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Click below to view 2010 commitments by world region:

Africa -  Asia -  Australia and New Zealand -  Europe - 
Middle East
 -  North America -  South and Central America -  Worldwide


Africa

Location Group Information Vigil Description
 Congo, Rep of
 Lubumbashi
Group name: Fondation de la paix mondiale
Group size: 546
Contact person: Mukhuta Muhiana John
Phone: 00243-988-361-2
Website:
  Awareness event
 peace,love and unity for new world
 Nigeria
 BORI
Group name: OGONI INDIGENOUS MINISTERS FORUM
Group size: 500
Contact person: PROPHET PROMISE L.ANAGBARA
Phone: +2347066473942
Website: nil
  24-hour Interfaith observation
we shall organize a solemn assembly to pray for the peace of the world.The possibility to live and have a peacefulworld where human right and dignity will be fully recognize shall be our common agenda and goal to achieve.
 Nigeria
 Ibadan
Group name: ASETO
Group size: 14
Contact person: Jare Ajayi
Phone:
Website:
  Awareness event
 A Symposium on Universal Peace: Challenges for the Youths
 Uganda
 Kampala
Group name: Uganda Joint Christian Council
Group size: 500
Contact person: Canon Joyce Nima
Phone: +256-414-254219
Website:
  Awareness event
Uganda has just gone through a Terrorist experience. Night prayers are banned. We shall organise an awareness Interfaith Prayer for Peace

Asia

Location Group Information Vigil Description
 India
 GONDA ( U.P. )
Group name: Avataran Moun Sadhana
Group size: 3000 in local area
Contact person: U. S. Srivastava
Phone: 919454112255
Website: www.mounsadhana.com
  Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
  For World Peace & Unity, we collectively perform SILENT SPIRITUAL PRACTICE ( MOUN SADHANA ) EVERY EVENING for 15 minutes from 6.50 to 7.05 hrs.followed by CONCH BLOWING. MEDIATION of a FIXED TIME'S MEDITATION,on self/world good/God-thinking GLOBLY, adopting own ways, can bridge & unite whole world .
 Indonesia
 Jakarta
Group name: Grup Koordinasi Nasional Malam Renungan Perdamaian
Group size: 100
Contact person: Aryawirawan Simauw
Phone: +62218138502075
Website:
  24-hour Interfaith observation
 We will make INDONESIAN PEACE DAY VIGIL in National Museum
 Pakistan
 Islamabad
Group name: Rajan Pur and NWFP
Group size: 2000
Contact person: Dr. Zahida Malik
Phone: 0092-306-546655
Website: www.uri.org
 
1000 in Rajan Pur and 1000 in NWFP,namly "1000 PCPANIAN Familes"Rehablitation of Flood People on Humantarian Grounds under umberalla of URI CC Islamabad as per Global Charter of UN

Australia and New Zealand

Location Group Information Vigil Description

Europe

Location Group Information Vigil Description
 Germany
 Munich
Group name: Universal Peace Federation Munich
Group size: 30
Contact person: Robert Bentele
Phone: 49-89-7675 4845
Website: www.upf-deutschland.de
  Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Interreligious Peace-Prayer and Meditation, talks and music presentations

