Season of Forgiving Activities
Rev. Bob Randall
Organization: Sanctuary of Peace
Mechanicsville VA
We're moving our main organization to Asheville, NC tonight -smile. We are coordinating the movie showing on Sept. 11th, The Walk for Peace in two cities Sept. 16th and Earthdance later that night. What else can we have fun with. Love and Peace – Bob
Rev. Diedre Ashmore
Organization: Unity Church of Truth
SpokaneWA
We will use the Season of Forgiving as a focal point to Unity's World Day of Prayer service on September 14, 2006
Theresa Collins
Organization: The Center For Spiritual Living
St Louis MO
I am a Practitioner for a New Thought Church we will be having a service on Sept. 11th and I am very interested in your material. Thank you
Molly M. Roberts, MD, MS
Synchronicity Center for Mind/Body/Spirit Medicine
Tucson, AZ
I'm interested in your organization and in the peace movement that you are involved in. I have started to organize a meeting at my Synchronicity Center here in Tucson for the evening before the International Day of Peace. My hope is to raise awareness to this cause and we are trying to put together a chain of people who offer their prayers of peace at 10 am on the 21st, in whatever time zone they are in. I would love to hear what you have planned for that day.
Jackie Satchel
NTMO's ~ Peace Now &
Department of Peace Campaign ~ Oregon
Our Dept. of Peace campaign volunteers were sharing the idea of doing a walk to the sea in the essence of Gandhi's Satyagraha on Sept.11.
It would be wonderful to coordinate Sunday services followed by the walk in demonstration of principles of non-violence. I get a sweet visual of that. We are already slated to have a joint service between New Thought Ministries of Oregon and the Baha'i Community here in Beaverton on July 9. I'm looking forward to the energy that comes out of that connection, as it has been building steadily ever since we made contact in March 06. Hold that image.
Steve O'Rourke
Organization: Center for Spiritual Living/SNV St. Louis Task Force
St. LouisMO
We're doing a Peace Walk on 9/16, and are doing a Taize service on 9/11.
Dana Clark
peaceCENTER, San Antonio, TX
You're invited to sing with the Peace Choir
In concert on 9-11-2006 (7:30 p.m. on a Monday evening)
In a program of music, theater, dance and speakers
Arneson River Theater in La Villita Downtown San Antonio
South Alamo at Nueva
Sr. Patricia McCarthy, Congregation fo Notre Dame, Wilton, CT
events for Sept 11th.
1. article for newspaper in Providence, Rhode Island
2. presentation at international meeting of religious women in Canada in July
3. organizing religious women in New York city to celebrate the forgiveness of September 11th
4. prayer and fasting ( in the style of Jesus Christ and Mahatma Gandhi)
As you are probably aware, for the last 12 years Unity has planned and promoted a World Day of Prayer and this is the 13th year. It would wonderful if somehow the two "global unity" peace and prayer events could be intertwined and promoted jointly if not planned and promoted together. If not this year, maybe next. Blessings, Diana
Just FYI, the San Dieguito Interfaith Ministerial Association is going to sponsor an Interfaith event on Monday, Sept.11 on Moonlight Beach at 7:00 PM. We will be doing LOTS of publicity, and maybe your organization would like to assist is getting the word out. It will be Interfaith music and prayers.
Love and Blessings,Christina
Frances Lancaster
Beaverton, OR
I will be leading a Healing Service on Sept. 13, the eve of Unity World Day of Prayer, Unity of Beaverton, OR. There will be someone in the church during the 24 hour vigil praying for peace and harmony, forgiveness and love as well as for other request made by the congregation.
I will be teaching the Forgiveness Song by Rosie Lovejoy as part of my Healing Service. I've taught this song to groups whenever I get a chance and we sing it each week at our ACIM class in Portland. Bless you in this work.
Dear Friends:
As you know, the Peace Choir will be performing at the Arneson River Theatre in San Antonio on 9-11 as part of the centennial celebration of the event which launched Mahatma Gandhi’s work of nonviolent resistance, Satyagraha. Mahatma Gandhi’s granddaughter Ela Gandhi has recognized our event in S. A. as the official U. S. partner to her Satyagraha Conference in South Africa, which will take place during the same week. It is an honor to be recognized as part of the international work of building peace.
