Events
Events listed are not necessarily endorsed or organized by UFPJ. This calendar is maintained as a resource for the entire peace and justice movement. For further information about any event listed, please click on the event listing and contact the person and/or email address listed as the contact for the specific event.
When looking at events in a particular category, please note that states appear in alphabetical order according to their postal code, not their name. E.g. North Carolina is listed before New Jersey, because "NC" comes before "NJ.
in Michigan
Adrian, MichiganCandlelight Vigil for Peace: Commemorating the 6th Anniversary of the Iraq War
Wednesday, March 18th 2009 7:00 p.m.
Candlelight Vigil for Peace
Commemorating the 6th Anniversary of the Iraq War
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
7:00 p.m.
* Bring candles if you have them.
Iraq: From Protest to Action
Saturday, March 21st 2009 10:30 a.m.
Speakers will be discussing:
The troop withdrawal timetable, the current situation in Iraq, Iraqi refugees in the U.S., the Iraqi Student Project, and information about other ways to help rebuild Iraq.
Ann Arbor, MichiganRSVP • Downtown Ann Arbor Rally - Stop the War, the Time is Now!
Saturday, March 17th 2007 Noon
Various groups from Washtenaw County will be hosting our Week of the People - a week full of events focusing on exercising the power of the people - starting March 10th and ending on Saturday, March 17th with a noon rally at the UofM Diag.
RSVP • Human Rights Forum
Wednesday, April 18th 2007 12 noon
On April 18, 2007, three internationally known experts are coming to the Detroit area to discuss the non-consentual organ harvesting from Falun Gong practitioners in China.
RSVP • A28 Impeach Cheney First Demonstration
Saturday, April 28th 2007 12:00PM
Part of a national demonstration. A peaceful group will meet to promote public support for the impeachment process to begin. Clearly, this will only happen when We The People make our voices heard. Let this event show others that we are large in number. Please join us, we need you!
RSVP • Veto Rally
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5:00 p.m.
We'll demonstrate our outrage at Bush's veto and make some noise in protest (please bring noisemakers or pots and pans).
RSVP • Iraq Moratorium Protest
Friday, January 18th 2008 12:00pm
This is the first of hopefully more Iraq War protests put on by the University of Michigan's Anti-War Action group. We will passing out fact sheets, carrying signs, and hopefully getting more people involved. Come out and show your support!
Afghanistan No Escalation, Dec 1 and 2
Tuesday, December 1st 2009 4 pm
Protest Against Escalation of the War, 4-6 pm, Arborland, Washtenaw Avenue.
PLEASE NOTE: PROTESTS WILL BE ON TUES, 12/1 AND WEDS 12/2, 4-6 PM BOTH DAYS
Battle Creek, MichiganRSVP • Iraq: Into the 5th Year of War
Sunday, March 18th 2007 5 p.m.
A vigil opposing another year - the fifth year - of war in Iraq. There will probably be a brief discussion of what is going on in Iraq and in Congress about the Iraq war and what we, as American citizens can do about it. I will bring hand-outs on various ways to contact our congressmembers. I encourage you to bring posters, candles, flags, musical instruments, boots etc.. after the vigil we will march to St Thomas Church which is having a special peace service from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Benton Harbor, MichiganProtest George Bush at Lake Michigan College
Thursday, May 28th 2009
Protest George Bush at Lake Michigan College
When:Thursday May 28th, 2009 4pm
Where:Lake Michigan College - Benton Harbor
Description
George W. Bush will be in Benton Harbor, Michigan at Lake Michigan College. A protest will greet him. Join the organizers at 4:00 p.m. to flyer the campus of Lake Michigan College and then protest along Napier Road at 5:00 p.m. If you are from Grand Rapids, Benton Harbor, Kalamazoo, Chicago, you are needed.
Where: Exit 30 off I-94 2755 E. Napier Road. Meeting place is at Glass Pro’s parking lot, 2808 E. Napier. Glass Pro is just south of the entrance to Lake Michigan College.
For further info contact: bfealk@wideopenwest.com 248 652 8781.
Venue:Lake Michigan College -
ZIP:49022
City:Benton Harbor
State:MI
Big Rapids, MichiganRSVP • Big Rapids Peace Vigil
Friday, March 16th 2007 7:00 PM
Peace Vigil
Cassopolis, MichiganRSVP • "Mothers and Others March for Peace"
Saturday, May 12th 2007 10:00 am
Please join us and other peace supporters and advocates for the first annual “Mothers and Others March for Peace.” The event will take place on Saturday, May 12, 2007 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Eastgate Shopping Center (Family Dollar) in Cassopolis, MI.
RSVP • Department of Peace Presentation
Monday, June 11th 2007 5:30 pm
The Michigan 6th District manager for the Department of Peace Campaign will speak about the need and goals of a DOP.
RSVP • EYES WIDE OPEN
Saturday, October 13th 2007 3:00 PM
SouthWest Michigan chapter of WAND will host the AFSC's Eyes Wide Open exhibit for a 24 hour vigil October 13-14th.
Over 143 pairs of combat boots will be displayed to represent the fallen soldiers from Michigan. A second display of 200 pairs of Iraqi civilians shoes will represent the number of civilians killed per soldier. (Per AFSC report)
Chelsea, MichiganRSVP • CANOPAS 4th Anniversary Vigil
Monday, March 19th 2007 5:30 p.m.
Vigil to mark the 4th anniversary of the Iraq War. A banner bearing the names of soldiers killed will be displayed. We need LOTS of help holding it up!
RSVP • CANOPAS Vigil
Noon
Weekly Event
Every Sunday
Weekly Sunday vigil will feature a banner with the names of more than 3000 soldiers who have been killed in this war.
