Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:57:42 -0600 (CST)
From: International Campaign for Tibet <members@...>
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Subject: Tibetan Refugee Update - Your Help is Needed

Organization: International Campaign for Tibet

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Dear Charles,

The situation in Tibet continues to change dramatically. Our work as advocates is more important than ever, and so is the support of special friends and allies like you. Your partnership is critical as we redouble our efforts to save Tibet and help the Tibetan people in this time of need.

As this year draws to a close, I hope we can count on your help once again because so many are counting on us.

When I was last in Dharamsala, India, I had the privilege to meet with many recent refugees from Tibet.  I spent long hours listening to their stories, each unique and heartbreaking in its own way.

But most moving to me was the urgent desire of these new refugees to tell their stories and their unsinkable hope that the world will hear their words and take action on behalf of those still struggling against oppression inside Tibet.

Several of the new refugees I met had been in hiding, injured and half-starved, from the Chinese authorities for months in the mountains of Tibet because they had participated in the spring 2008 demonstrations.

Had they been captured, they would have faced certain detention and probable torture. Their dangerous crossing into exile only sharpened their resolve to tell their stories. 

I asked a young monk in the group of new refugees how he felt now that they had reached Dharamsala, and he said: 

"We were given an audience with His Holiness, and that meeting brought us great joy.  But we have no happiness about arriving safely in India because we can imagine how many brothers and sisters are still suffering under the Chinese in Tibet."

This young monk had fled Tibet for committing the "crime" of daring to speak out when foreign journalists were allowed a brief visit to the Labrang Monastery.  He and some other monks had called out to the journalists, "We want human rights," "We need freedom of religion and freedom of speech," and "Let His Holiness the Dalai Lama return to Tibet!"  They offered the journalists Tibetan flags.

Knowing that these simple acts would have grave consequences, the monks slipped away from the monastery and went into hiding.  However, the security presence at Labrang continued and even after a year there was no chance to return.  These young monks, like thousands of others, have been forced to choose between certain oppression and an uncertain future in exile.

Arriving Safely Is Not Enough

ICT has been asked by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Government-in-Exile to do whatever we can to assist Tibetan refugees in transit, and in their lives as refugees.  This request has become an essential part of our advocacy work - and one to which we attach hopeful faces and stories. 

This work is essential, but it also places a heavy burden on our shoulders. Simply put, we need the help of all our supporters at this time of year.

Please respond today with a generous year end contribution to make sure we'll have the resources to battle the forces that endanger Tibetan refugees and secure humanitarian assistance for their immediate needs.

And, if you are able to make a gift of $100 or more, I'll also send you a copy of ICT's 2010 "Women in Tibet" calendar as an additional thank you for your commitment to Tibet and the Tibetan people.

But any donation, no matter the amount, will contribute to helping our Tibetan friends this winter.

In thanks for your generosity and with best wishes for the New Year,

Mary Beth Markey

VP, International Advocacy

P.S.  I am especially grateful for your support now when I know all of our budgets are tight. Even if you can only give $5, $10 or $25, your gift will be a lifeline to Tibetan refugees. Thank you.

International Campaign for Tibet

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Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:10:29 -0500 (EST)
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Subject: Nominate the Best of Reston

Reston Interfaith and the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce are pleased to present the 19th Annual Best of Reston, which honors individuals, organizations, and businesses that have put forth tremendous effort in their commitment to community service and improving the lives of others.

Nominations are officially open for Best of Reston 2010. You can nominate the best in four unique categories, including: 

   - Individual Community Member;

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   - Small Business Leader (2-500 employees); and

   - Corporate Business Leader (500 + employees).

One additional Fairfax County First Responder Officer of the Year will be given a Best of Reston Award, and will be selected by the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce First Responder Committee from all First Responder winners.

Best of Reston will also present the Robert E. Simon Community Service Award to a past Best of Reston honoree who continues to exemplify the principles and charater of this event through a sustained commitment to excellence and service in our community.

All proceeds from Best of Reston benefit the social service programs of Reston Interfaith. For more information, please contact Cathy Hoskinson at 571.323.9566. We invite you to join us as we provide people with homes and hope.

CLICK HERE to download the Nomination Guidelines.

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Subject: Christian leaders call for ending the occupation

Date: Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:29:59 -0500

A PALESTINIAN CHRISTIAN CALL TO END THE OCCUPATION

A group of Palestinian Christians representing a variety of churches and church-related organizations have issued an animated and prayerful call for an end to occupation of Palestine by Israel. The call, issued at an 11 December meeting in Bethlehem, comes at a time when many Palestinians believe they have reached a dead end. It raises questions to the international community, political leaders in the region, and the churches worldwide about their contribution to the Palestinian people's pursuit of freedom. Even in the midst of "our catastrophe" the call is described as a word of faith, hope and love.

Referred to as "The Kairos Palestine Document" the call echoes a similar summons issued by South African churches in the mid-1980s at the height of repression under the apartheid regime. That call served to galvanize churches and the wider public in a concerted effort that eventually brought the end of apartheid.

The authors of the Kairos Palestine Document, among them Patriarch Emeritus Michel Sabbah from the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, the Lutheran Bishop of Jerusalem Munib Younan, and Archbishop Theodosios Atallah Hanna of Sebastia from the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem, have raised the challenge of the urgency for peace with justice to religious and political leaders in Palestinian and the Israeli society, international community, and to "our Christian brothers and sisters in the churches" around the world. They believe that current efforts in the Middle East are confined to managing the crisis rather than finding pertinent and long term solutions to the crisis.

Decrying empty promises

Expressing their pain, the signatories of the call decry the emptiness of the promises and pronouncements about peace in the region. They remind the world about the separation wall erected on Palestinian territory, the blockade of Gaza, how Israeli settlements ravage their land, the humiliation at military checkpoints, the restrictions of religious liberty and controlled access to holy places, the plight of refugees awaiting their right of return, prisoners languishing in Israeli prisons and Israel's blatant disregard of international law, as well as the paralysis of the international community in the face of this tragedy.

Rejecting Israeli justifications for their actions as being in self-defence, they unambiguously state that if there were no occupation, "there would be no resistance, no fear and no insecurity."

They argue: "God created us not to engage in strife and conflict but together build up the land in love and mutual respect. Our land has a universal mission, and the promise of the land has never been a political programme, but rather the prelude to complete universal salvation. Our connectedness to this land is a natural right. It is not an ideological or a theological question only." They reject any use of the Bible to legitimize or support political options and positions that are based upon injustice.

Declaring the occupation of Palestinian land as a sin against God and humanity, they steadfastly adhere to the signs of hope such as "local centres of theology" and "numerous meetings for inter-religious dialogue", recognizing that these signs provide hope to the resistance of the occupation. Through the logic of peaceful resistance, resistance is as much a right as it is a duty as it has the potential to hasten the time of reconciliation.

Asserting that this is a moment demanding repentance for past actions, either for using hatred as an instrument of resistance or the willingness to be indifferent and absorbed by faulty theological positions, the group calls on the international community and Palestinians for steadfastness in this time of trial. "Come and see [so we can make known to you] the truth of our reality", they appeal.

Poignantly, they conclude, "in the absence of all hope, we cry out our cry of hope. We believe in God, good and just. We believe that God's goodness will finally triumph over the evil of hate and of death that still persist in our land. We will see here 'a new land' and 'a new human being', capable of rising up in the spirit to love each one of his or her brothers and sisters."

The authors are:

* Patriarch Michel Sabbah

* Bishop Dr Munib Younan

* Archbishop Theodosios Atallah Hanna

* Rev. Dr Jamal Khader

* Rev. Dr Rafiq Khoury

* Rev. Dr Mitri Raheb

* Rev. Dr Naim Ateek

* Rev. Dr Yohana Katanacho

* Rev. Fr Fadi Diab

* Dr Jiries Khoury

* Ms Sider Daibes

* Ms Nora Kort

* Ms Lucy Thaljieh

* Mr Nidal Abu Zulof

* Mr Yusef Daher

* Mr Rifat Kassis - coordinator of the initiative

Media contact in Jerusalem: Ranjan Solomon  +972-54-733-7857

Full text of the Kairos Palestine Document:

In English

http://www.oikoumene.org/fileadmin/files/wcc-main/2009pdfs/Kairos Palestine_En.pdf

In Arabic

http://www.oikoumene.org/fileadmin/files/wcc-main/2009pdfs/Kairos Palestine_Ar.pdf

Auf Deutsch

http://www.oikoumene.org/fileadmin/files/wcc-main/2009pdfs/Kairos Palestine_Ger.pdf

En fran�ais

http://www.oikoumene.org/fileadmin/files/wcc-main/2009pdfs/Kairos Palestine_Fr.pdf

For the list of signatories:

http://kairospalestine.ps/?q=node/2

Churches in the Middle East: solidarity and witness for peace:

http://www.oikoumene.org/?id=3113

Additional information: Juan Michel,+41 22 791 6153 +41 79 507 6363 media@...

The World Council of Churches promotes Christian unity in faith, witness and service for a just and peaceful world. An ecumenical fellowship of churches founded in 1948, today the WCC brings together 349 Protestant, Orthodox, Anglican and other churches representing more than 560 million Christians in over 110 countries, and works cooperatively with the Roman Catholic Church. The WCC general secretary is Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia, from the Methodist Church in Kenya. Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland.

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And From Ecumenical News International (Switzerland); www.eni.ch

Israeli occupation a 'sin against God', say Palestinian Christian leaders

Jerusalem (ENI). Palestinian Christian leaders have issued a call for an end to Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory, which they described as, "a sin against God and against humanity," and have appealed for support from the world's churches.

