| Location |
Group Information |
Vigil Description |
Canada
Chemainus B.C. |
Group name:
Group size: 2-50
Contact person: Gale Langevin
Phone:
250-416-0610
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Chemainus Peace Ceremony .Meditation. Speakers. Prayers. Musician for Peace All Nations Drum&Dance Group. 10:00-1:00p.m. at Peace Pole.
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Canada
Glace Bay |
Group name: Aging Hopefully Team
Group size: 7
Contact person: Sister Agnes Burrows
Phone:
Website:
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We shall keep a minute of silnce at 12 noon.
In the evening we shall pray with our families the Prayer of St. Francis
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Canada
Glace Bay, N.S. |
Group name: members of Holy Cross Parish
Group size: 100+
Contact person: Sister Agnes Burrows
Phone:
Website:
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We are committed to keeping a minute of silnce at noon on Sept. 21 and praying inthe evening with our families a prayer for peace.christene
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Canada
Kamloops |
Group name:
Group size: 2 or more
Contact person: Susan
Phone:
250-554-2230
Website:
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Awareness event
We encourage the rise of consciousness awareness for access to the unlimited universal peace as we share IT with ALL THAT IS.
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Canada
Longueuil |
Group name: Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary
Group size: 36
Contact person: Peggy Kennedy
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
The Congregational Leadership Team has invited all house members and professional staff to join with them for a 15 minute prayer service for peace.
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Canada
Montreal |
Group name: Cercle de paix / Circle of Peace
Group size: 1000+
Contact person: Ronald Dalbec
Phone:
Website: www.cercledepaix.ca
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Awareness event
City hall will raise the white flag, churches will ring the bells, DJ's night for peace, ecologicals balloons launch by Cirque du soleil team etc.
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Canada
Montreal |
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: Sheema
Phone:
Website:
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I'm going to be giving Peace flyers out and I will try really hard to send a message throughout the whole school so we can all take a minute of silence to think about Peace all around the world! Peace Love & Harmony :)
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Canada
Montréal |
Group name: L'Institut Jane Goodall Institute
Group size:
Contact person: Valérie Girard
Phone:
Website: www.janegoodall.ca
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Awareness event
On Sunday, September 25th, we will be hosting a Peace Walk up the Mount Royal where a giant peace Dove puppet will be flown.
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Canada
Montréal |
Group name: Pastorale sociale de Côte-des-Neiges
Group size: 10
Contact person: Louise
Phone:
(514) 737-8149
Website:
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Awareness event
At St.Pascal-Baylon, 6570, Côte-des-Neiges, Sept 21, 7 to 9 p.m.
Teaching: Pacem in Terris and Woman's Global Charter for Humanity. Small group listening experience. Commemoration of late Bro. Roger Schutz. Prayer with the songs of Taizé.
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Canada
Montréal, Granby, Québec, Lac St-Jean, Gatineau |
Group name: Amma Québec
Group size: 46
Contact person:
Phone:
Website: www.amma.org/quebec
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24-hour Interfaith observation
Vigile de la Paix à relais de 24 heures, par la prière, la méditation, le chant dévotionnel, la récitation des noms d'Amma, etc.
Relay 24-hour Peace Vigil, through prayer, meditation, devotional chanting, reciting Amma's names, etc.
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Canada
New Waterford, N.S. |
Group name: Aging Gracefully
Group size: 40+
Contact person: Sister Agnes Burrows
Phone:
Website:
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At Noon on Sept. 21 the group will take a minute of silence and in the evening say the Prayer of St. Francis with their families
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Canada
Oakville |
Group name:
Group size: 1
Contact person: Ashima HUI
Phone:
Website:
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Pray for peace @Sunrise,Midday,Sunset&Midnite;1-min of silence @noon;peaceful thoughts thru-out the day;prayer vigil (8-9pm) @ the Aetherius Society - Toronto Grp;invited friends to at least observe the 1-min of silence & pass on info, & a few religious orgs to take part in vigil
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Canada
Richmond |
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: Becky Ardavín de Herrmann
Phone:
Website:
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Prayer & meditation
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Canada
Toronto |
Group name: The Presbyterian Church in Canada
Group size: 65
Contact person:
Phone:
416-441-1111
Website: www.presbyterian.ca
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Less than 24-hour Community event
The national office staff of The Presbyterian Church in Canada will join with people around the world in praying for peace on Tuesday, September 20th and Wednesday, September 21st.
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Canada
Toronto |
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: Gomathi Prabhakar devotee of Mata Amritanandamayi
Phone:
416-287-8285
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
"Lokaha Samastaha Sukino Bhavantu" which means may Peace and Prosperity prevail in this universe" will be chanted for 10 minutes.The chanting of the 1000 names of " Adi Parasakthi" for an hour. devotional songs for an hour. Mantra for 10 minutes, meditation for peace for 30 minutes.
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Canada
Vancouver, BC |
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: Cecilia Hudec
Phone:
Website:
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Prayer and meditation throughout the day.
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Canada
Victoria, BC |
Group name:
Group size: 1
Contact person: Robbie Andersen
Phone:
Website:
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I will spend as much of the day as possible saying prayers for world peace.
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Michican
Delton |
Group name: Catholic Community of St. Ambrose in Delton
Group size:
Contact person: Constance Fifelski, OP
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Prayer service, 7:00pm, on Sept. 21, at St. Ambrose Church in Delton, Michigan
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Puert Rico
San Juan |
Group name: Grace Lutheran Church
Group size: 50
Contact person: Rev. Pablo Navaro
Phone:
787 765.1339
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
prayers during celebration of Sunday Mass
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USA
|
Group name: Youth to Youth: Tsunami Bear Hug Project
Group size: To be determined
Contact person: Patty Roeding
Phone:
Website: www.peacealliancefound.org
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Awareness event
On the International Day of Peace, youth will be expressing their interconnectedness and goodwill through purchasing teddy bears and sending them along with written messages to children in Thailand who have been impacted by the Tsunami.
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USA
|
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: Margaret Pierce
Phone:
Website:
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Individual commitment to meditation at specified time
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USA
Afton |
Group name: Afton Presbyterian Church
Group size: 25
Contact person: Lynn Reeves
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
We will be having a candlelight service at 7PM 9/21, with meditations and prayers for peace. Our theme is:
1 Candle
1 Dollar
2 Give
4 Peace
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USA
Litchfield |
Group name: Litchfield Montessori School
Group size: 40
Contact person: Debby De Guire
Phone:
860-283-5920
Website:
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We will sing the Peace Prayer: May Peace Prevail on Earth circling our Peace Pole, write peace intentions and make doves for peace.
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USA
Palatine |
Group name: Moms In Touch
Group size: 10
Contact person: Jill Rusten
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
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USA
Prineville |
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: Denise Steffenhagen
Phone:
Website:
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14 hour Peace Vigil, 6am to 8pm, at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Chapel
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USA - Wisconsin
Madison |
Group name:
Group size: 1
Contact person: Doris Minnerath
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
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USA-Arizona
Phoenix |
Group name: Orangewood Presbyterian Church
Group size: 20
Contact person: Jean Kapp
Phone:
Website: http://orangewoodpresbyterian.org/
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Awareness event
candlelight service, prayers for peace, and music
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USA-Arizona
Phoenix |
Group name: Arizona Dept. of Peace Campaign
Group size: 100
Contact person: Terri Mansfield
Phone:
Website: www.azdopcampaign.org
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Awareness event
Ceremonies in 2 local schools with children ages 5-20, teachers, and volunteers.
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USA-Arizona
Tucson |
Group name: Amma Tucson Satsang Group
Group size: 18
Contact person: Jessi Williams
Phone:
520-750-9531
Website: www.amma.org
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Spiritual Observance: Chant the Sri Lalita Sahasranama, the 1000 names of the Divine Mother
Date: Wednesday, September 21st, 7:00pm.
