopin,
Grieg, Debussy, Medtner, Bartok, Ginastera, Gottschalk, Eitan
Steinberg, William, Grant Still, and Frederic Rzewski. If the music of
Italy, Spain, Poland, Norway, Japan/Java, France, Russia, Rumania,
Israel, Argentina, the Caribbean Islands and the United States can
co-exist peacefully on stage, let us bring that sense of peace to the
larger world! Reception will follow, featuring guest speaker Father
Michael Lapsley from Capetown, South Africa. Suggested donation of $15
benefits Peaceful Tomorrows.
APRIL 9, 2005
DURHAM, NH
Time: 7:30-9:00PM
Title: "Teaching Peace" Workshop
Speaker: Bruce Wallace
Sponsored by: Oyster River High School
Contact: Melinda Salazar
email: http://staff.orcsd.org/msalazar/RegForm.htm
Location: Oyster River High School, 55 Coe Drive
Comments:
A conference for New Hampshire educators and community activists.
Includes keynote address, "War as an ‘ Edsel ’: The Marketing and
Consumption of Modern American Wars" by Dr. Marc Herold. Other sessions
inclue, "Expressions of Peace: Poetry Reading"; "Grassroots Resources
for Peace"; "How Can We Build the U.S. Department of Peace One State at
a Time?"; "The Forgotten UN Decade for International Peace
(2000-2010)"; "Teaching Students to Recognize and Resist War
Propaganda"; "Using Documentary Film to Teach the Effects of War ";
"Putting a Human Face on “Collateral Damage” featuring Peaceful
Tomorrows member Bruce Wallace, a high school educator at the John
Dewey Magnet High School , Brooklyn, NY; "Seeking Peaceful Solutions to
Environmental Conflict"; "Environmental Peace "; "The Classroom and
Personal Peace"; "Creating Peace Within"; "Teaching Peace in Cheshire
County"; "Portsmouth Peace Treaty Curriculum "; "Modeling Peace in the
Classroom and Beyond"; "Teaching Peace ."
APRIL 7, 2005
NEW YORK, NY
Time: 7:30-9:00PM
Title: Making Peace with 9/11, Making Peace with Yourself:
Speaker: Father Michael Lapsley
Sponsored by: September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows
Contact: Colleen Kelly
email: colleen@peacefultomorrows.org
phone: 212-598-0970
Location: September Space, 520 8th Avenue, at 36th Street, 11th Floor
Comments:
Speaker Father Michael Lapsley is the founder of "The Institute for the
Healing of Memories," in Capetown, South Africa, a trust that seeks to
facilitate the healing process of individuals and communities. He has
spoken around the world about the effects of violence and the essential
need for an effective healing process. His work focuses on how to
redeem the past by laying to rest that which is destructive, and
celebrating that which is life-giving.
This event is free and
open to the public. 9-11 families, survivors, rescue workers, clergy,
mental health professionals, and all those who are still recovering
from the tragedy of September 11th are encouraged to attend.
Sponsored by The September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows www.peacefultomorrows.org
The
September Space Community Center serves the long-term needs of
individuals dealing with loss from the attacks of September 11, 2001
and other traumatic events through daily programs and activities.
www.septemberspace.org
Please RSVP to September Space, (212) 563-7570
APRIL 4, 2005
BALTIMORE, MD
Time: 7PM
Title: Pathway to Peace
Speaker: Bruce Wallace
Sponsored by: Center for Values and Service, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. Club, Campus Ministry, Student Life, RAC, ALANA, Democracy Matters
Contact: Ginger Colamussi
email: gcolamussi@loyola.edu
Location: McGuire Hall, Loyola College, 4501 N. Charles Street, Baltimore
Comments:
"Pathway to Peace" -- firsthand testimonies on war in Iraq from members
of delegation that traveled to Amman, Jordan in December 2004/ January
2005 to bring relief to refugees from Falluja. McGuire Hall, Loyola
College.
MARCH 18, 2005
RALEIGH, NC
Time: 7PM
Title: Turning Grief into Action for Peace
Speaker: David Potorti
Sponsored by: Pullen Memorial Baptist Church
Contact: Cathy Tamsberg
email: ctamsberg@pullen.org
phone: 919-828-0897
Location: Pullen Memorial Baptist Church, 1801 Hillsborough St.
Comments:
Michael Berg, father of Nick Berg, the American contractor killed in
Iraq, and David Potorti, co-founder of September 11th Families for
Peaceful Tomorrows, will engage in a public discussion on their
experiences of turning their grief into action for peace.
MARCH 18th 2005
NEW YORK, NY
Time: 7 PM
Title: Exploring the Path From 9-11 to Iraq
Speaker: Colleen Kelly
Sponsored by: Quaker Arts
website: www.quakerarts.org
Contact: Kay Doost
email: quakerstory@yahoo.com
Location: 15th Street Meeting House, 15 Rutherford Place, off East 15th St. between 2nd and 3rd Aves. New York, NY.