"The injustice against the Palestinian people, which is the Israeli occupation, is an evil that must be resisted," the Christian leaders said in a document that was almost two years in the making. "Resistance is a right and a duty for the Christian. But it is resistance with love as its logic," they said. "It is thus a creative resistance, for it must find human ways that engage the humanity of the enemy."

The initiators of the statement, made public at an 11 December meeting in Bethlehem, have referred to the text as the "Kairos Palestine" document. "Kairos" is a Greek word used in the Bible for a God-given time of challenge, grace and opportunity.

The organizers said that their statement echoes the Kairos document that South African churches issued in the mid-1980s, and which helped galvanise churches and the wider public in a concerted effort that eventually led to the end of apartheid.

"It is a call to the international community worldwide to look at the plight of the Palestinians and put pressure on Israel to conform to international law," spokesperson and coordinator Rifat Kassis told Ecumenical News International.

"Despite the talk about peace and the peace process conducted for 17 years, nothing has happened and the situation continues deteriorating," Kassis said. "It is the right time for a more ethical perspective on the conflict, and that should come from religious leaders."

The full title of the document is, "A moment of truth: A word of faith, hope and love from the heart of Palestinian suffering".

Signatories include the former leader of the Roman Catholic Church in the region, Latin Patriarch emeritus Michel Sabbah; the Lutheran bishop of Jerusalem Munib Younan; and Archbishop Theodosios Atallah Hanna of Sebastia from the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem.

"The aim is to free both peoples [Israelis and Palestinians] from extremist positions of the different Israeli governments, bringing both to justice and reconciliation," the Palestinian Christian leaders stated. "In this spirit and with this dedication, we will eventually reach the longed-for resolution to our problems, as indeed happened in South Africa and with many other liberation movements in the world."

The signatories accused Israel of "disregard of international law and international resolutions". Issues faced by Palestinians, they said, included the "separation wall" that cuts through Palestinian territories, Israeli settlements and "daily humiliation" at military checkpoints.

Rejecting Israeli justification for Israel's actions being in self-defence, the Palestinian Christian leaders said, "There would be no resistance, no fear and no insecurity" if there were no occupation.

"The Israeli occupation of Palestinian land is a sin against God and humanity," the Palestinian Christian leaders stated, "because it deprives the Palestinians of their basic human rights, bestowed by God. It distorts the image of God in the Israeli who has become an occupier, just as it distorts this image in the Palestinian living under occupation."

The initiative brought together leaders of most Palestinian Christian denominations and prominent Christian theologians, said Kassis.

The Geneva-based World Council of Churches helped facilitate the formation of the document, which also addresses churches worldwide including WCC members who may have differing views of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The signatories, acknowledging that they are small in number, said their message was, "great and important" not only to Christians but also to Muslims and Jews. To their Muslim neighbours, they sent a "message of love and of living together," while at the same time urging them to reject fanaticism and extremism. They also called on the world to reject uninformed views of Muslims so that they were not, "stereotyped as the enemy nor caricatured as terrorists". To their Jewish neighbours, the signatories affirmed the possibility of a shared life despite past struggles.

The Christian leaders condemned all forms of racism including anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, and called on Christians world wide to, "say a word of truth and to take a position of truth with regard to Israel's occupation of Palestinian land".

The writers also urged churches around the world, "not to offer a theological cover up for the injustice we suffer, for the sin of the occupation imposed on us".

Kairos Palestine document: www.oikoumene.org/fileadmin/files/wcc-main/2009pdfs/Kairos%20Palestine_En.pdf

Kairos Palestine website: www.kairospalestine.ps

Some articles about Jerusalem (From Al-Hewar Magazine Archive):

Facts about Jerusalem

http://www.alhewar.com/FactsAboutJerusalem.htm

THE FATE OF JERUSALEM

By Dr. L. M. Lewis

 (Aug/Sept 1997 Issue)

http://www.alhewar.com/LEWIS.html

Special Evening on Jerusalem

(May/June 1997 Issue)

http://www.alhewar.com/Center-Jerusalem.html

The Palestinian Rights Page

http://www.alhewar.org/INTIFADAH%20PAGE/the_new_intifidah.htm

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Subject: The People Speak premieres this Sunday! Watch new video.
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Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 06:59:24 -0600

TV SHOWS VIDEO THIS DAY IN HISTORY SHOP MAGAZINE SPEECHES

 About The Show

The People Speak, a new documentary film premiering this Sunday on HISTORY, highlights the lives and experiences of ordinary Americans who spoke up for social change throughout history with dramatic performances from their letters, songs, diaries and speeches.  Produced by Chris Moore, Matt Damon, Anthony Arnove, Josh Brolin and Howard Zinn, the film is based on Zinn's books A People's History of the United States and Voices of A People's History.  Featured artists include Matt Damon, Josh Brolin, Kerry Washington, Marisa Tomei, Danny Glover, Bruce Springsteen, and John Legend.  Read more >>   Videos

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Subject: (Webinar): DV in the Muslim Community, Sunday - 12/13

Greetings!

Tune in tomorrow to a webinar hosted by Altmuslimah to discuss domestic violence in the Muslim community and what YOU can do to promote peaceful Muslim families.

Read on for further details from the host, or visit http://www.altmuslimah.com/a/b/b/3276 -

The organizers of Voice to Action: Muslims Against Domestic Violence invite you to participate in a live web event on Sunday, December 13th at 1:00PM EST at Altmuslimah.com to discuss domestic violence and what together we can do to end this injustice in our communities.

A list of simple yet engaging community projects will be presented during the web event that we will carry out together by February 2010, which also marks the one year death anniversary of Aasiya Zubair Hassan. Dozens of imams across the country devoted Friday khutbas to address a shaken ummah on the inhumanity of domestic violence. Let's not wait for any more unnerving and needless losses to ignite us to act.

Share the event Evite with your contacts:http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/WOWIYYASPSZLSUMSUSLV/v2a

Post this event to your Facebook profiles: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=181782273094&index=1

More event information can also be found at our Facebook Page: Altmuslimah - Exploring Both Sides of the Gender Divide. Or, visit us at: http://www.altmuslimah.com/a/b/b/3276

V2A is brought to you by Altmuslimah and Dar al Islam, in partnership with Peaceful Families Project and ISSA USA.

Contact us to become a partner and friend.

Peaceful Families Project is a national 501(c)(3) organization devoted to ending domestic violence in Muslim families by facilitating awareness workshops for Muslim leaders and communities, providing training and technical assistance for helping professionals, conducting research, and developing resources.

Please support our work by donating online or by mail.  Your tax deductible contribution will help educate and protect Muslim families from abuse. http://peacefulfamilies.org/donate.html

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Subject: Baltimore Activist Alert - Part 2

Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:09:33 -0500

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Baltimore Activist Alert Dec. 10, 2009 - Jan. 7, 2010

21] Candlelight Vigil for Survival - Dec. 11

22] Deck the Hall fundraiser - Dec. 11

23] Film RETHINK AFGHANISTAN - Dec. 11                                  

24] Yoga's Path to Peace - Dec. 11

25] Vigil at Walter Reed - Dec. 11                

26] Film COAL COUNTRY - Dec. 11

27] Ballroom dancing - Dec. 11                                    

28] Olney vigil to end the war - Dec. 12                                 

29] Peace vigil in Chester, PA - Dec. 12                                         

30] "No, You Can't Rally - Dec. 12

31] Peace vigil at Capitol - Dec. 12

32] Westminster WIB vigil - Dec. 12                                  

33] Winter In America benefit - Dec. 12

34] Drum for Peace - Dec. 12                    

35] Ethical Society meeting - Dec. 13

36] African service - Dec. 13 

37] Bridge vigil - Dec. 13                                                                   

38] Power & Race - Dec. 13

39] Quaker Peace Vigil - Dec. 13

40] Report from Honduras -- Dec. 13

41] Red Emma's needs volunteers - Dec. 13

42] Pentagon vigil - Dec. 14

43] Marc Steiner on WEAA - Dec. 14 - Dec. 17

44] Protest the death penalty - Dec. 14                    

45] Film MONEY DRIVEN MEDICINE - Dec. 14

46] BUPJ meeting - Dec. 14

47] Pledge of Resistance meeting - Dec. 14

48] The Exonerated -- Dec. 14

49] Prayer for the Legislature -- Dec. 15

50] Anti-torture vigil - Dec. 15

51] Tuesday peace vigil - Dec. 15

52] Ecolocity DC meeting - Dec. 15

53] Film GET RID OF YOURSELF - Dec. 15

54] Philadelphia, PA vigil - Dec. 16

55] WIB Frederick vigil - Dec. 16

56] Chestnut Hill, PA vigil - Dec. 16

57] Film JOYEUX NOEL - Dec. 16/Breaking Rank class - Dec. 16-Feb. 17

58] Israel/Palestine roundtable - Dec. 17

59] Mythmakers & Lawbreakers - Dec. 17

60] CO to speak - Dec. 17

61] Film KING CORN - Dec. 18

62] Carl Kabat on trial - Dec. 21-22

63] First Thursday demo - Jan. 7

64] Get a copy of 1089 NIGHTS

65] Job opportunity with Veterans For Peace

66] Buy a red maple tree

67] Help available in buying a house 

68] Contribute to the Georgia Four defense fund

69] Join Global Zero campaign

70] War Is Not the Answer signs for sale

71] Publish your peace article

72] Click on The Hunger Site  

73] Join Peace Park Antinuclear Vigil

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21] - Candlelight Vigil for Survival in support of the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference takes place on Fri., Dec. 11 at 4:30 PM at the Towson traffic circle, York Rd. and Allegheny Ave;  about one mile inside the Beltway.  Bring a wind-proof candle (paper cup with x cut in bottom works fine), matches, and if you want, a sign. Call Terry at 443-904-6727 (cell).  The event is sponsored by the Baltimore Climate Action Network (www.baltimoreclimate.org) and www.350.org.