Contact: Jessi Williams 520-750-9531 for location and futher information.
We will have the assistance of a CD to chant the 1000 names of the Divine Mother.
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USA-CA
Covina |
Group name:
Group size: 3
Contact person: AriellaShira Lewis
Phone:
Website:
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Beginning and ending the day with a peace prayer and meditation with my family, embodying the peace that we want to see for humanity and radiating that around the world.
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USA-CA
Los Angeles |
Group name:
Group size: 15
Contact person: Elke Heitmeyer
Phone:
Website:
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Women's Equinox Sacred Circle
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USA-CA
Ojai, CA |
Group name: Meditation Mount
Group size: 25
Contact person: Bill Young
Phone:
805.646.5508
Website: www.meditation.com
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We will have three 30 min silent meditations followed by a reciting of the Great Invocation starting at 8.30am, 12.00pm and 5.00pm
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USA-CA
Pescadero |
Group name: Institute for Social Renewal
Group size: 5
Contact person: Ruby Monsen
Phone:
650-879-0850
Website: http://www.socialrenewal.com
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24-hour Interfaith observation
All of us will hold a vision for world peace, and will continue to pray for non-violence in all aspects of world social spheres.
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USA-CA
Sherman Oaks |
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: Brooke Carlyle
Phone:
Website:
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I shall keep UN flag on my lamp post, the candle lighted in my upstairs window, the UN emblems and "War Is Not the Answer" sign on my car, 24 hours a day, as I have since March of 2003.
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USA-California
Antelope Valley |
Group name: Kidz-Biz
Group size: 6
Contact person: Lisa-Marie Gonzales
Phone:
562-234-1055
Website: kidz-biz.com
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We are creating pins to encourage awareness in our community as well as having a vigil of our own with this Children's Organization. Thank you.
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USA-California
Carson |
Group name:
Group size: 1
Contact person: Ronald Shimokaji
Phone:
Website:
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Offer prayers for peace at the World Peace Bell in Los Angeles
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USA-California
Encinitas |
Group name: Center for Global Awareness
Group size:
Contact person: Dianne Nichols
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
A community interfaith candlelight prayer vigil, beginning with silence, then readings, followed by participants saying the peace prayer in unison
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USA-California
Irvine |
Group name: Sekai Mahikari Bunmei Kyodan-USA
Group size: 100
Contact person: Naomi Yada, Minister
Phone:
949-453-1406
Website: www.worlddivinelight.org
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Prayer at our North American Centers and branches.
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USA-California
La Canada |
Group name: St. Bede Justice & Peace Ministry
Group size: 100
Contact person: Frances Hill
Phone:
818-249-8411
Website: www.bede.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Candlelight Vigil Wednesday, Sept. 21, beginning at 7 p.m. in La Canada Memorial Park. Ecumenical interfaith prayer and reflection by various faith ministers on peace.
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USA-California
Los Angeles |
Group name: Church of the Epiphany
Group size: 25
Contact person: Rev. Will Wauters
Phone:
323 227 9931
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
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USA-California
NEVADA CITY |
Group name: The Healing Academy
Group size: 7
Contact person: Anya Lawrence
Phone:
530-292-3493
Website: www.thehealingacademy.com
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
30 minute meditation
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USA-California
Oakland |
Group name: IDP Oakland
Group size: 15
Contact person: Marilyn King
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
A gathering of 15 people here in my home for the second year on Peace Day to celebrate our progress toward peace and recognize the peacebuilders.This year we will plan a larger community involvement event for Oakland in 2006
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USA-California
Palm Springs |
Group name:
Group size: 1
Contact person: Larry Washburn
Phone:
760-322-7864
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
raise awareness of International Day of Peace at evening Peace Vigil in downtown Palm Springs, participate in "May Peace Prevail on Earth" prayer, urge others to join in upcoming activities for peace
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USA-California
Reedley |
Group name: Reedley Peace Center
Group size: 40
Contact person: Don Friesen
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Reedley Peace Center will hold a Vigil for World Peace on Wednesday, September 21 from 7 - 7:30 pm in Pioneer Park on G Street in Reedley.
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USA-California
San Francisco |
Group name:
Group size: 10
Contact person:
Phone:
Website:
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24-hour Interfaith observation
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USA-California
San Francisco |
Group name: California Institute of Integral Studies
Group size: 20-100
Contact person: David Nicol
Phone:
510-525-9516
Website: www.ciis.edu
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Less than 24-hour Community event
We will celebrate the International Day of Peace through dance, movement, and stillness, linking in awareness and shared intent with the other participants from all around the world.
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USA-California
San Francisco |
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: Johanna Abate
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
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USA-California
San Jose |
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: Jane
Phone:
Website:
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Am looking for vigil near enough to go on my scooter
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USA-California
San Jose |
Group name: Center for Spiritual Enlightenment
Group size:
Contact person:
Phone:
408-283-0221
Website: www.csecenter.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
An Interfaith Worship Service at the Center for Spiritual Enlightenment from noon to 1:30 pm featuring music from world-renown vocalist Sista Monica. We will also be participating in the Thread Project (see www.threadproject.com) All are welcome.
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USA-California
San Jose |
Group name: San Jose State University Interfaith
Group size: 10
Contact person: S. Marcia Krause, O.P.
Phone:
Website: sjsuccm.org
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Awareness event
Meditations on Peace by the various faith traditions; films at MOSIAC in student union of San Jose State; displays on Campus throughout day, labryinth to walk for peace
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USA-California
Santa Barbara |
Group name: Santa Barbara Resource Group
Group size: 12-50
Contact person: Juanita Chatham
Phone:
805-963-0880
Website:
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Awareness event
A worldwide premiere(video) of Prem Rawat speaking on at the United Nations 60th Anniversary. Sunday, Sept. 18 at 7:00PM at the Santa Barbara Library, 40 E. Anapamu.
"The desire for peace transcends every barrier, peace dwells in the heart of every single human being." Prem Rawat
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USA-California
Santa Cruz |
Group name: Esoteric & Astrological Studies Institute
Group size: 12
Contact person: Risa D'Angeles
Phone:
831-426-1143
Website: www.nightlightnews.com
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Candle lighting ceremony. Ringing of bells. 15 minute meditations at 8:30am, noon, 5 pm with recitation of Great Invocation & Affirmation of the Disciple.
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USA-California
Topanga |
Group name: Daniel Stewart Yoga, Yoga Path and Yoga Desa
Group size: 20-40 tbd
Contact person: Daniel Stewart
Phone:
Website: Yogapath.org or danielstewart.com
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Awareness event
Candle Lit Yoga for Peace. We'll light candles, meditate and practice a flowing Mala of Sun Salutations dedicated to world peace.
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USA-California
Traverse City |
Group name: Just Imagine Peace Circle
Group size: 12
Contact person: Suzanne Bouse
Phone:
Website:
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24-hour Interfaith observation
We're each commiting to two hours of the 24 hour period to peaceful thought, action and prayer
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USA-California
Valley Village |
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: Gina Masequesmay
Phone:
Website:
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I endeavor to begin peace with myself and my immediate surrounding.
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USA-Colorado
Crestone |
Group name: Vessels of Peace
Group size:
Contact person: Lynda Terry
Phone:
707 538-2070
Website: www.vesselsofpeace.com
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24-hour Interfaith observation
Morning, middday and evening group meditation events at various spiritual locales, plus worldwide personal and group Walking with Peace and peace mantra meditations
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USA-Colorado
Denver |
Group name: Tara Wellness Group/Kundalini Yoga
Group size: 5
Contact person: cindy koder
Phone:
Website: www.Tarawellnessgroup.org
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11 minutes of Ra Ma Da Sa Meditation for healing
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USA-Connecticut
Southport |
Group name:
Group size: 2
Contact person: Denise and Gianna-Carina Lohnn
Phone:
2032591765
Website:
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I plan on having an event at my daughter's school to honor PEACE. It will be 30 minutes and we will read statements and play appropriate music to promote peace.
