| Location |
Group Information |
Vigil Description |
Bangladesh
Dhaka |
Group name: Neighbor for Peace
Group size: 40
Contact person: Md. Golam Mostofa
Phone:
880 2 9883998
Website: -
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Awareness event
Organize seminar & peace rally. Planning to do some events with school children.
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Bangladesh
Dhaka |
Group name: Women's League of Burma
Group size: 70-100
Contact person: Myint Myint San
Phone:
+66 89 668 7695
Website: www.womenofburma.org
|
Less than 24-hour Community event
Burmese in Bangladesh commemorating IDoP and pray for Burma.
|
China
Hong Kong |
Group name: Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong
Group size: 300
Contact person: Eric Wong
Phone:
+852 2783 3369
Website: http://www.ymca.org.hk
|
Awareness event
We are organizing a ¡§Culture of Peace Campaign ¡V Snapshot for love and peace photography competition¡¨ press conference cum ¡§The 1st Hong Kong Pinwheels for Peace Day¡¨to raise public awareness and promote the message of peace and harmony in response to the United Nations International Day of Peace.
|
China
Mai Ja Yang |
Group name: Women's League of Burma
Group size: 200
Contact person: Myint Myint San
Phone:
+66 89 668 7695
Website: www.womenofburma.org
|
Less than 24-hour Community event
Combined with some religious activity.
|
Guam
Talafofo , Guam |
Group name: Notre Dame High School : Campus Ministry
Group size: 50
Contact person: Barbara Lambor - Hagel , SSND
Phone:
6717891676
Website:
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Awareness event
Prayer service for the whole student body , awareness events with students and the wider community. Join the world community in observing the few minutes of slience @ noon on September 21
|
India
bangalore |
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: sudevan
Phone:
08028432955
Website:
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Awareness event
avoid conflict
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India
Chennai |
Group name: Religious Youth Service International (RYS)
Group size: 1000
Contact person: Shine Jose
Phone:
0091 9884451461
Website: www.rys.net
|
Awareness event
The main aim of RYS, is to bring all people from all walks of life and building a team to promote peace. RYS, believes to commemorate the IDP. Peace initiatives could be taken and policy can be drawn of how peace and development can go together in India.
|
India
Chennai |
Group name: Isha Foundation
Group size: 250,000+
Contact person: Kumar
Phone:
+919443731964
Website: www.ishafoundation.org
|
24-hour Community event
Isha Gramotsavam: a celebration to share the joy of transformation in rural areas. September 23, 2007, Anna University Playgrounds, Guindy, Chennai. The event includes: Rural Olympics, Cultural Show, Rural Food Festival, Launch of 25 million Tree Planting Initiative, & Mahasathsang with Sadhguru. Program flyer: http://www.ishafoundation.org/eflyers/gramotsavam.html
|
India
Delhi |
Group name: Women's League of Burma
Group size: 80
Contact person: Myint Myint San
Phone:
+66 89 668 7695
Website: www.womenofburma.org
|
Less than 24-hour Community event
Burmese in Delhi to raise awareness about peace in Burma and to pray.
|
India
Hathras |
Group name: Seksaria Sushila Devi Public School
Group size: 500
Contact person: Mr. Amit Sehgal, Principal
Phone:
+91-9411804872,
Website:
|
Awareness event
We installed Peace Pole at the School Entrance, Sung Peace Prayers, Fly Off the White Balloons, did plantation, students decorated the pots with peace message, organised Cultural programmes with message of peace, had Speeches & decorated the whole School with Peace messages on 21st Sept. 2007.
|
India
Hyderabad |
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: Anil Pradad Bandela
Phone:
+919885371788
Website:
|
24-hour Interfaith observation
|
India
Jamkhed, Dist. Ahmednagar, Maharashtra |
Group name: Comprehensive Rural Health Project
Group size: 25
Contact person: Connie Gates
Phone:
Website: www.jamkhed.org
|
Awareness event
Commit morning devotions to prayers for peace, especially for Europe, focus of World Council of Churches' Decade to Overcome Violence 2007, using their liturgy, and sing "Make Me an Instrument of Thy Peace"; representing Nepal, Burma ethnic groups, Korea, IvoryCoast, Germany, US, India (Mizoram, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, including tribals, Dalits).
|
India
Jammu Kashmir |
Group name: JAMMU KASHMIR JOINT FRONT
Group size: 70
Contact person: RAJA ASLAM PERVEZ KHAN
Phone:
9410987895
Website:
|
24-hour Interfaith observation
Jammu Kashmir a dispute between India and Pakistan has witness bloodshed for last 17 years,even three wars were fought on the issue,we are encourging a solution of dispute through peace and dialouge.
|
India
KALYANI |
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: Dr SAMARESWAR DATTA
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
let peace everywhere,let all of us work together for peace, in any form, for the suffering humanity without any personal gain,heart within and GOD over head
|
India
Mumbai |
Group name: HUMANITY FOUNDATION
Group size: 100
Contact person: Sanjay Shinge
Phone:
9820828398
Website:
|
Awareness event
WE have Plam to organise a Peace March , Then singing Peace Songs , Taking the Oath of Peace.
|
India
Mumbai |
Group name: Service Civil International-India
Group size: 25
Contact person: Jayaprasad Kumar
Phone:
02502325112
Website: www.sciint.org
|
24-hour Interfaith observation
Gather on this day and collectively pray for the well being and harmonious life all fellow men. Discuss on strategies to keep this spirit on going.
|
India
Mumbai |
Group name:
Group size: 100
Contact person: Dichwalkar Kishor Sitaram
Phone:
9820243775
Website:
|
Awareness event
Would like to create awareness amongst the Students of my college and friends about peace and how to bring it in practice in their own ways.
|
India
Raipur |
Group name: Religion of youth
Group size: 3000
Contact person: Dr.Jawahar Surisetti
Phone:
Website: www.religionofyouth.com
|
24-hour Interfaith observation
We have started Gyaandaan on 21st Sept. WE have collected 1000 books on the first day itself.
This is a unique library and helpline for the needy which will issue books to poor children who are from disadvantaged groups and lack resources and opportunities.
|
India
Shahkot |
Group name: All India Sikh Students Fed.(Grewal)
Group size: 476
Contact person: Amandeep Singh Ahluwalia
Phone:
Website:
|
free my pleant from violence
|
India
Shahkot |
Group name: UNESCO Club
Group size: 256
Contact person: Harpreet Singh Ahluwalia
Phone:
Website:
|
Int. Peace and mutual understanding is my first and last priorty
|
India
Shahkot |
Group name: Youth Welfare Club(r)
Group size: 50
Contact person: Davinder Singh Ahluwalia
Phone:
9888060931
Website: www.youthwelfareclub.page.tl
|
Awareness event
We will do every efforts for Int. Peace and Mutual understanding accross the borders
|
India
Shahkot |
Group name: All India Sikh Students Fed. (Grewal)
Group size: 476
Contact person: Amandeep Singh ahluwalia
Phone:
919815126367
Website:
|
Awareness event
we proposed awareness and prayer event for Int. Peace Day Sep.21st, 2007
|
India
Shahkot |
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: Davinder Singh Ahluwalia
Phone:
Website:
|
Less than 24-hour Community event
Programme in Gurdwara and Temples
|
India
Shahkot_144702 |
Group name:
Group size: 109
Contact person: Harpreet Singh ahluwalia
Phone:
9888060931
Website: youthwelfareclub.page.tl
|
Awareness event
Arrange A rally in City with politicial, relious peoples
|
India
Tiruvuru |
Group name:
Group size: 400
Contact person: AVVARI SHOURI
Phone:
Website: www.ideas-ngo.in
|
Awareness event
we would like to bring around 400 children at one place and give them candels and light them up and share the improtance of peace and non-violence to them. and share the lives of mahatma gandhi, martin luther king jr., and people who sacrificed for the sake of peace.
|
Indonesia
Jakarta |
Group name: GKN Malam Perdamaian Indonesia
Group size: 20
Contact person: Aryawirawan Simauw
Phone:
62.852.155.5865
Website:
|
We will request the Indonesian people to Praying and Fasting for Peace for 24 hours. We will also make a Friday Prayer, Inter Faith Refelection, Peace Reception, Peace Candlelight, Peace Concert and Peace and Fun Night in 30 capital of 30 province in Indonesia.
|
Indonesia
Kottarakkara |
Group name: URI South India Region
Group size: 200
Contact person: Dr. Abraham Karickam
Phone:
91-94465 93013
Website: www.wfism.org
|
Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Peace rally with the support of many NGOs
|
Japan
wakayama |
Group name: heiwa
Group size:
Contact person: maiko takenaka
Phone:
819021023577
Website:
|
Awareness event
we will get together to pray for peace and share our love to make this world more peace
|
Malaysia
|
Group name: YES-AFS Alumni
Group size:
Contact person: Yah Tyng
Phone:
0162518514
Website: www.exchanges4peace.org
|
Awareness event
Sign up!!!!
To support peace..
at www.exchanges4peace.org
|
Malaysia
KL |
Group name: US Federation for Mid-East Peace
Group size: 30
Contact person: Col Ramli H Nik
Phone:
+603-2161-2960
Website: www.usfmep.org
|
Awareness event
We will get together to pray for peace and share our love to make this world more peaceful through Peace education and bridging the gap between faiths
|
Malaysia
KL, Taiping, Seremban |
Group name: MIN, INSaF, MIYC, TPI, UPF, SCI (Service Civil Int
Group size: 750
Contact person: Rajaratnam, Dr John, Angie Tan, Beh YT, Stephen Na
Phone:
+6019-223-1551
Website: www.scimalaysia.org
|
Awareness event
2 days Peace awareness activities including Interfaith prayers, Peace Convoy, recognistion of Peace Ambassadors, launching of the 99 culture for Peace, planting a Peace Pole. Held over 3 sites - KL, Taiping and Seremban.
|
Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur |
Group name: Malaysia Community Welfare and Charity Services (C
Group size: 500
Contact person: Rajaretnam Armuggan
Phone:
+60342955023
Website: www.miyc.org.my
|
Awareness event
Peace Convoy from KL - Taiping - KL, on 20th - 21st Sept.Peace Gathering at Dataran Merdeka,KL on 20th and at Taiping Peace Pole & Seremban Mall on 21st. call Raja 019-3151177
|
Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur |
Group name: Malaysia Indian Youth Council (MIYC)
Group size: 500
Contact person: Rajaretnam
Phone:
+60193151177
Website: www.miyc.org.my
|
Awareness event
Peace Convoy KL-Taiping-KL. Peace gathering at Dataran Merdeka on 20.09.2007- 8.30am, Taiping lake Garden- 3.00pm, Call me 4 info 0193151177
|
Malaysia
Taiping |
Group name: The Taiping Peace Initiative
Group size: 100 +
Contact person: Beh Yang Toh
Phone:
60195503450
Website: www.everlastingpeace.net
|
Awareness event
Candle lighting and releasing of doves
|
Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar |
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: Bishop Wens Padilla
Phone:
976-99111242
Website:
|
Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Visiting and Praying with different religious communities/sects/churches in Ulaanbaatar. Vigil ends up at the public square for different religions represented to strike the 'peace bell'.
|
Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar |
Group name: Service For Peace Mongolia
Group size: 100
Contact person: Erdenebulgan Ochirbat
Phone:
(976)-9926-9396
Website: www.sfpmongolia.mn
|
Less than 24-hour Community event
Minute of Silence in high schools, Pinwheels for Peace, Serve 1000 poorest people in the metropolitan area with medical treatment, Peace Bell Ceremony at the Central Square
|
Myanmar
Yagon |
Group name: MACY
Group size: 5
Contact person: Pau Kap Thang
Phone:
95-01-510877
Website:
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Awareness event
|
Nepal
Kathmandu |
Group name: Peace and Social Justice Centre ,Nepal
Group size: 500
Contact person: Shreeram Lamichhane
Phone:
00977-1-4479638
Website:
|
Awareness event
we would like to inform you that we are working for peace .Peace Day Sep.21st, 2007 we are going to Organize seminar & peace rally. Planning to do some events with school children ,youth group and for all.
|
Nepal
Kathmandu |
Group name: Global Network for Nonviolence
Group size:
Contact person: Sagar Gurung
Phone:
Website: www.gn-nonviolence.org
|
Awareness event
Peace Marathon/Lectures/Mobile exhibitions on nonviolence and children art competitions starting 19-21 September, Kathmandu, Nepal.
|
Other
Afghanistan: Kabul, Bamyan, Balkh, Herat |
Group name: Cooperation Center for Afghanistan (CCA)
Group size: 450
Contact person: Sayed Abdullah Ahmadi
Phone:
+93-700294693
Website: www.cca.org.af
|
Awareness event
|
Pakistan
|
Group name: US Federation for Mid-East Peace
Group size: 25
Contact person: Gen. Khalid Kibriya
Phone:
Website: www.usfmep.org
|
Awareness event
We will get together to pray for peace and share our love to make this world more peaceful through Peace education and bridging the gap between faiths
|
Pakistan
Lahore |
Group name: IARF Pakistan
Group size: 37
Contact person: Sardar Sikander Singh
Phone:
00923327500456
Website: www.geocities.com/iarfpakistan
|
Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
We all IARF Pakistan Sikh Youth Federation member spend peace vigil program with IARF founding president Dr.Jefferson Ghauri
|
Pakistan
Lahore |
Group name: CEPISCCOM International
Group size: countless
Contact person: Gabriel G. Nicholas
Phone:
Website: www.cepisccom.trusty.com
|
Disabilty upgradation through computer literacy and skill development. CEPISCCOM stands for Computer Education Promotion in Special and Common Community.
|
Pakistan
Lahore |
Group name: Unitarians in Pakistan
Group size: 522
Contact person: Rev. Inderias Dominic Bhatti
Phone:
0092-42-8487287
Website:
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salute to UN pledge!!!
Three activities would be from our group; Thoughts of Peace, Words of Peace and Gestures of Peace in Lahore, Pakistan.
|
Pakistan
Sargodha |
Group name: International Association for Religious Freedom-Ba
Group size: 17
Contact person: Dr.Shahida Shujah
Phone:
00923327500456
Website: www.geocities.com/iarfpakistan
|
Awareness event
We all IARF Pakistan Bahai member conduct program for awareness of religious peace with IARF founding president Dr.Jefferson Ghauri
|
Pakistan
Sargodha |
Group name: International Association for Religious Freedom
Group size: 26000
Contact person: Dr.Jefferson Tasleem Ghauri
Phone:
0092.300.600.76
Website: www.geocities.com/iarfpakistan
|
Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
IARF Pakistan will celebrate the peace day 21 September in all Pakistan with all Pakistani religions. Islam, Christian, Sikh, Hindu and Bahai
|
Pakistan
Sargodha |
Group name: IARF Pakistan - Muslim Group
Group size: 75
Contact person: Qari Mullana Abdul Qayum
Phone:
00923468600949
Website: www.geocities.com/iarfpakistan
|
Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
We all Ahle Sunat Ul Jamaeet Hanfi member spend peace vigil program with IARF Pakistan founding president Dr.Jefferson Ghauri
|
Philippines
Cagayan de Oro City |
Group name: Balay Mindanaw Group of NGOs
Group size: 80
Contact person: Belle Garcia
Phone:
Website: www.balaymindanaw.org
|
Forum on the Human Security Act: A Curtailment of Basic Human Rights.We call everyone to UPHOLD CIVIL LIBERTIES and OPPOSE THE HUMAN SECURITY ACT
|
Philippines
Digos City |
Group name: Fleur-de-lys Centre for Peace, Inc.
Group size: 300
Contact person: Donato A. Flordeliza, Jr.
Phone:
6324378762
Website: http://www.centre4peace.ph
|
24-hour Community event
Centre for Peace, Digos City officials, Rotary Club of Digos, religious and other organizations presents “Kalinaw Panaghoy sa Mindanaw...” (Mindanao Cries for Peace!) in Digos City Sept. 19 to 21. Media launching (20th), essay-writing for high school and on-the-spot painting for elementary pupils (21st).
|
Philippines
Digos City |
Group name: Fleur-de-lys Centre for Peace, Inc.
Group size: 300
Contact person: Donato A. Flordeliza, Jr.
Phone:
6324378762
Website: http://www.centre4peace.ph
|
Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Inter-faith Prayer for Peace in Mindanao
|
Philippines
Digos City |
Group name: Digos City Partnership for Peace
Group size: 300
Contact person: Donato A. Flordeliza, Jr.
Phone:
6324378762
Website: http://www.centre4peace.ph
|
Less than 24-hour Community event
"Freeing the Doves" ceremony, signifying the people's desire to spread Peace in Mindanao
|
Philippines
Digos City |
Group name: Digos City Partnership for Peace
Group size: 100
Contact person: Bernardo Quipit, Jr.
Phone:
Website: http://www.centre4peace.ph
|
Signing of the Digos City "Peace Declaration" signalling the birth of the Digos City Partnership for Peace. Petition City Council to pass a resolution declaring Digos City as a City of Peace.
|
Philippines
Duamguete City |
Group name: Metro Dumaguete Roadrunners Club
Group size: 15
Contact person: Paultom Paras
Phone:
Website: www.dgterunners.com
|
Starts with a clean-up drive, community feeding, gift giving, cultural exhibiit, poster making, inter-faith peace prayer rally and a peace run.
|
Philippines
Jacobabad |
Group name: Community Development Foundation
Group size: 25
Contact person: Mohammad Jan
Phone:
92-722-650841
Website:
|
Awareness event
|
Philippines
Manila |
Group name: World Forum for Democratization in Asia
Group size: 100
Contact person: Ruby Rose Lora
Phone:
+63-2-435-2900
Website: www.wfda.net
|
At the conclusion of the WFDA second biennial conference on 21 September, we will hold an "Inter-faith Prayer for Peace and Democracy," and we will adopt a joint declaration on democracy and peace.
|
Philippines
Quezon City |
Group name: Fleur-de-lys Centre for Peace, Inc.
Group size: 100
Contact person: Donato A. Flordeliza, Jr.
Phone:
6324378762
Website: http://www.centre4peace.ph
|
Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Inter-Faith Prayer for World Peace
The Quezon City Partnership for Peace will hold an Inter-faith Prayer for World Peace at the Rotary Peace Monument inside the Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City Philippines on Sept. 21.
You may wish to visit http://www.qcpartners4peace.110mb.com/
|
Philippines
Quezon City |
Group name: Fleur-de-lys Centre for Peace, Inc.
Group size: 100
Contact person: Donato A. Flordeliza, Jr.
