Thank you for your interest in becoming a sponsor of ICUJP's anniversary event. The deadline to purchase sponsorships unfortunately has passed. If you would like to make a donation instead, please visit https://ICUJP20th.eventbrite.com. Thank you for your support!

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Twenty years ago, days after the devastating 9/11 attacks, the late Rev. George F. Regas brought together Christians, Jews, Muslims, Quakers, humanists and people of many other beliefs to found Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace. Acutely aware that this moment posed a dire threat to peace and justice, George knew instinctively that peacemakers needed a place to gather, organize, pray, and act together - united by the fundamental principle that Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence. 

Since its founding, ICUJP has remained true to George's vision. Meeting at over 1,000 Friday Forums, ICUJP has:

• heard speakers from all over the world
• organized mass demonstrations, vigils, and acts of civil disobedience
• presented numerous conferences and webinars
• held an annual Close Guantanamo rally
• sent many delegations to meet with elected officials
• issued statements, petitions, and policy papers on a wide range of international and domestic issues
• provided scholarships to young peace activists
• supported our allies in the cause of peace and racial and economic justice
• and provided a loving and safe home for all who are working toward a peaceful, compassionate nation and world that offer liberty, opportunity and justice for all.

Please join us in person or online to celebrate ICUJP's 20th Anniversary, honoring George's life and legacy, and recognizing our colleagues in peace and justice with the 2021 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Awards! 

Pursuing Justice and Peace for
Twenty Years

ICUJP 20th Anniversary and 2021 George F. Regas
Courageous Peacemaker Awards

Saturday, September 11, 2021  •  4:00-6:00 pm PDT

In person Program and Reception and live streamed online
All Saints Episcopal Church  •  132 N. Euclid Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101

With very special guests

Rev. James Lawson
Rachael Worby, Artistic Director and Creator, MUSE/IQUE

Please note that the in-person event will strictly adhere to all COVID restrictions required by the Pasadena Public Health Department and the CDC

We're delighted to honor the 2021 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemakers:

U.S. Representative Judy Chu, D-CA-27
for her ongoing commitment to justice and peace

In addition, we'll honor the following organizations for their steadfast peace and justice efforts and for serving and advocating for people impacted by the Covid pandemic:

• All Saints Episcopal Church, Pasadena
• Black-Jewish Justice Alliance
• Clergy & Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE)
• Friends Committee on National Legislation CA Advocacy Team
• Housing Works
• ILM (Intellect, Love, Mercy) Foundation
• Immanuel Presbyterian Food Pantry
• Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC)
• National Religious Campaign Against Torture
• NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change
• Poor People's Campaign
• St. Mark's Lutheran Church/Sola Community Peace Center

ICUJP operates largely as a volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff.  For 20 years, we've carried out Rev. Regas's vision through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. As with many other nonprofits, the Covid pandemic has hampered our ability to raise donations.  The annual Peacemaker Awards event is our primary fundraising activity of the year.  We're eager to sustain - and expand - our work.  We are committed to doing that with your generous help.

Please become a co-sponsor of Pursuing Justice and Peace for 20 Years. The benefits at each level of sponsorship are shown below. Please purchase a package and submit a tribute ad honoring:

• the life and legacy of Rev. Regas
• the extraordinary organizations we're recognizing
• ICUJP's 20 years of important work
• any person or organization who's partnered with ICUJP through the years
• all of these in the largest tribute ad you can afford!

Individual admission tickets to the in-person program and reception are also available for a donation of $25 or more. Please be as generous as you can to help underwrite scholarships for those who cannot afford a ticket. (To request a scholarship, based on limited availability, please email Daryn Kobata, Director of Communications and Special Events.) The live-streamed online event will be free.

**To purchase tickets or co-sponsorships by check, please make the check out to Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace. In the memo line, please note "9/11 ticket" or "9/11 co-sponsorship." Mail to: Rod Sprott, c/o Church-Biz, 1125 N. Fairfax Avenue #46836, Los Angeles, CA 90046. Be sure to to confirm your purchase details with Daryn Kobata by email or at 213.373.4006.

Thanks very much for your generous support! A portion of your donation or co-sponsorship is tax deductible as allowable by law. If you have questions about co-sponsorships or admission tickets, please email Daryn Kobata.

Again, thank you so much for your support and for all you do in pursuit of justice and peace.We look forward to seeing you on September 11. 

On behalf of the ICUJP Board of Directors,

Stephen Rohde
Chair

Grace Dyrness 
Vice Chair