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USA-FL
Pembroke Pines |
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: Martine Longchamp
Phone:
Website:
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24-hour Interfaith observation
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USA-FL
Rockledge, FL |
Group name: St. Mary's Catholic Community
Group size:
Contact person: Sr. Phyllis Supancheck, OP
Phone:
(321) 633-9985
Website: www.stmarysrockledge.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
We will have prayer, talk on Violence in Relationships, music... 7:00--8:30pm in St. Mary's Church
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USA-Florida
Davie |
Group name: Peace south Florida an affiliate of FOR
Group size:
Contact person: MYRIAM C. VELEZ
Phone:
954-252-7221
Website: www.peacesouthflorida.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
PSF an affiliate of FOR and NOVA UNIVERSITY Department of conflict resolution and peace studies will celebrate and observe the day
with many activities such: Workshops,Information tables, Peace Flags Project, Music,films, Food, Peace Circles. Free and open to the public
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USA-Florida
Islamorada / Tavernier |
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: Denise Downing
Phone:
305-619-0534
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 - Walk an indoor labyrinth for peace at Coral Isles Church in Tavernier - Florida Keys - Mile Marker 90 Oceanside. Public is invited -11:00 AM - 5:30PM. At 6:30 PM we will join the simultaneous global peace event (earthdance.org) by singing the "GLOBAL PRAYER FOR PEACE."
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USA-Florida
Miami |
Group name: Barry University
Group size:
Contact person: Sr. Arlene Scott, OP
Phone:
305-899-3650
Website: www.barry.edu
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24-hour Community event
The Chapel on the Miami campus of Barry University will be open for 24 hours. Various memebers of the university community, faculty, staff, students and community members will maintain a vigil of prayer and meditation for peace during those 24 hours.
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USA-Florida
Palm Harbor |
Group name: Pathway Of Peace Ministries
Group size: 40+
Contact person: Rev. Caroline Dawley
Phone:
Website: www.ChurchoftheCreator.org
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Peace Ceremony: Thanksgiving Address:giving thanks for all our relations in the natural world and the sky world sustains the Earth. Sacred Pipe Ceremony - visualizing the New World of Peace, Harmony and Love.... Honoring the One Family that we are through prayer, drumming song, and visualization.
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USA-Florida
Pensacola |
Group name: MAGA
Group size: 64
Contact person: MIKE MAGA
Phone:
813 522 1881
Website: www.yahoo.com
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24-hour Community event
MAIN I DEY HERE BROTHER@@@@ BIKO WAKA MUGU
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USA-Florida
Pompano Beach |
Group name: First Presbyterian Church
Group size: 800
Contact person: Pam Ator
Phone:
954-941-2308
Website: www.pinkpres.org
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24-hour Interfaith observation
24 hour vigil for congregation and surrounding community
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USA-Florida
Rockledge |
Group name: St. Mary's Catholic Community
Group size: est. 100+
Contact person: Sr. Phyllis Supancheck, O.P.
Phone:
321-633-9985
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Prayer vigil: talk/discussion on "Building Communities of Peace." Children will make flags saying "peace" in many languages; families will write a commitment to peace in the home; family and children's peace pledges will be provided. Candlelight procession from pastoral center to church for concluding ceremony.
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USA-Florida
Yalaha |
Group name: WorldPuja Network
Group size:
Contact person: Lee Hanks
Phone:
352-324-0500
Website: www.worldpuja.org
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Internet broadcast of events around the world for PEACE
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USA-Georgia
Atlanta |
Group name: Friends of Gandhi-King-Carter
Group size:
Contact person: Johnny Farmer
Phone:
Website: www.GKC-Airport.com
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Awareness event
Peace-lovers throughout the Southeast are invited to attend a peace-awareness event in an Atlanta city park to support the international peace-petition: www.GKC-Airport.com
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USA-HI
Hakalau |
Group name: Ahimsa Hamakua
Group size: 50
Contact person: Sharron Cordaro
Phone:
808-987-6939
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
We will hold this on Sept. 25, and plant a peace pole. People will bring poems, thoughts, songs, instruments, chants and food to share.
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USA-IL
Chicago |
Group name: First Church of the Brethren
Group size:
Contact person: Duane Ediger
Phone:
312-421-6796
Website:
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Awareness event
“The Military and Me: Options in a Time of War,” 4-5:30pm Sep 21, will offer young people information and options in case a military draft is started. Those considering enlistment will be able to review terms of that contract that are commonly passed over by recruiters.
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USA-Illinois
Bushnell |
Group name:
Group size: 1
Contact person: Robert R Farrar
Phone:
309-772-3629
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
i pray for a world without hate a world without murder a world filled with love
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USA-Illinois
St. Augustine |
Group name: The Peace Center/The Center for Positive Living
Group size: 10-20
Contact person: JIm Starke
Phone:
904-825-3600
Website: http://www.cplstaugustine.org
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Awareness event
A one hour Peace Visioning and Meditation
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USA-Indiana
Ferdinand |
Group name: Sisters of Saint Benedict, Monastery Immaculate Co
Group size: 130
Contact person: Sr. Jeana Visel
Phone:
812-367-1411
Website: www.thedome.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
6:45 am prayer service at the Peace Pole by the monastery front entrance. Feel free to then join us for 7:00 am Morning Prayer and 7:25 mass.
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USA-Indiana
Hammond |
Group name:
Group size: 75
Contact person: Ginnie
Phone:
Website:
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24-hour Community event
Will observe 12 noon minutes of silence. Will meet with others at 6pm to observe and let observation be known to those not aware of IDP, welcoming any to join. We'll be in a community park holding the Light of Peace.
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USA-Indiana
Marquette |
Group name: Puzzles with a Purpose
Group size: 20
Contact person: Susan Belanger
Phone:
906.345.9570
Website: www.puzzleswithapurpose.com
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Using the hands-on teaching/meditation tool "Global Peace(s)" our group will meet from 7-9 PM and share perspectives on what will make a more peaceful world. Everyone invited!
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USA-Indiana
Middletown |
Group name: Muncie Area Peace
Group size: 25
Contact person: Don Cliff Wiseman
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
Each will be observe this day of peace in their own way.
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USA-Indiana
Northwest |
Group name: Insight Out Visionary Healing Arts & Reiki Trainin
Group size: 600
Contact person: Linda Rosenthal/ Nancie Tharp
Phone:
Website: www.insightout-healing.com
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Candlelight Vigil to create and experience the Possibility of True and Lasting Peace. Pure Inner and Outer Peace. Meet Sept. 21 at 6:30 pm. 119th St. & Indianapolis Blvd. in Whiting, Indiana
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USA-Indiana
Oldenburg |
Group name: Sisters of St. Francis
Group size: 550
Contact person: Sister Marge Wissman
Phone:
Website: www.oldenburgfranciscans.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
We will spend the day in prayer and have a special prayer service during the day.
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USA-Indiana
Oldenburg |
Group name: Sisters of St. Francis
Group size: 150
Contact person: Sister Marge Wissman
Phone:
Website: http://oldenburgfranciscans.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
We will be using the peace cranes as our theme. Every person will receive one, they will be on the table in our dining room. A Peace candle will be lit all day. A moment of silence will be observed at noon. A prayer service will conclude the day.
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USA-Indiana
Whiting |
Group name:
Group size: 1
Contact person: Nancie A. Tharp
Phone:
Website:
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One person one candle, love for the Universal Oneness of us all. Peace and Light!
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USA-Kansas
Emporia |
Group name: Churches of Emporia
Group size: unknown
Contact person: Gwen Lorenz/Sharon Brickell
Phone:
620-342-3112
Website:
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24-hour Community event
First Presbyterian Church sanctuary open 6 AM to 9 PM CDT for prayers for peace.