Detroit, MichiganRSVP • 4th Anniversary commemoration
Friday, March 16th 2007 4:00 pm
Presence (demonstration) at Rep, Joe Knollenberg's office and office visit by constituants. On March 19 we will march to and surround the Federal Court House in Detroit, people will read names of the Michigan and Iraqi dead at the entrances.This will be done by the Detroit Area Peace with Justice Network. Pax Christi Michigan is a member group of the Network, as well as a direct member of UfPJ.
RSVP • Downtown Detroit March for Peace
Friday, November 16th 2007 4:00 pm
Solemn march as we escort a flag-draped coffin in front of Senators Levin and Stabenow’s offices, John Conyers office, The Detroit News, WDIV and the Detroit Free Press.
RSVP • Freedom From the Shackles of War, Racism and Poverty March and Rally
Monday, January 21st 2008 12pm
Celebrating the spirit of Detroit and honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Featured speaker, Rev. Dr. Lucius Walker, Jr., director of IFCO and founder of Pastors for Peace.
RSVP • Demo at Detroit Federal Building
Wednesday, December 2nd 2009 4:00 pm
The Detroit Area Peace with Justice Network (DAPJN) calls for a public demonstration to oppose President Obama’s new war strategy in Afghanistan/Pakistan at the Detroit Federal Building, 477 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226. Bring signs opposing the war/escalation. We are asking that the signs be simple, respectful and focus on the Afghan/Pakistan war, for maximum effect.
RSVP • Rebuild America: Jobs, Justice, Peace
Saturday, August 28th 2010 10:30 am
On August 28th in Detroit, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and UAW, along with our friends and allies, will march to mark the beginning of a new campaign that will call on our leaders to Rebuild America by enacting policy that will unleash the skills and talent of the American workforce. We will march for Jobs, Justice and Peace on the anniversary of that day in 1963 when Walter Reuther, president of UAW, Martin Luther King, Jr., president of SCLC, and other civil rights leaders joined with hundreds of thousands of Americans for the March on Washington.
RSVP • Fasting for impeachment
8 AM
Multi-Day Event
Monday through Friday before work
I am fasting in sympathy with the Code Pink fast for impeachment. Please join me in greeting members of John Conyers' staff as they come in to work each day.
Fire Your Boss - IWW Meeting
7:00PM
Monthly Event
Every third Wednesday of the month
Monthly meeting of the Detroit Branch of the Industrial Workers of the World
East Lansing, MichiganRSVP • Out of Iraq: Voices of Experience
Sunday, March 18th 2007 2:00 pm
Out of Iraq: Voices of Experience - teach-in at Michigan State University, with Dahlia Wafsi MD, speaking on Iraq's women and children, a veteran from Iraq Veterans Against the War, and others. Networking, resources, and action opportunities.
RSVP • Out of Iraq: Peace Chain - Stand Up for Peace - Grand River Avenue Median at Abbott Road
Tuesday, March 20th 2007 5:00 PM
Out of Iraq. No War on Iran. Troops Home Now. Stand up and/or speak up for peace - on the median of Grand River Avenue at Abbott Road in East Lansing. Chanting, drumming, petitions to sign, and post cards to send for peace.
RSVP • Senator Stabenow: Restore Law, Justice, & Human Rights
Tuesday, June 26th 2007 12:00 PM
Senator Stabenow’s Office – Picket, Protest and speak up for human rights!
221 W. Lake Lansing Rd., Ste. 100
Tuesday, June 26 – noon to 1:30pm
In Conjunction with National Day of Action
Stop Supporting Torture
Restore the Constitution
Restore Law & Justice
RSVP • Stand for Peace - Marking 4000 US Military Deaths & Hundreds of Thousands of Iraqi Deaths
Tuesday, March 25th 2008 4:30 pm
Gather at 4:30 pm on the median of Grand River Avenue at Abbot Road to remember the human cost of war in Iraq. We mourn and protest the deaths of 4000 members of the U.S. military and of hundreds of thousands of Iraqi deaths. Bring a sign or use one of ours. Dress for the weather. Nonviolent guidelines apply.
Yes We Can! Yes We Care! Stand for Peace in Iraq & Afghanistan
Thursday, March 19th 2009 4:30 pm
YES WE CAN! YES WE CARE!
STAND FOR PEACE - VOICE YOUR OBJECTION TO MILITARY FORCE
Thursday, March 19th, 4:30 – 6:00 PM
On the median of Grand River Avenue at Abbot Road in East Lansing
Bring your family, your friends, your neighbors.
Demand an end to six long years of war in Iraq.
Call for diplomacy, not military buildup in Afghanistan.
Join the Peace Rally at Grand River Avenue & Abbot Road in East Lansing on Thursday March 19th, 4:30-6:00 pm ~
Protest SIX long years of the War on Iraq & protest the current military build-up in Afghanistan.
Bring a sign or use one of ours - invite your family, your neighbors and your friends - and dress for March weather.
Stand for Peace in Iraq & Afghanistan: Yes We Can End the War!
Thursday, March 19th 2009 4:30 pm
YES WE CAN! YES WE CARE!
STAND FOR PEACE in Iraq & Afghanistan - Invest in Diplomacy, Education, Health, & Green Jobs, Not War!
Thursday, March 19th, 4:30 – 6:00 PM
On the median of Grand River Avenue at Abbot Road in East Lansing
Bring your family, your friends, your neighbors.
Demand an end to six long years of war in Iraq.
Call for diplomacy, not military buildup in Afghanistan.
