Light the Night: Together We Stand
Tuesday, January 19, 6:30-7:30pm Multifaith Voices for Peace & Justice is pleased to partner with American Muslim Voice and other faith organizations for this gathering. Join us for prayers for our nation from diverse faith traditions. Click here to download a flyer with a full list of participants. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE PROGRAM LIVE ON YOUTUBE. read more ![]() ![]()
Peaceful Presence January 11, 2021 RecordingOn January 11th 2021, MVPJ hosted a Peaceful Presence.
Click here and use the passcode X9ZwZ@^d read more ![]() ![]()
Let Us Heal
It is hard to unsee after having seen Families being separated and shaken Hearing their calls for help and screams They were left with no choice but to give in I remember the day that led to today With a vicious stroke of a powerful pen That is what led to our nation's heartbreak They were left with no choice but to give in MLK's dream had long been shattered The departed souls leaving behind sadness I walked with hundreds at a rally and cried They were left with no choice but to give in As we stand here today, closing one door Let us start this new year hand in hand read more ![]() ![]()
The People's Inauguration 2021
Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice is excited to join The Revolutionary Love Project, along with other faith and civic organization throughout the country for this national event! The People's Inauguration will be a celebration of what is possible. After years of injustice and division, we need a moment of collective renewal and healing. Let's create a moral vision for the America we are capable of becoming. Imagine millions of us making our own oaths - to our core values, to each other, to ourselves. Be a part of The People Inauguration from wherever you are! CLICK HERE to register now! read more ![]() ![]()
Peaceful Presence January 11, 2021
In light of the violence and brokenness we face JOIN US for CLICK HERE to download a PDF of the PEACEFUL PRESENCE PROGRAM. read more ![]() ![]()
End the Nuclear Era Palo Alto Street Vigil (with COVID safety precautions)![]() The U.N Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons becomes international law on Friday, January 22. VIGIL Supporting the Treaty Friday, 1/22, 12noon-1:30pm Corner of El Camino and Embarcadero in Palo Alto Join this peaceful outdoor vigil/celebration in support of the U.N. treaty banning nuclear weapons! Please wear appropriate masks and gloves and respect physical distance guidelines to help keep this vigil safe! You are welcomed to bring signs supporting and celebrating this treaty -- and a nuclear weapon free world! read more ![]() ![]()
Atherton joins Menlo Park in supporting the 'Back from the Brink' Resolution
Then, on November 18, 2020, through the efforts of MVPJ and two Atherton peace advocates (Les DeWitt and former Mayor Malcolm Dudley), Atherton joined Menlo Park in supporting the call. Entitled "Back from the Brink," this call was created by the Union of Concerned Scientists and Physicians for Social Responsibility, and has been endorsed by 250 organizations including the California State Legislature. Menlo Park and Atherton joined Los Angeles and seven other California cities to become the seventh and tenth California cities, respectively, to endorse 'The Call.' Click here to download a PDF of the Op-Ed (July 31, 2020 in The Almanac) "Stepping Back from the Brink: Steps to reduce the risk of nuclear war" written by Richard Duda (of MVPJ) and Judy Adams about the call and Menlo Park action. Click here to download a PDF of the Menlo Park Proclamation and the Atherton Proclamation. If you are a resident of a city that has not signed the Back from the Brink call and would like to work with MVPJ on the best way to approach your city council, please contact us at info@multifaithpeace.org. read more ![]() ![]()
Multifaith Prayers for Peace on 11th of the Month
In the midst of difficult times, Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice will host “Peaceful Presence,” a monthly prayer service on the evening of the 11th of each month, offering a time of quiet multifaith prayers for peace and strength for the journey. All are welcome: those of all faith traditions and of no defined faith, those who are suffering at the hands of their own government, those who need a pause in the midst of intensive work on behalf of others, and all who would like to pray with others for the well-being of all. The prayer time will include elements from several religious traditions. Upcoming: read more ![]() ![]()
Extemporaneous Speech by Julia Jackson, Mother of Jacob Blake
We need healing. As I pray for my son's healing - physically and emotionally and spiritually - I also have been praying even before this for the healing of our country. God has placed each and every one of us here in this country because He wanted us to be here." Click here to watch and hear Julia Jackson's full and very moving speech (August 25, 2020) on youtube. read more ![]() ![]()
June 11 Peaceful Presence on Racial Justice
"Peace and Struggle" remarks by Rev. Amy Morgenstern and inspired by Frederick Douglas. Click here to download and read. "Hearts of Stones" remarks were shared by Quaker Eric Sabelman from Palo Alto Friends Meeting. Click here to download and read. Jewish Reading from Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel and Song - presented by Rabbi Amy Eilberg. Click here to download and read. A Christian prayer led by Rev. Dr. Diana Gibson and inspired by Pope Paul VI, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, and the Poor People's Campaign. Click here to download and read. A song in memory of Chris Lundin, our beloved MVPJ Steering committee member, "music director," colleague and friend. (Click here to see our memory page for Chris.) "This is my song, O God of all the nations" was sung by Chris French from the Baha'i community. This was one of Chris Lundin's favorite songs.
read more ![]() ![]()
|