On Tuesday, January 26, join a viewing and discussion of "Rethink Afghanistan"

• Why have we been in Afghanistan for the past nine years?
• Who are the Taliban and why are we fighting them?
• Why are we also paying them money to protect supply caravans?
• What are the official reasons for sending in 30,000 more US soldiers?
• What are the reasons for why we should leave?
• How well do these reasons stand up to scrutiny?

If these are burning questions you want to discuss, please come join us in seeing Rethink Afghanistan, a 75 minute documentary focusing on the key issues surrounding this war and participate in a post film discussion about questions like the above and more.

Light refreshments provided

• Why have we been in Afghanistan for the past nine years?
• Who are the Taliban and why are we fighting them?
• Why are we also paying them money to protect supply caravans?
• What are the official reasons for sending in 30,000 more US soldiers?
• What are the reasons for why we should leave?
• How well do these reasons stand up to scrutiny?

If these are burning questions you want to discuss, please come join us in seeing Rethink Afghanistan, a 75 minute documentary focusing on the key issues surrounding this war and participate in a post film discussion about questions like the above and more.

A light meal and beverages provided (food contributions welcome).

When: Tuesday, January 26, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Where: Social Hall, St Clare/Temple Beth Emeth, 2309 Packard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48104.

For additional information call 734.663.1870 or email info@icpj.net.

C0-sponsored by the Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice and the Social Action Committee of St. Clare’s Episcopal Church.

The event is free and open to the public.

When: Tuesday, January 26, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Where: Social Hall, St Clare/Temple Beth Emeth, 2309 Packard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48104.

For additional information call 734.663.1870 or email info@icpj.net.

C0-sponsored by the Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice and the Social Action Committee of St. Clare’s Episcopal Church.

The event is free and open to the public.

ICPJ hosts its Annual Congregational Liaison Meeting and Dessert Reception, this year with a focus on, “Responding to Local Needs”.

Join in a gathering for community members of all faith traditions and backgrounds who share your passion for peace and justice!

Hear about how congregations are responding to:
Local hunger
Tough economic times
Local challenges of multiculturalism

Share how your congregation is responding to  local needs and connect with others working on similar issues

Enjoy our dessert reception!

WHEN: Monday, February 1st, 2010; 7-9pm

WHERE: Vineyard Church (2275 Platt Rd., Ann Arbor, 48104, on Platt btwn Washtenaw and S. Huron Pkwy)

RSVP’s (appreciated): 734-663-1870 or gracek@icpj.net

One year ago the peace movement was jubilant at the election of a new administration. One year after a new administration came to office, where does the peace movement see itself?

A panel of community leaders and peace activists from ICPJ task forces will discuss the policies and actions of the administration of the past year and the effect on the peace movement. Panelists will focus on ICPJ’s issue areas including climate change, Latin America, hunger, Israel/Palestine, war and disarmament, and racial & economic justice.

Date: Wednesday, January 20th
Time: 6:30-8:30pm. Join us for dessert and coffee/tea at 6:30pm, followed by panel speakers and discussion.
Location: Church of the Good Shepherd (2145 Independence Blvd., Ann Arbor). 

For more information, call (734) 663-1870 or email info@icpj.net.  Free and open to the public. Join us!

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