PEACE ACTIVISM - OCT-Nov 2007

Throughout October 2007 - "Ghosts of Abu Ghraib" film showing at local congregations in October 2007 in DC, MD and VA. Click here to see locations near you. This film features the familiar and very disturbing pictures of torture at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison and raises many questions. This film is for mature audiences only. The film makes extensive use of intense and difficut photographs from Abu Ghraib. . has undertaken the Spotlight on Torture project in the belief that Ghosts of Abu Ghraib will help people of faith deepen their understanding of the nature of U.S.-sponsored torture. Due to the film’s intensity, audiences at these showings will have the opportunity to talk about their thoughts and feelings through facilitated dialogue and to consider possible anti-torture activities. See: www.wrrcat.org/ghosts.html

Oct 7 4-6 PM Interfaith Peace Service & Witness
First and Franklin Presbyterian Church Park Avenue and Madison Street Baltimore, MD, Info here and flyer here.

Mon, Oct 8, 2007 Interfaith Fast and Prayers for Peace (Dawn to Dusk)
Gather to break the fast at Washington Monument in Baltimore at 6pm

Contact: Gary Gillespie 410 323-7200x21 ggillespie@afsc.org

Tues,. Oct. 16, 7 PM Extensive overview on the basics of the Palestinian Question
by Sharin Chiorazzo, a prof. of Middle Eastern History at Richard Stockton College, NJ. A comprehensive overview on the basics of the Palestine Question, including, who the Palestinians are, their culture, history, and political situation, emphasizing their historical and long attachment to the land. LOCATION: Owen Brown Community Center, 6800 Cradlerock Way, Columbia MD 21045. Sponsored by: Ho. Co. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation

October 16-18, 2007 - Jubilee USA Week of Action for Debt Cancellation & Economic Justice in DC Beginning with Capitol Hill Prayer Breakfast that includes Rabbi Michael Lerner. See schedule of training and lobby day events here.

Wed Oct 17 - Global Call to Action against Poverty (GCAP)

White Band day - see info here Global Marshall Plan info here and here and here.
The Global Marshall Plan site says that Al Gore said "what is needed today is a "global Marshall Plan" to save the world's environment and give billions of dispossessed people the tools needed to participate in the marketplace in a rational way".

Wed, Oct 17 , 2007 5-6:30 p.m Washington Region Religious Campaign Against Torture (WRRCA) vigil across from Vice President Cheney’s residence, 34th and Mass. Ave. NW (Observatory Circle), Washington, D.C. This date is the one year anniversity of one of the most iniquitous bills in the history of this country--the Military Commissions Act (MCA) which allowed torture and deprived millions of people of the right to habeas corpus. Parking is available on side streets. See www.wrrcat.org/10-17-07.html

Oct. 19, 2007 and ongoing Iraq Moratorium - 3rd Fri of every month
* Wear and distribute black ribbons and armbands
* Buy no gas on Moratorium days and Pressure politicians and the media
* Hold vigils, pickets, rallies, and teach-ins, organize student actions, school closings, etc.
* Hold special religious services, coordinate events in music, art, and culture, show films
Iraq Moratorium Vigil 10/19/2007 6-7 pm, Takoma Junction, at the intersection of Carroll Avenue and Ethan Allen, Takoma Park, MD

Fri Oct 19, 10 to 5pm
Impact of War on Women and the Environment in Israel/Palestine
at Foundry United Methodist Church, 16th & P Streets NW, Wash DC
Panel of women from Israel and Palestine, Phyllis Bennis of IPS and author of
"Understanding the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict: A Primer", Emma's Revolution musicians Pat Humphries & Sandy O, Pam Parker, Noa Baum with excerpts from "A Land Twice Promised" and more. See flyer here.

Sat Oct 20, 9:30-4:30 - Islamic Perspectives on Peace and Conflict
Purpose: to build peace through understanding of Islamic faith and spirituality
Speakers: Imam Yahya Hendi, a bridge builder and campus minister at Georgetown University and Sr. Eileen Eppig, SSND, associate professor of religious studies, College of Notre Dame
At: St. Matthew Catholic Church, 5401 Loch Raven Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21239 - $15 before Oct. 5 and $20 after Oct. 5 (Students: $10) Lunch included - Pre-registration required: " Outreach at isb dot org "

Sun, Oct 21, 5 p.m Peace Witness, Lafayette Park in front of the White House, If these were silent, the stones would cry out loud...A liturgy of peacemaking including the laying of stones at the gates to the White House representing the Iraq War Dead. Their voices have been silenced; the stones themselves will bear witiness. Convened in continuation of the Christian Peace Witness for Iraq by Washington area clergy and laity.
www.christianpeacewitness.org/

Sun-Tues Oct 21-23 No War No Warming in Washington DC
www.nowarnowarming.org

Sat Oct 27 - 10 City Regional Mobilization to End the War in Iraq - Philadelphia
The Mid-Atlantic Region rally will take place in Philadelphia on Sat., Oct. 27 from 2 to 5 PM. There will be Baltimore buses, and tickets are available for $25. Call Max at 410-366-1637. There will also be a peace caravan which will begin at Arlington National Cemetery and pass through Baltimore. See: http://oct27.org/philadelphia and www.unitedforpeace.org

Sun, Oct 28, 2pm - Grandmothers for Peace - MD Chapter meeting in Columbia
Owen Brown Interfaith Center, 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, Maryland 21045

Thurs Nov 1, 7pm - Jerusalem Women Speak
Women in Black of Frederick and Hood College will sponsor the 3 women from Jerusalem-- one Muslim, one Jewish, one Christian who will address the ongoing crisis. Find out about this program here At: Hood College, Rosenstock Hall, 401 Rosemont Ave, Frederick Md 21701 (301) 663-3131 More here.

Fri 11/9 7 -9:30 pm - 25th Anniversary Celebration of Anne Arundel Peace Action
Annapolis Friends Meeting, 351 Dubois Road, Annapolis, Md.
Ray McGovern, a retired CIA analyst who has been an outspoken critic of the Bush administration’s foreign policy, will deliver the keynote talk, and there will be a presentation of Generation of Peacemakers Awards.

Monday, Nov. 12, 2007, 7:30 PM Howard County Coalition for Peace and Justice
Owen Brown Interfaith Center

Fri - Nov 16 http://iraqmoratorium.org/
The THIRD FRIDAY of every month beginning Friday September 21st
Join with millions to:
Wear and distribute black ribbons and armbands
Buy no gas on Moratorium days
Pressure politicians and the media
Hold vigils, pickets, rallies, and teach-ins
Hold special religious services
Coordinate events in music, art, and culture
Host film showings, talks, and educational events
Organize student actions: Teach-ins, school closings, etc

Israel Peace Mission. Come with NSP/TIKKUN to Israel and Palestine
2008 - the last week in May and the first week in June. Details to come for those getting Tikkun email (if not, write pete@tikkun.org and ask to be put on email list).

LOCAL PEACE INFO
Washington Peace Center - http://www.washingtonpeacecenter.net/
Women in Black - Baltimore - www.peacepath911.com/
Women in Black - Frederick - www.wibfrederick.org/
American Friends Service Committee Mid-Atlantic - www.afsc.org/midatlantic/baltimore/
Maryland United for Peace and Justice - www.mupj.org
Peace Action Montgomery County Md - www.peaceactionmc.org/