Peace

Water Fire procession for peace

Waterfire Procession for Peace

Join us for a walking meditation on peace in collaboration with the Peace Flag Project and Providence Water Fire.  As part of the RI Month for Peace activities surrounding the 10th anniversary of September 11th and International Peace Day September 21st, the annual Buddhist walking meditation will take place this year as part of the Sept. 24th Water Fire.  The walk will be led by local interfaith leaders.

Assemble at 6:30 pm at the Waterplace Park Basin. Walkers can purchase and carry Candle Luminaria as they walk slowly and in silence.

Stop War Poster

AFSC is be hosting its ArtWalk Exhibit entitled "My Voice" and connecting it to the "If not war" theme. Students will be on hand to discuss their work, and how our country could have addressed a number of national and local issues instead of war. LA Downtown ArtWalk attracts several thousands of people as a free, public event every month.

Join with others of other backgrounds and experiences on the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 tragedies at a community dialogue to:

Windows and Mirrors Logo

WINDOWS AND MIRRORS: Reflections on the War in Afghanistan is a traveling exhibit that makes a powerful statement on a nearly invisible reality. The 18 panels created by international and US artists help us imagine the experience of Afghan civilians – from death and destruction to hopes for peace.

September 21: exhibit
“Remembering Hiroshima, Imagining Peace 2011” (including art, political cartoon
and Japanese comic books) opens at CMU, 4th floor of Hunt Library. Dessert
reception at 4:30 pm at Maggie Murph Café, first floor. Through November 18.

Walking Path to Peace-AI

This American Indian faith group's panel reflecting on 9-11 and the way to peace and security is one of fifteen panels produced for the Walking the Path to Peace and Sercurity exhibit.

Please join us for an opening reception and program for the

Ten Years After 9/11:

Walking the Path to Peace and Security

September 11, 2011, 4:30 – 6:00pm

In the Shalom Room, Community of Christ Temple, 1001 W. Walnut, Independence, MO