Phone:
6324378762
Website: http://www.centre4peace.ph
|
Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
The Quezon City Partnership for Peace will hold a symbolic Freeing of the Doves ceremony, signifying the triumph of Peace in the world, at the Rotary Peace Monument inside the Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City Philippines on Sept. 21. You may wish to visit http://www.qcpartners4peace.110mb.com/
|
Philippines
Zamboanga City |
Group name:
Group size: 4
Contact person: Abduljaman Damahan
Phone:
+63629830418
Website: http://www.mdce-ph.com
|
Awareness event
Our group is committed to share and participate in the International Day of Peace Vigil, wherein how the importance of human live created by the Almighty. Then by a mere of different belief, culture, tribes and nationality it becomes divide and distinct from one another...
|
Philippines
Zamboanga Sibugay |
Group name: Educators-Students Peace Advocates (ESPA)
Group size: 100
Contact person: Sr. Mary Grace de Guzman,SFIC
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
Interfaith Peace Awareness Program for educators and students. Seminar-Workshop for Peace Advocates on the Culture of Peace.
|
Taiwan
Pingtung Wanchin |
Group name: Wanchin Basilica
Group size: 400
Contact person: Ruben Martinez
Phone:
88687832005
Website:
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Awareness event
Prayer for peace in family, religions, country and the world
|
Thailand
|
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: Paktaporn Sewatasai
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
Praying and performing in the same directions for worldwide peace as need to see “unity in diversity”.
|
Thailand
Border Area |
Group name: Women's League of Burma
Group size: 1,500
Contact person: Myint Myint San
Phone:
+66 89 668 7695
Website: www.womenofburma.org
|
Less than 24-hour Community event
This would be in 5 different regugee camps on the border.
|
Thailand
Chiang Mai |
Group name: Women's League of Burma
Group size: 400
Contact person: Myint Myint San
Phone:
+66 89 668 7695
Website: www.womenofburma.org
|
Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
This is combined activity of interfaith and community event.
|
Thailand
Mae Sot |
Group name: Women's League of Burma
Group size: 200
Contact person: Myint Myint San
Phone:
+66 89 668 7695
Website: www.womenofburma.org
|
Less than 24-hour Community event
Combined activity of community and awareness raising event.
|
Thailand
Phuket |
Group name: Jungceylon
Group size: 100+
Contact person: Mark Kingpayom
Phone:
+66 (0) 2663 75
Website: www.jungceylon.com
|
24-hour Community event
We'll have a 10 meter long Peace Wall, that’s open to the entire public to come and write a message, paint a picture, or express in anyway what peace means to them and how they can touch someone else in the world.
|
Thailand
Sangklaburi |
Group name: Women's League of Burma
Group size: 200
Contact person: Myint Myint San
Phone:
+66 89 668 7695
Website: www.womenofburma.org
|
Less than 24-hour Community event
In a refugee camp where people from Burma being sheltered.
|
Thailand
Sangklaburi |
Group name: Women's League of Burma
Group size: 150
Contact person: Myint Myint San
Phone:
+66 89 668 7695
Website: www.womenofburma.org
|
Less than 24-hour Community event
In a school where Burmese refugees have been sheltered.
|
Timor Leste
Dili Timor Leste |
Group name: World Vision Timor Leste
Group size: 500
Contact person: Jon Engwall
Phone:
Website:
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24-hour Community event
Youth Peace Forum on 20Sept. and Peace Day events at Dili Peace Park all day on 21 Sept. Prayer, music, arts, drama, guest speakers, pinwheels, and community garbage clean up!
|
Vietnam
Ha Noi |
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: Nguyen Ha Phuong
Phone:
084987985987
Website:
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24-hour Community event
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| Location |
Group Information |
Vigil Description |
Albania
Tirana |
Group name: Family and Media
Group size: 3
Contact person: Kozeta Zavalani
Phone:
Website: www.kozetazavalani.com
|
I am Journalist and author, chair of Association "Family and Media - The power for Change" Tirana, Albania
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Austria
Salzburg |
Group name: Austrian Network for Peace and Nonviolence, Salzbu
Group size:
Contact person: Elisabeth Riedl
Phone: 0043 650 885 19
Website: www.friedensnetzwerk.org
|
City Mayor receives at Mirabell , Wolf Dietrich Halle.
Pax Christi, WFWP, Dynamic 5, AWDV, AAI, Schools
Lositos painting exchange with African artists.
Gong, Drumming at Peace pole (WPPS) presented to Dr. Schaden , first DoP.
Secretary General Ban; Mayor;
Interreligious representatives and NGO's light candle, Flag ceremony, Peace dance
|
Austria
Vienna |
Group name: International Sri Deep Madhavananda Ashram
Group size: 200
Contact person: Yoga in Daily Life
Phone: +4315867445, +4
Website: www.yogaindailylife,org
|
Less than 24-hour Community event
1) Planting of a Peace Tree in a Vienna Park in cooperation with the magistrat of Vienna district.
2) Inter-religious World-Peace Prayer with representatives of different religions at the Peace Tree.
|
Austria
Villach |
Group name: Yoga in Daily Life
Group size:
Contact person: Sadhvi Daya
Phone: +434242 257070
Website: www.yogaindailylife.org
|
Awareness event
A peace-candle lightening on the main place of our village from noon till 5 p.m.
|
Belarus
Minsk |
Group name: YPA "Altera"
Group size: 40
Contact person: Bobkov Kirill
Phone: +375297759351
Website: www.altera.by
|
Awareness event
The lessons of peace in schools and universities; minute of silence; activities to inform society about the idea of IDP
|
Belgium
Brussels |
Group name: Institute of Peace & Development ( INSPAD)
Group size: 20
Contact person: Tahir Tabassum Muhammad
Phone: 0032 472916252
Website: www.inspad.org
|
Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
INSPAD Belgium is working for peace & Inter-faith
we have commitment to continue our mission day and night for Peace Kingdom and religious co-existence & Understanding between all faiths and cultures.
|
Belgium
Brussels |
Group name: Institute of Peace and Development ( INSPAD)
Group size: 150
Contact person: Tahir Tabassum Muhammad, Executive Director
Phone:
Website: http/www.inspad.org
|
24-hour Interfaith observation
Our NGO ready to spend more then 24 hours observation and awareness compagin in Europe.
We like to work with you in future for world Peace,harmony and under-standing.
|
Croatia
Slavonski Brod |
Group name: Primary School "Ivan Goran Kovacic"
Group size: 514
Contact person: Rozalija Baricevic
Phone: +385 035 447 31
Website: www.inet.hr/~osigk/
|
Awareness event
September 18th, 2007
Integrated field trip lessons.
Theme: Peace
|
Croatia
Zagreb |
Group name: Croatian Union "Yoga in Daily Life"
Group size: 300
Contact person: Sadhvi Anand Puri
Phone: +385 1 492 11 0
Website: www.yoga-in-daily-life.hr
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Peace prayer and meditation in 5 Croatian "Yoga in Daily Life" centres (Zagreb, Split, Rijeka, Pula and Èakovec)
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Cyprus
Nicosia |
Group name: Women's Federation for World Peace
Group size: 20
Contact person: Zoe Bennett
Phone: +35799182765
Website: www.womenaspeacemakers.org
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Awareness event
Meeting on the 12th of September to pronounce "My Pledge for Peace"
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Czech Rep.
Karlovy Vary |
Group name: Yoga in daily life Karlovy Vary
Group size: 10
Contact person: Ludìk Skoøepa
Phone: +420 603 216 94
Website: www.joga.cz
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Meditation, prayer and lecture about world peace, tolerance and understanding in us and around us.
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Czech Rep.
Prague |
Group name: Spoleènost Jóga v denním životì
Group size: 150
Contact person: Vojtìch Havel
Phone:
Website: www.joga.cz/praha
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Peace prayer, meditation, spiritual songs singing, spiritual lectures.
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Czech Rep.
Strilky |
Group name: Yoga in Daily Life society
Group size: 20
Contact person: Michal Prchlik
Phone: 573375300
Website: www.yoga.cz
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Open community event to emphatize the importance of World Peace and global responsibility withing the scope of humanitarian activities of Yoga in Daily Life organisations.
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Denmark
Århus |
Group name: URI Denmark
Group size: 15
Contact person: Lone Klemmensen
Phone: +4586361965
Website: www.uridanmark.dk
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Awareness event
Sounds from heaven
A concert with international renowed artists from different religious background unites in the heart of the music with heavenly sounds.
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Denmark
Århus |
Group name: Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University
Group size: 100
Contact person: Viggos Simonsen
Phone: 86130121
Website: www.brahmakumaris.dk
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Awareness event
just a moment.... how inner peace can be found with very little effort - a moment's focus on yourself, by Denise Lawrence.
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Denmark
Copenagen |
Group name: Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University
Group size: 200
Contact person: Sonja Ohlsson
Phone: 33310421
Website: www.brahmakumaris.dk
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Awareness event
just a moment.... how inner peace can be found with very little effort - a moment's focus on yourself, by Denise Lawrence.Introduction by UN Association
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Denmark
Copenhagen |
Group name: International Church of Copenhagen
Group size: 35
Contact person: Chad Rimmer
Phone:
Website: http://www.internationalchurch.dk/
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Less than 24-hour Community event
An ecumenical service of song and prayer.
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Estonia
Tallinn |
Group name: MyPacis.com
Group size: 50
Contact person: Frank
Phone:
Website: http://www.mypacis.com
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Awareness event
Synchronised blogging (September, 11th-21st) about peace, remembrance and reflection
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Finland
Joensuu |
Group name: Environment Online - ENO
Group size: 100 000
Contact person: Mika Vanhanen
Phone:
Website: http://www.enotreeday.net
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24-hour Community event
Children and youth plant trees for the environment and peace at schools around the world, starting from East and ending up in West. Schools from 104 countries will join this event.
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Finland
Tampere |
Group name: International Early Education Center
Group size: 110
Contact person: Shawn Rizzo/ Liliana Valencia
Phone: +3582220207
Website: www.englishplayschool.com
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Awareness event
Playschool, kindergarten with the help of High Students will have a peace parade around our neighborhood.
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France
NICE |
Group name: Centre Baha'i de Nice -- Nice Baha'i Centre
Group size: 100
Contact person: Mr. Rochan MAVADDAT
Phone:
Website: www.Bahai.org
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24-hour Interfaith observation
A l'occasion de la Journée Internationale de la Paix
Musique, Chants et Prières pour la Paix
Prières issues de différentes Religions et Spiritualités
avec des intermèdes musicaux.
Vendredi 21 Septembre 2007, à 20 h.
Centre Bahà'i - 24 Rue Maréchal Joffre. NICE.
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France
Strasbourg |
Group name: Groupe local du MIR (Alsace)
Group size: 7
Contact person: Ingeborg
Phone: +33(0)388621529
Website:
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21 septembre 2007 : VIGILE 19h à 21h Place de la République, STRASBOURG : Journée Internationale pour la Paix et la Non-violence (ONU) + conjointement Journée Internationale de Prière pour la Paix (COE) + occasion de signer pétition "Education à la non-violence et la paix à l'école"
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France
Toulouse |
Group name:
Group size: 1
Contact person:
Phone:
Website:
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Germany
Berlin |
Group name: EKBO Dekade zur Überwindung von Gewalt
Group size: 8
Contact person: Rev. Lisa Kay C. Smith
Phone: 49)30) 243 44 4
Website: www.dekade.ekbo.de
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21. September 2007
18:00 Uhr Gottesdienst
Kapelle der Versöhnung
Bernauer Straße 4
10115 Berlin-Wedding
Berliner General Superintendent Martin-Michael Passauer
"Es gibt keinen Frieden auf dem Weg der Sicherheit"
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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Germany
Bonn |
Group name: Peace In Action, PIA
Group size: 23
Contact person: Lena Freimueller
Phone: 0049-163-908729
Website: www.peaceinaction.net
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HOT PEACES – PEACE-FOUNDERS ON THEIR WAY IN BONN, GERMANY - participative art project in public space
1. Visualisation- 29/08/07 Friedensplatz, B.v.Suttner- Platz
2. Action - 30/08/07@ Vivatstrasse/Friedensplatz, 2pm- 4:30pm
3. Interactive Exhibition - 21/09/07 @ Kunstmuseum
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Germany
Bonn |
Group name: Platform for the Peaceful Management of Conflict
Group size: 150
Contact person: Barbara Mueller
Phone: ++49.6543.98009
Website: www.konfliktbearbeitung.net
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Awareness event
Building Peace Worldwide -
The International Day of Peace celebrations in Bonn. Three peacemakers will share their experiences and their work for peace: Guiamel M. Alim (Kadtuntaya Foundation Philippines, Florence Mpaayei (Nairobi Peace Initiative – Africa, Kenia), Bosiljka Schedlich (south east European Culture foundation bridging Berlin/Bosnia).
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Germany
Hamburg |
Group name: Yoga im taeglichen Leben e.V.
Group size: 50
Contact person: Christana Kircher-Silberstorff
Phone: 0049 40 5119074
Website: www.yogaimtaeglichenleben.de
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Awareness event
Peace meditation
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Germany
Heidelberg |
Group name: Association for arts, health and environment
Group size: 250
Contact person: Samuel J. Fleiner
Phone: +49 6223 970051
Website: www.kunst-im-klimawandel.de
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Art exhibition with one world art, peace art and art for sustainability. 42 artists from 13 nations FE Ch Hoesli who makes human sculptures from expl bombs or artist group Boîtes de la paix. Ends oct 26.
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Germany
Munich |
Group name: Temple-Project Association
Group size: 200
Contact person: Gottfried Hutter
Phone: 0049-89-4471897
Website: www.temple-project.de
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Awareness event
As a teacher I will observe the International Day of Peace Vigil in class with inter-religious and inter-human invokations of empathy
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Germany
Munich |
Group name: The Temple Project Association
Group size: 200
Contact person: Gottfried Hutter
Phone: +49-89-44718971
Website: www.temple-project.de
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Awareness event
The pupils of two high schools will keep a day of awareness of peace in their personal life from waking up in the morning to going to sleep
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Germany
Munick |
Group name:
Group size: 1
Contact person: Thomas
Phone:
Website:
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Participation in the "Living Mandala for Worldpeace"
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Germany
Schweinfurt |
Group name: Evangelisch-Lutherische Kirchengemeinde Christuski
Group size:
Contact person: Pfarrer Martin Schewe
Phone: 0049972141101
Website: www.christuskirche-schweinfurt.de
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
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Hungary
|
Group name: US Federation for Mid-East Peace
Group size: 20
Contact person: Istvan Kover
Phone:
Website: www.usfmep.org
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Awareness event
We will get together to pray for peace and share our love to make this world more peaceful through Peace education and bridging the gap between faiths
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Hungary
Budapest |
Group name: Jozsefvarosi Sc - Yoga in Daily Life National Cent
Group size:
Contact person: Karoly Kovacs
Phone: 3614770033
Website: www.joga.hu
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Satsang for the peace in Ashram. Peace prayer, meditation, spiritual songs singing, spiritual lectures. (Satsang place: baross str. 121, Budapest)
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Hungary
Debrecen |
Group name: Ganga Circle of Friends
Group size: 25
Contact person: Tibor Kökény
Phone:
Website: www.ganga.hu
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Awareness event
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Hungary
Szeged |
Group name: Yoga in Daily Life Society
Group size: 38
Contact person: Nawesh
Phone: 3662422368
Website: www.jogaszeged.hu
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
"Agni evening for the Peace". Talking and singing for the peace. (Program 20-9-2007; from 18:00)
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Ireland
Dublin |
Group name: Interfaith Roundtable
Group size: 15
Contact person: Sheikh Professor Shaheed Satardien
Phone: 353 879932581
Website: tstimes.ie
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Awareness event
Interfaith vigil
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Ireland
Dublin |
Group name:
Group size: 15
Contact person: John O'Shaughnessy
Phone: +353 1 2043947
Website: www.wordsofpeace.net
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Awareness event
World peace begins with you
Continuous filmpresentation about Prem Rawat and inner peace: Buswells Hotel, Molesworth St. Dublin 2, 5PM - 8PM. The possibility to experience fulfilment regardless of the ever changing circumstances in our daily lives and the practical way to reach this experience within yourself
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Italy
bari |
Group name: mongolfiera bari japigia
Group size:
Contact person: annalisa evangelista
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
i\'m a shopping center manager with a private square (30000 metri quadri) which name is \"peace square\" from citizen vote.
in this place every year we organize a \"make peace\" event who aims to sensibilize citizens in this problems.
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Italy
Milan |
Group name: Tent for Silence
Group size: 20
Contact person: Clara Achille
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
On September 21th 2007 in a square of Milano we shall prepare a Tent for Silence, a space which will be offered to all those who want to stop silently one alongside the other.
The theme underlying the Tent and other intereligious initiatives is the Challenge of Hospitality
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Italy
Ragusa |
Group name: *Maunacenter* -- Interior Centre
Group size: 155
Contact person: Sasha and Renato
Phone: 3334689112
Website: http://www.maunacenter.com/
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Awareness event
*Maunacenter* community,interior centre.
Meditation,prayer,silence,indepth analysys meeting for the peace on earth,and pledge peace.
21/22/23 september Ragusa-Italy www.maunacenter.com
We invite all you to come or to write your exsperiences. Shanti!
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Italy
Rome |
Group name: UPF of Rome, Church of Scientology, Berenice Assoc
Group size: 80
Contact person: Inferrera Antonio
Phone: +3934055338293
Website: peacefederation.org
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Culture and Arts for Peace.
We will do Art event, Music event,Break Dance, Indian Dance and peace poetry.
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Latvia
Riga |
Group name: "The Chalice of Peace" Fund LUX TV PROJECT
Group size: 25-30
Contact person: Yuri Kaida
Phone:
Website: --
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Action
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Netherlands
Amsterdam |
Group name: Elan Vital Nederland
Group size:
Contact person: Bart Bender
Phone:
Website: www.elanvital.nl
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World peace begins with peace within yourself
Continuous filmpresentation about Prem Rawat and inner peace. Bibliotheek Oosterdokseiland, 14.00-18.00hrs: the possibility to experience fulfilment regardless of the ever changing circumstances in our daily lives and the practical way to reach this experience within yourself, which is offered free.
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Netherlands
Arnhem |
Group name: War Requiem - Bridge to the Future
Group size:
Contact person: Sophie Lambrechtsen
Phone:
Website: www.conferentiebridgetothefuture.nl
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Awareness event
Peace Conference "Bridge to the Future: Reality or dream? about violence and climate." The conference is a future oriented contribution to the Airborne commemoration of the Battle of Arnhem and aims to build bridges between veterans and civilian peace builders.
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Netherlands
Arnhem |
Group name:
Group size: 1
Contact person: Zubin Westrik
Phone:
Website: www.peaceplace.nl
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24-hour Community event
A public opportunity to meet and share Peace : ) with silence, song, dance, ritual. Come for a few moments, come for the day, come for 24 hours, what ever ; ) Come ; )
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Netherlands
Den Haag |
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: Toon Vissers
Phone: +31 70 362 86 5
Website:
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Awareness event
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Netherlands
The Hague |
Group name: Haagse Quakers
Group size: 30
Contact person: Willem Furnee
Phone:
Website: www.vriendenkring.info
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Awareness event
Workshop titled: Peace and safety by encounter. We designed a game to enable mutual encounter and to learn something about non violent conflict resolution.
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Netherlands
Weesp |
Group name: Mondiale Verbindingsstichting Zonneglossis
Group size: 20
Contact person: M.Misrahi
Phone: ++31294777002
Website: http://www.zonneglossis.tk
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Less than 24-hour Community event
To focus on peace we present the 21 a peace carpet. For a year did it grow from pieces cloth sent in by many people that made it to their personal statement. Everyone is welcome to see and listen. Location: church "Van Houten" at Weesp.
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Netherlands
Zutphen |
Group name: Vredesnetwerk Zutphen e.o.
Group size: 15
Contact person: Jan Scholten
Phone: 031 575 522249
Website: www.vredesnetwerk.nl
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24-hour Community event
we are a network of different groups, religious, political and other, that have held the 24-hours vigil
since 2002. The program is very diverse; meditation, prayer, music, dance, poetry, discussion and several workshops.
