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Join MVPJ at the No Kings 2 Democracy Fair and Democracy Academy! NO KINGS! events will be held across the nation – with great opportunities right here on the Peninsula – all on Saturday, October 18. NO KINGS 2 Democracy Fair and Academy 1-4pm, Palo Alto Democracy Academy Workshop, 12:45-1:45pm...
THERE IS ANOTHER WAY: film & discussion with filmmaker following Sunday, Nov 2, 5-7pm First Congregational Church of Palo Alto 1985 Louis Rd, Palo Alto Fellowship Room (in building off Embarcadero) This documentary tells the story about a group of visionary peacemakers who refuse to surrender to violence and injustice....
A monthly prayer service on the evening of the 11th of each month, offering a time of quiet multifaith prayers for peace and justice and strength for the journey.
For those of us out on the streets it helps to have some de-escalation tools fresh in our minds, hearts and spirits. The bay area Gandhi Team, who trains Peace Ambassadors for protests, rallies, etc., has made a 30 minute de-escalation video available for all of us! You don’t need...
World Peace Day Sing Along! Sunday, Sept 21: the U.N. International Day of Peace @ 2pm Mitchell Park ‘Sunken Bowl’ Multi-Purpose Area* The gathering was beautiful!! With gratitude to ProBono for everything they do, click here for photos from the event. On the U.N. International Day of Peace let’s sing...
Voices for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons (part of the United Religions Initiative) wondered… When a former Secretary of State, a former Secretary of Defense, several United States Ambassadors, a famous physicist, and a few friends pray each month for the elimination of nuclear weapons, it raises lots of...
Learn how to be a legal observer of ICE activity in your community and protect our neighbors at risk! Rapid Response Volunteer Training Sunday, August 10, 4-6pm Los Altos Hills CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Space limited. Registration required. Location information will be sent after you register. The Rapid Response Network...
Santa Clara County and San Mateo County have separate Rapid Response Networks for protecting immigrant families, responding to ICE activities, and providing accompaniment and legal support during and after detention or deportation. While these two counties work together, it is helpful to know how to reach each of them to...
Members of our MVPJ Steering Committee suggest contributions to these organizations and programs that work for justice, healing and peace in the Middle East. As noted, many of these have roots in Palestine and a history of working on the ground in Gaza. CLICK HERE for a google doc with...