Join the Peace Rally at Grand River Avenue & Abbot Road in East Lansing on Thursday March 19th, 4:30-6:00 pm ~
Protest SIX long years of the War on Iraq & protest the current military build-up in Afghanistan.
Bring a sign or use one of ours - invite your family, your neighbors and your friends - and dress for March weather.
Peace Education Center Hosts Lecture on U.S. War Involvement: “The Advocacy of Peace & the Current War”
Thursday, March 18th 2010 7:00 p.m.
MSU's Peace and Justice Studies Program, The Peace Education Center, Lansing's Northstar Center and the Greater Lansing Network Against War & Injustice (GLNAWI) will join local peace activists in marking the 7th Anniversary of the U.S. Occupation of Iraq. The PEC will host a public lecture with Michael McPhearson, the former Executive Director of Veterans for Peace and publisher of Cpeace.com, a publication advocating social and economic justice through the exploration of oppression in all contexts.
McPhearson’s lecture is titled “The Advocacy of Peace & the Current War"
Michael T. McPhearson of Fayetteville, North Carolina, was a field artillery officer in the 24th Mechanized Infantry Division during the first Gulf War. He enlisted in the Army Reserve in 1981, at the age of seventeen, and separated from active duty in 1992.
McPhearson volunteers as a social and economic justice activist, promoting the anti-war movement by speaking on world peace in addition to the impact of his own experiences in Desert Shield/Desert Storm.
McPhearson discusses various forms of oppression on an international scale, exploring worldwide social and economic injustices and promoting awareness by proposing alternative perspectives. Through enlightenment about world issues, he hopes to encourage people to take action towards peace and justice.
For more information about McPhearson and his publication, please visit www.Cpeace.com.
Michael T. McPhearson speaks at MSU
Thursday, March 18th 2010 7:00 pm
A Lansing coalition of peace and activist groups will host a public talk by Michael T. McPhearson, the former Executive Director of Veterans for Peace, at Michigan State University’s International Center, Room 115, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 18, 2010. The event is free and open to the public.
In marking the 7th anniversary of the U.S. occupation of Iraq, this event is co-sponsored by the Peace Education Center, the NorthStar Center, the Greater Lansing Network Against War & Injustice (GLNAWI), and the MSU Peace and Justice Studies Program.
McPhearson will join local peace supporters the next day at a peace rally and vigil in front of the State Capitol Building at noon on Friday, March 19, 2010.
Ferndale, MichiganRSVP • No blockade or attack on Iran
Monday, July 21st 2008 4:45
Every Monday
Monday anti-war protest at 9 Mile and Woodward
RSVP • Ferndale Peace Vigil
4:45
Weekly Event
Every Monday
Weekly vigil for peace.
RSVP • Peace Action of Michigan
4:45
Weekly Event
Every monday Of the month
A gathering of anti war protesters in Ferndale MI
Flint, MichiganRSVP • Townhall event on the 4th anniversary of the war
Sunday, March 18th 2007 3:00 p.m.
An afternoon (in the Flint U of M Kiva Auditorium, including speakers, a forum, and more, to mark the beginning of the Iraq war, to honor our fallen soldiers, and to further inform the audience on background of the Middle East and the war.
Grand Haven, MichiganRSVP • PRO PEACE DEMONSTRATION
Noon
Weekly Event
Every Sunday Noon
Welcome to the Lakeshore Peace Coalition!
JOIN US!
PRO PEACE DEMONSTRATION
Every Sunday Noon - 1:00pm
Corner of US31 and Jackson near Starbucks
Grand Rapids, MichiganRSVP • Antiwar March: US Out of Iraq
Saturday, March 17th 2007 12:30pm
ACTIVATE, the Grand Rapids affiliate of Students for a Demcoratic Society (SDS) is holding an antiwar march to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the United States' invasion of Iraq. Bring signs, banners, drums, and other materials to help demonstrate in favor of an immediate end to the occupation of Iraq.
RSVP • A28: Impeachment Awareness Day
Saturday, April 28th 2007 11 am
We're spreading the word and bringing the people of Grand Rapids together to show our support for the Impeachment of Bush and Cheney! All petitions signed will be sent to the 'Pledge to Impeach' movement to be hand-delivered to Congress.
RSVP • Protest McCain/Palin and the Iraq War
Wednesday, September 17th 2008 5:15pm
Tell McCain/Palin...
FUND HUMAN NEEDS, NOT WAR!
Wed, 09/17 5:15pm
Monument Park (corner of Fulton and Division)
Our schools are crumbling, many of us can't afford healthcare, our homes are being foreclosed, food costs are rising... yet the illegal occupation of Iraq continues to receive an almost unlimited amount of government funding.
When McCain and Palin speak at GRCC, let's protest to demand an immediate end to the Iraq War (no time tables, no contractors, and no "residual forces") and the prioritizing of human needs over war.
Help Spread the Word:
Advertising Poster:
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Facebook Event:
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RSVP • International Opera Star Carlos Seise in Concert to Benefit Camp Rosa Parks
Wednesday, October 15th 2008 7:00pm
Rosa Parks Institute to Create Camp Rosa Parks in West Michigan
Benefit concert set for October 15
Grand Haven, Mich., -- The West Michigan affiliate of the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development is launching it’s first campaign to raise funds for the creation of Camp Rosa Parks which will be the new home for the successful international youth initiative, “Pathways to Freedom.”
The nation's oldest Boy Scout Camp, Camp Owasippe located in Muskegon County, Michigan has been selected as a possible first choice location for Camp Rosa Parks. The creation of the new camp will allow the Institute to partner with Owasippe Outdoor Education Center in the preservation of this natural resource and to utilize its facilities to create an environment of learning and leadership training.