Also several activities in this ‘peace-week” (f.i. film, info corner in libraries, peace-meal)
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Netherlands
Zutphen |
Group name: Vredesnetwerk Zutphen e.o,.
Group size: 15
Contact person: Jan Scholten
Phone:
Website:
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24-hour Community event
we are a network of different groups, religious, political and other, that have held the 24-hours vigil
since 2002. The program is very diverse; meditation, prayer, music, dance, poetry, discussion and several workshops.
Also several activities in this ‘peace-week” (f.i. film, info corner in libraries, peace-meal)
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Norway
Molde |
Group name: Nordbyen Skole
Group size: 40
Contact person: IM Stenseth
Phone: 00 47 99 47 83
Website:
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Awareness event
We do peace activities: 1) care for myself , 2) care for others 3) care for nature. We hope it is e first step to get more classes, more schools and more cities in Norway commited to the culture of peace by celebration the 21 September.
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Poland
WARSAW |
Group name: Day Care Centre
Group size: 65
Contact person: WERONIKA MAJ
Phone:
Website: http://www.wstumilowymlesie.pl/
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Awareness event
This year we organise CANDLE LIGHT VIGIL among the pupils of our day care centre and HOME FESTIVAL including: discussion on ways of peace building; art workshops; peace demonstration. We also aim to promote peaceful behaviour and make the local people aware of the 21st September as peace day.
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Serbia
Novi Sad |
Group name: Yoga in Daily Life Association - Novi Sad
Group size: 150
Contact person: Aleksandra Vujic
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
Prayer and speeches on global peace, regional peace and peace within the communities as well as how to contribute to more peaceful solutions and peace in the region.
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Slovakia
Martin |
Group name: Yoga in Daily Life
Group size: 60
Contact person: Milan Sismis
Phone:
Website: www.yoga.sk
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Imdividual medtitations and common satsang with a prazer for peace and non-violence
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Spain
Barcelona |
Group name: Comunitat bahá'í de Barcelona
Group size:
Contact person: elisabeth
Phone: 0034 93 439 90
Website: www.bahaibcn.org
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"El arte por la Paz"
"L'Art per la Pau"
3 hours of music, poems, prayers and reflexions for Peace shared with people from divers beliefs and faiths
Saturday, 29th of september - at 7 p.m. Bahá'í Center of Barcelona - calle Galileu 336
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Spain
Barcelona- Catalonia |
Group name: Unescocat- UNESCO Center of Catalonia - URI_Europe
Group size:
Contact person: elisabeth A. Lheure
Phone: 00 34 934589595
Website: www.unescocat.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Special evening of prayers dedicated to “Peace To The World, Peace Of Mind And Peace In Our Hearts”, this special session will take place on the 20th of September with the participation of different religious traditions and will be hosted by the Brahma Kumaris.
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Spain
CASTRIL, PROVINCE OF GRANADA |
Group name: SPANISH ASSOCIATION OF YOGA PRACTITIONERS (AEPY)
Group size: 100
Contact person: ALISON CALDWELL
Phone: 627 66 88 37/95
Website: www.aepy.org, www.yoganatura.com
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108 minutes of yoga exercises, breathwork, meditation on World Peace, workshop on our personal battle for inner peace, silent meditative walks in Nature. Talk on relationship between Yoga, Health and Nature, and its importance in the search for Peace.
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Spain
Comunidad Valenciana, Cataluña, Andalucia, otras |
Group name: Proyecto Avalon-Iniciativa para una Cultura de Paz
Group size: 250
Contact person: Elena Perez Martinez
Phone: +34678435242
Website: www.avalonproject.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
75 minute vigil for peace with people from dofferent religions.
UN secretary-general's message spreading.
Reading of texts and works about peace and culture with children.
Group meeting for preparing campaigns for peace and interreligious dialogue.
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Spain
Seville and Valencia |
Group name: Avalon Project - Initiative for a Culture of Peace
Group size: 150
Contact person: James
Phone:
Website: www.avalonproject.org
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Awareness event
Prayer and meditation on world peace by groups in Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Granada at various times in the day.
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Spain
Zaragoza |
Group name: Grupo Interreligioso de Oración por la Paz
Group size: 100
Contact person:
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Vigilia: Encuentro de Oración: 19,30h: Cantos, reflexión sobre la paz de corazón y la cooperación, textos de distintas religiones y movimientos sobre la Paz, gesto comunitario en circulo, oraciones espontaneas, oración de san Francisco, bendición
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Sweden
Båstad |
Group name: Bjäre Kultur och Meditationscenter
Group size: 8
Contact person: Maylie Andersson
Phone: +46-431-362404
Website: www.meditation.sverige.net/bjare/
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The group members will not be able to meet this year so we will meditate and sound the Great Invocation during the day
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Sweden
Hörby/ Malmö |
Group name: US Federation for Mid-East Peace
Group size: 75
Contact person: Eman Alkhamisi
Phone: +46-415-31 10 3
Website: www.usfmep.org
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Awareness event
We are planning on Prayer service and Meditation, Peace education, prayer and lecture about world peace, tolerance and understanding the benefit of building a Peaceful world with no violence
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Switzerland
GENEVE |
Group name: Une Voix pour la Paix
Group size:
Contact person: Francine SECRETAN
Phone: 0 848 000 345
Website: contact-info.ch
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DVD conference of Prem Rawat at the University of Peace of Florianopolis - Bresil for the Festival of Peace - at 20H00 followed by a light meal
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Switzerland
Lausanne |
Group name: Décennie Vaincre la Violence --Vaud
Group size: 6
Contact person: Eef Vogelezang
Phone:
Website: www.protestant.ch/eerv/departementsoffices/dvv
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Awareness event
A 2-hour vigil service of prayer and text reading will be held on September 21, 2007 at Eglise St. François in the center of Lausanne from 16h00 to 18h15 to participate in the International Day of Prayer for Peace.
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United Kingdom
Birmingham |
Group name: Two Men, One Name, Two Books, One Message of Peace
Group size: 2
Contact person: Jim Parkes
Phone: 07895 050 900
Website: www.peacetakers.com
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Awareness event
We are holding a one minute silence at 12 noon outside in Chamberlain Square, Birmingham. You are invited to join with Birmingham's Lord Mayor, Councillor Randel Brew and 2 men both named Jim Parkes) and from 11:45am onwards.
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United Kingdom
Birmingham |
Group name: Two Men, One Name, Two Books, One Message of Peace
Group size: 2
Contact person: Jim Parkes
Phone: 07895 050 900
Website: www.peacetakers.com
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Awareness event
Friday 21 September 12:30pm-1:30pm
Waterstones bookshop are showing support by sponsoring an author talk on the 2nd Floor the New Street store, Birmingham.
The two authors taking part are both named Jim Parkes and both their books deal with the subject of peace (from two different perspectives).
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United Kingdom
Brechin |
Group name: Brechin Churches Together
Group size: 15
Contact person: David Mumford
Phone: 01356 622708
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
One hour vigil at Brechin Cathedral by the Peace Pole from 11-12am. Prayers, hymns, meditation and especial intercessions for peace in Jerusalem and Israel/Palestine
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United Kingdom
Bristol |
Group name: Barefoot Books
Group size: started at 2, but gr
Contact person: Dulseigh Pomerance-Trifts
Phone:
Website: www.mybarefootbooks.com/dulseigh
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Awareness event
Growing a forest of Peace Trees. People are invited to decorate leaves with pictures and messages of peace. Also holding story telling events using the peace supporting book One City, Two Brothers by Chris Smith http://www.barefoot-books.com/uk/site/pages/productone.php?pid=2099
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United Kingdom
Bristol |
Group name: horfield quakers
Group size:
Contact person: lorna thompson
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
two hour vigil
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United Kingdom
Falmouth & Penryn |
Group name: Penryn for Peace
Group size: growing daily
Contact person: Clare Tomlinson
Phone:
Website:
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We are Holding a Gig at Miss Pea(ce)pods in Penryn! The Three Daft Monkeys, The Local Heroes, Julian Gaskell & co. and Dub DJ Rory, along with projections & art installations. It will be free entry to raise awareness of International Peace Day.
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United Kingdom
Halesowen |
Group name: Two Men, One Name, Two Books, One message of Peace
Group size: 2
Contact person: Jim Parkes
Phone: 07895 050 900
Website: www.peacetakers.com
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Awareness event
We are giving a "joint" talk on Wednesday 12 September between 2pm-4pm at Shenstone Theatre, Halesowen. This event is being sponsored and promoted by Dudley Council.
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United Kingdom
Huddersfield |
Group name: Huddersfield Inter Faith Council
Group size: 15+
Contact person: Robin Bowles
Phone:
Website: http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/community/localorgs/orgdetails.asp?OrgID=33
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
People of all faiths or none, are welcome to join us in a short reflection on Peace and in observing a minutes silence for peace at 12noon on Friday 21 September at Huddersfield Methodist Mission, Lord Street HD1 1QA
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United Kingdom
Kinross |
Group name: 1st Kinross Brownies
Group size: 25
Contact person: Mary Anne Kennedy
Phone:
Website:
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We are a group of young people in Kinross, a small town in Scotland. We are having an exhibition of peace poles which we have made ourselves in our local church(St. Pauls, The Muirs, Kinross).
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United Kingdom
Leeds |
Group name: Moving for Peace
Group size: unknown
Contact person: Linda
Phone:
Website: www.MovingForPeace.blogspot.com
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Awareness event
School assembly about peace at local high school encouraging those who hear it to become more peaceful in themselves and to join in Moving for Peace by doing something for peace with others.
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United Kingdom
London |
Group name: YOUTH WITH A GLOBAL VISION
Group size: 120
Contact person: REV. CHARLES ADDOCO
Phone: 00442082628224
Website:
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24-hour Interfaith observation
Calling on community and faith groups and ethnic groups to hold a concert for the night.
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United Kingdom
London |
Group name: Christians Together in Camden
Group size:
Contact person: Marion Hill
Phone:
Website: www.ChristiansTogetherCamden.org.uk
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Prayer with Songs from Taize with Christians from different churches using International Day of Peace prayers
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United Kingdom
Manchester |
Group name: Well Womans Centre
Group size: 15+
Contact person: Celia Stanford
Phone: 07949354942
Website:
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Awareness event
meditation, light a candle, dances of universal peace, peace bracelets, peace windmills. silences
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United Kingdom
Manchester |
Group name: St. James Church, Moss Side and St. Edmund's Churc
Group size: 200
Contact person: Sarah Bullock
Phone: 0161 226 1291
Website:
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Service focussing on International Day of Peace on Sunday 16th September
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United Kingdom
Penzance |
Group name:
Group size: 1
Contact person: Eleanor Burne-Jones
Phone: 01736 362903
Website: http://eveningbeaches.blogspot.com
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I will conclude a thousand hour prayer vigil for (ecumenical) church conflict transformation on this day, which has lasted for about a year, 2 - 3 hours a day. The last month will focus on wider conflicts where religious communities are involved.
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United Kingdom
Portsmouth |
Group name: Peace Cafe
Group size:
Contact person: James Cartwright
Phone: 023 9283 0544
Website:
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Awareness event
Various activities taking place in the Peace Cafe including anti war songs, Make A Wish for the World, poetry and haiku readings, free tea tasting and talk by local herbalist, and much more!
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United Kingdom
Rochdale |
Group name: Peace Parade UK
Group size: 4
Contact person: John Farrington
Phone: 07910 532511
Website: www.peaceparadeuk.org
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24-hour Community event
Parade for Peace with Giant Peace Doves
Observation of 1-minute silence at 12 noon
College Peace Topic Q&A with students and VIP Guests panel
Peace Concert
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United Kingdom
Rochdale |
Group name: Peace Parade UK
Group size: 1000
Contact person: John Farrington
Phone: 07910 532511
Website: www.peaceparadeuk.org
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24-hour Community event
Peace Parade with children fro every school led by Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Observe silence a 12 noon
Peace Rally at Hopwood Hall College
Peace Concert at Rochdale Town Hall
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United Kingdom
Scotland |
Group name: PEACE FOR THE WORLD
Group size: 263
Contact person: Raymond K
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
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United Kingdom
Scotland |
Group name: PEACE FOR THE WORLD
Group size: 263
Contact person: Raymod K
Phone:
Website: www.pftw.org
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24-hour Interfaith observation
We are organizing a global youths combined conferences taking place from October 2nd-11th 2007,Theme of the conference is CHRISTAIN, MUSLIM, WHITE OR BLACK, WE ARE ALL ONE.
Great speakers from USA, EUROPE, ASIA, and AFRICA will be at hand to deliver speeches.
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United Kingdom
St Albans |
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: Dany
Phone:
Website:
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24-hour Interfaith observation
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United Kingdom
St Austell |
Group name: Mount Charles Methodist Church
Group size: 100
Contact person: Dr Liz Burroughs
Phone: 01726 871211
Website: www.geocities.com/mountcharleschurch/
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Awareness event
This is the first time we have done anything on this day. We plan an 8 hour peace vigil in the church plus a display of peace flags outside the church: local people will be invited to write their peace prayers on flags for display
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Wales
Newport |
Group name: Duffryn High School
Group size: 200
Contact person: Mrs Selina Wells
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
Special High School Assembly for Year 7, with singing, Yoga and QiGong demonstrations and readings
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Group Information |
Vigil Description |
Canada
Calgary |
Group name: Project Ploughshares Calgary
Group size: 100
Contact person: Tracey
Phone:
270-7366
Website: www.ploughsharescalgary.ca
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Walk for Peace Followed by Prayers, speeches, dances. Creating awareness about peace and homelessness.
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Canada
East St. Paul |
Group name: St. Catherine Anglican Church
Group size: n/a
Contact person: Rev. Kolleen Karlowsky-Clark
Phone:
204-668-9036
Website:
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24-hour Community event
Prayer and meditation with readings and offerings from individuals or groups from the area.
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Canada
Fredericton, N.B. |
Group name: Project Ploughshares-Fredericton
Group size: 8
Contact person: Gloria Paul
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Children's Peace Choir singing 3 songs, including
"No Wars Will Stop Us Singing" in Officer's Square in the City
and speakers on related peace issues ...Raging Grannies also.
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Canada
Halifax |
Group name: Seton Spirituality Centre
Group size: 10
Contact person: Lorraine d'Entremont
Phone:
Website: www.setonspiritualityctr.ca
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Several hours of prayer for peace on this day were included in our fall programs. Centre staff and residents on sabbatical will join in prayer for peace.
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Canada
London |
Group name: Spirit of the Earth, The Living Centre
Group size: 12
Contact person: Shantree Kacera
Phone:
Website: www.thelivingcentre.com
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Awareness event
You are a pathway to Peace!
Sept. 21, Fall Equinox Celebration – A Celebration of Peace.
Vegetarian Potluck 6:30. By Donation. Please bring a song or poem or story of peace.
May Peace be With You!
Lorenna and Shantree, Spirit of the Earth, The Living Centre & Living Arts Institute.
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Canada
Ontario, North Bay |
Group name: Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie and Asso
Group size: several hundred
Contact person: Priscilla Solomon CSJ
Phone:
Website:
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A Prayer Service (4-5 p.m.) on Sept. 21 at St. Joseph's Motherhouse with the invitation to others outside North Bay to pray with the same prayer service at the same time or at another time on Spet. 21
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Canada
Ottawa |
Group name: AFM of Peace to the Whole World
Group size: varies
Contact person: Jeannette of Nazareth
Phone:
Website: www.afriendlymessageofpeace.org
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AFM of Peace concert
Next concert will be on December 08, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the auditorium of the Ottawa Public Library (120 Metcalf St. at the corner of Laurier St. W.) in Ottawa, Canada
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Canada
Powell River |
Group name:
Group size: ?
Contact person: Marie J. Major
Phone:
(604) 413-1490
Website:
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24-hour Interfaith observation
Will be held at the Sikh Temple here. I just have been invited this morning, so I don't have any details yet. May most people attend different vigils in the world to enlighten those who still are in the dark. Peace is the only way.
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Canada
Salt Spring Island |
Group name:
Group size: unlimited
Contact person: Terri
Phone:
Website: www.saltspringweaving.com
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Awareness event
Weaving for Peace
I will have my Saori Loom in Ganges on September 21 with a Peace Banner on it, inviting people to weave for Peace.
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Canada
Southern Alberta, Red Deer |
Group name: Natures Hand
Group size: 1
Contact person: Ed Jonas
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
Ho there...
heres my contribution to International Peace day
a happy uplifting movin kinda music video
youtube = http://youtube.com/watch?v=FA_bZLGuq_g
Joyful Peace to all
sir ed
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Canada
Toronto |
Group name: The Secret Expo
Group size: 600
Contact person: Yvette Murray
Phone:
416-966-2626
Website: http://www.thesecretexpo.com
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Awareness event
Bijan who's goal for his teaching(s) is Peace. He will be speaking at the Secret Expo Sept 21st 7pm-10pm. More info: http://www.thesecretexpo.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=87&Itemid=124
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Canada
Toronto |
Group name: The Secret Expo
Group size: 100
Contact person: Yvette Murray
Phone:
416-966-2626
Website: http://www.thesecretexpo.com
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Awareness event
Opening Ceremonies with Ann-Marie Boudreau, Bart Smit and Laurie Weinberg 6pm Sept 21st, 2007. The Ceremony is dedicated to International Peace Day.
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Canada
Toronto |
Group name: Art of Living Foundation
Group size: TBA
Contact person: Abhimanyu Sud
Phone:
416 312 2708
Website: www.artofliving.ca
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Awareness event
His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will teach his world renowned Breathing & Meditation techniques in a rare 4 hour event, that has the potential to change the participants' life forever.
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Canada
Toronto |
Group name: Catholics for Peace Toronto
Group size: 35
Contact person: Stephen Barringer
Phone:
Website: www.catholicsforpeace.ca
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Evening Prayer and song Vigil at the Peace Gardens on the grounds of Toronto City Hall, Friday evening Sept 21
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Canada
Toronto |
Group name: The Presbyterian Church in Canada
Group size: 50
Contact person: Marg Henderson
Phone:
Website:
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An ecumenical worship service at noon to pray for peace. Other offices on our street and churches in the area have been invited.
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Canada
Vancouver, BC |
Group name: Give Peace a Chant!
Group size: open and all welcome
Contact person: Sandra Leigh
Phone:
604.685.5556
Website: www.givepeaceachant.org
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Awareness event
Join Give Peace a Chant! for an evening of Inter-faith chanting and kirtan!
Creating Peace Through Music
for kinship and awakening! Sing peace!
7:30 pm 2111 W.16th Ave @ Arbutus
Friday. Sept 21 All Welcome!
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Canada
Victoria |
Group name:
Group size: open
Contact person: Elizabeth Miles
Phone:
(250) 595 6828
Website: artsintherapy.ca
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A one hour meeting in my home to light candles and meditate on different issues locally and globally. To create an awareness in the power of the collective to create peace
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Canada
Windsor |
Group name: Building Peace Together Committee
Group size: 100
Contact person: Jennifer Ball
Phone:
Website: www.buildingpeacetogether.com
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Awareness event
Celebrating International Day of Peace by holding a forum to officially announce Windsor's proclamation of a participant of International Day of Peace.
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Canada
Windsor, Ontario |
Group name: Building Peace Together Committee
Group size: 10
Contact person: M.McGrory
Phone:
519-980-7444
Website: www.buildingpeacetogether.com
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Celebrate "Putting Peace Into Practise" on September 21, 2007
Dougall Public School - 6:30 p.m.