Comments:
Suggested Donation: $ 5 In Advance, $ 8 At the Door. Feature Film by
Sally Marr & Peter Dudar: ARLINGTON WEST. Doors Open 6PM, Panel
Discussion 7PM, Film Begins 8PM, Ends 9PM MARCH 17th 2005
NEW YORK, NY
Time: 8 PM
Title: "World Quilt for Peace" A Benefit for 9/11 Families for Peaceful Tomorrows
Speaker: Greg McCallum, Piano, David Potorti
Sponsored by: Greg McCallum
website: www.gregmccallum.com
Contact: Nabil Ashour
email: office@peacefultomorrows.org
phone: (212)247-7800 for tickets ($25-$30)
Location: Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall @ 59th St and 7th Ave, New York
Comments:
Peaceful Tomorrows is proud to acknowledge its association with Chapel
Hill pianist Greg McCallum as he performs two concerts to benefit our
organization. On March 17, 2005, Greg will premiere his "World Quilt
for Peace" at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, in New York City. On
April 10th, he will reprise that performance for his friends in North
Carolina, at the United Church of Chapel Hill. MARCH 10th 2005
MADRID, SPAIN
Title: Release of Peaceful Tomorrows Book in Spanish
Speakers: Adele Welty, David Potorti, Karen Shea
Sponsored by: Juan Gutierrez
website: www.peacefultomorrows.org
email: office@peacefultomorrows.org
Comments:
September 11th family members from the U.S. will travel to
Madrid, Spain to establish relationships with family members of the 190
people killed in the March 11th, 2004 train bombings there. In addition to
joining commemoration ceremonies on the evening of March 10th, they will mark
the Spanish-language release their book, "Peaceful Tomorrows: Turning Our
Grief into Action for Peace." The delegation will be in Madrid from March
6-12. MARCH 9th 2005
NEW YORK, NY
Time: 7 PM
Title: NYC Preview of "Zahira's Peace"
Speaker: Alissa Rosenberg-Torres
Sponsored by: Daedalus Productions, Inc.
phone: (917)939-5254
email: nr@daedalus.tv
Location: Studio Dante, 257 W. 29th Street (Between 7th and 8th. Aves.)
Comments:
A moving 70-minute feature documentary about a young woman injured in
the March 11, 2004 Madrid train bombing, and the political changes that
have taken place in Spain. The film follows the world's response to
M-11, making a plea to put an end violence and collateral damage and
uniting WARRIORS FOR PEACE.
Produced and Directed by Nina Rosenblum, Produced
and original story by Mercedes Goiz and Story Edited by Dennis Watlington, in
co-production with Sogecable/Canal+ Spain and Jazzy Produccions,
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Sponsors: Daedalus Productions, Inc, United for Peace and
Justice, September 11 Families for Peaceful Tomorrows, Global Exchange; Code
Pink, NY Women in Film and Television
6:30 PM RECEPTION, 7 PM
SCREENING, 8:15 PRESS CONFERENCE seating is limited, so please rsvp to hold a
seat
MARCH 6th 2005
NEW YORK, NY
Time: 8:30AM-5:30PM
Title: Activist Training Camp
Speaker: Talat Hamdani
Sponsored by: Code Pink
website: www.codepink4peace.org
Contact: Ariel
email: animalariel@yahoo.com
Location: Barnard Hall, Barnard College (117th and Broadway) New York, NY.
Comments:
CODEPINK Women For Peace as part of International Women’s Week of
Global Action presents an all-day activist training... Gather with
diverse women activists from around the region and the country to learn
new activism skills in workshops about creative protests, publicity,
non-violence, racism and diversity, and your legal rights. Talat
Hamdani will take part of the plenary panel (International Women,
Peace, and Security issues) at 3:30pm.
MARCH 5th 2005
NEW YORK, NY
Time: 10AM-12PM
Title: Japanese Students to Meet with Peaceful Tomorrows
Speaker: Bruce Wallace
website: www.peacefultomorrows.org
Contact: Nabil Ashour
email: office@peacefultomorrows.org
Location: Peaceful Tomorrows Office, 15 Rutherford Place, off East 15th St. between 2nd and 3rd Aves. New York, NY.
Comments: Hiroshi Kawahito from
Japan is bringing a group of 12 students from the University of Tokyo
for a small, informal speaking event at the Peaceful Tomorrows New York
office. The event will last 2 hours (from 10am to 12pm) with most of
the time dedicated to Q&A.
FEBRUARY 22nd 2005
NEW YORK, NY
Time: 8 PM
Title: Moving Forward Together: Strengthening the Progressive Community
Speaker: Adele Welty
Sponsored by: New Yorkers Say No To War
website: www.nysaynotowar.org
Contact: Kay Doost
email: http://www.nysntw.vesana.com/html/modules/contact/
Location: LGBT Center 208 W. 13th St, bet. 7th and 8th Aves New York, NY.