22] - There is a Deck the Hall fundraiser for the fully restored Polish Home Hall in Curtis Bay featuring gourmet cuisine and live music on Fri., Dec. 11 from 6 to 10 PM at 4416 Fairhaven Ave..  The requisite donation is $50.  Call 410-355-1100 or go to www.baybrook.net.  

23] - End US Wars demands that Obama keep his promise and end the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars; call a ceasefire on Predator drone attacks over Pakistan; and begin immediate reconstruction and recovery in war torn regions. The film "Rethink Afghanistan" will be shown on Fri., Dec. 11 from 6 to 8 PM at Busboys & Poets, 14th and V Sts., NW, WDC. Email: contact@... or visit www.enduswars.org.

24] - The Ashram is forming a new Shanti Marga class. As this class only forms once a year, and is taught by spiritual master Vyasa Deva, this is a very special opportunity.  Shanti means peace and Marga means road, or path, so the class is the "Path to Peace."  Although the complete program spans 3 years, and gives a comprehensive overview of all the eight limbs of the science of yoga, the Beginner's 1 level may be taken as an independent course. The emphasis is on incorporating the five basic principles of yoga into one's daily life, through simple but effective practices. Lasting 12 weeks, it will meet Fridays, from 7-8:30 p.m., starting Dec. 11. This class is yoga theory only, but it is required to take yoga asanas while one is enrolled. Email shantiyoga2@... or go to www.schooloflife.org.

25] - SHED LIGHT ON US WAR CASUALTIES: FROM THE FRONT LINE TO THE BACK DOOR of Walter Reed Army Medical Center (North Gate), every Friday night, from 7 to 9 PM in the middle of the 7100 block of Georgia Ave., NW. The vigil calls for peace, care for the wounded, and full benefits for all veterans.  Contact Bruce Wolf - Haunteddog@....

26] - With the Copenhagen summit on climate change just beginning, what better time to listen to the stories about lives, communities and environments being devastated by modern day coal mining.  At Red Emma's on Fri., Dec. 11 at 7 PM, see the film COAL COUNTRY tells of the dramatic struggle around the use of coal, which provides over half the electricity in America.  In Appalachia, miners and residents are locked in conflict. Childcare is available.  Email me.sine@... at least 48 hours before the event.

27] -  There is an opportunity to participate in ballroom dancing, usually every Friday of the month, in the JHU ROTC Bldg. at 8 PM.  Turn south on San Martin Dr. from the intersection of Univ. Parkway and 39th St.  Drive on campus by taking the third left turn. The next dance will be Dec. 11. Call Dave Greene at 410-599-3725.                 

28] - Friends House, 17715 Meeting House Rd., Sandy Spring, MD 20860, hosts a peace vigil every Saturday, 10:30 to 11:30 AM, on the corner of Rt. 108 and Georgia Ave. in Olney, MD.  The next vigil is Dec. 5. Call Chuck Harker at 301-570-7167.

29] -  Each Saturday, 11 AM - 1 PM, Chester County Peace Movement holds a peace vigil in West Chester in front of the Chester County Courthouse, High & Market Sts. Go to www.ccpeace.org.

30] - There's a "No You Can't!" Rally at the White House on Sat., Dec. 12 from 11 AM to 4 PM.  This is a call for Unity Among Peace Movement Groups against Obama War Escalation.  Over 100 leading peace activists have called for the "Emergency Anti-Escalation Rally," organized by End US Wars, a newly formed coalition of national and grass-roots antiwar organizations, with endorsements from leading peace leaders.  Some of the speakers are Cynthia McKinney, Sen. Mike Gravel, Kathy Kelly, Chris Hedges, David Swanson and Phyllis Bennis.  Jordan Page and Emma's Revolution will be among the performers. Email contact@... or visit www.enduswars.org.

31] - There will be a peace vigil on the West Lawn of the Capitol at noon on Sat., Dec. 12. Look for the blue banner with the message, "Seek Peace and Pursue It.--Psalms 34:14." The vigil lasts one hour and is silent except when one responds to the occasional questions. Go to http://www.quaker.org/langleyhill/seekpeace.htm or email seekpeacevigil@....

32] - Westminster WIB hosts a vigil the 2nd Saturday of the month from 2 - 3 PM in front of the War Memorial on Main St. The next vigil will be Dec. 12. Email wibwestminster@....

33] - Gimme Shelter Productions will hold the first in a series of benefits called "WINTER IN AMERICA". on Sat., Dec. 12 at 6 PM at Yabba Pot, 2433 St. Paul St.  This performance, for Sarah's Hope Shelter, will feature music & poetry by Auset, Alan Barysh, Robin Gunkel, In The Clear Duo, Jasaga, Suzanne X and Marcus Colasurdo.  Admission is $5 with donations of children's gloves, socks, hats, sweaters gladly accepted! The purpose of this series of benefits is to help keep homeless children in Baltimore City healthy & warm this winter in America. Call 410-627-8774.

34] - Come drum for peace every second Saturday at the Unitarian Universalists of Fallston, MD, 1127 Old Fallston Road (across Rte 152 from Fallston High).  On Dec. 12, the drum circle begins at 7 PM.  Call Franz at 410-925-9351.

35] - On Sun., Dec. 13 at 10:30 AM, the Baltimore Ethical Society, 306 W. Franklin St., Suite 102, will host Hugh Taft-Morales, who will discuss "Ethical Culture as More Than a Religion." Call 410-581-2322 or visit www.baltimoreethicalsociety.org.

36] - On Sun., Dec. 13, the KALAFONG AME CHURCH invites you to a Prayer for Africa at 11 AM at the HISPANIC SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST DAY CHUCH, 5100 Edmondson Ave., Baltimore 21229.   Contact Rev. Dr. Duane Rawlings at realministr@....  Go to www.orgsites.com\md\kalafong-ame-mission-church/index.html.

37] - Maryland Bridges for Peace welcomes you to stand for peace Sundays from noon (or thereabouts) to 1 PM on the Spa Creek Bridge in Annapolis.  Contact Lucy at 410-263-7271 or mdbridgesforpeace@.... Signs are not allowed to be on a stick or pole.   If there is interest, people will be standing on the Stoney Creek Bridge on Fort Smallwood Road in Pasadena [410-437-5379 or magicalgodmom@...]. Go to http://BridgePeace.blogspot.com/.

38] - On Sun., Dec. 13 from 2 to 5 PM attend Power and Race: collaboration by Theatre Action Group and Baltimore Racial Justice Action.  This is a Day of Race Dialogue and Theatre Games at the Cork Gallery, 302 E. Federal St., Baltimore MD 21202.  Ring Buzzer #9 to get to the 4th Floor.  To share a meal together, bring a dish. Theatre Action Group (TAG) is a Collection of citizen artists empowered with the language of theatre to promote dialogue, encourage social action and build community via performances and workshops. Tag's vision is based on Augusto Boal's theories of theatre of the oppressed where theatre can be used to promote a more just society. 

BRJA holds an event on the 13th of each month.  The human menstrual period occurs in a typical woman every 28 days -nearly 13 times a year - and this in many ancient cultures suggested a connection between thirteen and women. The association of thirteen with bad luck may have been a vilification of the "female" number. As an organization opposed to all forms of oppression, BRJA is happy to use the 13th of each month as our way of working to dismantle oppressive traditions.  All are welcome, but the 13th events are geared especially towards white people working with other whites. People of color shouldn't always have to be the ones to educate white people about racism and oppression. Email antiracismclass@.... .

39] - Every Sunday, 4 to 5 PM, there is a Quaker Peace Vigil at Independence Mall, N. side of Market between 5th and 6th Sts., Philadelphia. Call 215-421-5811.

40] - The Brandywine Monthly Potluck Supper & Program is the 2nd Sunday of the month starting at 4:30 PM with a potluck dinner at University Lutheran Church, 3637 Chestnut St., Phila., PA. Bring main dish, salad, or dessert to share. The program begins at 5:30 PM.

On Sun., Dec. 13, hear Sylvia Metzler who will make a presentation "Honduras and President Obama's Approach to Latin America." Metzler is a long-time Central America solidarity activist, who just returned from Honduras. Call 610-544-1818.

41] - Red Emma's needs volunteers.  Stop in to the weekly Sunday meeting at 7 PM at 800 St. Paul St. or email info@....  The next meeting is Dec. 13. There is no meeting on the first Sunday of the month.  Call 410-230-0450. If you would be interested in volunteering or becoming a collective member of 2640, send an email to 2640@....

42] - There is a weekly Pentagon Peace Vigil from 7 to 8 AM on Mondays, since 1987, outside the Pentagon Metro stop.  The next vigil is Mon., Dec. 14, and it is sponsored by the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker.  Call 202-882-9649.

43] - The Marc Steiner Show airs Monday through Thursday from 5 to 7 PM on WEAA 88.9 FM, The Voice of the Community.  The call-in number is 410-319-8888, and comments can also be sent by email steinershow@....  You can listen to interviews by Steiner through his Center for Emerging Media podcasts. Go to http://www.centerforemergingmedia.org.