Events include: recognizing Windsor's proclamation for the International Day of Peace, prominent speakers, arts performances and displays, multimedia presentations, pinwheels for peace, peace pledge and more.
Everyone is welcome!
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Canada
Winnipeg |
Group name: St Ignatius Church
Group size:
Contact person: Jason Wikis
Phone:
204 953 3128
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Interfaith Prayer Vigil for Peace. Representatives from different faiths will lead us in prayers for peace. All are welcome.
Sept 21 @ 7:00pm in the St Ignatius Church Hall.
Refreshments will be served at the end.
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Puerto Rico
Humacao |
Group name: Club Interact Caribe
Group size: 12
Contact person: Damaris Delgado
Phone:
Website:
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Each of the participants will explain the importance of achieving inner peace and world peace. After his/her explanation they will light a candle to signify their commitment to live a like that reflects a commitment to achieve individual and world peace.
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Puerto Rico
San Juan |
Group name: La Chiwinha, Inc.
Group size: many
Contact person: Joel Franqui
Phone:
7879250707
Website: www.lachiwinha.com/paz
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We are still going through the planning process.
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Puerto Rico
San Juan |
Group name: La Chiwinha, Inc.
Group size: 2
Contact person: Karla Durán
Phone:
787.925.0707
Website: www.lachiwinha.com
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Different activities in diverse places from September 16 to 26. Sunday 23, flying "peace words". Please visit our web site for the complete agenda.
www.lachiwinha.com/paz
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USA
Long Island |
Group name:
Group size: 100+
Contact person: karen k. serota
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
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USA-Alabama
Auburn |
Group name: Alliance for Peace and Justice
Group size: 12
Contact person: Michael Mulvaney
Phone:
Website: www.peaceeagle.org
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Awareness event
Sept. 21, 2007 at 5 pm at Toomer's Corner. Appropriate signs and candles are encouraged.
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USA-Alabama
Fairhope |
Group name: Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship & Fairhope Society o
Group size: 100
Contact person: Ann Chapman
Phone:
Website:
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Cooperating groups will hold a two-hour Quaker-style observance 7-9 p.m. 9/21/07 in the town park on Mobile Bay. Audience members will share relevant readings and poetry followed by candle- lighting and meditation on our world as community.
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USA-Arizona
Glendale |
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: Trish Bunch
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
Trish Bunch will hold a special prayer of peace for the Earth at 7pm (Arizona time). Please email trishbunch@earthlink.net for Phoenix West Valley location.
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USA-Arizona
Phoenix |
Group name: Arizona Department of Peace (AZDOP) Campaign
Group size: 100-1500
Contact person: Terri Mansfield
Phone:
602-885-9058
Website: www.azdopcampaign.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Sunrise Peace prayers, Peace Pole blessing, labyrinth walk @ the Casa; 9 AM Peace events at Starshine Academy Charter School; 5:30 pm North American Peace Pals Art celebration at First Studio in Phoenix.
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USA-Arizona
Scottsdale |
Group name: Howell Homeschool
Group size: 4
Contact person: Mommy/Teacher
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
Our homeschoolers learned about peace and tolerence.Celebrated peace day with music a family lunch, a one minute moment of silence for peace, and peace arts and crafts, including peace rocks which will be left throught or neighborhood.PEACE FOREVER !!!!
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USA-Arizona
Sedona |
Group name: The Baha'is of Sedona
Group size: 13
Contact person: Mark Whaley
Phone:
928-204-5604 x
Website: www.BahaisOfSedona.com
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Awareness event
Music, Prayer, Spoken Traditions, Poetry, Dance, Drumming, Readings from Holy Books, Fun and Frolic plus a Vigil will occur at the 3rd Sedona Arizona Int'l Day of Peace Event held at the Sedona Library, 6:30-8:30pm
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USA-Arizona
Tucson |
Group name: Seasons for NonViolence, Culture of Peace Alliance
Group size: 100
Contact person: Rev. Gerry Straatemeier
Phone:
520 825-8073
Website: www.cultureofpeacealliance.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Peace Concert with Arthur Migliazza, Marilyn Harris, Robert Encila, Darwin and International Flag Ceremony at the new Muse, 55 N. 6th Ave - across from Ronstadt Center
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USA-Arizona
Tucson |
Group name: Nanini Library
Group size: undetermined
Contact person: Pamela Park
Phone:
520-791-4626
Website: www.library.pima.gov
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Awareness event
Pinwheels for Peace storytime and craft for children, Yoga for Peace for Teens, creating a Peace Mala bracelet for teens.
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USA-California
Aliso Viejo |
Group name: Soka University of American International Studies
Group size: 50+
Contact person: Gaye Christoffersen
Phone:
714-538-5689
Website: www.una-oc.org
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Awareness event
Specialized High School Art, Music, Informative Presentation
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USA-California
Aliso Viejo |
Group name: United Nations Association-Orange County & Soka Un
Group size: +/-75
Contact person: Gaye Christoffersen
Phone:
949/554-5616
Website: www.una-oc.org
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Awareness event
Art by High School Students, music, presentation
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USA-California
Antelope Valley |
Group name: AV Progressives
Group size: 100
Contact person: Roxie Patterson
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
We will meet and take a short walk. When we gather together, several community leaders will speak briefly on Peace. Candles will be lit.
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USA-California
Antioch |
Group name: THE INTERFAITH PEACE PROJECT
Group size: 500
Contact person: THOMAS P. BONACCI, C.P.
Phone:
(925) 787-9279
Website: thomaspbonacci.net
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Educational, prayer and justice awareness and opportunities will be provided and celebrated in various faith communities in the Pittsburg and Antioch, CA area.
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USA-California
Bay Area |
Group name: CISV
Group size: 100
Contact person: Virginia Hamilton
Phone:
Website: www.cisvsf.org
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Awareness event
CISV, founded on the belief that peace is possible through friendship and that the real difference can be made by starting with children, is sponsoring an evening with Michael Collopy, photographer/author of 'Architects of Peace' and 'Works of Love are Works of Peace' (a photographic record of Mother Teresa).
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USA-California
El Granada |
Group name:
Group size: 2
Contact person: Jerilyn Pelikan
Phone:
Website:
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I am interested in any interfaith ceremony or vigil.
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USA-California
Fresno |
Group name: Peace Fresno
Group size: 250
Contact person: Bill Simon
Phone:
559-487-2515
Website: www.peacefresno.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Peace Fresno will mark the International Day of Peace on September 21 with a demonstration against the war at the Peace Corner in Fresno: Blackstone and Shaw from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to participate.
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USA-California
Glendale |
Group name: Glendale COB and the Glendale Peace Vigil
Group size: 20
Contact person: Mike Martin
Phone:
818-242-6848
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
We will be partnering with the Glendale Peace Vigil on Friday Sept. 21 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on the corner of Brand Ave. and Broadway in Glendale, CA to publicly pray and sing songs of peace for those passing by on foot or in vehicles.
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USA-California
Glendora |
Group name: Glendora Church of the Brethren
Group size: 7
Contact person: Sharon Sparks
Phone:
(626) 335-1122
Website:
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Awareness event
Signage, "Let there be Peace".
Candlelight walk down main street of town, beginning at our Peace Pole and ending there with prayer.
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USA-California
La Canada |
Group name: Circle of Faith Churches in the community
Group size: 50-100
Contact person: Frances Hill
Phone:
818-249-8411
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Candlelight one-hour vigil in Memorial Park (heart of city)with prayer, song and personal reflection (4th year for event)
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USA-California
Lompoc |
Group name: Lompoc Coalition for Peace and Justice
Group size: 20
Contact person: Mary AlKhaja
Phone:
(805)736-5459
Website: http://lcpj.homestead.com
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Awareness event
Join us for a candlelight vigil to celebrate the International Day of Peace on the corner of H Street and Ocean Ave. beginning at 7:00 PM this Friday, September 21, 2007
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USA-California
Los Angeles |
Group name: Dr. Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots
Group size: thousands
Contact person: Darlene Zavalney
Phone:
310-519-1150
Website: rootsandshoots.org
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Join us for a day of live music, inspirational speakers, arts & crafts, Roots & Shoots displays and a parade of giant peace doves. Dr. Jane Goodall will be there in person to speak and inspire us all. Griffith Park (Park Central), September 23, 2007 from 11am to 4pm.
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USA-California
Los Angeles |
Group name: South Robertson Community
Group size: 100+
Contact person: HarSimran K. Khalsa,
Phone:
310-553-7334
Website: www.PeacePicnic.org.
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Less than 24-hour Community event
The Peace Picnic
Robertson Recreation Center (corner of Robertson and Airdrome) Thursday, Sep. 20, 4:30-7:00 p.m. Dinner will consist of the finest offerings from area restaurants. The evening concludes with a program of music, messages and universal prayers in a spirit of peace.
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USA-California
Los Angeles |
Group name: Peace Picnic
Group size: 7
Contact person: HarSimran K. Khalsa
Phone:
Website: www.peacepicnic.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
The 2nd Annual Peace Picnic, organized by a coalition of local groups, offers our diverse neighbors a relaxing and inspiring afternoon together in the neighborhood park, with food from local restaurants and peace-related music from various local music groups.
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USA-California
Maui |
Group name: Tina Sacchi's Spiritual Circle
Group size: 20
Contact person: Tina Sacchi
Phone:
Website: tinasacchi.com
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Awareness event
Tina Sacchi, holistic practitioner and Shaman, will gather with spiritually minded guests at 4pm (Hawaii time zone) to open sacred space, perform a peace ceremony and blessings at the top of Haleakala Crater, Maui.
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USA-California
Mill Valley |
Group name: USA-California
Group size:
Contact person: Maya Durie
Phone:
415-381-6292
Website: www.mayadurie.com
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Awareness event
Evolution of Peace Dance in Mill Valley-an evening of music and images of peace from the 60's to now. Sept. 21st 7-9PM Mill Valley Community Church 8 Olive St. Mill Valley, CA. $10 donation. See www.mayadurie.com for flyer
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USA-California
Newport Beach |
Group name: St. Mark Presbyterian Church
Group size: 30+
Contact person: Alma Vanasse
Phone:
Website: www.stmarkpresbyterian.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
The Community is invited to a Vigil from 11:00 a.m. - Noon at St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 2100 Mar Vista, Newport Beach. We wil have time for meditation, prayers, silence, candle lighting, chimes, readings, and music with a focus on inner peace as well as world peace,
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USA-California
OAKLAND |
Group name: St. Leo Church and Plymouth Church
Group size: 60
Contact person: Joan MacIntyre
Phone:
510 451 2712
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Peace Presence on Piedmont Ave. and Linda Street, Oakland CA 94610 - 9/21 (Fri.) 5PM-7PM vigil with signs, fliers, candles and enthusiasm
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USA-California
Oakland |
Group name: St. Leo & Plmouth United Churches
Group size: 50
Contact person: Joan MacIntyre
Phone:
510 451 2712
Website:
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Peace Presence at Piedmont Ave. & Linda, Oakland CA, 9/21/07 5-7PM. Members of two local churches (St. Leo & Plymouth United) have gathered here before. We will have great signs, lots of enthusiasm, candles, 'bring me home soon' toy soldiers to pass out to pedestrians. Come Join us.
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USA-California
Oakland |
Group name: The Earth Child Project
Group size: 100
Contact person: Cheri Barnette
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
The Oakland Box Theater and The Earth Child Project's @ Historic Sweet's Ballroom, 1933 Broadway Street, Oakland, CA 5 / 9 p.m...
An evening of peace themed musical performances from many genres,
98.1KISSFM Radio, on premises, Native American Drumming,capoeira performances, artwork, prayer and candle vigil...
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USA-California
Ojai |
Group name: Ojai Peace Coalition
Group size: 300 +
Contact person: evan austin
Phone:
805-746-3750
Website: http://www.livingpeaceinojai.com
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The Living Peace in Ojai team is putting on a Peace Weekend to include:
awarding of a peace prize, a vigil, a film screening, open houses, a live play, and an interfaith celebration!
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USA-California
Pacifica |
Group name: Pacifica Peace People
Group size: 60
Contact person: Brenda Girvin
Phone:
Website: pacificapeacepeople@yahoogroups.com
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Less than 24-hour Community event
March from one beach over hill to proximate beach at sunset to the all day installation of eyes wide open, name fallen Californians alternated with fallen Iraqis, singing, clergy, vet speakers
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USA-California
Pacifica |
Group name: Pacifica Peace People
Group size: 200+
Contact person: Tina Schuller
Phone:
650 728-0915
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Peace Walk to Eyes Wide Open Exhibit. Speakers, music, reading of the names of soldiers and Iraqi civilians killed in current war. Interfaith prayers for peace. "Pacifica means Peace."
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USA-California
Petaluma |
Group name: Srping Hill Montessori School
Group size: 46
Contact person: Jennifer Moray
Phone:
707-763-4118
Website: http://www.montessoripetaluma.com/
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Less than 24-hour Community event
A day spent in peaceful and mindful activities to facilitate global and personal peace.
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USA-California
Pine Mountain |
Group name: Jizo Peace Center
Group size: 12
Contact person: Ruth Handy
Phone:
(661) 242-6956
Website: www.jizopeacecenter.org
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Awareness event
From 9:00 to 3:00 on 9/21/07 - seminars on peace at 2012 Pioneer Way, Pine Mountain, CA www.jizopeacecenter.org
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USA-California
Redding |
Group name: Gaia Goddesses
Group size: 6
Contact person: Sister Sunshine
Phone:
Website:
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Our small group will be gathering near the Sundial Bridge to celebrate Peace Day and the Autumnal Equinox which takes place on Sept 23rd.
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USA-California
San Diego |
Group name: UJIMA Institute for Civic Responsibility
Group size: 100
Contact person: Mshinda Nyofu, M.S.
Phone:
(619) 587-0789
Website: www.ujimainstitute.com
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Awareness event
First, a film titled "KING: Man of Peace In A Time of War". Second, A "Culture of Peace" celebration for freedom, justice, power and peace. Socially conscious music; community leaders; seminars on conflict resolution; yoga demonstration and more. A Special Moment of Silence and Memorial to victims will be observed.
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USA-California
SAN DIEGO |
Group name: Sarva Dharma
Group size: 200
Contact person: Kennedy Carr
Phone:
7607499749
Website: www.sarvadharma.com
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Sarva Dharma and Portugalia restaurant will be presenting an International Day of Peace Concert featuring world music performer Shimshai
Friday, September 21st 9:00 PM 4839 Newport Avenue Ocean Beach, California 619-222-PORT - Cost: $10 with dinner $12 without (reservations suggested).
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USA-California
San Francisco |
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: Danielle Boully-Chinn
Phone:
415-752-7089
Website:
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will pray for peace that day.. will meditate and send all the positive energy I can.. Will try to gather friends and relatives to do the same on that day..and will behave in a peaceful manner very particularly that day...
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USA-California
San Francisco |
Group name: Agape Foundation
Group size: 3
Contact person: Nicole Hsiang
Phone:
415-701-8707
Website: www.agapefdn.org
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Awareness event
The Agape Foundation Fund for Nonviolent Change honors two leading peacemakers in the Northern California community at its third annual Peace Prize ceremony on September 20th, the eve of the UN-declared International Day Of Peace, at 7 p.m., Gallery One, One Embarcadero Center, San Francisco.
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USA-California
San Jose |
Group name: East Side Clergy Association
Group size:
Contact person: Rev. Ben Daniel
Phone:
408-258-8133
Website:
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Ours will be an ecumenical prayer service featuring prayers and liturgies from a variety of Christian traditions, to be held at Foothill Presbyterian Church, 5301 McKee Rd San Jose. 7:30 PM on Sep. 21.
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USA-California
San Jose |
Group name: Center for Spiritual Enlightenment
Group size: 275
Contact person: Ann Hayes
Phone:
408-283-0221
Website: www.csecenter.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Thursday, September 20th, noon to 1:30 pm
International Day of Peace Interfaith Prayer Service, Clergy from many traditions offering prayers for peace.
Guest Speaker: Rev. Paul Chaffee
Director, Interfaith Center at the Presidio
Inspiration: Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
Director, Center for Spiritual Enlightenment
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USA-California
San Jose |
Group name: Center For Spiritual Enlightenment
Group size: 275
Contact person: Ann Hayes
Phone:
408-283-0221
Website: www.csecenter.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Friday, September 21st, from noon to 1:00 pm
Music, chanting of a Sanskrit healing mantra, silent meditation and an inspirational message by Rev. Ellen Grace O’Brian on the vision that Yoga holds for global peace. Donations will go to support the Council for a Parliament of World Regions.
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USA-California
Santa Cruz |
Group name: Night Light A Community Art Installation for Peace
Group size: Thousands
Contact person: Kirby Scudder - S C Institute of Contemporary Arts
Phone:
831-454-8200
Website: http://www.scica.org/scica2_093.htm
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Less than 24-hour Community event
"Night Light" is a community art installation for peace that invites everyone on Thursday, September 20 at 9 pm, to bring a light and join your community on the coastline between our two picturesque Lighthouses to shine a light and show other communities around the world OUR light.
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USA-California
Santa Cruz & Tahlequah, OK |
Group name: Esoteric & Astrological Studies Institute
Group size: 20
Contact person: Risa D'Angeles
Phone:
Website: www.nightlightnews.com
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Awareness event
Reciting of Great Invocation hourly. Candles lit for the illumination of the World
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USA-California
Sherman Oaks |
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: Elke
Phone:
818.571.9189
Website:
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Awareness event
Candlelight vigil.
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USA-California
Studio City |
Group name: Friends of Peace, Justice & the Environment,
Group size: 25
Contact person: Elke
Phone:
818.571.9189
Website:
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Awareness event
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USA-California
Ukiah |
Group name: Instilling Goodness / Developing Virtue Schools, D
Group size: 150
Contact person: Heng Yin
Phone:
707 468 3896
Website: www.drba.org, www.igdvs.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
We are a Buddhist organization with K-12 schools and a university in an monastic campus. We plan to invite other local schools and the public to participate in a peace celebration as well as possibly an interfaith panel discussion on how to promote world peace
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USA-California
Union City |
Group name: James Logan High School
Group size:
Contact person: Stephanie Papas
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
Students wearing t-shirts with peace messages will form peace sign or word "peace" on football field
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USA-California
Ventura |
Group name: VHS Peacers Club
Group size: 2300!
Contact person: Lauren Weiner/Lauren Steinbaum
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
music, contests, proclamation, petitions at Ventura High School
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USA-California
Westlake |
Group name: Pax Christi
Group size: 16
Contact person: Dennis Foster
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
Unity Peace Prayer on September 21
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USA-Colorado
Colorado Springs |
Group name: Lincoln Elementary School
Group size: 300
Contact person: Vicky Stoner
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
We are having a short peace assembly consisting of the student body and chorus singing three songs about peace.
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USA-Colorado
Colorado Springs |
Group name: Pike's Peak Justice and Peace Commission
Group size: 200
Contact person: Peter Haney
Phone:
719 632-6189
Website: www.ppjpc.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
1-hour vigil at the corner of Kiowa and Nevada in downtown Colorado Springs. Wear green peace t-shirts. Black armbands will be provided.
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USA-Colorado
Denver |
Group name: Prince of Peace Church of the Brethren
Group size: 30
Contact person: Jeff Neuman-Lee
Phone:
Website: princeofpeacecob.org
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24-hour Community event
Pray for peace in our world and community in the sanctuary of Prince of Peace Church, 7000 S. Windermere, Littleton, CO 80120.
