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.
This is report 4 of 5 from ICPJ’s January 2008 Congregational Liaison Meeting. (read reports 1: Global Warming, 2: Other Issues, 3: Peace in Iraq, or 5: Faith and Politics )
This group looked at the possibility of beginning one or more small groups involved in the process of “Scriptural Reasoning” as a way to do Interfaith Dialogue. Participants in Scriptural Reasoning (SR) believe that the resolution of religiously rooted political tensions will be attained not by avoiding religion in public, but by initiating more and better religious conversations. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Chuck as Middle East on January 31, 2008 at 10:31 AM PST
The is report 2 of 5 from ICPJ’s January 2008 Congregational Liaison Meeting (read reports 1: Global Warming and 2: Other Issues)
There was particular interest in organizing a visible religious involvement in the events around the anniversary of the War, March 19. Here is the full list of ideas: Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Chuck as Middle East on January 30, 2008 at 11:02 AM PST
The is report 2 of 5 from ICPJ’s January 2008 Congregational Liaison Meeting (read report 1)
Transcending the several topical concerns around our table (including housing, economic justice, and nonviolent action), there were several process concerns about how we can address the wide variety of concerns in the community. These include:
- How can an individual searching to get involved find a place?
- How can the programs and initiatives in different communities connect to each other?
- How can we respond to new concerns as they arrive? Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Chuck as Uncategorized on January 28, 2008 at 1:05 PM PST
Over 50 people came together for our annual Congregational Liaison Meeting on Jan. 23rd to share their concerns about pressing social justice issues. Small group discussions led to the formation of interest groups and the development of action plans. Global warming, peace in Iraq, small group interfaith dialogue about peace in the Middle East, and the intersection of politics and religion were among the topics discussed.
We will be posting the groups’ notes as they come in. Thank you to all who participated for making this event so productive and encouraging!
Small Group Discussion 1 of 5: Global Warming
All participants introduced their affiliation and focus/interest on the environment. Those people who are already doing things such as lowering their thermostats, buying fluorescent bulbs, talked about what they do.
Q: Are there tasks that individuals have seen used/been effective? Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by gracek as Uncategorized on January 25, 2008 at 8:32 AM PST
Join us for the annual People’s State of the Union Party - Monday, January 28th at the Circus Bar (210 S 1st Street, Ann Arbor - above the Millennium Club). All ages welcome.
8 pm - Doors open at The Circus for snacks and socializing.
8:30 pm - Youth Activist Network’s Peace Cast Productions will show Climate of Fear, and Peace Players street theater will present “Bush’s Last Stand” in honor of Bush’s last SOTU!
9 pm - SOTU will be shown on multiple large screen TV’s while we play our last game of Bush Bingo!
Visit www.michiganpeaceworks.org for more details.
Sponsored by Michigan Peaceworks, Veterans for Peace, and the Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice.
Posted by gracek as Uncategorized on January 24, 2008 at 12:03 PM PST
Join us for our next monthly volunteer meeting for the Michigan Health Care Security Campaign!
Thursday, February 28th - 7pm - Memorial Christian Church (730 Tappan, Ann Arbor, MI 48104)
**Find out more and discover how you can become a part of this exciting campaign. All are welcome!**
You can also jump right in and help us gather signatures to put health care on the ballot in November. Petitions and instructions can be picked up at the ICPJ Office at Memorial Christian Church (730 Tappan) between the hours of 10am and 4pm M-F. Please email gracek@icpj.net for more information.
Thanks to all who attended our first volunteer meeting! We’re off to a great start!
Posted by gracek as Health Care on January 16, 2008 at 1:55 PM PST
The Sacred Texts and the Heart of Peace event on January 10 was a great success. Over 100 people gathered to hear Jewish, Christian, and Muslim perspectives on how their faiths’ sacred text call for peace.
It was an incredible night.
Our Common Ground for Peace group is now exploring how to follow-up with this event and to continue to build on this understanding. One option they are actively considering is to organize small groups to continue the discussion.
Please check back here for more information.
We will also be posting the presenters’ remarks as they come in:
Posted by Chuck as Middle East on January 14, 2008 at 12:00 PM PST
On January 15 we’re kicking off the signature collection for the Health Care for Michigan ballot campaign. Can you take 2 hours to help get this measure on the ballot?
The shifts and locations are available below. Petitions will be available at Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice starting at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 14. Call 734-663-1870 or email dawarpo@gmail.com to sign up.
Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Chuck as Health Care, Racial and Economic Justice on January 11, 2008 at 10:25 AM PST
Please join us to promote health care for all in Michigan as we at ICPJ begin our involvement with the Michigan Health Care Security Campaign!
This November, Michigan voters will have an opportunity to vote on a constitutional amendment to improve statewide health care accessibility. The ballot proposal would require the Michigan legislature to develop a ‘Health Care Security’ plan that would protect Michigan citizens and business from a spiraling health care crisis. For more information, find the answers to frequently asked questions about the campaign or visit the Health Care for Michigan website.
ICPJ will be working with other local and statewide organizations to educate Michigan voters about this ballot proposal and to advocate for its support. We need your help! Please consider the following options for getting involved:
1) Volunteer on MLK Day (1/21/08) to collect signatures - Spend a few hours circulating the Michigan Health Care Security Campaign petition at MLK Day events in your community. (Email gracek@icpj.net)
2) Join us for our first Michigan Health Care Security Campaign volunteer meeting - Thursday, January 24th, at 7pm at Memorial Christian Church (730 Tappan, Ann Arbor, MI 48104).
3) Volunteer to offer organizational/administrative support - Help us to create materials, compile information, and undertake other necessary tasks to promote the Michigan Health Care Security Campaign at a time convenient for you. (Email gracek@icpj.net)
*Only voters registered in Michigan may be involved in petition circulation. Find more information at http://healthcareformichigan.org/Pages/Petition_Instructions.pdfIn order to collect the half-million signatures required to get this amendment on the November 2008 ballot, we will have to work together! Please join us!
Posted by gracek as Health Care on January 11, 2008 at 9:58 AM PST
Do you want to see Michigan take the lead in ensuring fair healthcare?
Join ICPJ, MichUHCAN, and others to announce the start of a campaign to do just that!
WHAT: Press Conference for Michigan Health Care Security ballot campaign
WHEN: 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at Graduate Employee Organization office at 330 E Liberty, suite 3F
WHO: Religious leaders, health care professionals, business people, and YOU!
WHY: to announce the start of a ballot campaign to ensure that Michigan provides “Health Care that is Always there.”
Posted by Chuck as Health Care, Racial and Economic Justice on January 3, 2008 at 1:31 PM PST
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