Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice empowers people of faith and people of conscience in the Washtenaw County/Ann Arbor, Michigan area to act on their moral and religious values to build a better world.
Cover the Uninsured Week hits close to me, because I’ve been there.
In 2001-2002, my wife, Nancy, did a year of volunteer service through Lutheran Volunteer Corps. While volunteer service is a great way to learn how to live on the cheap and to explore issues of faith, justice, and simplicity, it doesn’t provide you with a financial cushion for when you leave the program. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Chuck as Health Care, Racial and Economic Justice on April 24, 2007 at 1:04 PM PDT
Yesterday the Interfaith Roundtable of Washtenaw County hosted a forum exploring religious healing traditions. Four of the six presenters included song in their demonstrations, launched a powerful discussion about the role of prayer, song, and imagery in healing and change.
The theories and perspectives were widely varied, ranging from the quantum mechanics as it relates to spiritual energy to the power of hypnosis.
Whatever the theory, many participants affirmed their traditions teach that songs and prayers and chants can have an effect on the world, even if that’s only to change the one who prays, sings, or chants.
These actions have power.
Which raises a question, if our songs of peace and prayers for healing do have an effect, what is the effect every Superbowl and
And how should we respond?
I know some peace activists who refuse to stand for the national anthem at sports events, and I’ve been to peace marches that started with the national anthem to show that peace is patriotic.
How do we work for peace and pray for justice in a nation that sings about war?
Please share your thoughs in the comments below.
Posted by Chuck as Uncategorized on April 18, 2007 at 12:08 PM PDT
ICPJ’s Hunger Task Force host the May “Dinner and a Movie,” a film series designed to build community, educate about current issues, and motivate action.
When: Thursday, May 24. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m., movie at 7:00, followed by a community discussion.
Where: Memorial Christian Church, 730 Tappan,
How much: Free and open to the public. Donations accepted.
What: Deconstructing Supper is an eye-opening journey into the billion dollar battle to control global food production. Starting with a gourmet meal in his five-star restaurant, Chef John Bishop travels the world, on a personal quest to find out what our food choices are today. From North America to
What to bring: Feel free to bring a dish to share (but it is not required).
RSVPs Requested: email jason@icpj.net or call 734-663-1870
Posted by Chuck as Hunger on April 12, 2007 at 9:34 AM PDT
Yesterday (April 10, 2007), the ICPJ Board of Directors approved a new process for launching new programs, evaluating exiting ones, and thoughtfully allocating our resources among ICPJ programs.
You can read about the process here. You can also download the New Program Application and Program Self Evaluation (Word document). Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Chuck as Uncategorized on April 11, 2007 at 10:12 AM PDT
Leader: This work is hard. It is demanding and time consuming. But, it must be done. Will we recommit ourselves to working for peace and justice?
We will. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Chuck as Uncategorized on April 11, 2007 at 9:40 AM PDT
From the ICPJ Annual Meeting on March 25, approved by the ICPJ Board on April 10.
You can also read the notes from the 2007 Annual Meeting Breakout Group Notes (word document).
Posted by Chuck as Uncategorized on April 11, 2007 at 9:38 AM PDT
When: Thursday, April 26, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Ann Arbor Community Center, 625 N. Main St., Ann Arbor.
Join ICPJ’s Racial and Economic Justice Task Force on Thursday, April 26 for the next installment of our “Dinner and a Movie” series. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Scott as Health Care, Racial and Economic Justice on April 5, 2007 at 6:46 AM PDT
Would you like to connect with other people and resources to help you promote peace and justice in your congregation or organization? Is so, then join us for the Liaison Meeting.
It will be a chance to share with others what your congregation is doing to promote peace and justice, to hear what others are doing, and to build partnerships with others to enhance the effectiveness of your work. Plus, desserts will be served.
The gathering will take place from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at West Side United Methodist Church, 900 South Seventh in Ann Arbor. For more information: jason@icpj.net or 734.663.1870.
Posted by Chuck as Uncategorized on April 4, 2007 at 12:55 PM PDT
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