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USA-Colorado
Denver |
Group name: Care For The Planet
Group size: 4
Contact person: Miranda Clendening
Phone:
3033302949
Website: www.carefortheplanet.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Peace Thru Action Day 2007. It will be a walk at Cheeseman park in Denver followed by inspirational presentations and fun activities in celebration of the International Day of Peace (non-political and no protest). The walk is 2 miles and starts at 10am Sept 22.
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USA-Colorado
Fort Collins |
Group name: Treetop Studio
Group size: 20
Contact person: Ena Burrud
Phone:
970-484-0828
Website: www.treetopstudioinfo.com
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Awareness event
Two 108 min. Grace Flow yoga classes, with Crystal Bowl concert on 9/21 and 22, and all day 108 Peace Wish Prayer Flags made by children and parents in our art department of Treetop Studio, Fort Collins, Co.
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USA-Columbia
Washington |
Group name: Anabaptist Peace Center - Washington, DC
Group size: 30
Contact person: Keith Swartzendruber
Phone:
Website: apcwdc.mennonite.net
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Less than 24-hour Community event
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USA-Connecticut
Hartford |
Group name: Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry
Group size: 3
Contact person: Steven Pavignano o.f.m.
Phone:
860-756-4034
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
An Interfaith Hour of Prayer (7p-8p) at St Patrick-St Anthony Church
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USA-Conneticut
Bridgeport |
Group name: Black Rock Elemtary School
Group size: 300
Contact person: Gail Ostrow
Phone:
203-345-6767
Website: http://bridgeport.ct.schoolwebpages.com/education/school/school.php?se
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Dedication of a peace pole in school garden at front entrance.
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USA-District of Columbia
Washington DC |
Group name: The Zambuling Institute for Human Transformation
Group size: 1000
Contact person: Myra Jackson
Phone:
301 5372194
Website: www.silentpeacemeditation.com
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On September 21st, from 12 to 2 pm, hundreds are expected to gather at the Thomas Jefferson memorial to meditate, contemplate, pray or simply remain in silence, focusing their mind and awareness on world peace.
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USA-Flordia
Saratoga Springs |
Group name: Saratoga Peace Alliance
Group size:
Contact person: Patty Christensen
Phone:
518-383-2640
Website: www.saratogapeacealliance.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
On Friday. 9/21 we will gather at 5:30 p.m. in front of the Saratoga Springs Post Office, Broadway and Lake Ave for a silent vigil, followed by a candlelit walk to Congress Park, where we will gather at the site of the Spirit of Life
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USA-Florida
Coral Springs |
Group name: Coral Springs Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee &
Group size: around 70
Contact person: Lydia Cutz & Piero Falci
Phone:
954-344-1150
Website: www.coralsprings.org & www.opunited.com
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This date also marks the First Anniversary of the Peace Walk, held at the Peace Garden on the first Saturday of each month. The event will consist of a short Peace Walk, followed by music, poems, and planting of “Pinwheels for Peace” by students of our local schools.
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USA-Florida
Daytona Beach |
Group name: Unity Church of Daytona Beach
Group size:
Contact person:
Phone:
Website: unitydaytonabeach.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Unity's Youth Group hosting an evening of peace. Potluck dinner at 6pm followed by peace songs and music, stories and peacemaker quotes, Dances of Universal Peace, meditation and peace labyrinth. Open to the community.
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USA-Florida
Estero |
Group name: Yes To Yoga & The Florida Yoga Institute
Group size: 3
Contact person: Francesca Vanegas & Michelle Ploog
Phone:
239-992-5333
Website: www.yestoyoga.com
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24-hour Community event
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USA-Florida
Jacksonville |
Group name: Karma Thegsum Chöling Jacksonville
Group size: 50
Contact person: Michael Virzera
Phone:
(904) 389-6885
Website: ktcjax.org
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The KTC Jacksonville Meditation-Thon will be taking place from September 21-23 at both Memorial Park and KTC Jacksonville. During the course of those 3 days at least one participant will be meditating at all times, day and night. Literature on Buddhism and meditation will be provided.
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USA-Florida
Miami |
Group name: Ambassador for Peace Association
Group size: 40
Contact person: GHunter Freystatter
Phone:
954 648-4619
Website: www.ambassadors4peace.org
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Awareness event
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USA-Florida
New Smyrna Beach |
Group name: Volusia Peace Center
Group size: 30
Contact person: Ms. Dana Humphrey
Phone:
(386) 846-3932
Website: http://www.volusiapeacecenter.org/
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
8:30AM-6:45PM Rhonda Donahoo: Qigong meditation; Twinkle Menchaca Positive Affirmations; Rev Beverly Richardson: Intentional Journaling; Janet Bernhard, Knitting for Peace; Joyce Pearce, Praying for Peace; Bob Calabrese, Poets for Peace; Nirinjan: Meditation for Peace; Music, Facepainting, Animal Balloons; Video Project; 6:00- 6:45PM Peace Vigil: Ceremony
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USA-Florida
Old Fort Park, New Smyrna Beach |
Group name: International Peace Vigil
Group size: 100
Contact person: Rev. Sarah Lund
Phone:
386-478-9012
Website: www.volusiapeacecenter.org
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Friday evening Sept. 21st open-air peace interfaith vigil begins at 6pm in New Smyrna Beach at the Old Fort Park across from City Hall. From 8am-6pm various groups will host awareness events at the same location. Contact the Volusia PeaceCenter to learn more.
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USA-Florida
Pensacola |
Group name: Veterans for Peace
Group size: 100
Contact person: Scott Satterwhite
Phone:
850-437-1323
Website: http://www.vfpnwflorida.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Silent Candlelight Vigil to bring likeminded people together to work for peace. Vigil will take place at 7pm on Friday, Sept 21 at Martin Luther King, jr Plaza in downtown Pensacola. Sponsored by Veterans for Peace and Patriots for Peace
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USA-Florida
Sanford |
Group name: Wings of Peace International, Inc
Group size: 50
Contact person: Barbara E. Verchot
Phone:
407-977-8208
Website: www.wingsofpeaceinternational.org
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Awareness event
Wings of Peace International is partnering with Gallery on First, Sanford for an art exhibition 'On Wings of Peace' which will hang throughout September. A reception will be held on September 21 from 11am-2pm with a moment of silence for peace at noon.
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USA-Florida
Tampa |
Group name: Body Mind and Spirit/Saint Tone
Group size: 400
Contact person: Donna Moldovan
Phone:
813-269-9490
Website: www.body-mindandspirit.net
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Awareness event
We are putting on a concert/show with entertainment, music, speakers, film at International Bazaar, Centro Ybor, 7-9pm
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USA-Florida
Tavernier |
Group name: Circle of Light - Women's Meditation Group
Group size: 30
Contact person: Denise Downing
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
Fri. Sept. 21- Yoga for Peace (Global Mala Project) Montessori School at Mile Marker 92.2 Oceanside. 6:30-9:00 PM
Sat. Sept.22 - Cultivate Peace Walk - 8:00-11:00 AM - Location TBA
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USA-Florida
Vero Beach |
Group name: We Are All ONE
Group size: 12
Contact person: Don Simon
Phone:
Website:
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11am to 4pm or later .We will sing and tell stories of peace and love. Don Simon to play guitar, harmonica and sing Om Shani Om and play his large gong, bells and chimes
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USA-Florida
Winter Springs |
Group name: Wings of Peace International, Inc
Group size: 150
Contact person: Barbara E. Verchot
Phone:
407-977-8208
Website: www.wingsofpeaceinternational.org
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Awareness event
A morning meditation for peace at 7am. Please call.
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USA-Georgia
Athens |
Group name: Athens GA Women in BLack
Group size:
Contact person: Beth Kelley Zorbanos
Phone:
706-795-3223
Website:
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A 12 hour vigil at the arch in downtown Athens....Also a Music for Peace Concert at Little Kings on Washington St. downtown Athens from 7-10 pm..Featuring Gabriel Kelley , Garnet River Gals, and 3PeaceBand... a candlelight vigil until midnight.
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USA-Georgia
Brunswick |
Group name: GlynnPeace
Group size: 250
Contact person: Cathy Browning
Phone:
912-996-6523
Website: www.glynnpeace.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Sidewalk petition of Rep. Jack Kingston's (R-1) office along with vigil for International Day of Peace and beginning of the Iraq Moratorium.
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USA-Georgia
Cumming |
Group name: Aromatherapy-Center
Group size:
Contact person: Mireille
Phone:
Website: www.AskMyFrenchAromaLady,com
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Awareness event
Peace starts in the Temple of our hearts, then it can resonate with the hearts of all creatures. It includes animals, so we should not kill to satisfy some appetite. May be it will be the day to start this first act of Love: not to kill. Peace & harmony!
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USA-Georgia
Cumming |
Group name:
Group size: 500
Contact person: Mireille Nedelec
Phone:
Website: http://www.aromatherapy-center.com
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Awareness event
I will personnally do a session of harmoniatherapy for more peace in the world, it means more peace in Humanity, inviting all beings to pray and ask to receive the energy of Love into their heart. God bless our Humanity, his creation!
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USA-Georgia
Pine Mountain |
Group name:
Group size: 20
Contact person: Jizo Peace Center
Phone:
Website: www.jizopeacecenter.com
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Currently, the plan is to have a speaker sharing words of peace along with musical offerings.
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USA-Georgia
Roswell |
Group name: Mothers of Heart/ Creative Home Educators
Group size: 75
Contact person: Tommasina Lash
Phone:
Website: www.mothersofheart.org www.creativehomeeducators.org
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Awareness event
Friday, Sept. 21, 2007
11:30AM -4 PM
Chattahoochee River Park
203 Azalea Drive
Roswell, GA
Homeschool area groups gathering for Moment of Silence at Noon, Peace Circles, Pinwheels for Peace, Drum Circles and more.
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USA-Hawaii
|
Group name: Parade for the United Nations International Day of
Group size: 3000
Contact person: Cathey Tarleton
Phone:
808 883 0669
Website: peacedayparade.org
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Sunday, September 23, "The Parade for the United Nations International Day of Peace." In coordination with the UN, the Honoka`a Hawaii Buddhist Temple hosts a unique, international experience, with hula dancers, martial arts, taiko drums, marching bands, Tahitian dancers, performance artists, colorful floats, clubs, schools, community and church groups.
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USA-Hawaii
Hawaii |
Group name: US Federation for Mid-East Peace
Group size: 20
Contact person: Yati Derick
Phone:
808-218-1730
Website: www.usfmep.org
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Awareness event
We will get together to pray for peace and share our love to make this world more peaceful through Peace education and bridging the gap between faiths
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USA-Hawaii
Hawaii |
Group name:
Group size: 45
Contact person: Serina
Phone:
Website:
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Prayer Service with the youth I teach
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USA-Idaho
Moscow |
Group name: University of Idaho ASUI
Group size: 250
Contact person: Tara Malmquist
Phone:
208-885-9442
Website: http://www.asui.uidaho.edu/Volunteer
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Awareness event
This vigil will be apart of a week long genocide awareness event focusing on the crisis in Darfur. The week will conclude with an International Peace Day Vigil on Friday the 21st. For more information please contact the University of Idaho Center for Volunteerism and Social Action.
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USA-Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL |
Group name: Sisters of the Living Word
Group size:
Contact person: Barbara Mass, SLW
Phone:
Website: www.slw.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
We invite the members of our Catholic Sisters community and our friends as well as the local churches for a prayer service around our Peace Pole. You can see last year's event on our website: www.slw.org.
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USA-Illinois
Bolingbrook |
Group name: New Life Lutheran Church - Outreach
Group size: 400
Contact person: Paul Neumann
Phone:
(630) 759-7636
Website: www.newlifebolingbrook.com
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Less than 24-hour Community event
This is a community event. We invite members of the community and surrounding area to pray for peace throughout the world. A vigil from 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. at our Church in Bolingbrook, IL
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USA-Illinois
Cary |
Group name: Apex United Methodist Church
Group size: 2000
Contact person: Candace Inscoe
Phone:
Website: apexumc.org
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Awareness event
The church children will make "Pinwheels for Peace" and the entire congregation is invited to draw or write about Peace on a Peace Banner that we will display on the International Day of Peace. We're also openning the sanctuary for prayer and reflection.
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USA-Illinois
Chicago |
Group name: Chicago Yoga community
Group size:
Contact person: Lourdes Paredes
Phone:
Website: www.lourdesparedes.com
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Global Mala CHICAGO: We will be lining 12 blocks of Michigan Avenue (around Millenium Park) at 9am Sept 23, together offering 9 sun salutions for Peace, then short gathering in Millenium Park with Kritan by Devi 2000 and speakers.
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USA-Illinois
Dixon |
Group name: Franklin Grove Church of the Brethren
Group size:
Contact person: Carol Novak
Phone:
815-857-3719
Website:
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Awareness event
Pinwheels for peace will be planted. We will be decorating the sidewalks at the park with messages of peace and we are putting up a wall of remembrance listing the names of all soldiers killed in Iraq. Short candlelight service at 7:00 pm.
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USA-Illinois
Dixon |
Group name: Franklin Grove Church of the Brethren
Group size:
Contact person: Carol Novak
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
John Dixon Park 3-9 PM; Candlelight service, pinwheels for peace; wall of remembrance.
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USA-Illinois
Elgin |
Group name: Church of the Brethren General Offices
Group size: 50?
Contact person: Cheryl Brumbaugh-Cayford
Phone:
847-742-5100 ex
Website: www.brethren.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
We will hold a short prayer service on Sept. 21 at 9:15 am at the Church of the Brethren General Offices in Elgin, Illinois, USA, to pray for peace. Location will be 1451 Dundee Ave. in Elgin.
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USA-Illinois
Eureka |
Group name: Eureka Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Group size: 12
Contact person: Rev. Carolyn Roper-Fowlkes
Phone:
309-467-2369
Website: http://www.eurekachristianchurch.org
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Prayer service with the songs of Taize at noon in the chapel. Open to all!
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USA-Illinois
Gibson City |
Group name: Ecumenical Community Ministries
Group size: 12
Contact person: Ed Taylor
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Our first effort at a community wide event. We have gathered for a one-half prayer vigil, inviting our whole farming community.
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USA-Illinois
Mount Morris |
Group name: Mount Morris Church of the Brethren
Group size:
Contact person: Ginny Haney
Phone:
815-734-4573
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Community prayer vigil
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USA-Illinois
Naperville |
Group name: Youth Group at First Congregational Church (UCC)
Group size: 30
Contact person: Rev. Katie Morrison
Phone:
630-355-1024
Website: www.loveandjustice.org
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Awareness event
Through a mailing and email, I will be inviting our 6th-12th graders to be in prayer for peace and to make a personal committment to live peacefully every day of their lives.
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USA-Illinois
Park Ridge |
Group name: St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Group size:
Contact person: The Rev. Amity Carrubba
Phone:
847-823-4126
Website: www.stmaryspr.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Come celebrate the International Day of Peace at this Taizé service. Join us for a contemplative service of candlelight, song, and prayer. Childcare is provided.
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USA-Illinois
Rock Island |
Group name: Quad Cities Community
Group size: unknown
Contact person: Virginia Johnson
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Silent Interfaith Prayer Vigil noon till 8:00p.m. on Sept. 21, with a worship service for peace at 7:00 p.m.
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USA-Illinois
Sandwich |
Group name: Ahimsa Yoga Studio
Group size: 4
Contact person: Kelly L. Thielk
Phone:
815-786-3036
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
108 minutes of Yoga
108 Sunsalutations
108 minutes of live music
108 Prayer beads collected
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USA-Illionois
Melbourne |
Group name: PATRIOTS FOR PEACE
Group size: 50
Contact person: MICHELE PACCIONE
Phone:
321-480-9295
Website:
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Awareness event
Patriots for Peace and local residents to stand for peace at 7:00 pm with candles and lanterns.
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USA-Indiana
Angola |
Group name: First Congregational United Church of Christ
Group size: 150
Contact person: Reverend Deb Davis
Phone:
260-665-9362
Website: Angolaucc.org
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Awareness event
We will have our chapel open for prayer, ring our church bells on the hour and have an International Day of Prayer for Peace sign in the yard.
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USA-Indiana
Ferdinand |
Group name: Sisters of St. Benedict
Group size: 140
Contact person: Sr. Jeana Visel, OSB
Phone:
812-367-1411
Website: www.thedome.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Peace Vigil starting with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at the peace pole outside the monastery and continuing with prayer in the chapel until midnight.
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USA-Indiana
Fort Wayne |
Group name: JustPeace. University of Saint Francis
Group size:
Contact person: Barbara O'Connor
Phone:
Website:
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Interfaith Candlelight Prayer Service
Friday, 9/21/07 at 7:00 P.M. on the campus of the University of Saint Francis, 2701 Spring St. Gather at the peace pole on the east side of campus. Please use the Leesburg Rd. entrance.
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USA-Indiana
Fort Wayne |
Group name: Agape Church of the Brethren
Group size:
Contact person: Jeffrey Copp
Phone:
260-489-6908
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Prayer Room open with resources for a 12 Hour Prayer Vigil followed by a concluding Corporate Prayer Service. Theme continued in Sunday Service
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USA-Indiana
Huntingdon |
Group name: Juniata College
Group size:
Contact person:
Phone:
Website:
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Pinwheels for Peace and candlelight vigil service
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USA-Indiana
Middletown |
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: Cliff Wiseman
Phone:
Website:
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USA-Indiana
North Manchester |
Group name: Manchester College Peace Studies
Group size:
Contact person: Audrey Hampshire
Phone:
260-982-4151
Website:
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Awareness event
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USA-Indiana
Richmond |
Group name: Richmond Church of the Brethren's youth group
Group size: 5
Contact person: Anna Lisa Gross
Phone:
765-966-1930
Website: http://www.cob-net.org/church/richmond/
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
PRAYER WALK & VIGIL: Friday, September 21. Gather at 8:15pm at playground at MARY SCOTT PARK (NW 7th St and NW A St). At 8:30 we will begin a prayer walk down National Road to the COURTHOUSE, where we will join in a vigil with silent and spoken prayer.
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USA-Indiana
Scottsburg |
Group name: World of Neighbors
Group size: 7
Contact person: Sharon Elliott-Fox
Phone:
812-752-7541
Website:
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Labyrinth prayer walk
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USA-Indiana
Valparaiso |
Group name:
Group size: 1
Contact person:
Phone:
Website:
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USA-Indiana
Whiting |
Group name:
Group size: 1
Contact person: Nancie A. Tharp
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
Light a white candle, ask for guidence, pray for peace, meditation, intention, silence, rememberance of lives needlessly lost. Peace is the way...
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USA-Iowa
Ames |
Group name:
Group size: 1
Contact person: Susan Shields
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
Right now, it's only me. But, I intend to bring others into this commitment and will update the information as I go
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USA-Iowa
Clinton |
Group name: Sisters of St. Francis, Clinton, Iowa
Group size: 150
Contact person: Sallyann McCarthy
Phone:
Website: www.clintonfranciscans.com
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24-hour Interfaith observation
24-hour prayer vigil at the home of the Sisters of St. Francis, Clinton, Iowa, involving many faith traditions.