Comments:
Come hear Adele Welty, from 9/11 Families for Peaceful Tomorrows, who
traveled to Jordan with a delegation lead by Code Pink to bring
$600,000 in medical supplies to Iraqis. This provided an opportunity
for a powerful exchange between Americans who have lost family members
in Iraq and on 9/11 and Iraqis who have lost loved ones.
There
will also be a report back from the United for Peace and Justice
National Assembly as well as information on the plans for March 18-20
(the second anniversary of the start of the war on Iraq.)
What
can we do about the current situation in Iraq? How can we expand the
impact of our work? Please join us to discuss these crucial questions.
FEBRUARY 3, 2005
RALEIGH, NC
Time: 12:15PM-1:30PM
Title: Rotary Club Meeting
Location: Crabtree Rotary Club Raleigh North Carolina
website: http://www.rotary7710.org/
Contact: David Forrest
email: david.forrest@ncfcorp.com
Comments:
Marks Rotary Club's 100th anniversary. Casa Carbone Restaurant, in Oak
Park on Glenwood Avenue (about 2 miles west of Crabtree Valley Mall,
behind O'Malleys Tavern, beside Hertzburg Furs). Lunch charge $12. Eat
at 12:30, followed by speech at 1PM.
JANUARY 30, 2005
GREENSBORO, NC
Time: 6:30PM-9:30PM
Title: Moving Forward Together: Strengthening the Progressive Community
Speaker: David Potorti
Sponsored by: The Peace and Justice Network
website: http://peace-justice.net
Contact: Kay Doost
email: pjn@triad.rr.com
phone: 336-691-0166
Location: Social Hall of the old Temple Emanuel, 713 N. Green Street, Greensboro, NC.
Comments:
The potluck is a time for peace and justice groups to share information
and local campaigns on a variety of peace and social justice issues.
Information sharing tables begin at 6:30PM. ther speakers include Spoma
Jovanovic, Asst. Professor in Dept. of Communications at UNCG, and
James Shields, Director of Community Learning, Guilford College.
JANUARY 24, 2005
NEW YORK, NY
Time: 6:30PM
Title: UFPJ Volunteer Meeting with Report from Delegation to Jordan
Speaker: Adele Welty
Sponsored by: United for Peace and Justice
website: http://www.unitedforpeace.org/
Contact: UFPJ Office - New York
phone:212-868-5545
Location: UFPJ office, 209 W. 38th St., 9th floor.
Comments: Adele Welty, a
member of the delegation that went to Jordan to deliver $600,000 of
medicine and other supplies for victims of the attack on Falluja, will
be speaking on the details of the trip.
JANUARY 21, 2005
WASHINTON, DC
Time: 7PM-10PM
Title: United WE Stand: Our Values, Our Vision, Our Mission
Speaker: Adele Welty
Sponsored by: Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ & Dream Catcher Films,Inc
website: http://www.findingourvoices.com
Location: Plymouth Congregational UCC, 5301 North Capital St., NE
Washington, DC: Walking distance from Ft. Totten Metro
Comments: Come, Add Your Voice and Help Set the Post-Inaugural Agenda!
Donations will be requested for FINDING OUR VOICES, a Dream Catcher
Films, Inc. production in association with Prosperity Media, currently
in production that puts a human face to the issues at hand ... War,
Civil Liberties and Social Injustice. View the trailer at www.findingourvoices.com.
JANUARY 20, 2005
BRIDGEWATER, MA
Time: 5PM-7PM
Title: Citizens for an Informed Community Counter-Inauguration
Speaker: Loretta Filipov
Sponsored by: Citizens for an Informed Community
website: http://www.geocities.com/informedcommunity
Contact: Bill Haff
email: bhaff@horizonhouse.com
Location: Town Common and Bridgewater State College Campus
JANUARY 17, 2005
NEW YORK, NY
Time: 9AM-4:40PM
Title: Second Annual Youth Conference on Nonviolence, Visions of Peace: From Indifference to Making a Difference
Speaker: Bruce Wallace
Sponsored by: Temple of Understanding and Soka-Gakkai International-USA
Contact: Jill Strauss
phone: 212-246-2746
email: jill@templeofunderstanding.org
Location: Soka-Gakkai International-USA, #7 East 15th Street between
5th Avenue and Union Square in Manhattan. Take the 4,5,6,N,R, Q,W,L
Union Square 14th Street stop.
Comments: Peaceful Tomorrows member Bruce Wallace will be giving a
workshop about his Student-to-Student Project at the Second Annual
Youth Conference on Nonviolence, Visions of Peace: From Indifference to
Making a Difference. The Student-to-Student Project is in rememberence
of Mitch Wallace and links teenagers in Iraq and the US by way of
email. The Youth Conference includes workshops, speakers, films, and
entertainment on peace, nonviolence, and co-existence. We expect 200
ethnically and religiously diverse youth and adults from different
communities in the Tri-State area to attend. Admission is free! |
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