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June
| What's
Your Wish for Water? |
Covers issues around family,
church, shhool, village, biodiversity & you! Third Friday
programs are held at Little Black Peart Center 1060 E. 47th St,
Chicago. Fri., Jun.
19 - 20, '09. Activities from 3:00 pm through
8:30 pm. |
FOR INFO:
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Call
773.374.4323 or online or email
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| Earth
Charter US |
Participate
in the 2009 National Momentum Conference at Butler University
Indianapolis, IN. Fri., Jun. 19
through Sun. Jun. 21, '09. People of all ages and
experience who share an affinity for the Earth Charter by virtue of
their work for environmental protection, non-violence, economic and
social justice, and government that is accessible and participatory.
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FOR INFO:
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online
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| Renewable
Energy Fair |
Participate
in the 20th Anniversary Energy Fair Fri., Jun. 19
through Sun. Jun. 21, '09. Come to Custer Wisconsin
and hear renowed spkeakers and exhibits.
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FOR INFO:
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715-592-6595
online
email
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| Under-
standing Jesus |
This retreat explores the
Challenge of Christology Today at Daylesford Abbey in Paoli, PA near
Philadelphia. Jun. 22 - 24, '09. Featured
facilitator is Rev. Diarmuid O'Murchu.
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FOR INFO:
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Call
312-277-5674 or online or email
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| March
Against Police Violence |
Join Chicago Copwatch for a
march against police brutality and in celebration of murdered Black
Panther Mark Clark's 62nd birthday. Rally at Union Park --
Ashland Ave & Lake St at 6:00 pm on Fri., Jun. 26,
'09. March to Fraternal Order of Police Lodge
1412 W. Washington Blvd
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FOR INFO:
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Call (312)
402-7949 or online or email
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Viva
Palestina Fundraiser:
Chicago Stands with Gaza |
This
fundraiser with UK Parliament member George Galloway aims to raise
millions of dollars and recruit hundreds of Americans to get
desperately needed aid to Gaza, still reeling in the wake of its brutal
bombardment at the beginning of the year. 3pm on Sat., Jun. 27, '09
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FOR INFO:
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Call
630-328-3858 Online
or email
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July
| Poetry and the Subversive Jesus
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Based on his recent book, Jesus in the Power of Poetry,
Diarmuid O’Murchu will illustrate how poetry gives us more direct
access to the prophetic undercurrents of the Gospels, challenging us to
reclaim what we tend to subvert, particularly the subversiveness of
Jesus. Wed.,
July 1, '09. Events in the Simpson Multi-Purpose Room of
the Loyola University Chicago, Lakeshore Campus at 7:00 pm.
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FOR INFO:
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Call (574)
855-3125. email
or online
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| Theological Perspectives on Evolution
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Kathleen Dolphin, PBVM marks
the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin and the 150th anniversary of his
book, The Origin of Species
with reflections on these events.
Wed.,
July 8, '09. Events in the Simpson Multi-Purpose Room of
the Loyola University Chicago, Lakeshore Campus at
7:00 pm. |
FOR INFO:
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Call (574)
855-3125. email
or online
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| Haunted by God |
An inspiring one-woman show,
“Haunted by God: The Life of Dorothy Day,” is a moving dramatic
portrait of one of the most outspoken and influential American
Catholics of the 20th century. The production incorporates all the wit
and prophetic grit of Dorothy’s own words about war, peace, American
society, compassion and protest in the Spirit of Jesus.Wed.,
July 15, '09. Events in the Simpson Multi-Purpose Room of
the Loyola University Chicago, Lakeshore Campus at
7:00 pm. |
FOR INFO:
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Call (574)
855-3125. email
or online
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| Remain Awake through a Great
Revolution |
Participate
in this National Catholic Conference on Peacemaking at Chicago Wyndham
O'Hare Hotel Thurs. - Sun.,
July 16 - 19, '09. Keynote speakers Ernesto
Cortés, Jr; Kathy Kelly; Rev. Miguel d'Escoto Brockmann; Bishop
Leroy Matthiesen; and Claudette Werleigh |
FOR INFO:
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Call
814-453-4955
or online
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| Annual
Black Power Summit |
Topic presented is Renewal
Energy by and for communities of color. Third Friday programs are held
at Little Black Peart Center 1060 E.