44] - There is usually a vigil to abolish the death penalty every Monday from 5 to 6 PM, outside the prison complex and across the street from Maryland's death row, at the corner of Madison Ave. and Fallsway in Baltimore.  The next vigil is scheduled for Mon., Dec. 14.  Call 410-233-0488.

45] - MONEY DRIVEN MEDICINE will be shown on Mon., Dec. 14 at 7 PM at the Rotunda Cinemas, 711 W. 40th St., Baltimore MD 21210. Afterwards, join members of the Baucus 8 and Bside entertainment for a Q & A. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for students/seniors/children.  If a group is interested, the Rotunda will sell blocs of 50 or more at the $6/person price. 

MONEY-DRIVEN MEDICINE is the first and only documentary taking a systemic look at the forces underlying - and often undermining - American healthcare. Produced by Academy Award-winner Alex Gibney (TAXI TO THE DARK SIDE; ENRON: The Smartest Guys in the Room) and based on Century Foundation Health Care Fellow Maggie Mahar's acclaimed book by the same name, the film offers a behind-the-scenes look at the $2.6 trillion U.S. health care system, how it went so terribly wrong and what it will take to fix it. Call 410-235-5554.

46] - Baltimore United for Peace and Justice will meet at 7 PM on Mon., Dec. 14 at the AFSC, 4806 York Road. The BUPJ agenda will focus on reviewing the anti-escalation protest on Dec. 2, getting ready for the legislative session in Annapolis and developments with UFPJ national.  As this meeting ends, the Pledge meeting will begin. 

47] - The Pledge of Resistance-Baltimore usually meets on Mondays at 7:30 PM at the AFSC, 4806 York Road [three blocks north of Coldspring Lane].  The next meeting is scheduled for Dec. 14, and the agenda will include a review of the Dec. 12 demo to protest escalation of the war in Afghanistan, a discussion on the letter to the Nobel Committee and an indication of plans for future protests, including a January action in D.C.   Call Max at 410-366-1637.

48] - THE EXONERATED is being performed on Mondays at 7:30 PM through Dec. 14 at the Everyman [sic] Theatre, 1727 N. Charles St. This is Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen's 2002 play, which shares six true accounts of wrongfully accused Death Row inmates and the deeply flawed U.S. justice system.  Call 410-752-2208. Go to www.everymantheatre.org.

49] - On Tues., Dec. 15 join Fighting Poverty with Faith - Interfaith Prayer Vigil from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM in Lawyer's Mall, State House, Annapolis, MD.  Prayer Leaders include Iman Earl El-Amin, Muslim Community Cultural Center of Baltimore; Rabbi Ari Goldstein, Temple Beth Shalom; Bishop Denis Madden. Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore and other faith leaders.  They will pray in asking State leaders to preserve programs impacting the most vulnerable, and thank them for the actions they have already taken to preserve Maryland's safety net. 

50] - On Tues., Dec. 15 at 5:30 PM, Witness Against Torture will continue its weekly vigil, each Tuesday, in Lafayette Park, H and 16th Sts., NW. Contact Helen Schietinger at h.schietinger at verizon.net.

51] - There is a vigil to say "War Is Not the Answer" each Tuesday since September 11, 2001 at 4806 York Road. Join this ongoing vigil.  The next vigil is Dec. 15 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.  Call Max at 410-366-1637.

52] - There is a meeting of Ecolocity DC every Tuesday from 7 to 9 PM at the EMERGENCE COMMUNITY ARTS COLLECTIVE, 733 Euclid St. NW, WDC 20001.  It is for people who live in, or are interested in making D.C. a transition town starting with an intentional community that will encompass clean energy, freecycle, natural building, organic farming, community salvage, new urbanism, etc. The next meeting will be on Dec. 15. Go to http://ecolocity.ning.com.

53] - On Tues., Dec. 15 at 7 PM at 2640 St. Paul St., catch a screening of GET RID OF YOURSELF. This is a video produced by the US-based art collective the BERNADETTE CORPORATION in conjunction with the folks from Tiqqun, which attempts to capture the essence of the social antagonism at work in the streets of Genoa during the 2001 protests against the G8. A donation will be suggested.

54] - Each Wednesday from 4:30 - 5:30 PM, the House of Grace Catholic Worker holds a weekly vigil for peace in Iraq outside the Phila. Federal Building, 6th & Market Sts. The next vigil is Dec. 16. Call 215-426-0364.

55] - WIB does a silent vigil mourning all violence the third Wednesday of the month.  The next vigil is Wed., Dec. 16 from 6:30 PM to 7 PM at the intersection of Martin & Patrick Sts in downtown Frederick.  Wear black, but bring no additional signs. Call 301-834-7581 or wibfrederick@....

56] - Each Wednesday, there is a peace vigil from 7 to 8 PM outside the Borders Book Store, Germantown Ave. at Bethlehem Pike in Chestnut Hill, PA. The next vigil is Dec. 16. Call 215-843-4256 or email nwgreens@....

57] - In conjunction with Ryan Harvey's "Breaking Ranks" class at the Baltimore Free School, see http://bit.ly/8yNDgg), the Civilian-Soldier Alliance will show JOYEUX NOEL, a film about the 1914 Christmas truce on the front lines of WWI, where ordinary soldiers came to the senses and out of the trenches to celebrate the holidays together with the "enemy." See it on Wed., Dec. 16 at 7:30 PM at 2640 St. Paul St.  A donation is suggested.

The class Breaking Rank: Soldier-Led Resistance Movements continues each Wednesday from 8 to 10 PM until Feb. 17 at the Baltimore Free School, 1323 N. Calvert. St. There is no charge. Attendees of the class will leave with an understanding of the importance of military resistance in the creation of successful social movements and ideas of ways to effectively participate as allies in the current soldier and veteran-led anti-war movement. The class will be facilitated by Ryan Harvey. To register, go to http://freeschool.redemmas.org/ or email ryanharvey@....

58] - On Thurs., Dec. 17, the WEEKLY ROUNDTABLE SEEKING A JUST PEACE IN PALESTINE/ISRAEL takes place from 12:30 - 1:30 PM at Potter's House, 1658 Columbia Road NW, WDC.  Join a civil discourse which explores the history, issues, myths, realities, and truth of the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Contact Alice Azzouzi at 202-232-5483.

59] - On Thurs., Dec. 17 at 7 PM at Red Emma's, 800 St. Paul St., join editor MARGARET "MAGPIE" KILLJOY for an exploration of the intersections between anti-authoritarian politics and the writing of fiction, based off the wonderful new anthology *Mythmaker and Lawbreakers* - featuring interviews with URSULA K. LEGUIN, ALAN MOORE, MICHAEL MOORCOCK, and more.

60] - Peace Action Montgomery and Pax Christi are cosponsoring a veteran of the Iraq War "surge," Josh Stieber of Gaithersburg, who will describe his personal transformation from gung-ho soldier to conscientious objector on Thurs., Dec. 17 from 7:30 to 9 PM at the Rockville Library.  Go to http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/libraries/BranchInfo/ro.asp for directions.  Go to Josh's blog: http://contagiousloveexperiment.wordpress.com/about/.  Two of Peace Action Montgomery's premiere musicians will entertain, and a collection will be taken for Iraq Veterans Against the War.

61] - The Hiroshima-Nagasaki Commemoration Committee is hosting its latest FILM & SOCIAL CONSCIOUSNESS VIDEO SERIES. The theme is Poverty and its Manifestations.  The last film in the series is KING CORN [USA, 2077], and it will be shown on Fri., Dec. 18 at a private home.  If interested in seeing the DVD, RSVP to Max at 410-366-1637.

In KING CORN, producer and director Aaron Wolff follows the saga of Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis, best friends from college on the east coast, who move to the heartland to learn where their food comes from.  With the help of friendly neighbors, genetically modified seeds, and powerful herbicides, they plant and grow a bumper crop of America's most-productive, most-subsidized grain on one acre of Iowa soil.  But when they try to follow their pile of corn into the food system, what they find raises troubling questions.

Doors open at 7 PM, and the DVD starts at 7:30 PM.  There is no charge, and refreshments will be available.  A discussion will follow.

62] - Carl Kabat will return to court for a jury trial on Dec. 21-22. If convicted, he could face from three to 12 months in the Weld County Jail. Send mail to Carl Kabat, OMI, Weld County Jail, 2110 O St., Greeley, CO 80631.

63] - The Pledge of Resistance-Baltimore hosts an End the War! End the Occupation! rally on Thurs., Jan. 7 from 5 to 6:30 PM in Mount Vernon at Centre & Charles Sts.  The Pledge gathers in Mount Vernon on the first Thursday of the month to protest the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.  Call Max at 410-366-1637.

64] - Don't forget 1089 NIGHTS: An Odyssey Through the Middle East, Africa and Asia for gifts this Christmas!!  The bargain basement price is $16 during holiday time.  You can order Ann von Lossberg's book at www.1089nights.com.   

65] - Michael McPhearson has announced his decision to leave his position as director of Veterans For Peace.  So there is a job opportunity. Get more information on the position and instructions on application procedures at http://www.veteransforpeace.org/Position_available_executive_director.vp.html.

66] - I bought two red maple trees for $10 each as part of the Trees for Baltimore program.  Buy a tree, plant it and contribute to saving the planet.  Call Max at 410-366-1637

67] - A progressive-thinking realtor is indicating that people of modest incomes can get assistance from both the state and federal governments in purchasing a home.  If you are interested in speaking with him about available programs, call Max at 410-366-1637.