Rev. Peggy Price
Chair
Procession of Light
Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council
On September 10 at 6:00 PM, the greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council will present the seventh annual Procession of Light ceremony at the Pier Plaza in Huntington Beach, California.
This event was moved to September 10 this year in order to remember, reflect and reconcile the events of September 11, 2001. We will bring together representatives of many faith traditions, including Islam, Jewish, Christian, Baha'i, Zoroastrian, Mormon, Religious Science and othersin words and music to pray for our community, nation and the world. Ourtheme this year is "Walking Together, A Community in Harmony." The process of creating this event is a collaboration of many people of diverse faiths who work together to create a living example of religious cooperation and unity. This year we have also compiled a 30 page booklet which includes ten principles for religious harmony, andwords of wisdom and prayers from the many sacred texts found in our group.
The event will also present the World Peace Flame, and observe the 100th Anniversary of Satyagraha.
All are welcome.At the conclusion of the event, all participants are given slips of paper upon which they may write their own personal prayers. The prayers are collected and put into a firepit - Daniel Nahmod will be with us and he will sing "One Power." After a dove release, we are led bybagpipers in "Amazing Grace" as we process to the end of the Huntington Beach Pier and back.
The Church of Truth
Presents
A Week-long Celebration of Peace
Sunday, Sept. 17th - 11 AM - "Let Peace Begin" w/Rev. Donna
featuring The Church of Truth Choir and Special Guest
Wednesday, Sept. 20 - 12 Noon - Interfaith Luncheon
celebrating International Peace Day - Unveiling the Pinwheels for Peace Project
Thursday Sept. 21st, 12 Noon - Harmony Circle Luncheon
Celebrating 80 years bringing harmony to our world - Reservations Requested
Friday, Sept. 22 - Labyrinth in Peace Garden Opens to the Public
Dedication Ceremony - 7 PM
featuring International Peace Dancers and Sacred Drum Circle
Saturday, Sept. 23 - Labyrinth open all day
Celtic Harp "Hands-On" Workshop - 6 PM - $30
with world renowned harpist, Lisa Lynne
reservations required - class limited to 15
8 PM - Lisa Lynne & George Tortorelli in Concert -$15
"Celtic Harp and Flutes of the World"
Sunday, Sept. 24 - 11 AM
Closing Ceremony - Help the International Flag come to life!
event is co-sponsored by The Church of Truth in Pasadena
and The Unity Church of Truth in Santa Clarita
All events take place at the Pasadena location.
THE CHURCH OF TRUTH
690 E. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91104 626-795-6905
Vanecia Wills-LeufroySpiritual Living Center of Atlanta 2801 Buford Hwy. NEAtlanta
Our ministers and practitioners are promoting self-giveness as well as forgivenness of others on both the 10th and the 17th. A speaker at each service will give a brief talk regarding the Season and how we impact the world by forgiving. This is in addition to our ministers' m! essage. We will have multiple practitioners available after each service for treatment. Our healing service will focus on forgiving and our weekly evening service will have a special experiential session on forgiveness. Our handouts are a treatment and a statement of purpose for the Season. We will give white flowers on the 10th and white ribbons on the 17th. Our practitioner group is really excited about this Season moving from an idea to a full manifestation!
Friday, September 8, 2006
Peace Meditation
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm ( EST )
Location:379 Edgewood Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia, 30303
Fouth Friday meditation on the eve of the new moon - join us as we meditate on manifesting peace around the planet!
Sunday, September 10, 2006
Nonviolence in the Age of Terrorism Conference
9:00 am - 6:00 pm ( EST )
Location:Georgetown University
Washington, D.C.
Sponsored by MK Gandhi Institute. One must register at to attend
Peace Concert
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm ( PST )
Location:Agape International Spiritual Center
5700 Buckingham Parkway
Culver City, CA 90230
This concert is an offering of peace as a way of life. Through the talents of extraordinary musicians, dancers and poets, we will gather to remember together the power in love and forgiveness. This concert concludes a three day long Agape Music Symposium & Arts Festival.