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USA-Kansas
Wichita |
Group name: Sisters of St. Joseph
Group size: 100
Contact person: Mary Ellen Loch, CSJ
Phone:
Website:
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Day of prayer and fasting and an evening prayer vigil
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USA-Kentucky
St. Catharine |
Group name: Dominican Siters of St. Catharine, Kentucky
Group size: 75
Contact person: Sister Teresa Tuite, OP
Phone:
Website: www.opkentucky.org
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We will gather together in prayer to acknowledge the evils that have and continue to work against building a peaceful world and then pray that these evils will be overcome. We will also offer a commitment to be instruments of peace.
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USA-Maine
Hallowell |
Group name: International Day of Peace Committee
Group size: 12+
Contact person: Catherine Murray
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Candlelight vigil at the west side rotary in Augusta Maine, 9/21, 6:30-7:30 pm, flying prayer flags made by participants
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USA-Maryland
Annapolis |
Group name: Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis
Group size:
Contact person: Susan Eckert
Phone:
410-266-8044
Website: www.uuca-md.org
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Awareness event
We will gather at the Peace Poll (located between Fahs House and the main building) for the dedication and installation of a new language plaque, followed by drumming for peace with the UUCA Community Drum Circle in the Sanctuary.
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USA-Maryland
Annapolis |
Group name: Annapolis Friends Meeting
Group size: 200
Contact person: Lee Lougee
Phone:
410 647 7012
Website: www.quaker.org/annapolis
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Less than 24-hour Community event
All are welcome to sit in meditation from 7pm-10 pm on Wed.,Sept. 21 at Annapolis Friends Meeting, 351 DuBois Rd.
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USA-Maryland
Baltimore MD |
Group name: Jonah House
Group size: 10
Contact person: Susan Crane
Phone:
410-233-6238
Website: www.jonahhouse.org
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Awareness event
We will vigil from 7 am to 8 am while people are going into the Pentagon for work. We plan to have a prayer circle after the vigil.
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USA-Mass
Rockford |
Group name:
Group size: 500
Contact person: Pam Keeling
Phone:
Website: keeling-puri-peaceplaza.com
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Gathering of school children to celebrate the diversity and cultural heritage of our community. School classes and community ethnic groups will perform through song, dance, peace statements.
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USA-Massachusetts
Bridgewater |
Group name: Social Justice Committee of First Paish Church and
Group size: 9 in planning group
Contact person: Betty Gilson
Phone:
Website:
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24-hour Community event
Our 24 hour vigil will be held at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church in Bridgewater, MA on Sept. 21. Members of local faith and civic groups have been invited to participate. The observance will include music, prayers, readings, making peace flags and cranes and planting a peace pole.
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USA-Massachusetts
Mt. Greylock |
Group name:
Group size: 1
Contact person: Julie Heyman
Phone:
Website:
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On 9/17:Planting of an Inca Sun Staff to bring in Light and Peace and link up with a grid created by many other staffs being planted around the world in 2005.
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USA-MI
Ann Arbor |
Group name: The American Baptist Campus Foundation at the Univ
Group size: 20
Contact person: Stacey Simpson Duke
Phone:
734-663-9376
Website: www.fbca2.org/Programs/The_Gathering
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
We had a 12-hour prayer vigil in our church sanctuary, open to the community. Then the students led a contemplative prayer service that night focused on prayers for peace.
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USA-MI
Arlington Heights |
Group name: Sisters of the Living Word
Group size: 30
Contact person: Barbara Mass, SLW
Phone:
847 - 577 - 597
Website: www.slw.org
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We will gather on Sept 18 for a 2 hour prayer service with members of our Catholic women religious, our Associate members and the neighbors on our block. An invitation will also be sent to the local Catholic parishes to attend the service.
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USA-Michican
Ann Arbor |
Group name: First Baptist Church of Ann Arbor
Group size: 20
Contact person: Stacey Simpson Duke
Phone:
734-663-9376
Website: www.fbca2.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
We are holding a 12-hour prayer vigil in our church sanctuary, open to the community. At the end, our university student group will lead us in a prayer service, focused on peace.
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USA-Michican
Dearborn |
Group name: Christ Episcopal Church
Group size:
Contact person: The Rev. Daniel S. Appleyard
Phone:
313-565-8450
Website: www.christchurchdearborn.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Our Chapel will be open from 7 AM to 9 PM. There will be 3 half-hour prayer services at 7 AM, Noon and 5:30 PM
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USA-Michican
Detroit |
Group name: Still Point Zen Buddhist Temple
Group size: To be determined
Contact person: Koho Vince Anila
Phone:
313-831-1005
Website: stillpointzenbuddhisttemple.org
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Awareness event
Morning, noon, and evening meditations with special readings and observances.
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USA-Michican
Escanaba |
Group name: Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan
Group size:
Contact person: The Rev. Rayford J. Ray
Phone:
906-786-7970
Website: upepiscopal.org
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24 hour commitment by faith communities and individuals in the diocese
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USA-Michican
Kalamazoo |
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: Brenda Terburg
Phone:
Website:
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As an individual that has seen the destructive force of war on the personal and global levels I am committed to PEACE in whatever way possible within my resources and abilities.
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USA-Michican
Southfield |
Group name: Peace Center - Detroit West United Methodist
Group size: 8,000
Contact person: Barbara Talley
Phone:
Website:
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24-hour Interfaith observation
24 Hour Prayer Vigil, Concsecration of the Peace Center, dedication of Peace Pole, speakers, dancing, Interfaith prayers with adults and youth. Governor of State of Michigan has proclaimed the day as Peace Day.
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USA-Michican
St. Joseph |
Group name: Holistic Alliance
Group size: 25
Contact person: Patricia Jordan
Phone:
269-208-2815
Website: www.holisticalliance.com
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Sunday, September 18, Interfaith fellowship dedicated to the UN IDP. Time: 9-12 Noon. 9:00AM Meditation, 10:45 Interfaith Fellowship. All welcome
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USA-Michigan
Alpena |
Group name: Dominican House of Blessing
Group size: Not sure at this tim
Contact person: Sister Lisa Marie Lazio, OP
Phone:
989 356 0837
Website:
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I hope to have people from several parishes/churches participate. I also hope to include several features: peace pole, prayer flages, Cosmic Walk (simulated story of the unfolding of creation), ringing of bells, candle light vigil, singing, prayers and refreshments
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USA-Michigan
Alpena |
Group name: St. Anne's Youth Ministry
Group size: 25
Contact person: Roberta Trahan-Grabiel
Phone:
989-356-0622
Website:
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Awareness event
Not positive on what type of event I will be doing but I will be working with the Dominican House of Blessing in Alpena - possibly a gathering at the Peace Pole, bell ringing, maybe a cosmic walk etc.
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USA-Michigan
Ferndale |
Group name: Pathworks
Group size: 35+
Contact person: Melissa Privett or Keith Privett
Phone:
248-231-8018
Website: www.lifepathworkshops.com
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Awareness event
Drumming ceremony, music, purification. Sacred circle of prayer for ourselves, each other, and our planet. A sacred space to share our deepest hopes and desires for a peace-filled future and an environment filled with a loving, nurturing spirit for our youth to flourish in.
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USA-Michigan
Grand Haven |
Group name: Girl Scouts of Michigan Trails
Group size: 50+
Contact person: Chris Sodini
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
Girl Scouts are participating in the Pinwheels for Peace project combined with a moment of peace followed by area church bells ringing, the City Mayor proclaiming Sept 21 World Peace day, a peace pole dedication and a friendship circle.
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USA-Michigan
Grand Rapids |
Group name:
Group size: 1
Contact person: Sister Olga Mizzi O.P.