68] - Larry Egbert and Nick Sheridan are in Baltimore awaiting further legal developments, and the "Georgia Four" is seeking contributions to a legal defense fund.  Go to www.finalexitlibertyfund.org to make a contribution.   Larry fell off his bike and has fractured his pelvis.  He is home for some months of recuperation. 

69] - Join an extraordinary global campaign for the elimination of nuclear weapons: http://www.globalzero.org/sign-declaration. A growing group of leaders around the world is calling for the elimination of nuclear weapons and a majority of the global public agrees.  This is an historic window of opportunity.  With momentum already building in favor of Zero, a major show of support from people around the world could tip the balance. When it comes to nuclear weapons, one is one too many.  

70] - WAR IS NOT THE ANSWER signs from Friends Committee on National Legislation are again for sale at $5.  To purchase a sign, call Max at 410-366-1637.

71] - Publish Your Peace Article. Daniel Frasier is soliciting peace articles for the biweekly series of commentaries Paths to Peace in the Frederick News Post Religion and Ethics section. For details, email path2peace07@....

72] - The Hunger Site was initiated by Mercy Corps and Second Harvest, and is funded entirely by advertisers.  You can go there every day and click the big yellow "Give Food for Free" button near the top of the page; you do not have to look at the ads. Each click generates funding for about 1.1 cups of food.  So consider clicking.  

73] - Peace Park Antinuclear Vigil takes place every day in Lafayette Park, 1601 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 24 hours a day, since June 3, 1981.  Go to http://prop1.org; call 202-682-4282.

Donations can be sent to the Baltimore Nonviolence Center, 325 E. 25th St., Baltimore, MD 21218.  Ph: 410-366-1637; Email: mobuszewski [at] verizon.net

"One is called to live nonviolently, even if the change one works for seems impossible. It may or may not be possible to turn the US around through nonviolent revolution. But one thing favors such an attempt: the total inability of violence to change anything for the better"  - Daniel Berrigan

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To:  @geotrees.com

Subject: UPDATED: Book TV Alert December 5 - 7, 2009

This weekend the Senate is due to be in session starting at 8:30 AM ET on Saturday, December 12, to debate the health care bill. C-SPAN2 has a commitment to cover the Senate whenever they are in session, therefore, the Book TV schedule this weekend has been altered.

When the Senate finishes, Book TV will start their weekend programming.  Please check www.booktv.org or www.c-span.org for updates.  

As always, you can follow Book TV schedule updates on Twitter at http://twitter.com/BookTV.

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From: "Max Obuszewski" < @verizon.net>

To: "Max Obuszewski" < @verizon.net>

Subject: Baltimore Activist Alert

Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:05:09 -0500

Baltimore Activist Alert

Dec. 10, 2009 - Jan. 7, 2010

"I speak as an American to the leaders of my own nation. The great initiative in this war is ours.

The initiative to stop it must be ours." -Martin Luther King Jr.

Friends, this list and other email documents which I send out are done under the auspices of the Baltimore Nonviolence Center.  Go to www.baltimorenonviolencecenter.blogspot.com.  If you appreciate this information and would like to make a donation, send contributions to BNC, 325 East 25th Street, Baltimore, MD 21218.  Max Obuszewski can be reached at 410-366-1637 or mobuszewski [at] verizon.net.

The Baltimore IndyMedia Center publicizes peace-related events. Go to http://www.radicalendar.org/group/_baltimore.

1] Books, buttons and stickers

2] Web site for info on federal legislation

3] Join Nonviolent Resistance lists  

4] Buy coffee through HoCoFoLA  

5] Used stamps for humanitarian causes

6] Bring DISTURBING THE UNIVERSE to Baltimore

7] Activist Awards Grassroots Gala - Dec. 10

8] Amnesty International event - Dec. 10

9] Single Payer Now - Dec. 10

10] Film on Gaza Strip - Dec. 10

11] BCAN planning meeting - Dec. 10

12] Film NO IMPACT MAN - Dec. 10

13] Music, A Vehicle for Peace -- Dec. 10

14] DOE protest - Dec. 11          

15] Regulating nuclear weapons - Dec. 11            

16] WIB Inner Harbor peace vigil - Dec. 11

17] WIB Roland Park vigil - Dec. 11          

18] White House vigil - Dec. 11            

19] Justice for Palestine/Israel vigil - Dec. 4

20] Silent vigil at Homewood Friends - Dec. 11

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1] - Buttons, bumperstickers and books are available.  "God Bless the Whole World, No Exceptions" stickers are in stock. Call Max at 410-366-1637.

2] - To obtain information how your federal legislators voted on particular bills, go to http://thomas.loc.gov/.  Congressional toll-free numbers are 888-818-6641, 888-355-3588 or 800-426-8073. The White House Comment Email is accessible at http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/.

3] - THE ORGANIZING LIST will be the primary decision-making mechanism of the National Campaign of Nonviolent Resistance [NCNR].  It will be augmented by conference calls and possibly in-person meetings as needed.  It will consist of 1 or 2 representatives from each local, regional, or national organization (not coalitions) that wishes to actively work to carry out the NCNR campaign of facilitating and organizing nonviolent resistance to the war in Iraq.

To join the ORGANIZING List, please send your name, group affiliation, city and email address to donmuller@....  Different local chapters of a national organization are encouraged to subscribe. 

THE NOTICES LIST will include only notices of NCNR actions and related information and is open to any interested person to subscribe.  It will be moderated to maintain focus & will include periodic notices about getting involved in NCNR national organizing.  To join the NOTICES List, send an email message to ncnrnotices-subscribe@.... You will get a confirmation message once subscribed.  If you have problems, please write to the list manager at ncnrnotices-admin@....  

4] - You can help safeguard human rights and fragile ecosystems through your purchase of HOCOFOLA Caf� Quetzal. Bags of ground coffee or whole beans can be ordered by mailing in an order form. Also note organic cocoa and sugar are for sale.  For more details and to download the order form, go to http://friendsoflatinamerica.typepad.com/hocofola/2009/08/check-out-our-new-cafe-quetzal-order-form-1.html.

Be sure you indicate ground (G) or bean (B) for each type of coffee ordered. Make the check out to HoCoFoLA and send it with your order form to HoCoFoLA, PO Box 94, Columbia, MD  21045. Contact Pat McLaine at 410-964-0960 or pamcl@....  The coffee will arrive some time the following week and you will be notified where to pick it up.

5] - Brad Hathaway spearheads an effort to sell donated used stamps to raise money for different humanitarian causes around the world. Go to www.mattapoisettquakers.org, and click the link for the stamp ministry.  Carefully clip canceled postage stamps and send to Quaker Missions, PO Box 795, Mattapoisett, MA 02739. Send no small flag stamps or Liberty Bell Forever stamps.

6] - Unfortunately, the Off Center Media documentary DISTURBING THE UNIVERSE about William Kunstler is not scheduled for screening in Baltimore. However, the National Lawyers Guild is working on bringing the film by his two daughters Emily and Sarah Kunstler to Baltimore.  The Guild needs help in convincing the distributor that Baltimore cinephiles want to see the movie. Check out the website http://www.disturbingtheuniverse.com and you will be able to click on "demand" that the film comes to Baltimore.  Watch the trailer: http://www.disturbingtheuniverse.com/Trailer.html.  Go to Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/William-Kunstler-Disturbing-the-Universe/40742962303?ref=mf.

7] - The Washington Peace Center is reminding you of the 5th annual Activist Awards Grassroots Gala, scheduled for Thurs., Dec. 10 from 6 to 9 PM at All Souls Church, 2835 16th St., NW.  Tickets are $10-$30 (sliding scale) or $50 Premier Entry with a gift. There are two keynote speakers: Kathy Kelly, founder of Voices for Creative Nonviolence, and Fahima Vorgetts, director of Afghan Women's Fund and winner of the "UN Human Community Award" by the UN Association of the National Capital Area. Email mailto:sonia.wpc@....

8] - On Thurs., Dec. 10 from 6 to 8 PM at Bus Boys & Poets, 1025 5th St. NW, WDC; Amnesty International invites you to commemorate International Human Rights Day on and help shine a light of hope for prisoners of conscience like Birtukan Mideska, imprisoned by the Meles Zenawi regime in Ethiopia. Ebenezer Akwanga, human rights activist from Cameroon, will discuss his arrest, torture and sentence of 20 years.  An AI campaign obtained his release and his refugee status in the United States.  

9] - Steven Strauss, M.D., Baltimore Physician and staff writer, Freedom Socialist Newspaper, will argue We Need Single Payer Now Obama's Failed Approach to Healthcare Reform on Thurs,, Dec. 10 from 7 to 9 PM at the Howard County Library, East Columbia Branch, 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045.  The event is sponsored by the Freedom Socialist Newspaper.  Email fspbaltimore@..., visit www.socialism.com or call 410-598-2003.

10] - At Red Emma's on Thurs., Dec. 10 at 7 PM, TO SHOOT AN ELEPHANT is a film portrait of Gaza under the Israeli embargo. Director Alberto Arce was embedded with the International Solidarity Movement, one of the few aid organizations still operating in the area. There is insight into everyday life in the region through a series of vignettes filmed between Dec. 25, 2008 and Jan. 16, 2009, focusing particularly on the ambulance services that pick up the wounded and the dead. The aid workers are risking their own lives, too, because in contravention of the Geneva Convention, the Israeli forces shoot to kill. Three amazing free events happening at Red Emma's this week.  Childcare is available.  Email me.sine@... at least 48 hours before the event.

