Please take the time to read this lively e-mail full of news and resources!
1. 4th Anniversary of the War in IRAQ: Christian Peace Witness for IRAQ:
Coming to DC this weekend for the Christian Peace Witness?
Please
arrive early, doors now open at 5:45. We're into over-flow crowds, you
will be able to be on the lawn at the Cathedral OR you can have closed
circuit TV coverage at New York Ave. Presbyterian Church.
CLICK BELOW to print out this info sheet:
http://www.epfnational.org/publish/CPW_infosheet.shtml
Presiding Bishop Commends the Christian Peace Witness for Iraq:
http://www.epfnational.org/publish/PB_affirms.shtml
And sends her greetings to Episcopal Peace Fellowship: http://www.epfnational.org/publish/article_207.shtml
Planning a vigil for this weekend in your community? Please register with www.christianpeacewitness.org
Ohio Chapter send delegation to DC! http://www.epfnational.org/publish/Ohio_DC.shtml
2. The Rev. Amy Coultas: EPF's delegate to the TEAM Africa Conference
Read Amy's blog : http://www.epfnational.org/publish/amy_s_blog.shtml
Make contributions for Amy's trip by giving a gift to EPF: http://www.epfnational.org/publish/donate.shtml#
Amy's trip will be featured in the upcoming new edition of Episcopal Peace Witness
3. TAKE ACTION: For IRAN:
This coming Thursday there will be a "test vote" in
the House Appropriations Committee on funding for the
Iraq war. Democratic leaders are removing from this
bill the requirement that Bush gain congressional
approval before an attack on Iran. This was done,
according to the Associated Press, because they are
"worried about its possible impact on Israel".
Please contact your congressional representatives: http://www.visi.com/juan/congress/ , to register
objection to the removal of congressional approval
before
a strike on Iran. Want more info? Join the IRAN interest group by
e-mailing Sister Ellen Francis: srellenfrancis@yahoo.com
IRAN Resource: BBC documentary about everyday
life in Teheran. It takes about 1 1/2 hour:
http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=4679426685869498072
Read about the Religious Delegation to IRAN:
http://www.epfnational.org/publish/article_209.shtml
FOR Delegation to IRAN: Deadline is March 30st
The
next interfaith peacemaking delegation to Iran is scheduled from May
15-30. The deadline for applications is Friday, March 30, 2007. Many
applications have already been received for FOR's fourth Iran
delegation -- if you are interested, please learn more and download the
application form today by clicking here.
4. TAKE ACTION for IRAQ: Call your Representative TODAY!
Tell
him or her to support the Lee Amendment to restrict Pentagon spending
in Iraq to funding only the safe withdrawal of U.S. troops and
contractors by the end of this year at the latest.
Call toll-free: 1-888-851-1879
Ask to speak to your Representative.
IRAQ RESOURCE: The Power of Nightmares
Discover
more about the parallel ideologies of Islamic Fundamentalism and the US
Neoconservative Movement, and how they conspired to bring about the
attack on Iraq, in this 3-part documentary from the BBC, by Adam Curtis.
http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/video1037.htm
5. Creating a Culture of Peace - Nonviolence Training
2007 has got off to a busy start, with CCP trainings in LEADVILLE, CO and Wilmington DE in February and March.
Download a CCP brochure, and find upcoming CCP Trainings in your area by visiting our on-line listing at:
http://www.epfnational.org/publish/article_87.shtml
Contact
CCP Program Coordinator Nick Chavasse on 773 442 8806,
nvprogramcoordinator@epfnational.org to bring a CCP training to your
area!
6. Our Sister Parishes in CUBA:
My Trip to Cuba by Julie Sullivan, Diocese of Southern Florida
http://www.epfnational.org/publish/Julies_trip.shtml
How Your Parish Can Apply for a License to Visit CUBA:
http://www.epfnational.org/publish/article_210.shtml
Presiding Bishop's Visit to CUBA:
http://www.epfnational.org/publish/PBCuba.shtml
7. New PEACE Resources:
Teen and Youth Resources:
FOR looking for schools to give books:
Volunteers for Peace: International Voluntary Service:
Has projects for teens under 18 and older young adults
http://www.vfp.org/teenCamp.html
Great website for Peace Projects for younger children
http://anacleta.homestead.com/peace.html
Peace School: Interfaith Peace Center, Columbus
http://peace-center.org/peace_school.html or
Write to: Madeleine Trichel at peacework25@aol.com
8. New EPF chapters: Welcome to our new EPF chapter in Arkansas, for more information contact Donna Gilbert in Jonesboro, AR gilbert.donna@gmail.com
New chapters Forming: Florida, Massachusetts, Oregon, Washington, California…
Want info to start a chapter? Call the EPF office or write to Jackie Lynn at
epfnational@ameritech.net and get a chapter starter kit.
9. FREE books for Schools -
The Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR) will send your local school a
package of books, posters, and videos about peace and justice -- for
FREE.
This sale ends March 31, 2007.
Here's how it works:
If,
for example, you buy $100 worth of goods from the FOR Bookstore -- and
go to the Sale Items page and add the $15.00 gift shipping fee -- we
will give you a "School Coupon" worth $100.
You give the coupon
to your favorite local school principal. They then redeem the coupon
for the full value of the coupon. At the time of your purchase, you
will be charged a $15.00 gift shipping fee. This will enable FOR to
send your gift without any cost to your school of choice.
(NOTE: The coupon expires April 30, 2007.)
This is an Internet special event: check out FOR Bookstore Web site to pick your selections:http://www.forusa.org/bookstore/storefront.htm
With Peace & Blessings
Your Sisters & Brothers at the Episcopal Peace Fellowship