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USA-Iowa
Delhi |
Group name: WINGS at Delhi Schools
Group size: 20
Contact person: Doreen McGrath
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
Pin Wheels for Peace
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USA-Iowa
Hampton |
Group name: Franklin County Ministerial Association
Group size: 30
Contact person: Rev. Jan Ekstedt
Phone:
641-456-2285
Website: www.fcchampton.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
prayer vigil for peace.
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USA-Iowa
Iowa City |
Group name: Unitarian Universalist Society of Iowa City
Group size: unknown
Contact person: Karen Fox
Phone:
319-330-2043
Website: UUSIC.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Will invite people of all traditions to come together to celebrate a peace vigil and meditation
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USA-Kansas
Leavenworth |
Group name: US Federation for Middle East Peace
Group size: 500
Contact person: Mrs. Sabrina Darley
Phone:
Website: www.usfmep.org
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Awareness event
Through peace education we are going to get the world we want, let us build a sutainable, gloable peace education Newwork with a forward gloable thinking community, a culture of peace and sustainablity.
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USA-Kansas
McPherson |
Group name: Church of the Brethren
Group size: 200
Contact person: Jeanne Smith
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
We are deciding on the type of event:
(1) 2-hour drop-in prayer time for the community, OR
(2) candlelight service by the McPherson College gazebo
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USA-Kansas
McPherson |
Group name: Church of the Brethren & People of Peace
Group size: 9 interfaith organiz
Contact person: Jeanne Smith and Annette Karr
Phone:
620-241-7128
Website:
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Awareness event
We are creating a circle with eleven stations around which people will circulate, reading and praying for peace for God’s creation. The stations represent sweatshop laborers, child workers, the hungry, domestic violence, students affected by bullying, economic justice, health and disease, immigrants, the environment, justice and basic needs.
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USA-Kansas
McPherson |
Group name: People of Peace
Group size: 20
Contact person: Annette Karr
Phone:
620-241-4532
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
A noon vigil will occur in downtown McPherson. All are welcome.
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USA-Kansas
Quinter |
Group name: Qunter Church of the Brethren Sunday School class
Group size: 8
Contact person:
Phone:
785-754-2305
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
we are just making plans
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USA-Kansas
Welda |
Group name: Mont Ida Church of the Brethren
Group size: ~25
Contact person: Joanna Smith
Phone:
Website:
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candlight vigil and awareness
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USA-Kentucky
Henderson |
Group name: Zion United Church of Christ
Group size: 50
Contact person: Rev. Philip Hoy
Phone:
812 437 9295
Website:
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Awareness event
Church sanctuary will be open for an extended time for church members and visitors to stop and pray for peace
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USA-Kentucky
Lexington |
Group name: Lexington Theological Seminary
Group size: 10-25
Contact person:
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
candle lighting and prayer meditation
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USA-Louisiana
Covington |
Group name: Grace Disciples of Christ Church
Group size: 50
Contact person: Rev. Laura Baird
Phone:
985 867- 5234
Website:
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We will have a 1 hour prayer service on Friday, September 21 at 6 PM at Grace Disciples of Christ Church located at 975 Highway 190 East Service Road Covington, La 70435. All are welcome!
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USA-Louisiana
Natchitoches |
Group name: First Presbyterian Church
Group size: 45
Contact person: Rev. Kathy Muder
Phone:
318-352-3016
Website: http://www.fpcnatchitoches.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Prayer vigil from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sept. 21 in the church sanctuary. Prayer services at 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m. "Light a candle for peace." Address: 114 Bienville Street, Natchitoches, Louisiana
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USA-Louisiana
Shreveport |
Group name: The Lotus Studio
Group size:
Contact person: Monica Fayad, Kathy Fontaine
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
meditation, drum circle, chanting, live music, dance performance, white crane origami making, yoga, ending in luminaria
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USA-Louisiana
Shreveport |
Group name: Lotus Studio
Group size:
Contact person: Kathy Fontaine
Phone:
318-455-3152
Website: www.lotusstudio444.com
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Meditation, drumming, dancing, chanting, origami cranes for peace and music of local artists from 2pm to sunset at The Columbia Cafe, Sept. 23rd. Participants will create a giant luminaria to be lit at dusk and we will close the day with a large group meditation surrounding the light of peace.
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USA-Maine
Camden |
Group name: The Children's House Montessori School
Group size: 150
Contact person: Barbara Egan
Phone:
(207) 236-2911
Website: www.camdenmontessori.org
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Children, parents and staff walk in a peace parade to downtown carrying giant peace doves made from patterns on Roots and Shoots web site and also carrying pinwheels for peace. Moment of silence. Invitation to community to join us.
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USA-Maine
Lincolnville |
Group name: United Christian Church
Group size: 50-100
Contact person: Rev. Dr. Susan Stonestreet
Phone:
207-763-4526
Website: www.ucclincolnville.org
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a 12-hour vigil for peace in the world, 6 p.m., Friday, September 21st to 6 a.m., Saturday, September 22nd
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USA-Maryland
Annapolis |
Group name: Annapolis Friends Meeting (Quakers)
Group size: 100
Contact person: Lee Lougee
Phone:
410 647 7012
Website: www.quakers.org/annapolis
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Annapolis Friends Meeting will begin our Vigil with a dedication of our new Peace Pole at our meeting house, 351 DuBois Rd.,Annapolis, at 7 pm. Prayers for peace will be offered by several local, interfaith leaders.The IDP Vigil will then continue inside until 10 pm. All are invited.
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USA-Maryland
Annapolis |
Group name: Annapolis Friends Meeting
Group size: 100
Contact person: Lee Lougee
Phone:
410 647 7012
Website: www.quakers/annapolis.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Our Vigil begins with our new Peace Pole dedication at the meetinghouse,351 DuBois Rd.,at 7 pm.on Sept.21. Beginning with a few short prayers for peace by invited spiritual leaders,we continue the IDP Vigil inside, with silent worship, until 10 pm. All are welcome.
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USA-Maryland
Frederick |
Group name: Frederick's International Day of Peace
Group size: community-wide
Contact person: Ed Hinde
Phone:
240-235-6322
Website:
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Awareness event
Join us in Baker Park at the Band Shell on Sept 21 at 5.30pm for an hour's worth of inspiration and unity. Call for details.
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USA-Maryland
Gaithersburg |
Group name: Sugarloaf Congregation of Unitarian Universalists
Group size: 100
Contact person: David Thieke
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Will pray and ask others in my church to pray for
a minimum of 2hours on Sept. 21 st, International
Day of Peace
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USA-Maryland
Indian Head |
Group name: Town of Indian Head & Indian Head Senior Center
Group size: 30
Contact person: Ann Schultz
Phone:
301-743-2125
Website:
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Awareness event
Peace Pole Dedication Ceremony
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USA-Maryland
Silver Spring |
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: Mark Wolf
Phone:
240 888 4420
Website:
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I'll commit to peace forever. I want to help, so please let me know what I can do.
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USA-Massachusetts
Assonet |
Group name: Rainbow Workshop and Learning Center ; Rainbow Pea
Group size: 40 children and fami
Contact person: Elizabeth Lawton
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
We will honor this day with a rededication of our Peace Pole with prayers music and a moment of silence and gratitude for all of the worlds people
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USA-Massachusetts
Bedford |
Group name: First Parish Peace & Justice Group
Group size: 6
Contact person: Joseph Pompei
Phone:
781-395-8867
Website: www,uubedford.org
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Awareness event
Gather on the Bedford Common (75 the Great Road, Bedford MA USA) at 6 PM Friday for a 1 hour vigil. Bring a pro peace sign, we discourage any anti-Iraq war or anti-Bush signs as we want the focus to be pro-peace. Candles will be provided,
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USA-Massachusetts
Bridgewater |
Group name: Peace Vigil at First Parish Church
Group size: 8
Contact person: Betty Gilson
Phone:
508-697-9099
Website:
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24-hour Community event
The day will include meditation, worship services, music, dancing, labyrinth walking, children's activities, peace pole rededication, native American sunrise service, pot luck supper
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USA-Massachusetts
Brookline |
Group name: United Parish of Brookline
Group size: 40
Contact person: Jennifer Joy Wilson
Phone:
Website: http://www.unitedparishbrookline.org/
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
In the spirit of Thich Nhat Hahn's Peace Walk, we will engage in prayer followed by a silent walking meditation through Coolidge Corner.
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USA-Massachusetts
Gloucester |
Group name: North Shore Coalition for Peace and Justice
Group size:
Contact person: Jeanne Gallo
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Silent Vigil on Sept. 21st at the Gloucester Fishermen's Wives Memorial from 6:30-7:30 pm. Bring peace flags and peace/antiwar signs (no impeachment signs, please). DIRECTIONS: Rt.128N to Exit 14 (Rt. 133 towards Gloucester). Follow Rt 133 to Gloucester Harbor where the memorial is located.
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USA-Massachusetts
greenfield |
Group name: GCC Peace and Social Justice Committee
Group size: 8
Contact person: abbie jenks
Phone:
413-775-1127
Website: www.gcc.mass.edu
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Dedication of newly installed Peace Pole by students of Peace and Social Justice Studies major and GCC Peace and Justice Committee
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USA-Massachusetts
Northborugh |
Group name: GFWC Northboro Junior Woman's Club
Group size: 65
Contact person: Laurie LaBrecque
Phone:
774-253-4432
Website: northborojuniorwomansclub.org
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Awareness event
Free event for children at bookstore, 9:30-11:30, 9/22. Activities: book readings, songs, make-your-own Pinwheel for Peace, color your own picture of "what is peace?", snacks, prizes. We want to encourage everyone to think about fostering peace in their own lives and in the world.
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USA-Massachussetts
Lowell |
Group name: Eco~Balance
Group size: 5
Contact person: Minnie Kansman
Phone:
Website: www.minniekansman.com
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Awareness event
As part of a 28 day Soul Coaching course, on the 21st we will be utilizing the energy of water. Following the work of Dr. Emoto, we will as a group be sending loving and peace filled thoughts to the water sources nearest us, to spread throughout the earth.
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USA-Massachussetts
Marblehead |
Group name:
Group size: 1-100
Contact person: Donald Orne
Phone:
781-631-0786
Website: http://www.yingcom.com
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Playing of the Peace Gong on each hour for 12 hours
This is the same Peace Gong that played at the UN on Childrens Day in 1999
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USA-Massachussetts
Northampton |
Group name: Northampton Committee to Stop the War in Iraq
Group size: 25
Contact person: Douglas Renick
Phone:
413-584-8975
Website: wmafsc.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
One hour silent vigil in front of Edwards Church downtown Northampton. Community members will wear black arm bands all day.
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USA-Massachussetts
Plymouth |
Group name: Pinewood Lodge Yoga Retreat
Group size: 15 -30
Contact person: Kim Saunders
Phone:
508-648-2564
Website: www.pinewoodlodge.com
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Each year Pinewood hosts a Yoga retreat. This year we will be participating in the Global Mala Project and the International Peace Vigil.
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USA-Massachussetts
Watertown |
Group name: The Bahai Community of Watertown
Group size: 22
Contact person: Rebecca Rowley
Phone:
Website:
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Proclamation for IDP by the Watertown Town Council. Co-sponsor events for IDP to celebrate the diversity of our community a multi-cultural performances on Sept 18th and to hold a public reflection at noon on Sept 21st
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USA-Michigan
Adrian |
Group name: Lenawee Peacemakers
Group size:
Contact person:
Phone:
Website: www.lenaweepeacemakers.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Candlelight Vigil in front of the Lenawee County Courthouse
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USA-Michigan
Alpena |
Group name: Alpena Peace Committee
Group size: 10
Contact person: Lisa Marie Lazio
Phone:
Website:
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We have a cluster event:activities to raise awareness in community and schools and then a vigil on 9/21
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USA-Michigan
Alpena |
Group name: Alpena Peace Coalition
Group size: 30+
Contact person: Lisa Marie Lazio
Phone:
989 356 0837
Website:
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City wide observance of 30 day peace calendar with peace walk and vigil on Sept. 21. Peace Concert, city wide school peace contest, film festival, group discussions on care of earth,
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USA-Michigan
Ann Arbor |
Group name: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth
Group size: 25
Contact person: Craig Harvey
Phone:
734-971-8576
Website: http://www.peacegenerator.org
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24-hour Interfaith observation
Join in silent prayer or focused meditation toward peace, understanding, cooperation, and joy for your family, the world, and for yourself. The idea is to keep a continuous intention of inner & outer peace going as individuals come and go.
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USA-Michigan
Climax |
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: Ann Niedzielski and Dave Knapp
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
We are having an In-Gathering for Peace in our village park. Our local high-schooler did the posters for advertisement. The 3 schools in our district are holding a one minute of silence on Friday morning in observance of International Day of Peace.
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USA-Michigan
Dearborn |
Group name: Christ Episcopal Church
Group size: 250
Contact person: The Rev, Daniel S. Appleyard
Phone:
313-565-8450
Website: www.christchurchdearborn.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Open Chapel at 8:30 AM and a Noon and 5:30 prayer service for peace
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USA-Michigan
Detroit |
Group name: Archdiocese of Detroit - Department of Education
Group size: 45
Contact person: Joan Christie, OP
Phone:
Website:
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The Department of Education will meet for prayer and reflection.
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USA-Michigan
Grand Rapids |
Group name: Dominican Associates
Group size:
Contact person: David Lincoln
Phone:
616-780-7266
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Gathering of neighbors and Dominican Associates to pray for peace and share a meal
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USA-Michigan
Kalamazoo |
Group name: Congregation of St. Joseph
Group size: 50
Contact person: Sr. Betsy Meagher, CSJ
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
Time for personal and group reflection including Scripture, Music and Responses.
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USA-Michigan
Lansing |
Group name: The Greater Lansing International Peace Day Coalit
Group size: 40+
Contact person: Martha Fujita
Phone:
517-927-5553
Website:
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Awareness event
The Greater Lansing International Peace Day Coalition will host an event on this date from 11:30 am to 1pm at Lansing City Hall.
Several local organizations will participate with information booths, music, dedication of a Peace Pole and more
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USA-Michigan
Marine City |
Group name:
Group size: 1
Contact person: Barbara Susan
Phone:
Website:
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individual prayer
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USA-Michigan
Troy |
Group name: Troy Interfaith Group
Group size: 50
Contact person: Padma Kuppa
Phone:
Website: www.troyinterfaithgroup.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Students from Ann Arbor created “Divine Light Pictures,” a video to explore how complete strangers could meet, and ask respectfully about their personal religious beliefs and spiritual imagination. The Troy Interfaith Group “believes that peace among peoples and nations requires peace among the religions,” and invites you to join us.
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USA-Minnesota
Duluth |
Group name: Concordia Evangelical Lutheran Church
Group size:
Contact person: Pastor David Tryggestad
Phone:
218-728-4229
Website: concordiaduluth.org
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The sanctuary will be open from noon until 5 p.m. for prayer, reflection, and candle lighting. Prayer and devotional materials will be available.
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USA-Minnesota
Milaca |
Group name:
Group size: 4
Contact person: Carla Bruggeman
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
We will hold a prayer service on Sept 21 for area residents at our church. As an ongoing commitment, we will continue to pray & contribute where & when we can.
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USA-Minnesota
Minneapolis |
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: Sheena Miller
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
An evening of peaceful reflection and prayer.
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USA-Minnesota
Saint Paul |
Group name: Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and Consociate
Group size: 60
Contact person: Ginger K. Hedstrom
Phone:
651.690.7054
Website: www.csjstpaul.org
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12:00 One minute of Silence for Peace
12:15-1:00 Universal Dance for Peace
International Day of Peace Information distribution
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USA-Missouri
Columbia |
Group name: Fairview Road Community of Christ
Group size: 26
Contact person: Jim Kome
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
Peace awareness service with a balloon launch with quotes of peace from various religions/sources. We watched Peace One Day documentary.
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USA-Missouri
St. Louis |
Group name:
Group size: lots!!!
Contact person: Chelsea Ritter-Soronen
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
City-wide gathering at Forest Park for candlelight vigil and more (poetry, music, etc). 5pm until ??? Where you want to be for Peace Day in St. Louis! EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
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USA-Missouri
St. Louis |
Group name: Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Louis Pro
Group size: 300
Contact person: Diana Oleskevich
Phone:
314-678-0317
Website: www.csjsl.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Peace pole gathering, song, prayer, fun and refreshments to celebrate peace
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USA-Nebraska
Hastings |
Group name: Hastings College
Group size: about 20
Contact person: Nathan Tramp
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
a moment of silence at noon by the
labyrinth (near the flag pole).
Envisioning a peaceful world by writing a hope for peace on a note card that
will be placed in a capsule and buried by the labyrinth.
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USA-Nebraska
Lincoln |
Group name:
Group size: we need 1,000
Contact person: John Ridgley
Phone:
402-484-0140
Website:
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Awareness event
parading in front of the capitol building
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USA-Nevada
Incline Village |
Group name: St. Patrick's Episcopal & No. Tahoe Hebrew Cong.
Group size:
Contact person: Rev. Jim Beebe
Phone:
775-831-1418
Website: www.tahoeepiscopal.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Friday, Sept. 21, noon: 341 Village Blvd., Incline Village, NV (map on Web site). Interfaith, intergenerational, and intercultural outdoor community event. Ringing of bells; minute of silence; poems, reflections, and prayers from peacemakers of all cultures and traditions. All ages and faiths warmly welcomed.
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USA-New Hampshire
Goffstown |
Group name: Villa Augustina School
Group size: 295
Contact person: Sister Therese Picard, Religious of Jesus and Mary
Phone:
603-497-2361
Website: www.villaaugustina.org
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Awareness event
All students, faculty and staff assemble around the statue of Mary on the front lawn of the school. We begin with a moment of silence, uniting with people around the world observing this day. This is followed by each grade praying a Hail Mary for peace and non-violence.
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USA-New Hampshire
Pelham |
Group name: Physica Center for Healing and Education
Group size: 15
Contact person: Melanie Calitri Holden
Phone:
603-893-7925
Website: www.rekindering.com/peace/attheheartofpeace.html
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
An interfaith celebration of peace through meditation and prayer.
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USA-New Hampshire
Portsmouth |
Group name: Unitarian Universalist Church of Portsmouth/South
Group size:
Contact person: Rev. Roberta Finkelstein
Phone:
603.436.4762
Website: www.southchurch-uu.org
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Awareness event
We will join the Seacoast Peace Response in Market Square for their peace vigil from 5pm–6pm, then return to our sanctuary for a reading of Mark Twain’s “War Prayer” and the ringing of our church bell, followed by a Potluck Picnic for Peace in our Peace Garden.
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USA-New Hampshire
Stratham |
Group name: Seacoast Knowledge Center
Group size: 15
Contact person: Cindy Lategan
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
Our mission is to heighten awareness that peace begins with each one of us and to celebrate (with food, activities, and fun) living in harmony with our environment, each other, within ourselves. Global transformation can happen by personal steps toward peace.
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USA-New Hampshire
Windham |
Group name: Yoga Sanctuary
Group size: Huge!
Contact person: Priscilla Anne Flynn
Phone:
603-537-0588
Website: www.YogaSanctuary.com
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We will perform a brief ritual to welcome autumn and the chant the Gayatri Mantra 108 times followed by 108 repetitions of the sacred OM.
