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Friday, March 20 2009 @ 04:06 pm
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 Join us on Wednesday April 22nd from 7 to 9pm for a panel discussion on this issue. |
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Wednesday, March 04 2009 @ 10:36 pm
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Multifaith Voices for Peace & Justice invites you to participate in one of these vigils on the 6th anniversary of the Iraq War.
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Monday, September 29 2008 @ 12:13 am
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 Multifaith Voices for Peace & Justice presents this fall series exploring critical election issues.
Globalization & Immigration with Raj Patel
Monday, Oct. 20, 7pm
First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton, Palo Alto
In the midst of global economic crisis, come hear Raj Patel, writer, activist, academic and author of Stuffed and Starved: The Hidden Battle for the World Food System and a researcher at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, and a visiting scholar at UC Berkeley. He will speak on the connect between globalization and the root causes of immigration throughout the Americas.
Keynote will be followed by responses from a multifaith panel.
Suggested donation of $5-15 for each event is requested (no one turned away for lack of funds).
Mark you calendars NOW! |
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Sunday, September 28 2008 @ 11:55 pm
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 "Soldiers of Conscience" Film & Discussion with Associate Producer
Wednesday, October 1, 7pm
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
405 South 10th Street, San Jose
Filmed with the permission of the US Army, this documentary tackles the question every soldier must ask - is it ever acceptable to kill another human being? Interviewing several Conscientious Objectors from the Iraq war as well as teachers at West Point, the film provides a thoughtful exploration of conscience, morality and war.
Associate Producer Ian Slattery will lead discussion and respond to Q&A following the film.
"Soldiers of Conscience" will be aired on PBS October 16th (check local listings). Don't miss this opportunity to see the film and have time for reflection with other community members and one of the Associate Producers. |
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Friday, September 12 2008 @ 12:59 am
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From American Muslim Voice - Striving to create a culture of peace, acceptance, mutual respect and harmony
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Tuesday, September 09 2008 @ 02:45 am
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 The award winning documentary "Soldiers of Conscience" will be shown on Wednesday, September 10, 7PM, at the First Baptist Church, 305 N. California Ave., Palo Alto, as the opening of the fall series, "Faithful Citizens Go to the Polls". Made with official permission from the US Army, "Soldiers of Conscience" includes never before seen footage of basic training and the war in Iraq, and interviews with a West Point ethics instructor as well as several Conscientious Objectors. Well-known author and Vietnam veteran Tobias Wolff will lead the discussion following the film. Co-director and co-producer Catherine Ryan will be present for the screening and available for Q&A. |
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Monday, July 28 2008 @ 01:04 pm
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 On Saturday, August 23, 2008, from 5:30 to 8:30 P.M., AMV Foundation is hosting its Fourth Annual Open House at 120 Park Ave in Palo Alto. |
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Saturday, April 12 2008 @ 12:56 am
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 Eyes Wide Open, the American Friends Service Committee’s widely-acclaimed exhibition on the human cost of the Iraq War, features a pair of boots honoring each California military casualty, a labyrinth of civilian shoes to memorialize the Iraqis killed in the conflict, and a display exploring the history, cost and consequences of the war. Come to Kings' Plaza in Palo Alto (corner of Hamilton and Ramona, in front of the City Hall) to honor and grieve for the lost lives of loved ones and strangers, near and far. An ongoing vigil with the boots and shoes will begin Saturday, May 3rd at 10 a.m. and continue through the day and night until Sunday, May 4th at 6 p.m.
Special Events at the Vigil:
Opening Ceremony, Saturday, 12Noon: Prayers from Diverse Faith Traditions, Music, Speaker: Cindy Sheehan "Peace Mom" whose son Casey was killed while serving in Iraq
Taps, Saturday, 8pm (sundown) followed by time of silence
Film "Arlington West", Saturday 8:30pm: A 45 minute documentary telling the story of the "temporary cemetery in the sand" erected every Sunday by the Veterans for Peace in Santa Barbara, Santa Monica and other locations. A flag draped coffin and over 4000 wooden crosses, placed lovingly on the beach, invite the public to honor fallen U.S. soldiers and lament the cost of war.
(Bring your coats and blankets or chairs to sit on!)
Reading of Names, Sunday, 2pm: The names and ages of each of the 432 soldiers from California who have died in this war will be read, along with 432 names of Iraqi civilians who have been killed. Prayers and Silence.
Closing Ceremony, Sunday, 6pm: Speaker Gold Star Families Speak Out mother Karen Meredith, whose son Ken Ballard was killed while serving in Iraq; Prayers from Diverse Faith Traditions
The Eyes Wide Open exhibit will also be offered at Stanford White Plaza Friday, May 2, 10am-6pm and at Santa Clara University (near new library) Monday and Tuesday, May 5 & 6, 10am-8pm. |
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Thursday, April 03 2008 @ 01:37 am
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 MVPJ is sending the following letter to Judge Gerald Lee in the hopes that Dr. Sami Al-Arian will get fair treatment from our court system. He is currently on a hunger strike.
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Thursday, February 28 2008 @ 04:39 pm
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 MVPJ is proud to be a co-sponsor of this important event on March 9th. Read more for the details |
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