47th St, Chicago. Fri., Jul. 17, '09. Activities
from 3:00 pm through 8:30 pm.
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FOR INFO:
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Call
773.374.4323 or online or email
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| Crossroads 9th National Advanced
Organizer Gathering |
Gathering provides Crossroads
trained anti-racism team members who have completed the entire team
training process an opportunity to deepen organizing
skills. Mon. - Thurs., July 20 - 23,
'09. Kauffman Center, 4801 Rockhill Road, Kansas City MO
64110 |
FOR INFO:
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Call
708-503-0804
or online
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| +
Word
+ Flesh + Spirit + Retreat + |
This retreat is an
exploration of Sexuality, Intimacy and Celibacy for priests and
men religious at Mother
Boniface Spirituality Center, 3501 Solly Ave Philadelphia
PA 19136 Jul. 26 -31, '09. Featured
presenters include Cornelius Hubbuck, CFX and John Perito, MD.
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FOR INFO:
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Call
312-277-5674 or online or email
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August
Together
Creating a Culture of Peace
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This Peace Conference will be
held at Viterbo University, 929 Jackson St., LaCrosse,
Wisconsin on Sat., Aug. 15, '09 with
many notable speakers. |
OR INFO:
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Fax
608-782-6301 or online or email
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| Peacemaker
Trainings |
Christian Peacemaer Teams
conduct regular month long trainings to prepare delegates for trips
throughout the world. The dates this summer Jul. 15, '09 to Aug. 15, '09 in
Chicago IL requires registration by May 1, '09.
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OR INFO:
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Call
773-277-0253 or online or email
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| Environ
ment ~ Tuesday TV |
Introducing BIG's Weekly
Media Roundtable. Third
Friday programs are held at Little Black Peart Center 1060 E.
47th St, Chicago. Fri., Aug. 21, '09. Activities
from 3:00 pm through 8:30 pm.
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FOR INFO:
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Call
773.374.4323 or online or email
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Recognize
Augustine of Hippo
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The Order of St. Augustine,
Province of Our Mother of Good Council and Province of St. Thomas of
Villanova will give the 3:00 pm presentation followed by
Sunday Eucharist at Catholic Theological Union 5416 S. Cornell Ave.
Chicago. Sun., Aug. 23, '09.
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FOR INFO:
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Call
773-371-5410 or email
or online
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September
| CPT
Congress |
Restore
Balance: Peace through Right Telationships This congress will bhe
hosted by Iliff School of Theology in Denver Colorado. Sept.
17 - 20, '09.
Featured speakers include George Tinker and Harley Eagle along with
other who have a long history with Christain Peacemaker Teams.
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FOR INFO:
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online or email
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| Think
Big Tour ~ Celebration |
Presenting "8 principles of
Green-Village-Building. Third
Friday programs are held at Little Black Peart Center 1060 E.
47th St, Chicago. Fri., Sept. 18, '09. Activities
from 3:00 pm through 8:30 pm.
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FOR INFO:
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Call
773.374.4323 or online or email
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| God,
Jesus, and Prayer in a New Story of the Universe
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An opportunity to reflect the
belief that everything is connect in the mystery called "God" with
Michael Morwood at Siena Center 5635 Erie Street Racine, WI
53402-1900 on Sat., Sept. 19, '09. Activities
from 9:00 am through 3:00 pm.
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FOR INFO:
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Call (262)
639-4100 or online
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| 35th
Anniversary Concert |
Celebrate the work of the 8th
Day Center for Justice for these many decades at a Catholic Theological
Union 5401 S. Cornell Ave. Chicago Sun., Sept. 27, '09.
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FOR INFO:
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Call
312-641-5151 or email
or online
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October
| Transformed
Into the Compassion of Christ |
This retreat explores the St.
Paul's presentation on becoming a "new creation." at Stella Maris
Retreat Center, Skaneateles NY near Syracuse. Oct. 9 -
11, '09. Featured facilitator is Michael Crosby, OFM Cap
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FOR INFO:
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Call
312-277-5674 or online or email
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| Law,
Policy, Practice |
Presenting Green Legislation,
elected Officials and Your Vote. Third
Friday programs are held at Little Black Peart Center 1060 E.
47th St, Chicago. Fri., Oct. 16, '09. Activities
from 3:00 pm through 8:30 pm.