This endeavor expands upon the legacy of Rosa Parks and her dream for the Institute and the children it serves. The camp will welcome children from all nations to West Michigan to learn life lessons including leadership skills, social and financial responsibility, nutrition, sustainability and put into practice Mrs. Parks’ philosophy of quiet strength.
The Pathways to Freedom initiative began 21 years ago in Detroit and has been a strong influence on the future success of the youth participants. Thousands of students from around the nation and the world have graduated since its inception and have gone on to become leaders in their communities, in business and in government. Pathways is a year-long program that features life skills training and mentoring opportunities that culminates in a 6 week camp-experience during the summer.
The fundraising campaign kicks off on Wednesday, October 15 in Grand Rapids at Fountain Street Church with a benefit concert showcasing West Michigan resident, Carlos Seise. Mr. Seise, a West Michigan resident, is a classically trained operatic singer who has performed side-by-side with Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti on international stages. Mr. Seise is generously donating his performance fees for the night to the Institute.
"Rosa Parks was a great inspiration to me and I share her same love of helping children," comments Seise. "I am proud to be able to help such a great cause. Camp Rosa Parks will help many children who will in turn help us all."
The concert performance will begin at 7:00pm. Event tickets are available through StarTickets outlets at all Michigan Meijer stores and online at www.startickets.com keyword search Camp Rosa Parks. Tickets are $30.00 for adults and $15.00 for youth 16 and under. A private reception, limited to 200 guests, will begin at 5:30pm with Mr. Seise and Elaine Eason Steele, co-founder of the Institute. There is an additional charge of $20.00 per person to attend this private reception.
Monies raised through this event will allow the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute to begin building the international Camp Rosa Parks in Western Michigan. This camp will serve as the home of the Institute’s flagship program for young people ages 11 – 17, "Pathways to Freedom".
The Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development, the only organization established by Mrs. Parks to continue her legacy, was co-founded in February 1987 by Mrs. Rosa Parks and Ms. Elaine Eason Steele, in honor of Raymond Parks (1903 - 1977). Today the Institute is a living legacy of two individuals who committed their lives to civil and human rights issues.
Rosa Louise McCauley Parks was arrested December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, for refusing to give her seat to a white male passenger on a segregated bus upon the demands of the bus driver. Four days later, December 5, the Montgomery Bus Boycott began and lasted 381 days. Mrs. Parks' courage catapulted her into world history where she is affectionately referenced as the "Mother of the Modern Day Civil Rights Movement." The boycott also brought world prominence to a young Baptist minister, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Rosa & Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development is a 501(c) 3 organization.
Learn more about the Institute at www.rosaparks.org
Learn more about Carlos Seise at www.carlosseise.com
Learn more about Owasippe Outdoor Education Center at www.ooec.org
Tickets available at www.startickets.com and all Michigan Meijer stores
Iraq War Protest
Saturday, March 14th 2009 12:00pm
If you want to have your voice heard and let our leaders and fellow citizens know you're against this heinous crime we call the "War On Terror" get out to the corner of Fulton and Division on Saturday, March 14 at noon. Bring signs, flags, noisemaking equipment, drums, ANYTHING (anything) that gets attention. Don't let another year pass by quietly, stand up and exercise your rights. This is OUR protest; everybody should have an equal part in creating it. So invite everybody you know, it doesn't just have to be on Facebook. Put up flyers, call people, write letters, send secret messages in invisible ink, do anything you can to get as many people as possible out.
Grosse Pointe City, MichiganRSVP • Peace Walk !!!
Sunday, May 27th 2007 Late May
Walking is simple, it's fluid, it's meditation. Walking with people who care about a cause is a rare experience. . . . it can say a lot. Walking with people from Michigan to Washington D.C. is even more rare . . . and possibly crazy and definitely hard . . . but that's what we're inviting you to join. We are asking you to join a message of peace and share a marvelous experience with us. PEACE FOR ALL LIVING BEINGS AND LOVE. LOVING WHERE YOU ARE - that is our message. We want to walk, cultivate friendship, peace, understanding and growth. We want to have you come along with us (if you are serious about peace) and sit in Washington D.C. and tell the world that there is hope.
Hanover, MichiganPEACE GENESIS PROJECT
Saturday, July 25th 2009 10:00
Tired of trying to out-bully the bully? Spend a day creating PEACE from the inside out. We'll guide you in a spiritual, metaphysical journey to create the energetic template of PEACE to seed the consensus. Add your PEACE.
Hastings, MichiganRSVP • End the Occupation Vigil
Monday, March 19th 2007 7:00 p.m.
Join us to honor those who have given their lives and those whose lives have been taken. Lend your voice to bring the troops home now.
Hillsdale, MichiganPeace vigil
12:00 p.m.
Weekly Event
Every Saturday
A one-hour weekly vigil to promote peace and protest war and imperialism
Holland, MichiganRSVP • Rally to Bring the Troops Home
Saturday, March 17th 2007 10:00 AM
A rally to end the war in Iraq and bring the troops home. Will feature music, guest speakers, and an open-mic.
RSVP • Iraq War Protest
Monday, March 19th 2007 4:30
A protest on the 4th anniversary of the Iraq War. Bring Signs!
Presence for Peace
5:30
Monthly Event
The first Wednesday of every month.
Monthly vigil to encourage peaceful solutions to conflict.
Huntington Woods, MichiganWithdrawal from Iraq
Wednesday, March 18th 2009 6:45 pm
"Withdrawal from Iraq" -- videos and discussion about getting out of Iraq and not deeper into Afghanistan. Hosted by the Huntington Woods Peace Citizenship and Education Project.