Phone:
Website:
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Prayers on Sept. 21
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USA-Michigan
Marine City |
Group name: St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Group size: 20
Contact person: Rebecca Lepley
Phone:
Website:
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10 am liturgy use of Universal Prayers for Peace
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USA-Michigan
Muskegon |
Group name: Pax Christi - Muskegon
Group size: 25
Contact person: Nancy Peters
Phone:
231-798-2915
Website:
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24-hour Interfaith observation
We will encourage a voluntary Fast For Peace all day on Sept. 21st, culminating in a Peace Prayer Vigil and Planting a Peace Pole at The Christian Community Center, 540 E. Hackley Ave., Muskegon Heights, MI. 49444.
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USA-Michigan
Nazareth |
Group name: Sisters of St. Joseph
Group size: 275
Contact person: Sr. Betsy Meagher, SSJ
Phone:
269.381.6290 ex
Website: www.ssjnazareth.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Our vigil will include: Morning prayer, Mass, rosary, ringing the bells and silence @ Noon inside and outside at our Peace Pole, Evening prayer, special blessing and prayers for peace at meals, sharing 'dove' candies -"You are what you eat" & wearing white to express our unified voice in this worldwide endeavor.
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USA-Mississippi
Pass Christian |
Group name: bonfires for peace & peace walk
Group size: 12
Contact person: Laureli Latimer
Phone:
228-324-1958
Website:
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Awareness event
7 bonfires for peace held in the 7 coastal towns along the Mississippi gulfcoast. and a walk for peace. details not yet finalized. call or email for further info.
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USA-Missouri
Kansas City |
Group name: Unity Temple Peacemakers
Group size: 25
Contact person: James Kunce
Phone:
(913) 649-5518
Website:
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Awareness event
Evening vigil (7 - 9 p.m.)to celebrate unity and connection with world struggle for peace. Observe through meditation, readings and visual presentation of all countries of world through powerpoint program.
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USA-Missouri
St. Louis |
Group name: Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
Group size: 100
Contact person: Diana Oleskevich
Phone:
314-678-0317
Website: www.csjsl.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
6:30 pm gather around the peace pole, 7-8 prayer service followed by reception
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USA-Missouri
St. Louis |
Group name: School Sisters of Notre Dame
Group size: 125
Contact person: Sr. Genevieve Cassani, SSND
Phone:
314 544-0455
Website: www.ssnd-sl.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
We, residents of the School Sisters of Notre Dame Motherhouse employees and invited guests will gather for prayer in the morning of Sept. 21 in our chapel.
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USA-NC
Chapel Hill, NC |
Group name: Newman Catholic Student Center Parish
Group size: 100
Contact person: Kelly Degnan
Phone:
919-929-37370
Website: www.newman-chapelhill.org
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24-hour Community event
We will host a 24 hour silent vigil in the middle of our University campus in collaboration with multiple peace groups.
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USA-New Hampshire
Goffstown |
Group name: Villa Augustina School
Group size: 350
Contact person: Sr. Therese Picard, R.J.M.
Phone:
Website:
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All the students and faculty at Villa Augustina gather outside on the front lawn around the statue of Our Blessed Mother and pray 10 Hail Mary's for peace - conscious that we are uniting with 191 other nations - trying to build peace one day at a time.
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USA-New Jersey
Pennington |
Group name: Four Winds Yoga
Group size: 7-15
Contact person: Jill Gutowski
Phone:
609-818-9888
Website: www.fourwindsyoga.com
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We will dedicate 10 minutes in each of our classes in meditation for peace on Wed 9/21.
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USA-New Jersey
Somerset |
Group name:
Group size: 500
Contact person: Virginia Abu-Bakr, LCSW
Phone:
(732) 249-9362
Website:
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Awareness event
Over 500 children from Pre-K to 4th grade at Conerly Road School have organized a Peace Circle on 9/27/05 where each child & adult will make a promise to bring peace to others and the earth.
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USA-New Jersey
Williamstown |
Group name: Secular Franciscans, Immaculate Conception Fratern
Group size: 30
Contact person: Kathleen Agosto,SFO
Phone:
(856)691-3014
Website:
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Mass for Peace with our youth @6:45 p.m. @ Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, 19 Malaga Rd.Collings Lakes, NJ 08094
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USA-New Mexico
Santa Fe |
Group name:
Group size: 1
Contact person: Sabin Bailey
Phone:
Website:
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personal vigil of prayer
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USA-New York
Chatham |
Group name: Chatham Peace Initiative
Group size: 100+
Contact person: Mary Anne Davis
Phone:
518.392.7308
Website: http://www.chathampeace.org/
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Less than 24-hour Community event
We will meet at 11AM, read poetry for one hour, observe 60 seconds of silence at noon, then sing. The poems will be folded and affixed to a "Peace Tree".
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USA-New York
Endicott |
Group name: Social Justice
Group size: approx. 20
Contact person: Central united Methodist Church
Phone:
Website:
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1/2 hour silent vigil in our sanctuary, with a written guide focusing on both personal and world peace.
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USA-New York
Long Island |
Group name: Celebration of Peace 2005
Group size: 1,000 plus
Contact person: karen k. serota
Phone:
Website:
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24-hour Community event
This will be a 24 hour IDPVigil. A celebraion for Peace on Earth. Details to follow
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USA-New York
New York |
Group name: VIGIL FOR INTENATIONAL PEACE
Group size:
Contact person: Susana Bastarrica
Phone:
212 963-4170
Website: www.vigil4internationalpeace.org
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Central Park Bandshell all day celebration 8-to 6
18 September 2005
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USA-New York
new york |
Group name: dzieci
Group size: 12
Contact person: matt mitler
Phone:
718 638 6037
Website: http://dziecitheatre.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
The third annual InterSpiritual Ceremony for Peace, will be created by Theatre group Dzieci, along with co-collaborators, including the InterSpiritual Dialogue. The theme this year will be, "Bless the Children". The hour-long ceremony will be unique, highly participatory, and open to the general public.
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USA-New York
New York |
Group name: Body Temple & EarthDance
Group size: 500
Contact person: Zemach Zohar
Phone:
347 776-1670
Website: http://www.bodytemple.info/event.html
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Celebration event for the EarthDance Global Dance for Peace, uniting over 150 cities in 50 countries around the world on Saturday, September 17 with performers, circus, DJs, vegetarian food, and much more. See web site for details.
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USA-New York
New York |
Group name: Grandmothers Against the War
Group size: 50 - 75
Contact person: Joan Wile
Phone:
917-441-0651
Website: grandmothersagainstthewar.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
We meet every Wednesday from 4:30 to 5:30 in front of Rockefeller Plaza to protest against the war in Iraq. September 21 is a regular vigil day for us, and we will designate it for World Peace Day. Meet west side Fifth Ave between 49-50 Streets
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USA-New York
New York |
Group name: Diversity Arts
Group size: ALL
Contact person: Elana Felice Stanger
Phone:
2674027837
Website: WWW.DIVERSITYARTS.COM
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24-hour Interfaith observation
To encourage everyone to create an artistic vision, and musical accompaniment, for peace.
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USA-New York
New York City |
Group name:
Group size: 1
Contact person: Jane Bernard
Phone:
Website: finetuningbook.com
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Let every day be a day of peace and healing throughout the world physically, psychically and spiritually.
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USA-New York
Staten Island |
Group name: Unitarian Church Social Concerns Committee
Group size: 50-100
Contact person: John Bostrom
Phone:
718-816-6242
Website: http://www.uuforum.org
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Awareness event
It's not a vigil, it's a Public Forum on the Department of Peace at our Unitarian Church. Speaker, Ellen Jaedicke. See our web site, http://www.uuforum.org .
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USA-North Carolina
Greensboro |
Group name: FaithAction International House
Group size: 20-30
Contact person: The Rev. Dr. Mark Sills
Phone:
336-379-0037
Website: http://www.faithaction.com
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Noon day Prayer for Peace Ceremony with litanys and prayers from many faith traditions.
