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Peace Island

June 7th, 2008 No Comments
September 2, 2008toSeptember 3, 2008

Peace Island: A Parallel Conference during the Republican National Conference

September 2-3, 2008

Concordia College, St. Paul

At the time of the 2008 Republican National Convention, national and world attention will be focused on the Twin Cities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis on the banks of the Mississippi River.
 
Peace Island will convene a solutions driven conference to promote and celebrate peace, justice, harmony, nonviolence and care of the earth. Nationally known speakers have been invited to participate in panels and discussions relating to their field of expertise.

It is designated as a “conference for solutions”, highlighting what peaceful people want – in contrast to the many other public protests during the Republican National Convention. As a 501(c)(3), PC MN is not endorsing any political candidates but is endorsing creative, nonviolent solutions to the many challenges people face.

For more info on the conference, please go to: http://www.peaceisland.us/home.html. There is an exciting list of speakers including Kathy Kelly, Mel Duncan…

June 28, 2008
9:00 amto10:30 am

Pax Christi TC invites you to join them for upcoming Meditation and Prayer Gatherings

Saturday, June 28

St. Joan of Arc Parish Center, 4537 3rd Ave. So. Minneapolis

9:00 – 10:30 am

These gatherings are open and welcoming to all who wish to join them for reflection and prayer.

Lynn Cibuzar will be the leader this month. The following is a reflection she chose for the time together.

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