Jackson, MichiganRSVP • Jackson Peace Vigil
Sunday, March 18th 2007 1:00 pm
Memorial vigil to honor all Iraqi war dead. Open to all. Will read names of Michigan casualties.
Jonesville, MichiganPeace and Music Festival
Saturday, August 15th 2009 12:00 p.m.
Free festival celebrating both individual, community and world peace. Enjoy music from live local bands, visit our local vendors and peace groups and learn what you can do to promote peace.
Kalamazoo, MichiganRSVP • Protest the War in Iraq
Saturday, March 17th 2007 1 pm
We will start with a rally in Bronson Park and then march to congressman Fred Upton's office with messages that we will leave at his door. Next we will walk to a gathering place for refreshments etc.
RSVP • Out of Iraq Concert/Charlie King and Karen Brandow
Sunday, April 1st 2007 4pm
"One of the finest singers and song writers of our time." Pete Seeger
A benefit performance by Charlie King and Karen Brandow of Humorous songs and stories. Refreshments provided during intermission.
RSVP • veto bush - stop the war
Tuesday, May 1st 2007 4:30
A rally will be held in front of the Federal Building, downtown Kalamazoo at the corner of Park and West michigan from 4:30 -6pm on Tuesday Bring signs and banners or come help us hold some that we already have. Forward this info widely--let's get alot of people there.
RSVP • 4000th fatal US casualty
Tuesday, March 25th 2008 5pm
Candlelight vigil to commemorate the 4000th casualty in Iraq. Bring candles. Tuesday, March 2, 5 pm Federal building corner West Michigan Ave and S. Park St.
RSVP • vigil to inaugurate the change we need to see
Sunday, January 18th 2009 12 noon
We will gather at the Federal Building in Kalamazoo, corner of W.Michign Ave and N. Park Street This is 2 days before Obama's inauguration We will be asking for an end to the occupations of Iraq, Afganistan and Palestine, as well as health care for all, clean and green energy,creation of jobs,
vigil to inaugurate the changes we need to see
Tuesday, January 20th 2009 12 noon
This is a vigil to inaugurate the changes we ne3ed to see. Yes we can: slash the military budget. end the occupation of Iraq, Afghanistan and palestine; institute a clean, green economy; rebuild our infrastructure and provide good living wage jobs for all americans, redesign our health care system to provide for all.
Kalamazoo March and Interfaith service
Thursday, March 19th 2009 5:00 pm
March leaves at 5:00 pm from WMU and K college campuses to downtown Kalamazoo Federal Building. Then on the Bronson Park. Interfaith service at 7:00 pm at United Methodist Church.
Kalamazoo Vigil against war in Afghanistan
Wednesday, October 7th 2009 5:30 pm
We will meet at the Federal Building at downtown Kalamazoo, corner of Park and Michigan. We will vigil from 5:30 pm until 7:00 pm. US out of Afghanistan!
Healthcare not warfare!
RSVP • Anti-war vigil
Wednesday, December 2nd 2009 4:00
In addition to our regular Sunday noon vigil and Tuesday afternoon 4-5 p.m. vigil, we'll hold a special one on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, 4-5 p.m., in front of the Federal Building, downtown Kalamazoo.
kalamazoo, MichiganPAWS = People Against the WARS
Saturday, March 20th 2010 noon
rally @ the Federal Courthouse in Kalamazoo,MI in support of our brothers and sisters in PEACE and solidarity, nationwide, on the sad seventh anniversary of the illegal, immoral war on Iraq.
Kalamazoo, Michiganamy goodman
Thursday, April 1st 2010 6 pm
Amy Goodman of Democracy Now will be in kalamazoo to give a talk titled Breaking the Sound Barrier the WMU Wesley peace Center is sponsoring this event paid for out of student fees the talk is Free Miller auditorium WMU campus
Sunday Noon Vigil for Peace
noon
Weekly Event
Every Sunday since September 1, 2002
Weekly vigil for peace
Kalamazoo vigil for peace
Noon
Weekly Event
Every Sunday at noon.
Weekly vigil for peace every Sunday, since 2001. Noon until 1:00 pm at the Federal Building downtown Kalamazoo, MI.,corner of Park and Michigan.
Please join us!
Lansing, MichiganRSVP • Critical MassRide to the End the Iraq War
Tuesday, March 20th 2007 5:00 p.m.
We’ll be riding from the capitol lawn to Grand River Ave. in East Lansing to meet the anti-war rally starting at 5:30 p.m.
RSVP • Stop the War. Bring Our Troops Home Now.
Friday, May 4th 2007 12:00 pm
At the Friday noon-hour peace vigil, Lansing area people demand that Congress require the administration to stop the war and to bring our troops home.
RSVP • Senator Levin: Provide Leadership to Stop the War & Bring Our Troops Home
Thursday, May 10th 2007 12:00 pm
Demand Senator Levin's Leadership in Stopping the War in Iraq, and Bringing Our Troops Home. Bring at least five friends to join this noon-hour action for peace - gather along Capitol Avenue near Senator Levin's District Office. A delegation will go up to Senator Levin's office. Others will use our signs to ask for Senator Levin's leadership for peace.
RSVP • Ask for Senator Levin's Leadership: Troops Home Now
Thursday, June 21st 2007 12:00 PM
Gather at Noon Outside Senator Levin’s Lansing Office. 124 W. Allegan, Suite 1810, Lansing. Thursday, June 21 – noon to 1:00pm. No More Votes For Unlimited War. Not One More Death, Not One More Dollar. Really Support Our Troops Bring Them Home. Really Support the Iraqis – End the Occupation.