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USA-North Carolina
Greensboro |
Group name: Joie de Vivre
Group size: 350
Contact person: Susan Sassmann
Phone:
336-339-1828
Website: www.thegoddesseffect.com
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Awareness event
Informing our database to join us on this day and meditating throughout the day.
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USA-North Carolina
Winston-Salem |
Group name: St. Anne's Episcopal Church
Group size:
Contact person: The Rev. Hal T. Ley Hayek
Phone:
336-768-0174
Website:
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Church Lawn, 2690 Fairlawn Dr., 6:00PM
At this prayer service, St. Anne's will add two new language plaques, German and Swahili, to its Peace Pole, which already has the message "May Peace Prevail on Earth" inscribed in Arabic, Cherokee, Chinese, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Spanish, and English.
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USA-North Carolina
Winston-Salem |
Group name: Kindred Spirits
Group size: 200?
Contact person: Arci Edwards
Phone:
336-777-0727
Website: www.kindredspirits.ws
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Awareness event
Radiate Peace Festival is a gathering of elders from different spiritual paths who will share their path’s prayer for peace. Some will sing, some will dance, some will chant - all will offer prayers of peace. There will be a participatory dance of universal peace, a world peace prayer ceremony.
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USA-NY
Brooklyn |
Group name: Bethany Lutheran Church's Leif Ericson Day School
Group size: 180
Contact person: The Rev. Jeanne R. Warfield
Phone:
718-680-7200
Website:
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bdginning with a morning prayer time and continuing through the day, school students/faculty, supported by church and community members in the neighborhood will have the opportunity to engage in some awareness activities for peace and non-violence.
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USA-NY
New York |
Group name: Tara Gathering
Group size: Variable
Contact person: Susan Stoderl
Phone:
646-831-3303
Website:
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A short musical presentation of spoken word, movement, and song dedicated to the promulgation of peace and love among all peoples on this earth.
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USA-NY
New York |
Group name: ALL MY RELATIONS
Group size: 100-300
Contact person: Barry Circle Tillman
Phone:
1-845-246-1373
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
dance party called PEACEBALL, needs planners to organize an easy event, sober with focus on children and families, elders, a gift for those who need to get out and have a little social time, please email Barry
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USA-NY
Utica |
Group name: St. Joseph Fraternity, Secular Franciscan Order
Group size: 200+
Contact person: Karen L. Szczesniak, SFO
Phone:
315-735-9106
Website: n/a
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24-hour Community event
Vigil beginning 9-20-05, with Mass at St. Joseph-St. Patrick Church in Utica, NY, Celebrant Fr. Kevin Kenny, OFM Conv., following is 24-hour Eucharist Adoration, ending 9-21-05 Benediction and Reposition from the Church to the Adoration Chapel. Reception to follow
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USA-Ohio
Barnesville |
Group name: Olney Friends School
Group size: 80-85
Contact person:
Phone:
(740) 425-3655
Website: http://www.olneyfriends.org
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At Meeting for Worship,11:24-12:04 EDST, we invite students, teachers, staff to write down a prayer or what they think peace is and to share it with the community. These messages will be gathered and offered into a bonfire at evening collection at 8:30 pm EDST.
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USA-Ohio
Cincinnati |
Group name: Secular Franciscan's Holy Trinity Region Peace & J
Group size: (Varies)
Contact person: Marvin Dickman, SFO
Phone:
513-574-1091
Website:
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"International Day of Peace Education and Prayer Service", September 21, 2005, 5:30 PM; in Chapel of St. Anthony Friary and Shrine; 5000 Colerain Avenue; in Cincinnati, Ohio. FREE; ALL Are Invited. Also, you can submit your prayer request for WORLD PEACE at http://www.stanthony.org/prayers/submit.asp .
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USA-Ohio
Cleveland |
Group name: St Malachi Parish/St Malachi Community
Group size: 50 - 100
Contact person:
Phone:
Website:
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10-day period of prayers for peace beginning 9/11. Culminating event, 6 - 9 p.m. on 9/21, a light meal of a 3rd world country, prayers in church 7 - 9. Some will walk to Public Square during this time.
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USA-Ohio
Cleveland |
Group name: Catholic Sisters for Justice and Peace
Group size: 45
Contact person: Brian Fry
Phone:
216.252.0440
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Gathering of persons at peak traffic times, and then all evening, with signs for peace in front of property of Congregation of St. Joseph (busy street). Prayer service at 7:30 PM, large bank of candles (grotto style). Community-building socialization for late evening, until midnight.
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USA-Ohio
Cleveland Heights |
Group name: St. Louis Catholic Church
Group size: 500
Contact person:
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
All are invited to an Interfaith prayer service holy hour on Sept. 21 at 7:00 PM in the church: 2475 N. Taylor Rd, Cleveland Hts, OH 44118
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USA-Ohio
Cleveland Heights |
Group name: Church of the Saviour UMC
Group size: 50
Contact person: Rev. Mark L. Steiger
Phone:
216-321-8880
Website: www.chsaviour.org
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24-hour Community event
24 hour prayer vigil (6:00PM Tuesday 9/20 through 6:00PM Wednesday 9/21) followed by an hour prayer service at 6:00PM on Wednesday 9/21.
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USA-Ohio
Dayton |
Group name: Sinclair Campus Ministry
Group size:
Contact person: Barbara Battin
Phone:
937-512-2481
Website: www.sinclaircampusministry.org
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Awareness event
Posting of prayers on bulletin board with email invitation to campus to participate.
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USA-Ohio
Toledo |
Group name: Frienfds of St. Francis of Assisi/ St. Paschal s.f
Group size: 20
Contact person: Jerry Mazuchowski,s.f.o.
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Stations of the Cross for Peace Prayer Service
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USA-Ohio
University Plaza SR 43, Kent, Ohio |
Group name: Imani Gallery
Group size: 20+
Contact person: Dena Lee
Phone:
330-673-7603
Website:
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24-hour Interfaith observation
Join us for a 24 hour candlelight vigil as we observe those countries in armed conflict. Hourly readings and moments of silence, peace chants, drummers and dancer will be featured that represent people from all around the world. All are welcome to this free event.
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USA-Oregon
Ashland |
Group name: WILPF Ashland chapter
Group size: 20
Contact person: Maridale Moore
Phone:
Website:
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We plan to hold a candlelight silent vigil for Peace September 21 at 7:30 PM, on the Plaza in downtown Ashland. We hope to have several hundred people
including Women in Black and WILPF
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USA-Oregon
Portland |
Group name: Northwest Progressive Community
Group size: 575
Contact person: Louise Patten
Phone:
Website: nwpcnews.org
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Awareness event
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USA-Oregon
Waldport |
Group name:
Group size: 2
Contact person: Joey Lynn
Phone:
541-563-7721
Website: http://www.peace-etcetera.com
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Awareness event
Meditation
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USA-Pennsylvania
Bethel Park |
Group name: Bethel Park Gracious Living
Group size: 150
Contact person: Shirley Rhuby
Phone:
412 833-2277
Website: n/a
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Participants will take turns in private worship in verious faiths. Speakers will be interspersed during the day.
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USA-Pennsylvania
Doylestown |
Group name: Pebble Hill
Group size: 100
Contact person: Greg Schultz
Phone:
215-348-3428
Website: http://www.pebblehillchurch.org/
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Time: 6:00am – 6:00pm
Location: Pebble Hill Red Barn
Please join at any time for as long as you can as we meditate on creating Peace, Love and Compassion within ourselves and in the world.
Please bring any item that you would like to have the group reflect upon.
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USA-Pennsylvania
Edinboro |
Group name:
Group size: 12
Contact person: Dr. Werner Lange
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
peace poems to be shared
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USA-Pennsylvania
Jeffersonville |
Group name: the Costello family
Group size: 6
Contact person: Susan Costello
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
Each member of our family will encourage their class/workgroup to participate in a brief metta. My yoga classes tomorrow will both keep their focus on peace and connectedness.
