April/May Events & News from Every Church A Peace Church

(1) . . April 3rd and 4th - MLK related Events Sponsored
by
Calvary Baptist Church, St. Joan of Arc Church,
etc.

(2) . . April 14th - ECAPC Steering Committee Meeting -
Visitors, new members WELCOME! Read more
below

(3) . . April 19th and 20th - At the Basilica of St. Mary
Centennial Peace Site Dedication and Concert

(4) . . Monday May 12th - ECAPC Bimonthly Potluck Supper
Meeting
Basilica of St. Mary - Raising Peace
Seeking Children

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(1) . . April 3 & 4 - THIS Thursday & Friday The
Silencing of a Prophet - local faith-based organizations
and churches commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the
Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Thursday at 7 pm, A Knock at Midnight: Remembering the
Radical Nonviolent Struggle of Dr. King, featuring Civil
Rights Activists/Organizers/Leaders Charles F. McDew and
Dr. Harry C. Boyte. Calvary Baptist Church, 2608 Blaisdell
Ave. So., Minneapolis.

Friday at 7:30 pm, the award-winning documentary "At the
River I Stand": The Story of the Memphis Sanitation
Workers Strike and the Assassination of Dr. King, followed
by a facilitated discussion. St. Joan of Arc Church, 4537
3rd Ave. So., Minneapolis.

Events Sponsored by Calvary Baptist Church, Pax Christi
Twin Cities, Community of St. Martin, St. Joan of Arc
Church, and Workers Interfaith Network (WIN). FREE;
www.calvarychurchmpls.org; 612-872-7855;
www.workersinterfaith.org.

(2) . . Hello Committee - AND OTHERS - Next meeting is on
Monday, April 14th at 7:00 p.m. It will, as usual, be held
at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2730 31st St. in
Minneapolis. Look for us in the Latch Key Room, which is
on the right just inside the church entrance.
(Enter the parking lot slightly more than a block east
of Minnehaha Ave.) We will be discussing details relating
to May, July and beyond Potluck Supper programs. Should
we be considering a regional conference and/or other
special event to take place next fall?
Joan Haan, a member of our local group and also a member
of the ECAPC national Board of Directors, will be
attending and hopes to be able to bring some information
about resources for our fall planning.

Other business? . . How can we increase volunteer effort?
This "Steering Committee" is NOT an exclusive group.
**** WE NEED HOST CHURCH VOLUNTEERS for July and beyond.
Forward this message to anyone you think should join
us.

Rod Olsen rolsen6376@... 651-228-7224

(3) . . Centennial Peace Site Dedication and Concert: That
All May Be OneOn Saturday, April 19, 7:30 p.m. - The
Basilica of Saint Mary will be formally dedicated as a
Peace Site. Also taking place in conjunction with this
event there will be "PEACE-IN-ACTION FAIRS" consisting of
invited speakers, exhibits by local peace organizatiions,
and worship services. These are scheduled for:Saturday,
April 19th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. (just prior to the
concert), andSunday, April 20th from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00
p.m. For more information contact Lorri at 612-220-6078.
(4) . . On Monday, May 12th at 6:30 p.m. the ECAPC
bimonthly Potluck Supper Meeting will be held at the
Basilica of St. Mary at Hennepin Ave. & 17th Street in
Minneapolis. Off-street parking is available behing the
church and education building. The program title will be:
"How Do You Raise Compassionate, Peace-Seeking Children?"
Martha Nemesi and other members and staff of the Basilica
will report on this aspect of their efforts to be
recognized as an "International Peace Site." It is
anticipated that there will be ample opportunity for
questions and discussion. Watch for more details soon.

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