Monday, September 11, 2006
In Praise of Peace
11:30 am - 1:30 pm ( EST )
Location:Lincoln Memorial
Washington, D.C.
Call for a Day of Peace and Reconciliation
For further information contact Arun Gandhi or go to MK Gandhi Institute for Nonvio.
Peace & Forgiveness Meditation
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm ( EST )
Location:Center for Spiritual Living
Religious Science Fort Lauderdale
1550 NE 26 Street
Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Just west of US 1 on 26 Street in Fort Lauderdale
For further information contact Rev. Donna L Conley.
Director
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm ( EST )
Location:City Hall Chruch St. Adrian Michigan
A Special Day to mark the Anniversary of Ghandi
A Day of Peace and Harmony
For further information contact Sister Durstyne Farnan.
Establishing Univ. of Peace- N. America (ATL)
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ( EST )
Location:Please see Press Release for Google Map
Co-Creators everywhere and anywhere are invited to send emails and statements of support and commitments to be official "Co-Creators" in Establishing Univ. of Peace- N. America (ATL).
Press Release:
9/11 Taize Service
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm ( CST )
Location:Center for Spiritual Living
12875 Fee Fee Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63146
Please join us for an evening of introspection and prayer as we commemorate the 5th anniversary of 9/11 and the 100th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's first nonviolent demonstration in South Africa. Arun Gandhi's vision is to transform September 11th from a day of darkness to a day of hope and harmony for humanity. Not by diminishing our losses, but instead by creating a day where we pledge first to create peace, harmony and respect at home, and then extend that pledge into our communities and the world.
The Center for Spiritual Living is honored to participate in the Season of Forgiveness, through one of our most beautiful ceremonies, Taize! Come and join us, and Be The Peace You Seek.
Interfaith Service
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm ( EST )
Location:Center for Spiritual Living
Religious Science Fort Lauderdale
1550 NE 26 Street
Wilton Manors, FL 33305
9/11 Open Peace Prayer
9:00 pm - 9:30 pm ( EST )
Location:Out on our streets everywhere at 9:11 pm EST for a couple of minutes to repeat: I Am the change I wish to see in the world. I Am Peace!
Print or email flier before 9/11/06 for an Open Peace Prayer at 9:11 pm EST for a couple of minutes to repeat: I Am the change I wish to see in the world. I Am Peace!
Saturday, September 16, 2006
Walk for Peace
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm ( CST )
Location:Queeny Park
550 Weidman Rd.
Ballwin, MO 63011
The St. Louis SNV Task Force invites you to join us in a Walk for Peace to raise awareness and funds for the Peace Alliance and the US Department of Peace. Come join
Monday, September 18, 2006
Peace & Forgiveness Meditation
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm ( EST )
Location:Center for Spiritual Living
Religious Science Fort Lauderdale
1550 NE 26 Street
Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Just west of US 1 on 26 Street in Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, September 21, 2006
24 Hour Peace Vigil
( All Day )
Location:26 W Susquehanna Avenue
Towson MD 21204
24-hour peace vigil with prayer, meditation, and a forgiveness service at 7 pm.
For further information contact Jeffrey Proctor or go to Religious Science Baltimore.
PEACE CONCERT
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm ( EST )
Location:Center for Spiritual Living
Religious Science Fort Lauderdale
1550 NE 26 Street
Wilton Manors, FL 3330
Monday, September 11, 2006, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Moonlight Beach, Encinitas
(Moonlight Beach is at the western end of Encinitas Blvd.)
Please join the San Dieguito Interfaith Ministerial association in conjunction with communities all over the world for an hour of Interfaith prayer and music to honor the 100th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s first walk on Sept. 11, 1906 as well as those affected by Sept. 11, 2001.
Participants will gather around the fire pits at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas. The ceremony will begin promptly at 7:00 PM with a welcome and continue with interfaith prayers and music from the spiritual leaders of the San Dieguito Interfaith Ministerial Association. This is a community event for all.
