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.
The Health Care for MI Campaign work is on hold, but do you still want to get involved in local action for health care justice? Join us on Thursday, July 10 at 6:30pm to view the first in a major PBS series, “Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick?”
What connections exist between healthy bodies, healthy bank accounts and skin color? This month’s dinner and a movie will feature the first segment of Unnatural Causes: In Sickness and in Wealth. Follow four individuals from different walks of life to see how their position in society-shaped by social policies and public priorities-affects their health.
Join community members for an engaging film, insightful discussion, and opportunities for action on this important issue. FREE and open to the public. All are welcome to RSVP and bring a dish to pass, but this is not required. Dinner will begin at 6:30PM, and the movie will be at 7PM. Located at Memorial Christian Church, 730 Tappan, Ann Arbor. Questions? Want to RSVP? Contact Jaimie Philip at 734.663.1870 or jaimie@umich.edu
Posted by gracek as Uncategorized on July 3, 2008 at 1:01 PM PDT
We’re working on having a strategic planning retreat in September, and we want to know where you, our members, would like to see us go.
So please write a brief, 75-word or less, summary of where you would like to see ICPJ in five years in the form below. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Chuck as Uncategorized on June 26, 2008 at 11:10 AM PDT
The Ann Arbor Art Fair is July 16-19 this year, and ICPJ is having a booth, and I want you to volunteer.
It’s a great chance to connect with other peace-minded people, spread the justice message through buttons and bumper stickers, and to get more folks involved in ICPJ. To sign up just call 734-663-1870 or email chuck@icpj.net and tell us when you’re available, and look below to see the open slots.
We’ll tell you where the booth is, make sure you have someone to keep you company at the booth, and remind you of your slot.
Sign up today! Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Chuck as Uncategorized on June 26, 2008 at 8:55 AM PDT
When ICPJ showed the Story of Stuff, we asked people to share what they have done and will do to address global warming, consumerism, and the other issues raised in the film.
It’s time to report back! What’s worked for you? What are you doing to do your part?
Posted by Chuck as Global Warming on June 17, 2008 at 8:58 AM PDT
For Torture Awareness Month in June, in addition to our Torture is Wrong banner campaign, please join us for our Ghosts of Abu Ghraib film showing.
What: Dinner, showing and Discussion of the award-winning film “Ghosts of Abu Ghraib”
When: Thursday, June 19. Dinner at 6:30 p.m., movie at 7:00
Why: To explore the issue of torture for Torture Awareness Month. Why does it happen? What can we do to stop it.
Who: Sponsored by the Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice; open to the public.
Where: Memorial Christian Church Fellowship Hall, 730 Tappan, Ann Arbor
How much: This event is free, donations are welcome. You are welcome to bring a dish to share, but that is not required. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Chuck as Iraq on June 11, 2008 at 12:57 PM PDT
Area congregations have begun to put up banners for torture awareness month. These banners are part of the National Religious Campaign Against Torture’s Banner Across America campaign. See all pictures here.
The Ann Arbor News has also run an article today discussing the banners and torture awareness month. Read the article here.
The banner campaign is the first of many ICPJ campaigns for torture awareness month. Next we will be hosting a dinner and a movie event featuring The Ghosts of Abu Ghraib on June 19th. For more information see our Events page
Posted by Mike as Iraq, Uncategorized on June 6, 2008 at 12:14 PM PDT
Over 60 people attended Tuesday’s 1st official Scriptural Reasoning Event on the topic of “how our faith traditions teach us to treat ‘the other, the neighbor, the stranger’,”hosted by the Common Ground for Peace in Israel/Palestine Working Group. The event consisted of:
- a delicious potluck dinner (thank you to those who brought food and to our sponsors: Jerusalem Garden, Oasis Grill, and Sahara Cafe and Grill!);
- three brief presentations on Jewish, Christian, and Muslim scripture (attached below);
- a period of small group dialogue and reflection on the issues presented through scripture.
Thanks to all who attended and to our insightful speakers!
Please join us for our Scriptural Reasoning II to continue the discussion at Temple Beth Emeth/St. Clare’s Episcopal Church (2309 Packard St.) on AUGUST 28th (time TBD).
Speakers and Scripture
NEW: You can now listen to the audio of the presentation here. The audio quality isn’t the best, but the content is great!
Posted by gracek as Uncategorized on June 5, 2008 at 9:00 AM PDT
This is a new action alert on The Reliable Replacement Warhead: The Latest Threat to Nuclear Nonproliferation as provided by the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL).
The House of Representatives has already denied funding to this program, now it is time for the Senate to follow that lead.
Posted by MarkB as Nuclear Disarmament on June 4, 2008 at 11:54 AM PDT
ICPJ will be on the radio. Tune into WCBN, 88.3 Ann Arbor on Thursday, June 5 at 6:00 while Charmie Gholson hosts us to talk about the banner campaign for Torture Awareness Month.
Posted by Chuck as Iraq, Uncategorized on June 3, 2008 at 11:34 AM PDT
Please join us for an evening of Scriptural Reasoning sponsored by ICPJ’s Common Ground for Peace in Israel/Palestine Working Group.
Scriptural Reasoning is an emerging practice among and between Christians, Jews and Muslims, of reading their sacred Scriptures together, and reasoning together on particular contemporary issues. The practice grounds discussion in the respective religious texts, encouraging participants to be both self-critical and deeply rooted in their commitments to their own particular faith.
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Posted by Chuck as Middle East on May 21, 2008 at 7:26 AM PDT
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