Remember Hiroshima and Nagasaki - Noon Hour Peace Vigil - Never Again
Friday, August 10th 2007 12:00 pm
Gather in front of the Michigan Capitol Building to remember and mourn the people of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the horrors of nuclear bombs. Never again.
RSVP • Michigan Veterans Health Care Rally
Saturday, April 12th 2008 noon
Rally and equal time open microphone on the steps of the Michigan Capitol Building to speak out on quality physical and mental health care for veterans.
RSVP • Friday Noon-Hour Peace Vigil at Michigan Capitol Bldg - No Attack on Iran!
Friday, August 1st 2008 12: 00 PM
Weekly Friday noon vigil for peace and justice in front of the Michigan Capitol Building. At the peace vigil August first, we will focus on urging Congress to stop the threat of an attack on Iran.
Please call or write to U.S. Senators Levin and Stabenow and to your U.S. Representative (Rep. Rogers if you live in Lansing or communities to the east of Lansing, or Rep. Walberg if you live in Grand Ledge or communities immediately west and south of Lansing). Urge them to take action in Congress to stop the threat of an attack on Iran, preventing the horrors of more war.
Lansing-area people have gathered each Friday since September of 2001 to witness for peace and justice. Dress for summer weather, with a hat and sunscreen.
Remember Hiroshima & Nagasaki: Friday Noon Peace Vigil at Michigan Capitol Bldg.
Friday, August 8th 2008 12:00 PM
On August 8th, we will remember Hiroshima & Nagasaki at the weekly Friday noon-hour vigil for peace and justice - in front of the Michigan Capitol Building.
Lansing area people have gathered to witness for peace each Friday since September of 2001.
Wear white or black clothing if possible. We remember the people of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, who suffered and died in the horror of atomic bombs, August 1945.
Cease Fire in Gaza - Vigil for Peace at Michigan Capitol
Friday, January 2nd 2009 noon
Vigil for Peace, calling for a cease fire in Gaza and Israel, and for an end to the blockade of Gaza
Friday, January 2, 2009, Noon – 1:00 pm
In front of the Capitol at Michigan & Capitol Avenue
The Greater Lansing Network Against War and Injustice (GLNAWI) (www.GLNAWI.org) and the Peace Education Center (www.PeaceEdCenter.org) join the United Nations and millions around the world, including the 1,000 Israelis who protested in the streets of Tel Aviv this weekend, in condemning the Israeli embargo and military violence in Gaza. We call for an immediate end to all violence and attacks on civilians, whether Palestinian or Israeli, and we call for an immediate end of the Israeli blockade and embargo, which is depriving the people of Gaza basic needs of food, medicine, fuel, electricity, clean water and medical equipment.
For additional information and recommendations for actions, see the United for Peace & Justice website.
http://www.unitedforpeace.org/article.php?id=3993
The weekly Friday noon vigil for peace and justice meets in front of the Michigan Capitol Building. Lansing area people have gathered to witness for peace each Friday since September of 2001. Dress for the weather.
Tax Day Picket: Diplomacy & Human Needs, Not War
Wednesday, April 15th 2009 6:00 pm
Tax Day Informational Picket Outside the Main Lansing area Post Office (on Collins Road).
On the evening of Tax Day (Wednesday, April 15, 2009, between 6 and 8:30 pm), people from the Lansing area will picket outside the Collins Road Post Office, with information on how our federal income tax dollars are spent.
Especially in this time of economic crisis, we ask for a federal budget that funds education, health care, and diplomacy rather than warfare.
The Collins Road Post Office is the main Lansing post office, located just north of Jolly Road.
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What: Lansing Tax Day Priorities Informational Picket: Where do our federal income taxes go? Bring a sign or use one of ours.
When: Wednesday, April 15, 2009, from 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Where: Collins Road Post Office – in Lansing near Jolly Road
Who: Greater Lansing Network Against War & Injustice: http://www.glnawi.org and other local advocates for peace, equality, and social justice.
Postcard to President Obama - Don't send more troops to Afghanistan. Finc another way.
Friday, November 20th 2009 12:00 pm
Photo shoot to make a postcard from Lansing to President Obama saying, "Please don't send more troops to Afghanistan. Find another way. Love, Lansing Michigan". There will be signs and bells at the Friday noon-hour peace vigil on the sidewalk in front of the Michigan State Capitol Building in Lansing. We will post Lansing's postcard on the American Friends Service Committee web site.
Peace Vigil - Protest Any Escalation in Afghanistan
Wednesday, December 2nd 2009 12:00 pm
Peace Vigil opposing any escalation of the war in Afghanistan. Protest Vigil from noon - 12:30pm Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009 - on the sidewalk in front of Michigan's Capitol Building.
Peace Education Center Hosts former Exec. Director of Veterans for Peace for Vigil marking 7th Anniversary in Iraq
Friday, March 19th 2010 12:00 p.m.
The Peace Education Center, Lansing's Northstar Center and the Greater Lansing Network Against War & Injustice (GLNAWI) will join local peace activists in marking the 7th Anniversary of the U.S. Occupation of Iraq. The PEC will host Michael McPhearson, the former Executive Director of Veterans for Peace and publisher of Cpeace.com. McPhearson will join local peace supporters the on Friday March 19 with a public address at the regularly scheduled peace rally and vigil in front of the Michigan State Capitol Building.
Vigil for Peace after 7 Years of War & Occupation in Iraq
Friday, March 19th 2010 12:00 pm
Vigil for peace after 7 years of war and occupation in Iraq, urging a countdown to withdrawal. Bring the troops home from both Iraq and Afghanistan. Michae T. McPHearson, former director of Veterans for Peace will join us at this Friday noon-our vigil outside the Michigan Capitol Building as we mark another tragic anniversary of war and occupation.