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USA-Pennsylvania
Levittown |
Group name:
Group size: 1
Contact person: Mary Herald
Phone:
Website:
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I personnaly will keep an internal vigil for universal peace.
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USA-Pennsylvania
Monroeville |
Group name:
Group size: 5
Contact person: Lisa Irvin
Phone:
412-856-3510
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Neighbor meeting for fellowship in meditation and silent prayer
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USA-Pennsylvania
Philadelphia |
Group name: Good Neighbors for Peace
Group size: 200 - 300
Contact person: Janet L Williams
Phone:
267-253-2339
Website:
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Awareness event
Film Festival showing "Hotel Rwanda" on August 2, 2005, prayer vigil before the movie.
Anti-gun violence ralley on Sept. 10, 2005 and Peace Pole Ceremony in Reyburn Park Sept 21, 2005.
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USA-Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh |
Group name:
Group size: 1
Contact person: Julio N. Reyes
Phone:
412 835 5647
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
24 hours/Prayer
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USA-Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh |
Group name: Interfaith Center at Carlow University
Group size: 100-200
Contact person: Sr. Barbara Finch
Phone:
412 716-9750
Website: www.carlow.edu
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24-hour Interfaith observation
The Day will conmmense with an interfaith event and people will maintain vigil in the Interfaith Center. There will be different faith traditions represented for the entire 24 hours as well as poetry readings and panel discussions on the subject of peace and justice in community and the world.
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USA-Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh |
Group name:
Group size: 1
Contact person: Anna Maria Turnbull
Phone:
Website:
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To work in a peaceful state, going out of my way to understand the positives in others and extending a helping hand when needed.
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USA-Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh |
Group name: Pittsburgh Community Television (PCTV21)
Group size: 45
Contact person: Bo Mesing
Phone:
412-322-7570
Website: http://www.pctv21.org/homepage.htm
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Pittsburh Community TV (PCTV21) will air two programs dedicated to Peace, on Sept 21st. These programs will feature Prem Rawat, a leading voice for peace within. He recently spoke at the 60th anniversary of the United Nations about a "desire for peace that transcends every barrior”.
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USA-Pennsylvania
South Park |
Group name: Windover Hills United Methodist Church
Group size: 26+
Contact person: Dale Reese / Bill Morse
Phone:
412-653-7224
Website: www.windoverhills.org
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24-hour Community event
24 Hours: Windover Hills UMC will host a 12 hour Peace Prayer Vigil in our sanctuary on Wednesday,September 21. Members will sign up for 30-minute time slots. The other 12 hours of Vigil will be conducted by our missionaries in Latvia and Australia.
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USA-South Dakota
Aberdeen |
Group name: Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin
Group size: 150
Contact person: Sr. Pegge Boehm, PBVM
Phone:
Website: www.presentationsisters.org
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Holy Hour for Peace
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USA-Texas
Arlington |
Group name: Peace and Justice Center - Arlington
Group size: 150
Contact person: Len Ellis
Phone:
817.860.7613
Website: www.ArlingtonPeace.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Candlelight Vigil, 8pm, Turner Park, Grand Prairie (Beltline Rd so. of I30).
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USA-Texas
Arlington |
Group name: The Robert Muller School
Group size: 25
Contact person: Gloria Crook
Phone:
Website: www.unol.org/rms
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Candle lighting by the Peace Pole at 7 pm.
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USA-Texas
Corpus Christi |
Group name: South Texas Alliance for Peace and Justice
Group size: 150
Contact person: Ann E. Smith
Phone:
361 992-1535
Website: www.stpeace.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
A 2-hour observance on the campus of Del Mar College of interfaith and community groups with speakers, music, candlelight ceremony.
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USA-Texas
Corpus Christi |
Group name: South Texas Alliance for Peace and Justice
Group size: 150
Contact person: Ann E. Smith
Phone:
361 992-1535
Website: stpeace.org
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Awareness event
Program with music, speakers and candlelight vigil, 1 1/2 hour observance at Del Mar College. Speakers include spiritual leaders, mayor, and others.
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USA-Texas
Corpus Christi |
Group name:
Group size: 1
Contact person: Peggy Duran
Phone:
361 883-6623
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
2nd annual candlelight vigil at Community college, interfaith, intercultural, songs, prayers, statements.
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USA-Texas
Corsicana |
Group name: One Vision Peace Circle
Group size: 20
Contact person: Cindy Clark-Heald
Phone:
903-874-6939
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Peace Pole Planting Ceremony 9/10/05 in The Community Park.
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USA-Texas
Dallas-Fort Worth |
Group name: Interfaith Global Mystics
Group size: 2100
Contact person: Rev. Auriana
Phone:
(972) 523-8080
Website: http://www.interfaithcenterdfw.tripodlcom
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Spend 5 minutes in peaceful meditation for world peace on an individual or group basis depending on your situation
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USA-Texas
Denton |
Group name: United Methodist Women
Group size: 45
Contact person: Rose Watson
Phone:
940/482-6744
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
We will host a prayer service from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sept. 21; open to the public
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USA-Texas
Fort Worth |
Group name: World Alliance
Group size: 1
Contact person: Kimberly Clark
Phone:
817-413-2377
Website:
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24-hour Interfaith observation
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USA-Texas
Houston |
Group name: Dominican Sisters of Houston
Group size: 50
Contact person: JoAnn Niehaus, OP
Phone:
Website: www.houstonop.org
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24-hour Interfaith observation
Rolling Fast from 9/11 to 9/21.
Sept. 20, 6:00 p.m., Vigil Service of Light and a labyrinth.
At noon, 9-21, Toll two bells,Prayer service at Peace Pole,labyrinth, write an intention for peace on paper doves, pinned to ribbons at the Peace Pole.
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USA-Texas
Irving |
Group name: Brahma Kumaris and United Nations Association, Dal
Group size:
Contact person: Sister Ranjan Indamar - Brahma Kumaris
Phone:
972-254-5562
Website: www.bkdallas.org , www.dallas-una.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
The Brahama Kumaris of Dallas (www.bkdallas.org) is hosting an International Peace Day Program on 21 September at its Center in Irving, TX from 7pm until 830pm. The topic is, “What does peace mean to you?" Following the discussion there will be time for discussion and a meditation period.
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USA-Texas
Spring |
Group name: North Houston Peace Group
Group size: 20
Contact person: Tomi Phillips
Phone:
281-292-1652
Website:
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Awareness event
We will have a commemoration event for the International Day of Peace at Creative Life Spriritual Center, in Spring, TX, the evening of 9/21. We will honor our commitment to peace by singing, reading words of peace, and adopting in consciousness nations all around the Earth.
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USA-Texas
Spring |
Group name: Houston area Department of Peace Campaign
Group size: 20
Contact person: Tomi Phillips
Phone:
281-292-1652
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
From 7:45 to 9:00 pm join us in consciousness as we proclaim May Peace Prevail on Earth. Commit to adopting a nation in consciousness and praying for that place, those people, the leaders.
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USA-Utah
Salt Lake City |
Group name: Ms. Wright's 6th Grade Class at Hawthorne Elementa
Group size: 27
Contact person: Jenn Wright
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
We will discuss ways to promote peace in all the various communities we are in. We will also stop at noon for a minute of peace.
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USA-Vermont
Burlington |
Group name: Peace Allaince and Children of the Earth
Group size:
Contact person: Patty Roeding/Nina Meyerhof
Phone:
Website: www.children-of-the-earth.org
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We are distributing Vt teddy bears in the local schools and children will buy at cost and write a short personal note for children who have experienced despair through the Tsunami devastation. Kids caring for kids. These bears will be distributed in sounther Thailand on the Day of the Buddha.
