ALTAR CALL

http://www.christianpeacewitness.org/


Friends,

Because we each long for community and because people local to you need to know your support in pursuing peace, we invite you to conference calls.

You'll be inspired, learn new information and receive tools for local organizing. Please join us!Tuesday, January 8th, at 8:30 p.m. Eastern time
Facilitator: Courtney Dillard Speaker: Mark Johnson, Director of the Fellowship of Reconciliation (http://www.forusa.org/) on his experience in Iran in December.
Agenda: Introductions, reflections from Mark Johnson, story from a local CPWI organizer, brainstorming/sharing ideas together, and an update on plans for March 7th.Total time commitment will be one hour.

Thursday, January 10th, at 10:00 p.m. Eastern, 7 p.m. Pacific time
Facilitator: Rick Ufford-ChaseSpeaker: Le Anne Clausen, Seminary Student and experienced nonviolent accompanier, on her experience with the FOR delegation to Iran in December.
Agenda: Introductions, reflections from Le Anne, story from a local CPWI organizer, brainstorming/sharing ideas together, and an update on plans for March 7th.Total time commitment will be one hour

CALL IN INFORMATION IS THE SAME FOR BOTH CALLS!
Dial 1-712-775-7100 Password 167333#

Please note that these calls are open to anyone who would like to listen in.

We're hoping that each of you will consider helping us develop a "wave" of Christian vigils/witnesses/public actions during the Lenten Season to end the war. When you plan vigils, please register them on the website, where you'll find a new organizing guide.New Resource: Lifting Candles Together:
A mini-guide for organizing public peace witnesses and vigilsPlans for a CPWI Washington Witness on March 7th are well under way as well, and we'll answer any questions you may have about those plans on the call.
A few tidbits:Thursday, March 6 we'll host workshops, seminars and nonviolence trainings.
Friday, March 7, around noon, we'll gather in perhaps a dozen Christian houses of worship near the Capital building in Washington, D.C. Each service will have its own worship style, preacher and music.Friends against the war from other faiths are planning their own services for the same time. We'll then all join for a mass gathering, perhaps on the mall, for more singing and inspiration before we witness against the war together, some people opting to take part in civil disobedience.Additional activities may well take place over the weekend.

Watch the website, Your donations will help pay for building rental and speaker expenses.

Peace to you,Courtney Dillard and Rick Ufford-Chase,
For the CPWI Partners

http://www.christianpeacewitness.org/