RSVP • Community Peace-In at Everybody Reads
9:00 AM
Multi-Day Event
Every day between March 7th and March 13, 2007.
Building Peace Through Community -
A week of family-friendly peace events, discussions, and activities at the Everybody Reads Bookstore in Lansing, Michigan.
Friday Noon Vigil for Peace
12:00 am
Weekly Event
Every Friday at noon
Weekly vigil for peace and justice, at the Michigan State Capitol, every Friday at noon since the fall of 2001.
RSVP • Friday Noon-hour Peace Vigil Outside Michigan Capitol Building
12:00 pm
Weekly Event
Every Friday over the noon hour.
Every Friday since September 2001, Lansing area people gather outside the Michigan Capitol Building over the noon hour in a vigil for peace and social justice. Dress for the weather. Follow nonviolent principles.
Weekly Friday Noon-Hour Peace Vigil at Michigan Capitol Building
12:00 PM
Weekly Event
Weekly Friday noon-hour vigil for peace and justice in front of the Michigan Capitol Building.
Lansing area people have gathered to witness for peace each Friday since September of 2001. Dress for the weather.
Marquette, MichiganRSVP • Peace March
Saturday, October 27th 2007 12 noon
We will begin the march for peace at the Federal Building (post office) at 12 and walk to the Peace Pole in Harlow Park (Washington and 7th). All are cordially invited to give voice to comments, song, verse, etc.
Marshall, MichiganRSVP • Anti-War/ Anti- Bush Demonstration
12 pm
Monthly Event
Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the Month
We will be demonstrating our stance of disagreement with the Bush Administration and the war in Iraq.
Milford, MichiganRSVP • Iraq War Peace March
Thursday, April 19th 2007 12:00 Noon
The day following this event, Bush will be in Grand Rapids, MI, so we want to make a strong statement with a good turnout. Erin Knott of Mich. Citizens Action will speak out against Bush wanting to veto the supplemental bill. Local activist Rob Reading will share thoughts against Iraq war & escalation, and Vietnam Vet Larry Betzler will share why he opposes the Iraq war.
Monroe, MichiganRSVP • "How many More? Peace, Not War!"
Saturday, March 17th 2007 noon
The theme of this year’s rally is “How many more?”
How many more years?
How many more U.S. lives?
How many more Iraqi lives?
How many more billions of dollars?
How many more wars?
Paw Paw, MichiganRSVP • WORLDWIDE DAY OF PRAYER
Monthly Event
PRAYER FOR PEACE WOULD BE A DREAM THE FIRST OF EVERY MONTH? PERHAPS THE SAME X EVERY 1ST OF MONTH.
June 1, worldwide day of prayer
Petoskey, MichiganRSVP • MoveOn.Org Vigil
Monday, March 19th 2007 6pm
Vigil to mark the 4th anniversary of the Iraq war: to honor the sacrifices made by our troops, their families, the people of Iraq and the people of the World, and to keep the pressure on Congress to end the war.
RSVP • Hiroshima Remembrance and Reflection
Sunday, August 5th 2007 12:30 pm
We gather in a small park in Petoskey, MI where we have planted a peace pole. We will have a women's drumming group from Greensky Indian United Methodist Church in Charlevoix (MI)followed by music and singing, a demonstration with BB pellets of the awesome nature of nuclear weapons, a prayer by Henri Nouwen (A Cry for Mercy), and presentation of our annual peace award. We close with a stroll to a nearby river where flowers will be strewn in memory of the victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Pinckney, MichiganRSVP • Protest Against the War in Iraq
Saturday, March 3rd 2007 4:00 PM
Since the invasion of Iraq, over 3,100 American citizens have died. This needs to stop – and you can help stop it.
RSVP • Protest The War in Iraq and Bush's Veto
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 3:30 PM
We will meet to protest against Bush's war in Iraq and his veto of Congress's bill which would require removal of troops beginning this fall. We will meet on the sidewalk in front of the Pinckney town square along M-36.
Royal Oak, MichiganTax Day Protest - Beyond War a new economy is possible
Wednesday, April 15th 2009 5:00 pm
Join us as we greet the many people who will be dropping off their tax returns at the last minute. Let's remind them that beyond war a new economy is possible. Taxes for human needs, not for war. Health Care not Warfare. Windmills not Weapons. Books not Bombs. Bring your own sign or use one of ours.
RSVP • HUNTINGTON WOODS PEACE VIGIL
12:00 p.m.
Monthly Event
Join a group of concerned citizens the last Saturday of every month, in protesting the occupation of Iraq. Signs provided.
Join our group of concerned citizens in protesting the occupation of our military forces in Iraq.
Saginaw, MichiganRSVP • Remembering Michigan's Fallen Soldiers
Saturday, March 17th 2007 1:00pm
TCAP will plant personalized crosses and flags in memory of all fallen soldiers from Michigan.
RSVP • Monthly Vigil against the Iraq War
5 pm
Monthly Event
The first Friday of the month
Meet to protest the Iraq War and occupation and demand the troops be brought home now!
Southgate, MichiganRSVP • Five Years Too Many-5th Anniversary Irag War Peace Vigil
Wednesday, March 19th 2008 7:00
Candlelight Vigil commemorating 5th Anniversary of the US invasion of Iraq. Honoring US men and women who have lost lives, Iraqi citizens killed. Supporting our troops who have come home with physical, mental and emotional wounds. Calling for an end to the senseless war and all the support our soldiers and familiies need after they are home.
Traverse City, MichiganRSVP • Traverse Week Against The War
Saturday, March 17th 2007 2:00
Wed: Deliver demands to local Senators and Representatives
Thursday: Film "Sir, No Sir" Grace Episcopal
Friday: Potluck - Grace Episcopal.