11] - There is a BCAN planning meeting by conference call on Thurs. Dec. 10 at 7 PM.  To participate, RSVP to get the call-in number at mail@... or 410-812-1447. Provide your phone number. Newcomers are encouraged to attend, usually on the 2nd Thursday of each month. The conference call alternates with an in-person meeting.

12] - Transition Town Takoma and The Center for A New American Dream present a screening of NO IMPACT MAN on Fri., Dec. 11 from 7 to 9 PM at Seekers Church, 276 Carroll St NW, WDC 20012 (1 block from the Takoma Metro Station). NO IMPACT MAN, an Oscilloscope film, tells the story of Colin Beavan's decision to completely eliminate his personal impact on the environment for a full year. It means eating vegetarian, buying only local food, and turning off the refrigerator. It also means no elevators, no television, no cars, buses, or airplanes, no toxic cleaning products, no electricity, no material consumption, and no garbage. No problem - at least for Colin. But when his wife Michelle and their two-year-old daughter are dragged into the fray, the No Impact Project has an unforeseen impact of its own. This event is open to the public and free, although donations will be welcome to help cover costs.  RSVP at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/480818140. Contact Harrison Walford, The Center for a New American Dream at 301-891-3683 or harrison@....

13] - There is a concert on Thurs., Dec. 10 at 7:30 PM co-sponsored by Global Coalition for Peace: "Music, a Vehicle for Peace" by Pira� Vaca, one of the world's greatest living guitarists. It will take place at the Embassy of Bolivia, 3012 Mass. Ave., NW, WDC 20008, and tickets are $20.  Call 202-415-3240 or email    piraiconcert@....  Go to www.piraivaca.com.

14] - Join the Nuclear Information and Resource Service in a Christmas-Themed Street Theater against Taxpayer-Backed Nuclear Power Loan Guarantees at the U.S. Department of Energy headquarters, Forrestal Bldg., 1000 Independence Ave., SW, WDC on Fri., Dec. 11 at 11 AM. The nearest Metro station is Smithsonian on the Blue and Orange Lines. Chesapeake Safe Energy Coalition, Friends of the Earth and other groups will be protesting Energy Secretary Chu's threat to rush $18.5 billion in taxpayer-backed nuclear power loan guarantees out the door for the building of new atomic reactors, despite the financial risks and safety flaws with the reactor designs on DOE's short list. Secretary Chu is also rushing out another $2 billion in federal loan guarantees for new uranium enrichment facilities in the U.S. to fuel a new generation of atomic reactors. The street theater is being held in conjunction with the international "Don't Nuke the Climate" days of action around the world. More than 300 partner organizations in 42 countries will hold actions to "Block the Path to Nuclear Power," in conjunction with efforts to block the nuclear power industry from peddling its false, risky "solution" to the climate crisis at the Copenhagen, Denmark climate negotiations. To sign a petition go to http://www.dont-nuke-the-climate.org/?lang=en. Contact Kevin Kamps at Beyond Nuclear (cell 240-462-3216, kevin@...) if you have any questions, would like to play a role in the street theater, or for messaging ideas for signs or banners.

15] - On Fri., Dec. 11 from 11 AM to 1 PM, Miles Pomper, James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, Nikolai Sokov, James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, and Tarja Cronberg, Finnish Institute of International Affairs, will discuss "Reducing and Regulating Nonstrategic Nuclear Weapons in Europe" at the Embassy of Finland, 3303 Massachusetts Ave., WDC. RSVP to monterey.cns.rsvp@....

16] - Women In Black sponsor a peace stand/vigil on Fri., Dec. 11 from noon-1 PM at the Inner Harbor, corner Pratt and Light.  Everyone welcome, wear black if you can.  See http://www.peacepath911.com/ or write wibbaltimore@... or call 410-467-9114.

17] - There is also a noon vigil on Fri., Dec. 11 at Roland Park Place at 830 W. 40th St.  Call 410-467-9114.

18] - A peace vigil takes place every Friday from noon to 1 PM on Pennsylvania Ave., by the press gate to the White House. It is organized by the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker. Call 202-882-9649.

19] - A vigil for Justice in Palestine/Israel (now in its 8th year) takes place every Friday from noon to 1 PM at 19th & JFK Blvd., Philadelphia (across from Israeli Consulate.  It is sponsored by Bubbies & Zaydies (Grandparents) for Peace in the Middle East. Email cswartz@.... Go to http://phillyjewishpeace.org/.

20] - There is a silent vigil on Fri., Dec. 11 from 5 to 6 PM outside of Homewood Friends Meeting, 3107 N. Charles St., in opposition to war with Iraq. Placards say: "War Is Not the Answer." The silent vigil is sponsored by AFSC, Homewood Friends and Stony Run Meetings.

To be continued

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From: "Yehuda Stolov" <yehuda @ interfaith-encounter. org>
To: "Yehuda Stolov" <yehuda @ interfaith-encounter. org>
Subject: [iea-stories] Please partner with the Interfaith Encounter
   Association!

Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 14:19:46 +0200

Dear Friend,

As a friend of the Interfaith Encounter Association (IEA), you are already familiar with the crucial work that IEA is doing to build relationships and create the conditions for sustainable coexistence in the Holy Land. We would like to keep you updated regarding IEA's recent activities, and we encourage you to 'stay tuned' for the exciting developments to come!

Every year is busier and more exciting than the last, as IEA continues to grow. We currently maintain 31 ongoing dialogue groups, and in 2008 IEA organized 150 programs which included more than 4,000 people from all walks of life. But IEA is not only growing numerically--we are also at the cutting edge of interfaith initiatives in the Holy Land, constantly exploring novel ways of bringing people together. For example, IEA has established the only two groups which regularly bring together Israeli settlers with local Palestinians. Last year, IEA was honored to be named among the 60 projects to receive the title of "the entrepreneurial project that will change the face of tomorrow" at the Israeli Presidential Conference. IEA was the only peaceful coexistence initiative to be chosen for this award--a distinction which we believe reflects the unique potential of IEA's approach to peacemaking.

Of course, the recent economic downturn is felt by everyone, but the task of building sustainable relationships in the Holy Land is no less urgent than it was in easier financial times. IEA remains committed to maintaining its current strong growth rate. Today, when belts everywhere are tightening, IEA continues to depend on the generous donors who make it possible to continually expand the 'islands' of coexistence created by our dialogue programs.

Now more than ever, it is important for donors to have confidence that their donation will go as far as possible, and IEA prides itself on its ability to make big things happen on small budgets. For example, just $30 covers the administrative costs of one interfaith encounter session, and $100 will cover the transportation fees to bring Palestinian youth to Israel for an encounter experience! We hope you will remember both our growth and our thrift as you consider donating for this and the upcoming year. Please find enclosed instructions for making your tax-deductible donation.

The community that IEA is building is not limited by geography or nationality. Not only our local participants, but also our international supporters and donors are part of the larger cross-cultural conversation which IEA is facilitating. We hope that you will keep in touch, and continue to honor us with your financial and creative support.

Best,

Yehuda Stolov

Executive Director

Ways to donate to the Interfaith Encounter Association:

1.      Please send a check payable to

"INTERFAITH  ENCOUNTER  ASSOCIATION"

12/34 Ha'arazim Street

P.O.Box 3814

Jerusalem 91037

Israel

2.      Tax-deductible contributions in the U.S.A.: 

Friends of the Interfaith Encounter Association

c/o Dominic Bellino

3 N 923 Bonnie Drive

St. Charles, IL 60175

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(EDITOR'S NOTE:  Best wishes to you, and to all your relations!

(Jay Winter Nightwolf, national capital-area American Indian sachem, spokesman, and broadcast host, sent us this message concerning his annual relief campaign earlier today.  This is an ongoing campaign, and Geotrees will post updates over these lists, and on the Apples 'n Oranges Intercultureal Cafe page, one click away from our home page at http://www.geotrees.com.  Jay will also discuss news, updates and details on his weekly broadcast next Friday, December 11, at 7:00 PM DC time: WPFW FM 89.3, and by streaming at http://www.wpfw.org.

(He's doing this work in partnership with the nonsectarian Seeds of Peace Ministries of Millersville, Maryland.

(Jay makes a serious request of us - including funding for two 53-foot tractor-trailers to transport goods from the DC area to several bleak reservations from Arizona and New Mexico up into the Dakotas.  The request is serious, because the need is serious.  May we respond generously to protect life, alleviate suffering, and enable these peoples to empower themselves and their posterity.  Thanks!   - Charles Stevenson, Geotrees editor)

Jay Winter Nightwolf's

Native American Winter Relief Project 2009 Continues

We Need Your Help NOW!!!

      The poorest places in America to live are on American Indian Reservations and communities.  Many of our elders, children and families go without adequate housing.  Housing that the poor are forced to live in, housing that most of us would never consider occupying.  There is very little if any wholesome food and no money to buy propane to stay warm this winter.  Temperatures fall below zero with a wind chill factor of as low 85 below in North and South Dakota.  Every year we lose elders from hypothermia and hunger.  The average life expectancy of men that live under these conditions is around 47 years of age.

      Every year American Indian people find themselves in desperate living situations that they can't do anything about.  They depend on your kindness and generosity.

      How can you help alleviate the pain and suffering that so many of our Native American Indian sisters and brothers, children and elders must face every day?  By helping, we can reach a goal of $73,900 in 26 days.

