Join the "Million People of Conscience" in a "Write-In" on March 30 to End the Iraq War
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A Release from Vince Isner & the FaithfulAmerica Team forwarded by Cindy Sheehan, who will be speaking at Riverside Church on April 4th, the one year anniversary of the death of her son, Casey, in Iraq:
We wanted you to know about an event that is both unique and powerful. We hope you will consider joining MILLION PEOPLE OF CONSCIENCE in a "WRITE-IN" on March 30 to end the Iraq War.
Using a wonderfully powerful collaborative tool called "synanim" you will be able to actually help craft this document with hundreds of thousands of others in REAL TIME - a statement that will embody the depth and thoughtfulness of peace-loving people across this nation.
This is not a petition or chat room, but is your opportunity to share your commitment to non-violence and justice with others and to create a common Declaration called Peace Not Poverty.
REGISTER to participate in this online event by day's end on March 27 at www.peacenotpoverty.org, where you will find details.
Participation is open to anyone with an internet accessible computer, anywhere in the world. The Write-In will use a unique technology that enables groups to work collaboratively and create a synthesized consensus online in a few hours.
This "Write-In" is part of a plan to build what the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. called the "Beloved Community" (details of all events at www.buildingbeloved.org).
On April 4, the Peace Not Poverty declaration will be read by the consensus leader at a special "Beyond Iraq" interfaith service in Riverside Church in New York .
This televised event will mark the anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s speech against the Vietnam War in 1967 and launch a determined, on-going nationwide effort to end the war.
No matter what your faith or belief system, we want you to know you are welcome in the crafting of this most democratic of documents for the cause of peace. We hope you'll also forward this notice to your friends and colleagues and let them know.
How we value your commitment and care! Blessings to you as you celebrate what is closest to your heart in this blessed season.
Vince Isner & the FaithfulAmerica Team
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The many co-sponsors of the "Write-In" include:
Clergy and Laity Concerned about Iraq
Clergy and Laity Network
Faith Voices for the Common Good
Drive Democracy
Fellowship of Reconciliation
United for Peace and Justice
National Council of Churches
FaithfulAmerica
Fellowship of Reconciliation
Gold Star Families for Peace
Pax Christi USA
The Tikkun Community
Unitarian Universalist Association
The Shalom Center
World Sikh Council-America Region
Progressive Christians Uniting
Protestants for the Common Good
Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America
Christians for Justice Action (United Church of Christ)
Disciples Justice Action Network
Witherspoon Society
Church of the Brethren, Peace Witness Office
Rainbow PUSH Coalition Clergy and Laity Network
The WHALE Center
The Bruderhof
Call to Action
The Witness Magazine
One Life Institute
Peace and Security Project of Iowa
Episcopal Divinity School
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