Saturday: March through downtown. Meet at Fish Ladder off Union Street, Traverse City, Michigan
RSVP • End the War NOW
Saturday, March 17th 2007 2:30 PM
The Traverse Area Peace and Justice Community will mark the 4th year of the War on Iraq with a series of events beginning on March 14th. All events are open to the public. Area residents who are concerned over the duration and/or direction of U.S. government policy in Iraq are encouraged to attend and become more involved in local on-going anti-war activities. The theme of this year's events are "No More Money for War" and "Bring the Troops Home Now". To obtain an Anti-War Yard Sign or for more information see www.TraversePeaceAlerts.org
Schedule of Events:
Wednesday March 14:
Demonstration at Sen. Carl Levin and Rep. David Camp’s Offices
Noon until 1PM. Meet @ parking structure on Front and Park St.
Thursday March 15:
Film “Sir! No Sir!” 7PM @ Grace Episcopal Hall
@ corner of Washington and Boardman. Discussion to follow.
Friday March 16:
Peace Potluck & Sign Making 5PM to 6:30 PM @ Grace Episcopal Hall
Screening of short anti-war films by local filmmakers @ 7PM
Saturday March 17:
Anti-War Demonstration - Gather 2:30PM & March at 3PM
@ Lay Park on 6th and Union. Bring Signs & Banners.
20th Annual Hiroshima Candle Float on Boardman River
Monday, August 6th 2007 8:30 pm
We gather at the Farmers Market in a circle about 8:30 for remebrances and tributes to all the victims of all wars. Then we proceed to the river set floats that bear a brown paper bag weighted with sand and holdig a lit candle. We follow the floats in silencefor a number of blocks through downtown Traverse City,MI
emma's revolution in concert!
Friday, November 13th 2009 7pm
ABOUT EMMA'S REVOLUTION/PAT HUMPHRIES & SANDY O: "Bold, profound, moving, hilarious and transformative," emma's revolution is the duo of award-winning, activist musicians, Pat Humphries & Sandy O, whose songs become traditions. "Peace, Salaam, Shalom" is sung around the world and has been called the "anthem of the anti-war movement. Their song, "If I Give Your Name" won Grand Prize in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest and their music has been featured on NPR's "All Things Considered" and Pacifica's "Democracy Now!"
emma's revolution brings their uprising of truth, hope and a dash of healthy irreverence to concerts and peace, justice, labor, environmental, LGBTQ and women's rights events across the US and abroad.
RSVP • March for Peace and Non-Violence
Wednesday, December 2nd 2009 5:30 p.m.
We will plan to hold a similar walk
on or near Jan. 2, 2010.
We will meet at Horizon Book Store in
Traverse City and walk in support of the
Worldwide March for Peace and NonViolence and also in protest of
President Obama's decision to send
more troops to Afghanistan
RSVP • March 17, 2007 Demonstration
2:30pm
Multi-Day Event
March 14, 15, 16, 17, events leading up to demonastration on the 17
Starting Wed. March 14 Demonstration at Sen. Levins and Rep. Camps office in Traverse City, from noon till 1pm. Thur. March 15 screening of film Sir No Sir @ Grace Episcopal Church a short anti war movie by local film maker, March 16 Peace potluck sign making, 5pm till 630 pm Sat Anti War Demonstration Bring Signs, Banners Meet at Lay Park At 6th and Union Traverse City.
Troy, MichiganTime to Exit Afghanistan
Wednesday, October 7th 2009 5:00 pm
Rally at Congressman Gary Peters' office starting at 5 pm to call for an end to the war in Afghanistan. Petition will be presented at 5:15 pm. Followed by a march to Big Beaver and Livernois for a half hour peace vigil.
Time to Exit Afghanistan
Wednesday, October 7th 2009 5:00 pm
We will rally at the Office of Rep. Gary Peters to thank him for co-sponsoring HR 2404, which calls for an Exit Strategy from Afghanistan, and we will urge him to end the war by voting to cut off funding.
Then we will march east 0.4 miles on Kirts to Livernois and then north 0.4 miles on Livernois to Big Beaver for a peace vigil. We will have petitions available for our Senators and other Representatives as well.
University Center, MichiganRSVP • Peace Rally/War protest
Wednesday, March 26th 2008 10am
This is a Rally for Peace at Saginaw Valley State University.
Wyandotte, MichiganRSVP • End the War in Iraq Rally
Noon
Weekly Event
Every Saturday Noon til One
Oak/Fort Street
Wyandotte Michigan 48192
Every Saturday from 12noon to 1pm...
Gather to protest war and support our troops...
Have a presence on a busy local road!
RSVP • Peaceful Demonstration
12:00 noon
Weekly Event
Every Saturday at noon until 1:00 p.m.
A peaceful demonstration protesting the occupation of Iraq, supporting our troops, calling for Impeachment of George Bush and Dick Cheney.
Wyandotte peace demonstration
12p
Weekly Event
Every Sat., 12p-1p
Pax Christi - Downriver members have decided to continue the peace demonstration started by the original group two years ago. The original group has moved their demonstration to the third Fri of each month, 7p-8p.
Our demonstration is held at the southeast corner of Fort and Oak streets in Wyandotte every Sat from 12p-1p.
You are invited to join us.
Blessings,
Fr. Jerry Brohl, COSF
Oak Park, Michigan Nagasaki The Last Atomic Bomb
Thursday, August 9th 2007 4:00 pm
"The Last Atomic Bomb" shown, refreshments, meet the activists, information tables, speakers, and performances
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