We began the vigil in September of 2002 before the attack on Iraq. We have had as many as 200 and as few as 3.
Please, come join us to celebrate our steadfastness and the removal of "combat troops" from Iraq.
Saturday, September 11, 2010. 9th and Massachusetts 12 noon - 1 pm.
The Lawrence Coalition for Peace and Justice is dedicated to the propositions that violence begets more violence, that the forms of violence are social and economic as well as physical, and that the human spirit can reach its highest potential only in an atmosphere of peace, mutual respect, and generosity. (read more)
Eighth Anniversary of the Weekly Peace Vigil.
LCPJ September Business Meeting
The Lawrence Coalition for Peace & Justice September business meeting will be held Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010 in the Gallery Room of the Lawrence Public Library. The meeting begins at 3:30 and ends promptly at 5 pm.
We will be discussing the non-violent communication workshop, fall activities in general and tentative plans for the November Peace Monitor.
Remember Mark Larson with Books
Remember with Books thru the Lawrence Public Library honoring our friend Mark Larson who passed unexpectedly just a few weeks ago. As most of you know, Mark was a voracious reader, researcher and writer of (among other things!) frequent thoughtful letters to the editor of the LJW. He used the Library almost daily as a book source and for computer access to research and email. I've participated in this Library program to honor others and find it especially appropriate in Mark's case.
2010 Tom and Anne Moore Peace & Justice Award Winners
This year LCPJ gave two outstanding individuals, Enrique Peñaloza and Katherine Dinsdale and one excellent organization, Save Our Neighborhood Schools the Tom and Anne Moore Peace & Justice Award. Meet these wonderful people.
Save Our Neighborhood Schools (SONS)
Save Our Neighborhood Schools (SONS) wins the Tom and Anne Moore Peace and Justice Award (group category) for its exemplification of the best characteristics of an informed, active, determined and peaceful grassroots citizens’ movement.
On-Going Activities – Meetings, Protests And Vigils
Art and Conversation: 1 -5 pm, United Way Building, 2518 Ridge Court. Art and Conversation is a friendly gathering for women high school age and above who are in recovery from the experience of sexual violence in their lives. Contact Lindsey at 785.843.8985 or gadugiadmin@sunflower.com to enroll in this FREE Art-Based Support Group. Meets every first Saturday.
Coalition for Homeless Concerns: 3 pm, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont Meets every second Tuesday
GI Rights Hotline 877-447-4487
The GI Rights Hotline is answered by a coalition of nonprofit, non-governmental organizations who provide information to members of the military about discharges, grievance and complaint procedures, and other civil rights. Whether you are in the Army, Navy, Air Force or Marines, they can help with military i
discharges, such as:
Delayed Entry Program (DEP)
Hardship
Conscientious Objection
Entry Level Separation
Don't Ask, Don't Tell
Medical
Psychological
Voice 877-447-4487
Web http://www.girightshotline.org