Middle East

Location Group Information Vigil Description

North America

Location Group Information Vigil Description
 Puerto Rico
 Bayamon
Group name: Crew 1970 Aventureros de la Paz
Group size: 25
Contact person: Cesar Ortiz
Phone:
Website: http://sites.google.com/site/crew1970pr/
  Awareness event
2 hour vigil to create awareness
 USA-Florida
 Palm Harbor
Group name: Pathway of Peace Ministry
Group size: 50
Contact person: Rev. Caroline Dawley
Phone: 727-785-1960
Website: Pathwayofpeace.blogspot.com
  Less than 24-hour Community event
 May Peace Prevail on Earth Medicine Wheel Gathering and Drumming Circle For Peace 7:00 pm Oak Trail Books, Florida Ave. Palm Harbor, FL. Opening: Iroquois Thanksgiving Address, Lighting of the World Peace Flame, Reciting the Great Invocation, Meditation - imagine a New Earth where Peace Prevails
 USA-Indiana
 Indianapolis
Group name:
Group size: 6
Contact person: Adam Obara
Phone: 317-509-9323
Website: http://www.facebook.com/pages/International-Day-of-Peace-in-Indianapol
  Awareness event
This is a first year event that hopes to bring an awareness of peace to the community through music, food & powerful guest speakers. Hopefully, we can inspire others to make a commitment to work together for next years vigil.
 USA-Louisiana
 kentwood
Group name:
Group size: 9
Contact person: gavin gehringer
Phone:
Website:
  Awareness event
 USA-Maryland
 Annapolis
Group name: Annapolis Friends Meeting
Group size: 100
Contact person: Lee Lougee
Phone: 410 647 7012
Website: www.quakers/annapolis.org
  Less than 24-hour Community event
On Sept. 21 at 7 pm, Annapolis Friends Meeting and Peace and Justice Center will host a panel of community peace activists who will share their spiritual journeys for peace. Silence will also be observed. There will be an opportunity to write letters of support to various peace groups.
 USA-Maryland
 Salisbury
Group name: Peace in the Park
Group size: 9
Contact person: Louis Rimbach
Phone: 410-742-4982
Website:
  Less than 24-hour Community event
eccumenical, interracial - music, drum circle, Peace Walk, youth activities. Salisbury, Md. city park Sept. 25th
 USA-Michigan
 Ann Arbor
Group name: Peace Generator
Group size: 25
Contact person: Craig Harvey
Phone: 734-971-8576
Website: http://peacegenerator.org
  24-hour Interfaith observation
6:00pm Monday Sept 20 until 6:00 pm Tues Sept 21, 2010. Come anytime during this 24-hours to join in silent prayer or focused meditation toward peace, understanding, cooperation, and joy for your family, the world, and for yourself.
 USA-New York
 Bronxville
Group name: Daughters of the American Revolution- Anne Hutchin
Group size: 104
Contact person: April Sandmeyer, Regent
Phone:
Website: http://www.nydar.org/chapters/annehutchinson
  Awareness event
International Day of Peace Vigil
 USA-New York
 New York
Group name: Church of the Covenant
Group size: 100
Contact person: April Sandmeyer
Phone:
Website: http://www.covenantnyc.org
  24-hour Interfaith observation
Day of Peace Vigil 1/2 block from the United Nations.
 USA-North Carolina
  Warrenton -Norlina zip 27589
Group name: CSSC
Group size: 150
Contact person: Sylvia Vanderpool Fletcher
Phone: 252.257.2520
Website: www.candlelightspiritualsciencecenter.org
  Less than 24-hour Community event
 Peace Walk Vigil, 10AM - 6 PM Warren County Recreation Complex, US Hwy 158 ByPass, 3 miles from the high school. Zip 27589
 USA-Pennsylvania
 Bethlehem
Group name:
Group size: 50
Contact person: Natasha Pelak
Phone: 610-509-4614
Website: http://www.wildflowercafebethlehem.com/
  Awareness event
At night we have booked 3 bands as well as a DJ that will be playing music that brings a peaceful message. During the night we will have fire dancers as we light the peace vigil and hope to get the local media to attend.
 USA-Pennsylvania
 Pittsburgh
Group name: St. Mary of the Mount IDP Committee
Group size: 200
Contact person: Sr. Barbara Finch
Phone: 412 849-3600
Website:
  24-hour Interfaith observation
 Peace Pole blessing, International Flag Ceremony, Interfaith Peace Celebration and 24-hour Prayer Vigil at St. Mary of the Mount Church, 403 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh 15211. Event time is 7:00 PM til 8:30. Church will remain open for Vigil all day 21 Sept.
 USA-Pennsylvania
 Pittsburgh
Group name: Pittsburgh North People for Peace & North Hills An
Group size: 100
Contact person: Mary Sheehan
Phone: 412-367-0383
Website:
 
International Day of Peace Festival will be held on Sunday, September 19th, 3:00-6:00 p.m. in North Park. Food, Music, and Activities for all ages. Flag procession of 194 United Nations flags.
 USA-Virginia
 KilmarnockVA 22482
Group name: Bay Center for Spiritual Development
Group size: 50
Contact person: Carol J. Burke
Phone: 804-435-4020
Website: www.bayspiritualdevelopment.com
  Less than 24-hour Community event
Music, prayers and dedication of a new Peace Pole
 USA-Virginia
 Lancaster Court House
Group name: Young People of Trinity Episcopal Church
Group size: 7
Contact person: (The Rev.) Karen B. Woodruff
Phone: 804-462-7457
Website: www.trinitylancasterva.org/
  Awareness event
On Sunday, September 19, 2010 we will gather at the church to learn about this year's event using maps, stories and a laptop. We will pray earnestly for peace and take home the prayers to share with families on Tuesday.
 USA-Washington
 Bellingham
Group name: Whatcom Peace & Justice Center
Group size: 800
Contact person: Marie Marchand
Phone: (360) 734-0217
Website: www.WhatcomPJC.org
 
An evening program at 6:30pm with the amazing Kulshan Chorus, an award ceremony, children's art display, and keynote speaker Rev. Bob Hughes (friend of MLK)- preceded by a colorful, family peace march at 5:45. Our 7th annual celebration!
 USA-Washington
 Seattle
Group name: Interfaith Community Church
Group size: 25
Contact person: Rev. Karen Lindquist
Phone: 206.783.1618
Website: www.interfaithcommunitychurch.org
  Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
We will hold a twelve hour Peace Vigil 8:00am through 8:00pm in the Sanctuary of Interfaith Community Church. Chant, Prayer, Silence, Song and more expressions of Peace will be shared. Hosted by members of many diverse spiritual traditions.

South and Central America

Location Group Information Vigil Description
 Brazil
 Pirenópolis
Group name: MEDITAÇÃO PERMANENTE DA PAZ
Group size:
Contact person: REGINA SYLVIA PUGLIERO
Phone: 62 33312938
Website: http://www.curaplanetaria.com
 
online meditation - Radio Anjo de Luz - www.anjodeluz.net/radio/radio.htm

World Wide

Location Group Information Vigil Description

Last updated on  June 22, 2010

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