      Can you please help me help our sisters, brothers, children and elders that would appreciate a warm coat, blankets, medical supplies, a new toy, nutritious food and enough money to build fuel for heat to make it though the winter. 

      For the past five years Jay Winter Nightwolf and his team has delivered warm coats and clothing, shoes and boots, new socks and under garments, hats and scarves and gloves, sweaters, food, medical supplies, and spent monies to fill propane tanks for heat to the people of Pine Ridge Reservation, Rosebud Reservation, Kyle, Wamblee, Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation, Yankton, Sissleton Reservation of South Dakota, Three Affiliated Tribes of North Dakota, the elders of the Arapahoe Tribe of Oklahoma.  And it is our hope that we will make this happen again this year.

      The Seeds of Faith Ministries, Inc. a registered 501c3 non-profit in the state of Maryland, is now working with Jay Winter Nightwolf and his winter relief team to bring relief to those who are so deserving of your kindness, generosity and assistance. Seeds of Faith Ministries has dedicated the past twenty years to helping communities like these and others worldwide.  Please donate to the survival of your Native American Indian relatives.

Please make your donation payable to SOFM, Inc. and mail it to:

SOFM, Inc.

P.O. Box 498

Millersville, MD  21108-0498

Tax ID - EIN# 521548242

A message from Jay Winter Nightwolf:

      "Our mission is to promote the culture, spirituality, health and well-being of the Native American Indian community.  We encourage others to speak up for themselves and stand with them as an advocate to help resolve their issues.  Our services promote self-sufficiency, spiritual traditions and cultural pride."

A donation of at least $25.00 would go a long way to help in reaching our goal.

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Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 05:31:17 -0800 (PST)

From: Rizwan Jaka <rojpm@...>
Subject: Sun Dec 6 2-6 PM - Yes We Can - Middle East Peace

To: Rizwan2 Jaka <rojpm@...>

PEACE, SALAAM, SHALOM

YesMEP's first major effort to bring awareness and support to this issue will be a unique performing arts event, which will be held at the 6th & I Historic Synagogue on Sunday, December 6th, 2009 from 2 to 6 pm. This event will feature an Israeli-Palestinian rock band, Israeli and Palestinian bereaved family members (from Parents Circle - Families Forum) sharing their stories, actors and actresses reading excerpts of relevant plays, and performances by local musicians. Following the performance, there will be a reception with light refreshments and an opportunity to interact with the performers and speakers.

PEACE, SALAAM, SHALOM

________________________________

Rizwan Jaka

Board Member, All Dulles Area Muslim Society(ADAMS)

www.adamscenter.org

Chair of the Board, Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington(IFC)

www.ifcmw.org

Board Member, Islamic Society of North America(ISNA)

www.isna.net

ADAMS Cub Scout/Boy Scout/Venture Crew Chairperson(COR), Pack/Troop/Crew 1576

www.adamscenter.org/Youth/Scouts/Default.aspx

Member At Large, Goose Creek District Committee, NCAC Boy Scouts of America

www.goosecreekdistrict.org

All

Dulles Area Muslim Society(ADAMS) is one of the largest Muslim

communities/mosques in the DC Metro Area and in the United States.

ADAMS is a non profit 501c(3) Organization. ADAMS serves over 5000

families and has 7 branches(Sterling/Herndon, Tysons Corner, Fairfax,

Reston, Leesburg, Ashburn, and South Riding) in Northern Virginia.

ADAMS Center is governed by a 13-member democratically elected board of

trustees comprising of men and women. ADAMS engages in regular

interfaith, government relations, social services, and community

service. ADAMS has one of the largest Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Girl

Scout programs in the DC Metro area.

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Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 05:31:17 -0800 (PST)

From: Rizwan Jaka <rojpm@...>
Subject: Sun Dec 6 2-6 PM - Yes We Can - Middle East Peace

To: Rizwan2 Jaka <rojpm@...>

PEACE, SALAAM, SHALOM

YesMEP's first major effort to bring awareness and support to this issue will be a unique performing arts event, which will be held at the 6th & I Historic Synagogue on Sunday, December 6th, 2009 from 2 to 6 pm. This event will feature an Israeli-Palestinian rock band, Israeli and Palestinian bereaved family members (from Parents Circle - Families Forum) sharing their stories, actors and actresses reading excerpts of relevant plays, and performances by local musicians. Following the performance, there will be a reception with light refreshments and an opportunity to interact with the performers and speakers.

PEACE, SALAAM, SHALOM

________________________________

Rizwan Jaka

Board Member, All Dulles Area Muslim Society(ADAMS)

www.adamscenter.org

Chair of the Board, Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington(IFC)

www.ifcmw.org

Board Member, Islamic Society of North America(ISNA)

www.isna.net

ADAMS Cub Scout/Boy Scout/Venture Crew Chairperson(COR), Pack/Troop/Crew 1576

www.adamscenter.org/Youth/Scouts/Default.aspx

Member At Large, Goose Creek District Committee, NCAC Boy Scouts of America

www.goosecreekdistrict.org

All

Dulles Area Muslim Society(ADAMS) is one of the largest Muslim

communities/mosques in the DC Metro Area and in the United States.

ADAMS is a non profit 501c(3) Organization. ADAMS serves over 5000

families and has 7 branches(Sterling/Herndon, Tysons Corner, Fairfax,

Reston, Leesburg, Ashburn, and South Riding) in Northern Virginia.

ADAMS Center is governed by a 13-member democratically elected board of

trustees comprising of men and women. ADAMS engages in regular

interfaith, government relations, social services, and community

service. ADAMS has one of the largest Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Girl

Scout programs in the DC Metro area.

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From: "Rosario, Anna M" <Anna.M.Rosario@...>

Sender: DC-HispanicEmployeeNetwork@yahoogroups.com

Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 12:43:14 -0500

Subject: [DC-HispNtwk] VACANCY - Director of of Families, Schools and Communities position.

This sounds like a wonderful opportunity.  The full job posting is on

http://idealist.org:

http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/359072-175

 I have no further information other than what is on this e-mail. 

Anna M Rosario

Federal Women's Program Manager

U. S. Department of Justice

Washington, DC  20530

Tel:   202.616.4809

Fax:  202.616.4823

Anna.M.Rosario @ usdoj. gov

www.usdoj.gov/jmd/eeos

...the greater part of our happiness or misery depends on our

dispositions and not on our circumstances. -First Lady Martha Washington

(1731-1802)

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From: DC-HispanicEmployeeNetwork@yahoogroups.com

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soulemergence1

Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 11:10 AM

To: DC-HispanicEmployeeNetwork@yahoogroups.com

Subject: [DC-HispNtwk] JOB OPENING IN MD

Happy Wednesday Everyone,

   The non-profit that I work for in Silver Spring Maryland, Community

Bridges, is hiring a Director of of Families, Schools and Communities

position. Please read information below:

Community Bridges seeks an energetic Director of Families, Schools and

Communities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is

interested in getting involved at multiple levels of the community as

the position will require developing our parental component, connecting

with the schools we service and creating opportunities with and for the

community. This is to be achieved through a popular education lens to

ensure we are coming alongside the community to build upon their

strengths. This individual will report to the Executive Director and

will work with Community Bridges team to develop the events, trainings,

resources and collaborations that will complement the work we are

achieving with over 250 girls and their families in the Silver Spring,

MD area.

Additional Qualifications:

*Advanced degree in education, social work, counseling, administration,

or a related field; *Ideal candidate takes initiative, is creative, and

able to inspire staff collaboration and leadership.

*Demonstrated commitment to female empowerment, social justice and

social change.

*Expertise in program development, implementation and evaluation;

*Experience working with immigrant youth and families.

*Able to pass a police clearance and driving record check.

*Bilingual Spanish-English speaker required.

*Women, minorities and residents from underserved communities are

strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:

Please send a letter of interest, writing sample and resume to, Ana

Lopez, Executive Director, Community Bridges, 620 Pershing Drive, 2nd

Floor, Silver Spring, MD 20910, info@.... We ask that

no phone calls be made inquiring about the position.

Salary: High 40's to low 50's

Education: Master (MA, MSW, etc.)

Location: Silver Spring, Maryland, 20910, United States

Type: Full time

Language(s): Spanish

Area of Focus: Children and Youth, Community Development, Education and

Academia, Women's Issues

Job Category: Activism & Organizing, Advocacy, Education & Training,

Project management

The full job posting is on idealist.org

http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/359072-175

check out our website to get more information on your non-profit

organization.

http://www.communitybridges-md.org

-Evelyn Lopez

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Date: Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:49:11 -0000

Subject: [DC-HispNtwk] SCHOLARSHIP:  Montgomery College

MONTGOMERY COLLEGE CAREER PATH SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE DECEMBER 17TH AT 5 P.M.

A limited number of scholarships are available, pending funding, through Montgomery College Workforce Development & Continuing Education for students pursuing career path courses with the intention to obtain entry-level employment. The scholarship is awarded for up to $1000 to cover tuition and fees only. The scholarship may be applied to one or more eligible courses, within the career area chosen, to pay tuition and fees not covered by another funding source, waiver eligibility, or payment plan (including employers). For information or to refer Spanish speaking clients contact Liliana Arango, liliana.arango @ montgomerycollege. edu, (240) 567-3824.

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Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 10:01:56 -0500 (EST)
From: The InterFaith Conference <annd@...>

Reply-To: annd@...

