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.
Position: Program Coordinator, full time, may be filled by two part-time staff.
Responsibilities:
Program coordination: Ensure effective implementation of ICPJ programs, including direct responsibility for specific program areas such as Racial and Economic Justice, Hunger, and Globalization. Specific tasks will include supporting committee meetings, helping organize events, generating advocacy opportunities, and providing skills training for program volunteers; Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Chuck as Uncategorized on September 27, 2007 at 7:21 AM PDT
As part of the Michigan Food Stamp Challenge, we’ve been talking about the future of food stamps and how they relate to the Farm Bill.
In the Senate, there are two committees that decide what happens to food stamps and programs like it. The Agriculture Committee sets the rules for these programs in the Farm Bill, and the Finance Committee provides the funds. Read the rest of this entry »
The civil rights rally in Jena, Louisiana reminds our nation that racism remains a real issue, and this a recent reflection on the God’s Politics blog that it’s not just a southern concern, but that “Jena is America.”
How can we overcome this legacy of injustice?
To help build a better understanding of your own cultural background, and how that influences your perceptions, ICPJ is organizing a discussion on the ANTI-RACIST COOKBOOK, scheduled for Tuesday, October 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ann Arbor Community Center, 625 North Main St.
Come prepared to talk about your personal stories and experiences regarding race, discrimination, and what you can do to open lines of communication. If possible please RSVP by e-mailing stephanie@icpj.net or calling ICPJ at 734-663-1870.
What: Rally to support anti-sweatshop activists and call on the University of Michigan to go Sweatshop Free
When: Thursday, September 20, 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm.
Where: The Spinning Cube behind the Fleming Building
Why: To support the 12 University of Michigan students who were arrested for a nonviolent action to encourage the University to go sweatshop free and to call for rules to make University apparel sweatshop-free. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Chuck as Globalization on September 19, 2007 at 10:30 AM PDT
On Thursday, September 27, concerned UM students and faculty, working with community members concerned with human rights and worker rights, will show two films about Oaxaca, Mexico: Granito de Arena (about the movement for a democratic teachers’ union in Oaxaca from the early 1980s to the present) and Un poquito de tanta verdad (about the uprising in Oaxaca in 2006). Both films are open to the public. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Chuck as Latin America on September 13, 2007 at 9:39 AM PDT
Dinner and a Movie: Minimum Wage. Morgan Spurlock’s 30 Days takes his successful Super Size Me formula to explore one of America’s most pressing issues on the small screen. In the first episode, welfare, watch as Spurlock and his fiancée, Alex Jamieson, undertake a 30 day social experiment and find themselves landing multiple jobs, working 14-hour days, sharing a bus pass, and shivering in a run-down apartment just to make ends meet. Unfortunately, for millions of Americans, this is reality. Join us for this provocative movie, a scrumptious meal, and a lively discussion. Don’t miss out! This show dares you to “take a walk in someone else’s shoes.”
Where: Memorial Christian Church ~ 730 Tappan St. Ann Arbor.
When: Thursday, September 20, 6:30 p.m.
Why: To make a difference to ensure the American dream is a reality for everyone.
How Much: FREE!!! You are invited to bring a dish to share, but it is not required. Donations are accepted.
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