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FOR INFO:
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Call
773.374.4323 or online or email
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| A
Boy Named George |
Introducing the annual youth
stewardship and pre-engineer scholarships. Third
Friday programs are held at Little Black Peart Center 1060 E.
47th St, Chicago. Fri., Nov. 20, '09. Activities
from 3:00 pm through 8:30 pm.
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FOR INFO:
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Call
773.374.4323 or online or email
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| Hot
Green Mess! |
Presenting
Enviro-Musical-comedy-Spoof, Starign You! Third
Friday programs are held at Little Black Peart Center 1060 E.
47th St, Chicago. Fri., Dec. 18, '09. Activities
from 3:00 pm through 8:30 pm.
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FOR INFO:
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Call
773.374.4323 or online or email
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Ongoing
Events
Silent
Prayer Vigil for Peace ~ Loop Site
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Every Tuesday
Morning from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. there is a silent prayer for
peace
at the corner of Jackson and Dearborn in the Federal Plaza in the
Chicago Loop. Weekly leaflets are distributed and posters show
the
realities of contemporary war. Come for the whole hour or any
part of it.
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| FOR INFO: |
8th Day Center
for
Justice 312-641-5151
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Silent
Prayer Vigil for Peace ~ North Suburban
Site
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There is a silent vigil for
peace on the second Saturday of every month
from 3:00-4:00 p.m. on the northeast corner of Northwest Highway and
Arlington Heights Road in downtown Arlington Heights. The vigil,
now
in its fourth year, is sponsored by the Sisters of the Living Word, The
Viatorian Community, and Women’s Resource Center.
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| FOR INFO: |
Contact Michael Gosch, CSV
for additional information (847) 637-2146.
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JUST THURSDAY
Networking
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We
just spend some time
sharing and talking about our social justice concerns. We learn
from the wisdom of each
other. Bring your supper, coffee and water
available at the Brother David Darst
Center, 2834 S Normal Ave., Chicago, IL Every first
Thursday of the month from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Please
feel welcome to bring a friend. Tell others that you are in
contact with.
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| FOR INFO: |
Contact: email Brother Bede Baldry, FSC,
phone 773-586-0562
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| Putting
a Human Face on War |
The Rise
of The Fallen is a commemoration to the American soldiers who have
fallen in Iraq and Aphghanistan created by Andre Ferrella in
Chicago.
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FOR INFO:
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Call
608-251-6575 or email
or online
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Weekly
Peace Gathering ~
DeKalb Area
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N4P
Initiates,
cosponsors, and endorses numerous activities promoting alternatives to
war,
racism, and the loss of civil liberties. 5:00 p.m. Fridays
at
the corner of First & Lincoln, City Clock Park, DeKalb. |
| FOR INFO: |
Garth
Liebhaber garthliebhaber@hotmail.com
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Peace Walk
~ Evanston
Area
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Silent,
mindful
walking. No banners, chanting, or confrontations. Everyone
is
invited to demonstrate peace by being peace. Third Sunday of
every
month. 12:30 p.m., meet at the North end of Centennial Park,
Evanston, near the bend
in
Sheridan. |
| FOR INFO: |
Deborah at ddscottphd@msn.com |
| The 8th Day ~ a radio show |
Listen to "The 8th Day" radio
show at 10:00 am Chicago time on the radio at 88.7 FM or on online the first
and third Monday of each month or anytime online at you computer. |
| FOR INFO: |
312-641-5151
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| Stone
Soup Cooperative |
This
intentional community, Stone Soup Cooperative, committed to joy and
justice is looking for
people who want to live
in community and have an active commitment to social change. |
| FOR INFO: |
Roshani
773.561.5131 |
| Signs
on Green Bay
Road |
Join with
neighbors young and old exhibiting signs from Evanston to Highland
Park. Meet at the Wilmette train station, 10:00 a.m. to
noon, to organize or pick your
own location. |
| FOR INFO: |
North Suburban
Peace Initiative 847-475-369 |
Voices
That Listen
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Listen to
discussions on spirituality, wellness, human growth and religious
development.
Wednesday
4:00-4:30 pm
WJJG 1530 am
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Thursday
2:00- 2:30 pm
WYCA 92.3
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Amnesty International Group 259, PO Box 62,
Palatine IL
60078-0052. |
FOR INFO:
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708-423-7253 voicewxav@aol.com |
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