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USA-New Jersey
Alpha |
Group name: alpha mennonite church
Group size: 40
Contact person: monica haas
Phone:
908-454-8345
Website: alphamenno.com
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The event is "Hope for a better tomorrow" Our main focus is Columbia. We will show a short film and have a columbian dinner. All is welcome. It's from 2-5pm 9/22/07
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USA-New Jersey
alpha |
Group name: alpha mennonite church
Group size: 40
Contact person: monica haas
Phone:
908-454-8345
Website: www.alphamenno.com
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Awareness event
theme this year is peace in columbia
dinner, movie, singing, and prayers
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USA-New Jersey
Hillsdale |
Group name: St. John's Academy
Group size: 500
Contact person: Deborah Fagnan
Phone:
Website: http://www.sja-hillsdale.org/
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Awareness event
School Prayer Service at 8:30 am. Pinwheels for peace procession to follow service, made by our kindergarten through sixth grade students. 7th and 8th grade students made paper cranes for peace to be sent to Hiroshima, Japan.
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USA-New Jersey
marlboro |
Group name: Life Bliss Foundation
Group size: 20
Contact person: veena shenoy
Phone:
Website: www.lifebliss.org
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Awareness event
Meditation and Prayer vigil from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sept. 21 in the Life bliss foundation, NJ center. Prayer services include "Light a candle for peace." , Nithya Dhyaan meditation and Meru Puja Address: Marlboro, nj-07746
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USA-New Jersey
Summit |
Group name: Pax Christi Summit, NJ Peace Action, Summit Interf
Group size:
Contact person: Kathy O'Leary
Phone:
908-273-0751
Website: www.paxsummit.blogspot.com
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Less than 24-hour Community event
“What can you do for peace?” From 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, we will be collecting signatures to end the war in Iraq. Contact Kathy O'Leary to volunteer 908-273-0751 (kathy-wargo@comcast.net). Vigil and peace march on the Village Green begin at 6:30
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USA-New Jersey
Teaneck, NJ |
Group name: KAY ROSEEN
Group size:
Contact person: Kay ROSEEN
Phone:
Website: gracelutheranteaneck.org
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Awareness event
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USA-New Mexico
Albuquerque |
Group name: High Desert Center for Spiritual Living
Group size: 100
Contact person: Kimberly A. Schavey
Phone:
505-839-1965
Website: www.HighDesertCRS.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
We will be networking with other faith and peace communities to host probably a 4 hour vigil/event during the day and will release info in advance to the media.
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USA-New York
Brewster |
Group name: Brewster Presbyterian Church
Group size: 50
Contact person: Deborah Moldow
Phone:
Website:
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The communities of sister churches Brewster Presbyterian and Croton Falls Presbyterian will celebrate the IDP with a special peace service led by Rev. Deborah Moldow and the rededication of the Peace Pole.
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USA-New York
Brooklyn |
Group name:
Group size: 500
Contact person: Lisa Fernandez
Phone:
718-377-7696
Website:
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Awareness event
Pieces of Peace March . We will host a community march to increase awareness of the desire for our children to live where peace on earth prevails!!
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USA-New York
Brooklyn |
Group name: P.S.119 School of Social Awareness
Group size:
Contact person: Lisa Fernandez
Phone:
718-377-7696
Website:
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Schoolwide peace march and creatuion of life-size tibetan mandala.
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USA-New York
Brooklyn |
Group name: Leif Ericson Day School
Group size: 200
Contact person: Rita Pihra-Majurinen
Phone:
718-748-9023
Website: http://leds.home.mindspring.com
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Less than 24-hour Community event
On Wed. 9/19: Rededication of 2005 "Peace Poles" and dedication of "Peace Branches" with prayer & worship; students/faculty engaged in awareness activities re: peace & nonviolence throughout the school day; plant "Pinwheels for Peace" in garden during public ceremony; display pinwheels through 9/21
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USA-New York
Chatham |
Group name: Citizens of Chatham
Group size: 100
Contact person: Mary Anne Davis
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Poetry, Art and Prayer
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USA-New York
Corning |
Group name:
Group size: 5
Contact person: Ashley Elizabeth
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
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USA-New York
Long Island |
Group name:
Group size: 1,000 plus
Contact person: karen k. serota
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
Celebration for Peace 2007
Peace for all mankind
Details to follow
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USA-New York
New York |
Group name: US Federation for Mid-East Peace
Group size: 50
Contact person: Ms. Kuo
Phone:
212-300-6776
Website: www.usfmep.org
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Awareness event
We are planning on a Prayer service for the whole student body, awareness events with students and Peace education through the wider community at the University
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USA-New York
New York |
Group name:
Group size: 2
Contact person: Mackenzie
Phone:
Website:
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24-hour Interfaith observation
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USA-New York
Ronkonkoma |
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: Jackson L. Stiles
Phone:
631 553 4444
Website:
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Awareness event
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USA-New York
Saratoga Springs |
Group name: Saratoga Peace Alliance
Group size:
Contact person: Patty Christensen
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
We will gather in front of the post office on Broadway in Saratoga Springs at 5:30pm for a silent vigil. At 6:15 we will walk to the
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USA-New York
Schenectady |
Group name: College Community
Group size: 25
Contact person: MaryClare O'Connor
Phone:
Website: www.sunysccc.edu
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24-hour Community event
We will gather together to share good will, song, dance, spoken word, poetry, meditation, laughter, joy, silence...
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USA-New York
Seneca Falls |
Group name: Women's Interfaith Institute of the Finger Lakes
Group size:
Contact person: Kathy Keller
Phone:
315-548-9059
Website: women'sinterfaithfingerlakes.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Our Peace Vigil will be held at the Institute, 140 Fall St., Seneca Falls, NY from 8 am to 8 pm.
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USA-New York
Stanfordville |
Group name: modernsacred
Group size:
Contact person: Riva
Phone:
Website: modernsacred.com
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Please join me in making prayer beads from recycled paper, in a prayer for peace and the life-giving sacredness of water.
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USA-NewYork
New York |
Group name: Chogye Sa Korean Buddhist Temple
Group size:
Contact person: Matthew Egan
Phone:
Website: http://www.nychogyesa.org/main/emain.asp
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Special chanting ceremony. Listen to the chant to Kwan Seum Bosal, the Bodhisattva of Compassion at http://www.kwanumzen.com/practice/chants/chanting-instructional-cd/09-kwan-seum-bosal.mp3
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USA-North Carolina
Asheville |
Group name: Women in Black
Group size: 15-50
Contact person: Ray Hearne
Phone:
828-683-7836
Website: www.main.nc.us/wib
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Awareness event
Meet at Vance Monument in Asheville at 7 p.m.to read a proclamation of peace and gather to show support for international day of peace. Follows Women in Black regular Friday Saturday vigil. All welcome.
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USA-North Carolina
Asheville |
Group name: Women in Black
Group size: 15-50
Contact person: Ray Hearne
Phone:
828-683-7836
Website: http://www.main.nc.us/wib
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Awareness event
Following our weekly Women in Black vigil against violence, we will hold space in city center for a community recognition of International Day of Peace.
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USA-North Carolina
Greensboro |
Group name: FaithAction International House
Group size: 30-40
Contact person: Dr. Mark R. Sills
Phone:
336-379-0037
Website: www.faihouse.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Interfaith Prayer for Peace Ceremony involving prayers from many religious traditions.
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USA-North Carolina
Louisburg |
Group name: St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Group size: 65
Contact person: Susan McFarlane
Phone:
919-496-4180
Website:
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24-hour Interfaith observation
Prayer Vigil to be held from Noon on 9/21 until Noon on 9/22.
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USA-North Carolina
Morehead City |
Group name: Coastal Carolina for Peace
Group size: 15-20
Contact person: Ann Rivers
Phone:
252-240-2433
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Peace Day vigil will include a bridge of peace ceremony,music by a flute choir,an interpretive dance by small group of children, and reading of a peace compostion by local high school student. To be held at the History Place auditorium in downtown Morehead City. 7pm Sept. 21
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USA-North Carolina
Oak Ridge |
Group name: Imagine Nations Peace
Group size: ?
Contact person: Denise Bradford
Phone:
704-267-5603
Website:
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Awareness event
We are going to have a Peace Party with childrens activites, adult awareness with music ,song ,dance and drum circles for peace
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USA-North Carolina
Raleigh |
Group name: Wake for Consciousness
Group size: 120
Contact person: Joy
Phone:
919-771-2698
Website: http://consciousness.meetup.com/59/
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Awareness event
We will be creating prayer flags of peace which will hang around the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area.
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USA-North Carolina
Warrenton |
Group name: Candlelight Spiritual Science Center/ CSSC Wellnes
Group size: 25
Contact person: Rev. Sylvia
Phone:
252.257.2989
Website: CandlelightSpiritualScienceCenter.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
The Warren Co Ministerial Association plans a 6 hour event at Recreation Center,Hwy 158 By-Pass in Warrenton,NC. Join in a musical program with Pin Wheels and walking.
11AM -5PM.Bells and peace slogan every 1/2 hour. Rain or Shine. Call Sylvia to be on the program.
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USA-North Carolina
Warrenton |
Group name: Warren County Mimisterial Association
Group size: 25
Contact person: Rev.Sylvia
Phone:
252.257.2989
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
11:30AM to 6:30PM at the County Recreation Center on HWY 158 By-Pass - Pinwheels,doves,posters on display.Songs and walking for Peace.All ages rain or shine
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USA-North Carolina
Wilmington |
Group name: Grandmothers For Peace
Group size: 50
Contact person:
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
Peace music and readings at Hugh Macrae Park..6 pm
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USA-North Carolina
Winston Salem |
Group name: Triad Interfaith Peace Witness
Group size: 100
Contact person: Marie Linton
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Interfaith service starting at 7:30 PM, September 20 at Lloyd Street Presbyterian Church in downtown Winston-Salem.
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USA-North Carolina
Winston-Salem |
Group name: St. Anne's Episcopal Church
Group size: 100
Contact person: Marie Linton
Phone:
336-765-5030
Website: www.stannes-ws.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
details to be announced later
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USA-North Carolina
Winston-Salem |
Group name: Triad Interfaith Peace Witness
Group size: 200
Contact person: Hal Hayak
Phone:
336-768-0714
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Moment of silence at noon on steps of City Hall. Ringing of church bells. School children to perform. Mayor to read proclamation of peace.
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USA-North Carolina
Winston-Salem |
Group name: Triad Interfaith Peace Witness
Group size: 500
Contact person: Hal Hayek
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
Set up booth at Rock the Block - city street party. Disseminate information regarding IDP. Peace pole on exhibit. Miniature peace pole kits available for purchase.
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USA-Ohio
Beavercreek |
Group name: Christian Childlren Childcare
Group size: 2
Contact person: Shyrryll L. Broglin
Phone:
9378733923
Website:
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24-hour Interfaith observation
We cultivate intercultural relations between minorities in order to promote peace. We assist people with disabilities get adequate support and appropriate care. We help substance abusers get the necessary counselling, advice, and to become self-sufficient. We assist children & other people by providing clothing, food, school supplies, miscellaneous, etc.
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USA-Ohio
Cincinnati |
Group name: Secular Franciscan OLP Peace & Justice Commission
Group size:
Contact person: Marvin Dickman, SFO
Phone:
Website:
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International Day Of Peace Education and Prayer Service,at 7 p.m., September 21, 2007, at Presentation Ministries Center; http://www.presentationministries.com/home/home.asp ; 3230 McHenry Avenue; in Cincinnati, OH 45211; in a Franciscan Peace and Justice, interfaith, and multicultural, celebration for world peace.
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USA-Ohio
Cincinnati |
Group name: Franciscan Sisters of the Poor
Group size: 35
Contact person: karen J. Hartman, S.F.P.
Phone:
513 761 9040 x
Website:
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Prayer service
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USA-Ohio
Cleveland |
Group name: Euclid Avenue Congregational Church UCC
Group size: 20-50
Contact person: Brenna M. Connor Profitt
Phone:
216-791-5200 x1
Website: www.eacc-ucc.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
I would like to coordinate a group event for our area. Please send addl. materials to our congregation.
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USA-Ohio
Columbus |
Group name: Jane's Montessori Academy
Group size: 50
Contact person: Tammy Chabria
Phone:
614-457-6404
Website: http://JanesAcademy.com
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Awareness event
We will have a ceremony and international potluck for all 50 of our students, who range in age from 2 1/2 to 6, and their families. We will sing songs about peace around our Peace Pole.
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USA-Ohio
Columbus |
Group name: Ohio Dominican University
Group size: 15
Contact person: Jenn Schaaf
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
White crosses with facts about war and peace will be displayed around campus. A prayer service will be held at 11:45 AM and Mass will be held at Noon to celebrate peace.
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USA-Ohio
Dayton |
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: mehdi adineh
Phone:
937-361-8762
Website: http://therapy-cafe.com
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Awareness event
A Free Concert at the Therapy Cafe to mark the IDP; Puzzle of Light
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USA-Ohio
Lakewood |
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: Ruthie Koenigsmark
Phone:
216-521-2894
Website:
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Awareness event
Illuminate for Peace
Citizens to light in the evening illuminaries to mark this day
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USA-Ohio
springfield |
Group name: springfield community
Group size: 100 or more
Contact person: jyothi puram
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
candle light procession on 09/20 at 6.30 pm from public library to city hall,followed by introduction on idp, address by mayor, ceo of local hospital and people from different religions on peace in their religion.
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USA-Ohio
Warren |
Group name: Saint James Catholic Church
Group size: 100+
Contact person: Sister Yvonne Horning, O.P.
Phone:
Website: http://hometown.aol.com/stjamesrcwarren
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Evening Prayer Service open to the community (Warren/diocese) followed by social
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USA-Oklahoma
Oklahoma City |
Group name: United Nations Association, Greater OKC Chapter
Group size: 200
Contact person: Bill Bryant
Phone:
Website: www.una-okc.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Oklahoma City's community-wide celebration will take place at the Gold Dome, NW 23 & Classen, from 5pm to 7pm. The event will feature musicians, dancers, and Pinwheels for Peace. More info at www.una-okc.org.
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USA-Oklahoma
Oklahoma City |
Group name: Peace Day Coalition
Group size: 14
Contact person: Nathaniel Batchelder
Phone:
405-524-5577
Website: www.peacehouseok.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Friday evening public celebration of "Pinwheels For Peace" projects thoughout Oklahoma City Public School. Mayor Mick Cornett, 2 State Senators, School Administrators, parents, kids, music, drums.
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USA-Oregon
Corvallis |
Group name: Corvallis Community Celebration
Group size: over 150
Contact person: Lorna Simpson
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
2nd annual Corvallis Community Celebration of International Peace Day, making Pinwheels for Peace to display by sidewalk around County Courthouse square; writing peace in different languages, hearing proclamations by Mayor and County Commissioners, singing, joining in a 'Peace Walk around the Courthouse' to contemplate all the twirling Pinwheels for Peace.
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USA-Oregon
Waldport |
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: Joey Lynn
Phone:
Website: www.peace-etcetera.com
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Awareness event
Meditation for PEACE
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USA-Pennsylvania
Baden, PA |
Group name: Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden
Group size: 250-plus
Contact person: Jeanette Bussen, CSJ, Coord. of Justice Ministry
Phone:
724-869-2151
Website: www.stjoseph-baden.org
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Awareness event
We observed the International Day of Peace with an outdoor prayer service with elementary school children at Mount Gallitzin Academy, a community Mass for peace in our Motherhouse Chapel, tolling of bells and public peace vigil.
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USA-Pennsylvania
Bangor, U. Mt. Bethel Twp. |
Group name:
Group size: three
Contact person: W. P. VanBuskirk
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
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USA-Pennsylvania
Blue Ball/New Holland, PA |
Group name: Blue Ball Church of the Brethren
Group size: 4 leaders, community
Contact person: Joyce E. Weaver
Phone:
717-336-4212
Website: none
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Candle light prayer walk in the community on the evening of 9-21. All area churches are invited to participate, including Jehova's Witness, Amish and Catholic.
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USA-Pennsylvania
Edinboro |
Group name: Sociology Club
Group size: 12
Contact person: Werner Lange
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
Gathering at the Peace Pole on the campus of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania for reading of peace poems beginning with Mark Twain's War Prayer.
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USA-Pennsylvania
Glenside |
Group name: St. Peter's Epispocal Church, Glenside
Group size:
Contact person: Roxanne Walter
Phone:
215-983-7592
Website: www.stpetersglenside.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Interfaith Peace vigil 7:00PM as part of our Taize service on Sept. 20 to usher in International Day of Peace.
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USA-Pennsylvania
Harrisburg |
Group name: Ridgeway Community Church of the Brethren
Group size: 85?
Contact person: Liz Bidgood Enders
Phone:
717-545-4542
Website: www.ridgewaycob.org
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Our worship service on September 23 will be devoted to peace and faith. We'll be using resources from DOV website as well as denominational resources related to peace and nonviolence.
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USA-Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA |
Group name: Pennsylvania Council of Churches
Group size: 30-50
Contact person: Rev. Sandra Strauss
Phone:
(717) 545-4761
Website: www.pachurches.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Interfaith vigil and prayer walk
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USA-Pennsylvania
Hollidaysburg |
Group name: Hollidaysburg Church of the Brethren
Group size:
Contact person: Marlys Hershberger and Keith Eldred
Phone:
814-695-0072
Website:
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24-hour Community event
24-Hour Prayer Vigil on the ramp outside our church building, Friday noon - Saturday noon.
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USA-Pennsylvania
Philadelphia |
Group name: Sisters of Saint Joseph of Chestnut Hill, Philadel
Group size: 1,000
Contact person: Mary Beth Hamm, SSJ
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Morning Prayer Service for Peace, Mass for Peace, Evening Communal Contemplation for Peace at the Motherhouse. We will be placing a candle in the window of our homes as a sign of our hope for peace.
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USA-Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh |
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: betty g. elee
Phone:
Website:
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24-hour Interfaith observation
prayer, fasting, almsgiving
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USA-Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh |
Group name: South Hills Interfaith Ministries
Group size:
Contact person: Barbara Houston
Phone:
412-854-9120 ex
Website: www.shim-center.org
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Awareness event
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USA-Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh |
Group name: Pittsburgh North People for Peace
Group size: 15
Contact person: Mary Sheehan
Phone:
412-367-0383
Website:
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24-hour Interfaith observation
A Family Celebration of Peace on the eve of IDP with music, dance, children's activities, guest speaker. Interfaith Peace Service on IDP at 8:00 a.m. Vigils, liturgies, ringing of church bells, moment of silence during the day.
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USA-Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh |
Group name: Peace Days Pittsburgh
Group size: hundreds
Contact person: Wanda Guthrie
Phone:
412 596-0066
Website: peacedayspittsburgh.googlepages.com
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24-hour Interfaith observation
Two weeks of reflection, prayer, education and celebration as we move to create a culture of peace and non-violence here - in the Pittsburgh community for the world. Visit our website: peacedayspittsburgh.googlepages.com for complete details and directions for all activities.
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USA-Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh |
Group name: East Liberty Presbyterian Church
Group size: unk
Contact person: Michele Bossers
Phone:
Website: peacedayspittsburgh@googlepages.com
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Labyrinth available for meditation all day. Volunteers will be present for part of the day. Meditative recorded music, and copies of Ignatian, Thomas Merton and other prayers will be available. Make a Mandela for prayer and meditation from 3-6 pm. East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue
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USA-Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh |
Group name: Islamic Center of Pittsburg
Group size: unk
Contact person: Outreach
Phone:
412-682-5555 x4
Website: http://www.icp-pgh.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
An afternoon of open dialogue at our Open House at the Islamic Center of Pittsburgh on Thursday, September 20, 2007 from 12:00PM – 5:00PM at 4100 Bigelow Blvd.