To: @geotrees.com

Subject: Space Still Available for the Interfaith Obervance of International Day of People with Disabilities

Inspiration and music provided by members of Maryland's interPLAY company Band and the Open Circle Theatre of DC

Featuring speakers from the U.S. International Council on Disabilities and the DC Office of Disability Rights, in addition to Interfaith Testimonials

~ Followed by a light hors d'ouevre reception ~

And please help spread the word about this delightful event:

• Email this to your friends & fellow members.
• Send it out to your list-serves.
• Read it or ask for it to be read during announcements at your worship.
• Put it on your Facebook page.
• Add it to your blog or send it to your favorite blog.

InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington

100 Allison Street, NW | Washington | DC | 20011

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From: "Yehuda Stolov" < @interfaith-encounter.org>

To: "Yehuda Stolov" < @interfaith-encounter.org>

Subject: [iea-stories] Joseph - 27th Israeli-Palestinian retreat,
       November5th-7th
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:40:13 +0200

Reply-To: iea-reports+owners@googlegroups.com

One participant wrote after the retreat: "Thank you so much for organizing the interfaith encounter at the Everest Hotel, November 5th-7th.

It was a stimulating and exciting experience for me, and all the participants clearly felt likewise.  It was a unique opportunity to bond with Palestinians across the national and religious "divide", and to learn about one another's respective traditions and culture.  Above all, it was a very significant reminder of the plain fact that we are all individuals, with similar hopes, dreams and concerns."

What actually happen at there retreat?

In the afternoon of November 5th we opened the 27th Israeli-Palestinian retreat of interfaith encounter.  It was again a joint retreat of the Interfaith Encounter Association and the Hope Flowers School, sponsored by Canada's Networking for Peace program - to whom we are deeply grateful.

We began by briefly introducing the two organizations and their activities, followed by introduction of the agenda for the retreat and its guiding principles.  Then participants went into small conversation groups for a session of self-introduction.  They first shared their life story and then they each shared with each other elements of the story of Joseph that inspire or move them.

 

After dinner we enjoyed a social evening with Palestinian flavor of the Oud and singing, followed by relaxed conversations into the night.

The morning of the second day began with the Jewish perspective.  Unfortunately, Nachum - who was planned to deliver the Jewish presentation - could not come in the last minute so Yehuda replaced him.  He presented the Biblical story from Genesis about Joseph being the son of Jacob's beloved wife, being favored etc.

As usual, after each of the presentations the conversation continued in the small groups.

After the Muslims returned from the Jumaa prayer, Yasser presented the Koranic story, which is nearly identical to the Biblical one.  There are, though, a few interesting differences between the stories.  According to the Koran Jacob suspected that the brothers plan to harm Joseph and did not agree he will go with them to the field until they swore to him that they will bring him back safely.  Later - Joseph refused to go out of prison until it was proven that he was innocent.  Joseph revealed himself to Benjamin already when they were together for the first time, but asked him to keep it secret.  The brothers did return without Benjamin but after Jacob became blind out of sorrow - they went back to ask Joseph to release Benjamin.  Then Joseph revealed to them, they apologized and he gave them his shirt to put on Jacob's face in order to cure him.

Before sunset we all gathered for a prayers session.  The Jewish participants gave a short explanation about the special prayer for the receiving of Shabbat and performed it with a lot of singing, Karlebach style.  Then the Muslim participants explained the Muslim prayers and their preparations and performed the evening prayer.  The conversations around prayers continued for some time.  Then Chana shared a story, coming from the Jews of Afghanistan, about the search for justice, followed by personal reflections of participants.

Dinner was followed by relaxed informal conversations through the evening, which continued on Saturday with some of the Palestinians who returned to visit the Jews who stayed in the Everest Hotel until the end of Shabbat.

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The Interfaith Encounter Association

P.O.Box  3814, Jerusalem 91037, Israel

Phone: +972-2-6510520

Fax:     +972-2-6510557

Website: www.interfaith-encounter.org

Board: 

  Ms. Evelyne Savir (Chair)

  Dr. Shlomo Alon

  Ms. Nadia Tutunji-Nuseibeh

  Ms. Saheer Siam

  Mr. Rizk Azam

  Ms. Randa Zreik-Sabag

Dr. Yehuda Stolov, Executive Director

E-mail: yehuda AT interfaith-encounter.  org

Mr. Salah Alladin, Assistant Director

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Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:57:00 -0800 (PST)

From: Rizwan Jaka <rojpm@...>
Subject: Happy Thanksgiving, Eid Mubarak and Help in Community Service and Creating Harmony

To: Rizwan2 Jaka < @yahoo.com>

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Humanity,

Hope all is well!

Happy Thanksgiving and Eid Mubarak.

Today (Thu Nov 26, 2009), we celebrate the Day of Thanksgiving with our friends, families, and all Americans.  As we gather over a delicious family turkey dinner and count our blessings, let us also remember those of us who are less fortunate, and pray that the Almighty God will bless them too and help us continue to propagate PEACE, RESPECT, LOVE, and HARMONY.  Yesterday, we  from the All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS) Community were honored to participate in an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at the United Christian Parish in Reston.  In addition, a few weeks ago we were honored to participate in a Loundoun Interfaith Bridges Thanksgiving Event in Leesburg.

Tomorrow (Fri Nov 27, 2009), 1.5 Billion Muslims all over the world will celebrate the Eid Al-Adha to honor and remember the devotion of Prophet Abraham when he was ordered by God to sacrifice his son;  God saved the son and replaced him, at the last minute, with a lamb.  We gather to eat lamb with our families and friends and we give 1/3 of it to those who are in need.   Eid Al-Adha coincides with the Hajj (Pilgrimage) where 3 Million Muslims from around the world gather in Makkah (Mecca).  The All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS) will hold 25 Eid Prayers at Six Locations (Lansdowne, Reston, Fairfax, Tysons, Herndon) throughout Northern Virginia serving over 15,000 Muslims.  In addition, we will have a festival with moonbounces, cotton candy, popcorn, food, balloons, face painting, and a bazaar.  May we all walk in the foosteps of Prophet Abraham and make commitments for the good of humanity and to please God,.

Please Remember to Help Others in Community Service and Creating Harmony and here are some ways we all can help:

1) Please donate online to support Fort Hood Families

http://www.forthoodfamilyfund.org/

The Fort Hood Family Fund is a project initiated by local and national Muslim-American organizations, in partnership with established charitable entities serving veterans of the US armed forces and in concert with a variety of community and religious organizations.  The Fort Hood Family Fund was created as a result of an outpouring of support from American Muslim community, including those living near Fort Hood as well as veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States.  By establishing the fund we are hoping to tap into the considerable goodwill of all Americans.  The Fund has in a few short days achieved considerable momentum that we hope will assist in a healing of the wounds, both physical and mental, in people we do not know but to whom we have a commitment to help.

2) Please donate online to support the Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington

http://www.ifcmw.org

The InterFaith Conference celebration its 30th Anniversary,  engages 11 historic faith communities in the national capital region to advance justice, build community and nurture understanding.  Its members are the Baha'i, Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic, Jain, Jewish, Latter-day Saints, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Sikh and Zoroastrian traditions here.

3) Please donate online to support Reston Interfaith Shelter and Food Pantry

http://www.restoninterfaith.org

Reston Interfaith is a leading service provider offering comprehensive programs for 13,000 people in Reston, Herndon and northwest Fairfax County.  We are recognized as a regional voice for the nonprofit sector and advocate with those we serve to promote social change.

4) Please donate online to support Loudoun Interfaith Relief

http://www.interfaithrelief.org/

The mission of Loudoun Interfaith Relief, Inc., is simple, yet critically important to the lives of thousands of residents in Loudoun County: feed the hungry by providing emergency food assistance to those in need to any person or family living in Loudoun County.

5) Please donate online to support Capital Area Food Bank

http://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/

Founded in 1980 on Martin Luther King Jr's birthday, Capital Area Food Bank is the largest, nonprofit hunger and nutrition education resource in the Washington Metropolitan area.  Since that time, we have made tremendous strides to expand our services and annually distribute 23 million pounds of food to more than 383,000 people through our invaluable network of partner agencies.  We are committed to uplifting those in need, providing the best services possible and helping those who are without the means to help themselves.

PEACE,

Rizwan

Rizwan Jaka

Board Member, All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS)

www.adamscenter.org

Chair of the Board, Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington (IFC)

www.ifcmw.org

Board Member, Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)

www.isna.net

ADAMS Cub Scout/Boy Scout/Venture Crew Chairperson (COR), Pack/Troop/Crew 1576

www.adamscenter.org/Youth/Scouts/Default.aspx

Member At Large, Goose Creek District Committee, NCAC Boy Scouts of America

www.goosecreekdistrict.org

All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS) is one of the largest Muslim communities/mosques in the DC Metro Area and in the United States.  ADAMS is a non profit 501c(3) Organization.  ADAMS serves over 5000 families and has 7 branches (Sterling/Herndon, Tysons Corner, Fairfax, Reston, Leesburg, Ashburn, and South Riding) in Northern Virginia.  ADAMS Center is governed by a 13-member democratically elected board of trustees comprising of men and women. ADAMS engages in regular interfaith, government relations, social services, and community service.  ADAMS has one of the largest Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Girl Scout programs in the DC Metro area.

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Subject: RUMI FORUM NEWSLETTER November 2009 - Washington, D.C.  (No. 1)

From: "Rumi Forum" <do-not-reply@...>

Reply-To: "Rumi Forum" <do-not-reply@...>

To: "GeoTrees/CStevenson" <@geotrees.com>

Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:03:15 -0500

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