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USA-Vermont
Montpelier |
Group name: Vermont Peace Academy, Unitarian Church, Bethany C
Group size: estimated 50
Contact person: Harris Webster
Phone:
Website:
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24-hour Community event
A '24 Hours of Peace' including midnight send-offs/welcome homes for students visiting the UN, a morning walk, noon time readings, an afternoon model United Nations, and evening activities (meditation, universal dances, labyrinth walk, meal, speakers with different perspectives on peace, and an outdoor service).
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USA-Virginia
Front Royal |
Group name: Warren County High School
Group size: 8
Contact person: Michael Mills
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
I will be leading my classes in a group discussion dedicated to the cause of world peace.
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USA-Virginia
Greenbackville |
Group name:
Group size: 1
Contact person: Jerry Dworske
Phone:
Website:
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24 hour fast and meditation
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USA-Virginia
Richmond |
Group name: Bon Air Presbyterian Church (PCUSA)
Group size: 600
Contact person: Rev R Charles Grant
Phone:
804 272 7514
Website: www.bonairpc.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
mid week worship and prayer service on 21 Sept
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USA-WA
Seattle |
Group name: Center for Spiritual Living
Group size: 2000
Contact person: Reverend Lynn Jardine
Phone:
206-527-8801
Website: www.cslseattle.org
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Wednesday evening service dedicated with Chants
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USA-Washington
Bellevue, WA |
Group name: Eastside Friends Meeting and Co-sponsors
Group size: 75
Contact person: Linda Ellsworth
Phone:
425-865-9368
Website: http://quaker.org/eastside/
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Awareness event
Third Annual Eastside Candlelight Vigil
Wednesday, September 21, 2005, 7:00 PM
at Bellevue’s Downtown Park.
Eastsiders of all ages, from a variety of faith groups will gather to share hopes for peace through song, poetry, and the World Peace Prayer Ceremony during a candlelight vigil. Everyone is invited.
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USA-Washington
Bellingham |
Group name: Whatcom Peace & Justice Center
Group size: 900
Contact person: Marie Marchand
Phone:
(360) 734-0217
Website: www.whatcompjc.org
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Awareness event
There will be a peace march at 6:00 PM. We will march to our celebration ceremony at First Congregational Church at 7:30 with music, speakers, and a simultaneous Children's Peace Program.
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USA-Washington
Olympia |
Group name:
Group size: 2
Contact person: Robert A. and Joy E. Casamento-Walker
Phone:
Website:
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We will respect all human beings and animals alike. They all deserve respect and love. It is up to all of us. Slow down your life to stop and listen to someone. You will be surprised what they have to say.
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USA-Washington
Seattle |
Group name:
Group size: 1
Contact person: Patricia L. Herlevi
Phone:
Website:
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I plan on meditating several times throughout the day using shamanic techniques that I know and bringing in the energies of St. Francesco and St. Clare of Assisi.
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USA-Washington
Seattle |
Group name: Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism
Group size: 40
Contact person: Adrienne Chan and Monica Wilson
Phone:
206 789-2573
Website: www.sakya.org
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Sakya Monastery is doing Chenrezi meditation (this is a traditional Tibetan meditation on loving-kindness and compassion for all beings). Chenrezi meditation includes 1000 mantras of loving-kindness and compassion dedicated towards peace. We will also recite the Aspiration of Samanthabhadra prayers towards eliminating the suffering of all beings.
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USA-Washington
Seattle |
Group name:
Group size: 3
Contact person: Joys MacLaurin
Phone:
Website:
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Family dedicated to universal peace through deed, speech and meditation.
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USA-Washington
Spokane |
Group name: Interfatih Council
Group size: 1500
Contact person: Kateri Caron
Phone:
509-329-1410
Website: www.interfaithnw.org
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Interfaith Council will host a multi-cultural / multi religious vigil on the evening of September 20. The evening will begin with sharing of food, conversation and entertainment and will close with a candlelight vigil for peace.
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USA-Washington
Spokane |
Group name: Interfaith Council
Group size: 1000
Contact person: Kateri Caron
Phone:
Website: www.interfaithnw.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Mayoral Proclamation, declaring a Day of Peace in the City of Spokane. Send out Peace Doves to the sweet tones of Native American Flute Music and Raise a Prayer for people everywhere, civilians and soldiers, who are displaced by disaster and war.
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USA-Washington
Tacoma |
Group name: The Crystal Voyage
Group size: 24+
Contact person: Crystal Stone
Phone:
252-272-4367
Website: www.crystalvoyage.com
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Awareness event
We will hold our conference room as a sacred space for prayer and meditation for all employees, tenants, clients and customers from 10:00am to 10:00pm Pacific daylight time
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USA-Wisconsin
De Pere |
Group name: Peace and Justice Center at St. Norbert College
Group size: 2500
Contact person: Sr. Sally Ann Brickner
Phone:
920-403-3978
Website: www.snc.edu/pjc
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24-hour Interfaith observation
A 24-hour prayer vigil will be held in the Oratory of St. Norbert College. Common prayer, held each Wednesday at 10:10 a.m., will be devoted to ecumencial prayer for peace and nonviolence. The vigil is sponsored by the Peace and Justice Center.
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USA-Wisconsin
Fond du Lac |
Group name: Congregation Sisters of St. Agnes
Group size:
Contact person: Stella Storch
Phone:
920-907-2315
Website: www.csasisters.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
From 2-7 pm prayer will be led on the hour at Dorcas Chapel, Marian College.
The City Council President also signed proclamation stating 9/21 as International Day of Peace
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USA-Wisconsin
Racine |
Group name: "...Offering Poems For Peace"
Group size: 50
Contact person: Dr. Arthur D. Shattuck, NCCAOM
Phone:
262-619-1590
Website: http://herbaldoc.byregion.net
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Poems on peace will be read at 12:00 pm at the Unitarian Church in Racine.
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USA-Wisconsin
Racine |
Group name: "Roots and Legends"
Group size: city wide
Contact person: Dr. Arthur D. Shattuck
Phone:
Website: herbaldoc.byregion.net
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Awareness event
Raising quarters for buying a peace pole for a city park
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USA-Wisconsin
West Allis |
Group name: Wisconsin Artists Non/Nam/Veterans FOB #1
Group size: Two
Contact person: Artist Bohmeal & Artist Bob Watt
Phone:
1-414-771-1256
Website:
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Awareness event
Two artists, an Army veteran the other a non/veteran. We share a common desire, unit our community in awareness. Through the use of paintings depicting Southwestern Indians, and sculptures of deer, (known as "Peace Deer") we will draw the common man's attention to observe, peace. Candle light vigil.
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USA-Wisconsin
West Allis |
Group name: Wisconsin Artists Non/Nam/Veterans FOB #1
Group size: Two
Contact person: Artist Bohmeal & Artist Bob Watt
Phone:
1-414-771-1256
Website:
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Awareness event
Two artists, an Army veteran the other a non/veteran. We share a common desire, unit our community in awareness. Through the use of paintings depicting Southwestern Indians, and sculptures of deer, (known as "Peace Deer") we will draw the common man's attention to observe, peace. Candle light vigil.
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USA-Wisconsin
Wisconsin Dells |
Group name: A Course In Miracles International
Group size: 300-500
Contact person: Sue Maybury
Phone:
608 253 4325
Website: http://www.themiracletimes.com/IDP/International_Day_Of_Peace.htm
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Awareness event
We will be hosting a week long Advent of Awakening Retreat at our Miracles Healing Center beginning Monday 19th September. This retreat focuses on the individual discovering the peace of enlightened mind. On Wednesday 21st we will include a special event for IDP.
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USA-Wisconsin
Wisconsin Dells |
Group name: The Miracles Healing Center, A Course In Miracles
Group size: 300
Contact person: Ellie Kennedy
Phone:
608-253-4325
Website: www.miracleshealingcenter.com
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Live music Peace observance 7-9pm, at The Miracles Healing Center in Wis. Dells. Three bands will play a variety of music and peace prayers from Jesus' "A Course In Miracles". Other activities will be occuring throughout the week as well. God bless us, each and every one!
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