Learn about Islam’s Basic Belief’s
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USA-Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh |
Group name: Passionist Priests and Brothers
Group size: 17
Contact person: Sr. Barbara Finch
Phone:
412-716-9750
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Monastery Church open throughtout the day for prayer. Masses at 7a.m. and 5:30p.m. for peace. Fr. Kevin Dance C.P. who represents the Passionists at the UN will speak at 7p.m.
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USA-Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh |
Group name: St. Anne's Peace and Justice
Group size: 20
Contact person: Tina Weiland
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
A prayer Vigil will commence at 8:30 a.m. until 5:00. A closing ceremony will begin at 4:30 with prayers, music, homily and gospel readings.
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USA-Pennsylvania
South Park |
Group name: Windover Hills United Methodist Church
Group size: 26
Contact person: Rev. Dale Reese
Phone:
412-653-6899
Website: www.windoverhill.org
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12 hour prayer vigil for peace conducted at our church
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USA-Puerto Rico
Rio Grande |
Group name: Iglesia Evangelica Unida de PR
Group size: 100
Contact person: Rvdo. Dr. Samuel Caraballo-Lopez
Phone:
(787) 642-8953
Website: www.iglesiaevangelicaunidariogrande.org
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Awareness event
The vigil start at 8:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. of the next day.
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USA-Rhode Island
All of Rhode Island |
Group name: Peace Flag Project, RI State Council of Churches
Group size:
Contact person: Ginny Fox
Phone:
Website: www.thepeaceflagproject.org
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At 12:00 noon on the Peace Day, all the churches of RI will ring their bells for five minutes to inspire people all over the state to stop for a few minutes to think about peace.
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USA-Rhode Island
Coventry |
Group name: The Center for World Peace Inc.
Group size: 20
Contact person: Catherine Staley
Phone:
Website: www.thecenterforworldpeace.com
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Awareness event
we are going to host some type of gathering not sure of location yet
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USA-Rhode Island
Providence |
Group name: The Peace Flag Project
Group size:
Contact person: Ginny Fox
Phone:
Website: www.thepeaceflagproject.org
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The Peace Flag Project holds an annual event to celebrate the Peace Day with local community, religious and peace groups. It includes making of Peace Flags (based on Tibetan Prayer Flags), silent Walking Meditation and interfaith prayers for peace.
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USA-Rhode Island
Providence |
Group name: The Peace Flag Project
Group size:
Contact person: Ginny Fox
Phone:
Website: www.thepeaceflagproject.org
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Awareness event
Our Peace Day event is Sunday, Sept. 23, Davey Lopes Rec Center Park, 277 Dudley St, Providence, 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Activities from 3:00 to 4:00; 5:00 pm we begin our ceremony: brief talks on peace,silent Walking Meditation, and interfaith peace prayers.
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USA-Rhode Island
State of Rhode Island |
Group name: The Peace Flag Project and the Rhode Island State
Group size:
Contact person: Ginny Fox
Phone:
Website: www.thepeaceflagproject.org
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Awareness event
On the International Day of Peace (9/21) the churches of Rhode Island will ring their steeple bells for five minutes beginning at 12 noon. Other religious groups will mark this time with peace prayers and meditation.
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USA-South Carolina
Columbia |
Group name: Universal Peace Federation
Group size: 20
Contact person: Tim Murphy
Phone:
803732-5869
Website: www.upf.com
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Awareness event
prayer rally on steps of the state capital
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USA-South Carolina
ROUND O |
Group name: BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH
Group size: 15
Contact person: THERESA ACKERMAN
Phone:
843-835-8495
Website: www.prayermakesthedifference.com
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Awareness event
will write a bulletin insert for 9/16.
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USA-Tennessee
Nashville |
Group name: Nashville Peace Coalition
Group size: varies
Contact person: Eric Schechter
Phone:
615-414-4572
Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/peace-coalition/message/3666
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Less than 24-hour Community event
We'll be standing along West End, in front of Centennial Park, from 5 to 7 pm, showing signs to rush hour traffic and making noise. See web page for details.
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USA-Tennessee
Oak Ridge |
Group name: Dept of Peace Campaign
Group size: 10
Contact person: Cheryl Dobbins
Phone:
336-817-1307
Website: www.nc-dop.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
IN honor of International Day of Peace, Sept 21st, at OdinStone Labyrinth Park, 4-7 children's events; 7pm opening ceremony; 7:30 potluck ; 8-11pm entertainment; bring covered dish, quilts, lawn chairs and percussion instruments. Learn about the legislation to create a Dept of Peace in the US.
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USA-Texas
Corpus Christi |
Group name: South Texas Alliance for Peace and Justice
Group size: 80
Contact person: Ann E. Smith
Phone:
(361) 992-1535
Website: www.stpeace.org
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24-hour Community event
Noon gathering at Del Mar College and a Moment of Silence in area churches. All day prayer vigil at Cole Park on Corpus Christi Bayfront. Evening observance with music and speakers at 7 pm at Cole Park, Corpus Christi Bayfront.
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USA-Texas
Dallas |
Group name:
Group size: 66
Contact person: Tisha Vanderbeck
Phone:
2147347072
Website:
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Awareness event
Series of materials provided beyond 66 direct participants to conduct their own vigils, request to mayor for proclamation, critical film viewing for 66 viewers and moment of observation/vigil for peaceful resolution of conflicts.
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USA-Texas
Dallas |
Group name:
Group size: 1
Contact person: Caroline Martin
Phone:
Website:
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Personal vigil
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USA-Texas
Dallas |
Group name: PeaceMakers, Inc
Group size: 100 +
Contact person: Suzanna Brown
Phone:
Website: www.womenspeaceconference.org
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Awareness event
We are dedicating and planting a Peace Pole to the City of Dallas in honor of the 3rd International Women’s Peace Conference held July 2007.
The World Peace Prayer Ceremony with over 190 flags of independent countries of the lands and people of the oneness of humanity.
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USA-Texas
Dallas |
Group name:
Group size: 66
Contact person: Tisha Vanderbeck
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
Presentation of lectures from Dr. Martin Luther King after week long release of materials from Ghandi and other spiritual or religious leaders, scientists, strategists, and academics on nonviolent action for reflection and further reading.
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USA-Texas
Denton |
Group name:
Group size: 1
Contact person: John R. Huff Jr.
Phone:
Website:
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Private personal vigil.
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USA-Texas
Denton |
Group name: United Methodist Women of FUMC Denton, TX
Group size: 25
Contact person: Rose Watson
Phone:
940-482-6744
Website: www.fumc-denton.com
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A day of come-and-go prayers in church chapel, not directed but a list of related scriptures, prayers and hymns are available. 9 am to 6 pm; hosted by United Methodist Women.
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USA-Texas
Johnson City |
Group name: Simple Abundance Yoga
Group size:
Contact person: Wendy Gilliland
Phone:
423.677.2234
Website: www.simpleabundanceyoga.com
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Awareness event
108 Sun Salutations for Peace on Friday, Sept. 21st; Peace Practice in the Park on Saturday, Sept. 22nd, Peace Meditation and Concert following
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USA-Texas
Rosanky |
Group name: Naveh haMarah Sanctuary
Group size: unknown
Contact person: Kallah Rishel
Phone:
Website: www.navehhamarah.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
15 minute periods of meditation throughout the day.
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USA-Utah
Logan |
Group name: Cache Valley Peace Works
Group size: 20
Contact person: Brenda Chung
Phone:
1 435 755 5137
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Community Peace Vigil every Friday from 5-6PM on east side of Main Street between 100 N and Center Street in Logan. Started on Peace Day activities in 2005.
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USA-Utah
Provo |
Group name: MESJ Utah County
Group size: 100
Contact person: Ash Bledsoe
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Join Utah County Citizens in solidarity for Peace & Justice. We will be holding the protest at the Provo office for Senator Orrin Hatch. 51 S. University Ave., Provo, Utah.
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USA-Vermont
Hardwick |
Group name: Hardwick Area Peace and Justice Coalition
Group size: 100+
Contact person: Annie Gaillard
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
It is very rural here with lots of little towns, but we are gathering in one of them to show the movie "Peace One Day" on Sept 11 and meeting afterwards to organize peace events in our local communities
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USA-Vermont
Johnson |
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: Lisa Buell
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Meditation for Peace 7:00-7:50 am
Blossoming Lotus Yoga Studio
School St
Johnson Vermont
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USA-Vermont
Middlebury |
Group name: Middlebury Peace Churches
Group size: 100
Contact person: Linda Pieri
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
A candlite peace walk from various churches to meet at Memorial park for a speaker, songs and prayers for peace on earth
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USA-Vermont
Montpelier |
Group name: 'Coalition' of Peace Academy; Unitarian Church; Be
Group size: ??
Contact person: Harris Webster
Phone:
802 223 7399
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Morning walks to Peace Park; HS Students and visitors to HS classroom share ideas on peace; church bell ringing; noon time readings on peace; car pool visit to Peace Academy; meditation hour and labrynth walks ; candlelight march to outdoor worship service
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USA-Virgina
Kilmarnock |
Group name: Bay Center for Spiritual Development
Group size: 20
Contact person: Carol J. Burke
Phone:
804-435-4020
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
On the Eve (Sept. 20) Celebrate a Day Of Peace,
Program on "Make Me a Channel of Your Peace"
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USA-Virginia
Alexandria |
Group name: Yoga in Daily Life
Group size:
Contact person: alexandria@yogaindailylifeus.org
Phone:
(703) 299-8946
Website: www.yogaindailylifeus.org
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Awareness event
CANDLE-LIGHTING CEREMONY Join us in a symbolic gathering for peace, inspired by the teachings and world peace efforts of His Holiness Swami Maheshwaranandaji, author of the Yoga in Daily Life System. Come light a candle in front of the Yoga Center between 6 and 9 pm, 9/21.
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USA-Virginia
Harrisonburg |
Group name: Eastern Mennonite Middle and High School
Group size: 300+
Contact person: Anne Stewart
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
The schools planted a peace pole in the front court yard along with pinwheels with messages for 'whirled' peace.
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USA-Virginia
Manassas |
Group name: Manassas Church of the Brethren
Group size: many
Contact person: Rev. Nancy Fitzgerald
Phone:
703-368-4783
Website: www.manassasbrethren.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Prayer for Peace service on corner of Lee and Grant Avenues involving several faiths and denominations.
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USA-Virginia
Nokesville |
Group name: Nokesville Church of The Brethren
Group size:
Contact person: Dianne Nelson
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
New Peace Pole planting w/worship benediction around it on 9/16. Sanctuary open for individuals to come join in prayer throughout day 9/21/07. And prayer vespers @ All Church Camp that night @ Brehtren Woods for those attending camp.
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USA-Virginia
Norfolk & Hampton Roads |
Group name: UN International Day of Peace Hampton Roads
Group size: 10
Contact person: Mac McKinney
Phone:
757-627-5371
Website: http://www.hamptonroadsnetworkfornonviolence.org/peaceday.htm
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Interfaith celebration and commitment to building peace through words, dance and music from 6:00 to 8:00PM on Friday Sept 21 at the Norfolk Unitarian Church on the Hague, 739 Yarmouth Street, followed by a reception in the church hall with refreshments and information tables for all cosponsors.
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USA-Virginia
Richmond |
Group name: Richmond Friends Meeting
Group size: 70
Contact person: John Ely
Phone:
Website: www.richmondfriends.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Begining at 7:00 pm, September 21, 2007, a silent vigil will be held at Richmond Friends Meeting, 4500 Kensington Ave., Richmond, Virginia 23221
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USA-Virginia
Stephens City |
Group name: Unity of the Shenandoah
Group size: ??
Contact person: Michael Mills
Phone:
540-722-8874
Website:
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24-hour Community event
We will be reading the 12 Peace Prayers for the full 24 hour vigil....other events to be determined
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USA-Washington
Bellevue |
Group name: Eastside Friends Meeting & Bellevue Com. College
Group size: 100
Contact person: Linda Ellsworth
Phone:
425-865-9368
Website: www.quaker.org/eastside
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Awareness event
Candlelight Vigil - the World Peace Prayer Ceremony, songs, poems and stories expressing our hope for peace in the world. 6:00 -8:30 pm on BCC campus. 6:00 - art projects, tabling, music, choose a flag. 7:00 - World Peace Prayer Ceremony followed by music, poetry and stories.
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USA-Washington
Bellingham |
Group name: Whatcom Peace & Justice Center
Group size: 600
Contact person: Marie Marchand
Phone:
(360) 734-0217
Website: www.whatcompjc.org
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Peace march and evening program with speakers, music, awards. This is our 4th annual celebration. Upwards of 500 people attend each year.
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USA-Washington
Bellingham |
Group name: St. Joseph Hospital Spiritual Care Dept.
Group size: 30
Contact person: Nettie Post
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Interfaith Prayer Service for Peace at noonin St. Joseph Hospital Main Lobby
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USA-Washington
Bothell |
Group name: St. Brendan Church
Group size: 300
Contact person: Karen Aiken
Phone:
425-446-1133
Website: stbrendan.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Interfaith prayer service. Many different faiths represented in prayer and song.
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USA-Washington
Coupeville |
Group name: Coupeville Peace & Reconciliation
Group size: 11
Contact person: Che' Gilliland
Phone:
360-678-5329
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
We will be standing on the corner of Main St. & Hwy. 20 from 5-7 pm with peace signs, banners and possibly a 21 foot peace dove (depends on weather conditions!) We will set aside time for a focused peace meditation.
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USA-Washington
Ellensburg, Wa |
Group name: The Yoga Self Center
Group size:
Contact person: Marsha Hawk
Phone:
509-607-1882
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
yoga, tai chi, compassionate communication, dharma talks and meditation followed by community vigil for peace
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USA-Washington
Princeton |
Group name: US Federation for Mid-East Peace
Group size: 45
Contact person: Ann Y Gong
Phone:
425-443-4803
Website: www.usfmep.org
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Awareness event
We are planning on a Prayer service for the whole student body, awareness events with students and Peace education through the wider community at the University
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USA-Washington
Puyallup |
Group name: Social Justice Committee, Puyallup United Methodis
Group size: 35
Contact person: Mary Kohli
Phone:
Website:
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One half hour silent prayer vigil
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USA-Washington
Seattle |
Group name: INTERFAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH
Group size: 100
Contact person: Rev Karen Lindquist
Phone:
Website: http://www.interfaithcommunitychurch.org
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We plan to open our doors for 24 hours for silence, meditation, prayer, chant, music, song, conversation and interfaith dialogue!
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USA-Washington
Seattle |
Group name: Amamchi Seattle Satsang
Group size: 40
Contact person: Ravi Susarla
Phone:
Website: http://seattlesatsang.amma.org
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Awareness event
Group Gathering for devotional singing and chanting prayers including peace prayers.
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USA-Washington
Tacoma |
Group name: Pacific Lutheran University Campus Ministry
Group size: 100
Contact person: Elise Erickson
Phone:
Website: www.plu.edu/~cmin
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
International Peace Day Chapel
Please join us for a moment of reflection, prayer and song, 10:30am, Lagerquist Concert Hall, Pacific Lutheran University. All are welcome!
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USA-Washington
Vashon |
Group name: The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit
Group size: 350
Contact person: The Rev. John K. Thompson
Phone:
206 567-4488
Website: www.holyspiritvashon.org
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24-hour Community event
24 hour Vigil beginning noon on the 21st of September and ending noon on the 22nd. There will be an opening service at noon, Evening Prayer service at 6:00 PM, a Compline service at 9:00 PM, and a Eucharist celebrated at noon to end the Vigil
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USA-Washington D.C
New Hope |
Group name: St. Philip's Episcopal Church
Group size:
Contact person: Cathy Kerr
Phone:
Website: www.stphilipsnewhope.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Prayer Service for Peace at 7 PM
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USA-West Virginia
Huntington |
Group name: PROGS
Group size: 12
Contact person: Maura Conway
Phone:
Website: http://groups.google.com/group/progswv
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Awareness event
Meeting to rally and hold vigil for peace
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USA-West Virginia
Parkersburg |
Group name: Every Church Peace Process (ECpp)
Group size: 40
Contact person: Ray Foss
Phone:
304-428-5056
Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EcapCmov/message/67
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Awareness event
Community Peace Day Worship Service 21-Sep-07 --
Annual International Day of Prayer for Peace will be commemorated l2:15 p.m. Friday. by a brief public interdenominational ecumenical service at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Parkersburg WV. Service is online:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EcapCmov/message/82
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USA-Wisconsin
Green Bay |
Group name: Resurrection Catholic, St Annes's Episcopal, Ascen
Group size: 100
Contact person: Amy Rosteing
Phone:
336-7768
Website: http://www.gbres.org/
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Pinwheels & flashlight Walk 6:30 PM at Resurrection 7:00 PM Prayer Service and social.
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USA-Wisconsin
La Crosse |
Group name:
Group size: 30-50
Contact person: christine meisenheimer
Phone:
608-786-2816
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
at noon @ cameron park (5th and king st) following the minute of silent observation for peace at noon there will be a half hour display of peace placards on 4th and king st. open mic to be available for comments on peace. a march may develop
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USA-Wisconsin
Middleton |
Group name: Middleton Baha'i Community
Group size:
Contact person: Nancy Korn
Phone:
Website: http://www.middletonbahais.org/
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Less than 24-hour Community event
4th Annual International Day of Peace Potluck Picnic, Sunday, September 23, 12:30 p.m., Lakeview Park Shelter, Middleton, Wisconsin
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USA-Wisconsin
Milwaukee |
Group name: Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi and Interfaith Co
Group size:
Contact person: Irene Senn
Phone:
414-744-1160
Website: www.lakeosfs.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. with time for individual meditative prayer and walking the labyrinth. Group prayer service at 6:45 p.m.
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USA-Wisconsin
Milwaukee |
Group name: Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi and Interfaith Co
Group size: 40
Contact person: Irene Senn
Phone:
414-744-1160
Website: www.lakeosfs.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Time for individual meditative prayer or walking the labyrinth. Prayer service at 6:45 in the Troubadour at St. Francis Convent, 3221 S. Lake Dr.
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USA-Wisconsin
Waukesha |
Group name: Enhancing Balance
Group size: 15
Contact person: Patricia Corrigan Culotti
Phone:
262-662-1060
Website: www.enhancingbalance.com
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We will participate in form of a healing qigong circle and meditation in the morning of Sept 21 in our Tai chi class and over the weekend in our Instructor certification training
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USA-Wisconsin
West Bend |
Group name: Peace Seekers of Washington County
Group size: 250
Contact person: Dale Landis
Phone:
262-334-3179
Website: thepeaceseekers.blogspot.com
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Peace Pole dedication, Sept. 22, 2007. Mayor Diess will speak; meanwhile we are requesting she proclaim the International Day of Peace September 21.
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USA-Wyoming
Cheyenne |
Group name: Cheyenne Ministerial Association
Group size: 50
Contact person: Rick Veit
Phone:
307-634-7709
Website:
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Awareness event
We will hold an interfaith service at the new amphitheater in our community park.
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USA-Wyoming
Cheyenne |
Group name: Cheyenne Ministerial Association
Group size: 50
Contact person: Rick Veit
Phone:
3076347709
Website:
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Awareness event
An interfaith service celebrating the day of peace. St. Marks Episcopal Church will also be open all day for meditation and Prayer.
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