MUMBAI SARVODAYA MANDAL
299, Tardeo Road, Nana Chowk, Mumbai - 400007.
Tel. No. 2387 2061 / 23884527
Email : Website :
PRESS RELEASE
9/11 Programme – 100 Years of Non-violence in Mumbai
To,
The News Editor,
To mark 100-year anniversary of modern nonviolent movement on Sept 11, 1906 launched by Mahatma Gandhi, Mumbai Sarvodaya Mandal along with other Gandhian organizations organized screenings of the film, A Force More Powerful based on Non-violence Conflicts.
About the Film
A Force More Powerful: A Century of Nonviolent Conflict explores how popular movements have battled entrenched regimes or military forces with weapons very different from guns and bullets. Strikes, boycotts, and other actions were used as aggressive measures to battle opponents and win concessions. Petitions, parades, walkouts and demonstrations roused public support for the resisters. Forms of non-co-operation including boycotts and civil disobedience helped subvert the operations of government. And direct intervention in the form of sit-ins, nonviolent sabotage, and blockades frustrated many rulers' efforts to suppress people
GHANA
Dear Barbara
As I mentioned earlier, ICCHRA looks for a long lasting working relationship with your organisation and also where possible implementing programs together. but our immediate reason for contacting you was to request if there is any assistance to support our campaign on the theme "Walking a noble path" in the commemoration of the forth coming United Nations International Day of Peace.
We outline one-week program to commemorate the event in Ghana, even though our focal point will also organise similar events in their respective countries
find below the program outline for the celebrations
THURSDAY 14TH SEPT 2006
Presentation by UNESCO, on Culture of Peace and non-violence through Education
-- Venue, UNESCO Conference Hall, Ghana--- Pending approval
FRIDAY 15TH SEPT 2006
Video Documentaries on Global Peace and Stability, a presentation by Peace one day -Venue-- Busy Internet Movie Centre, Ghana -- Confirmed
Video Documentaries on Living with our differences and Tolerance ˆby Youth for Human Rights International, -- UNITED Video˜Busy Internet Movie Centre, Ghana ˆ Confirmed
SATURDAY 16TH SEPT 2006
PEACE QUIZ: NGO‚s, CBO, Missions, Religious groups, Civil Society, Political Parties --- Venue, Busy Internet --- Confirmed
SUNDAY 17TH SEPT 2006
Pray for Peace on Earth and Peace in Ghana ----- Religious groups in respective centres -- Confirmed
MONDAY 18TH SEPT 2006
„Walking a noble path‰, Public Lecture, - Venue, Soka Gakkai International, Ghana -- Confirmed
TUESDAY 19TH SEPT 2006
Candle Light Vigil, Recital of the UNESCO CULTURE OF PEACE PLEDGE & Musical Concert ------Dubois Centre --- Pending Approval
WEDNESDAY 20TH SEPT 2006
Planting of the Peace Pole and display of Peace articles, arts and other related documentaries --- Buduburam Refugee Camp˜Confirmed
THURSDAY 21ST SEPT 2006
Gathering of Youth leaders, civil society, Ambassadors, Religious leaders, Government Officials, NGO‚s, Foreign Missions, activist, politicians and General Public to commemorate the UN International Day of Peace 2006
Venue, British Council Hall ˆ Confirmed
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE RECOGNITION
Thursday, September 21 at 7 PM: In a world that is torn by religious misunderstanding and strife, unite with people worldwide who seek reconciliation, forgiveness and wisdom on this International Day of Peace. Gather at the Fairport gazebo where prayers for peace from many faiths will be shared. For that night the Fairport bridge will be declared a “Peace Bridge” which all assembled will walk across in community. The experience will close with a Peace Day proclamation.
The UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/55/282 fixes the date for the International Day of Peace as 21 September and declares “that the International Day of Peace shall henceforth be observed as a day of global ceasefire and non-violence, an invitation to all nations and people to honour a cessation of hostilities for the duration of the Day..."
It was on September 11, 1906, that M. K. Gandhi lau nched the first nonviolent campaign against racial oppression in Johannesburg, South Africa, and later he said “There is no way to peace, Peace is the way.”