Father Greg witnessed the devastating impact of gang violence on his community during the so-called “decade of death” that began in the late 1980s and peaked at 1,000 gang-related killings in 1992.
Weekly Friday Forums (currently meeting online) are the lifeline of ICUJP. We have guest speakers, share reflections, and plan campaigns and actions! All are invited to join us from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Start your day with a jolt of social justice!
CLICK HERE to register for our upcoming Friday Forum
CLICK HERE to view past ICUJP Friday Forums
Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM · 8 rsvps
03.15.25Fire_Musk
Join us for our "Fire Musk" action!!
Join us in-person:
Saturday, March 15th, 2025
Tesla Dealership
3rd Street Promenade & Broadway
(near Metro station)
Starting at Noon Pacific Time
Join us - RSVP AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
Download flyer hereJoin ICUJP and our partners in the government overreach being initiated by the Trump administration and the push for an American Oligarchy spearheaded by Elon Musk.
We will gather at the Tesla dealership on the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica, 395 Santa Monica Pl #120, Santa Monica, CA 90401Along with highlighting the damage that the Trump administration is doing to the federal government, we also wanted to put a spotlight on the actions of Musk in remaking agencies to feed his federal contracts, the marginalizing of union workers inside and outside of government, and the push to privatize government agencies.
Join us and make your voice heard!
Let's send a message to the White House:
Unelected rich people should not be making decisions for the US government!USPS: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20500
phone (comments) 202 456 1111
phone (switchboard) 202 456 1414
fax 202 456 2461
Endorsers:ANSWER • Code Pink • The Party for Socialisim and Liberation • The Harriet Tubman Center for Social Justice • Americans for Democratic Action of Southern California • The National Lawyers Guild, Los Angeles • Justice for Palestine
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Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence
Support ICUJP in 2025 - 23 Years of Working For Justice and Peace
Since September 11th, 2001 Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been meeting, in person and online, to deliver the simple but powerful message: religious communities must stop blessing war and violence. We have had great partners on this path - in the video below you can hear from friends and partners like Father Gregory Boyle of Homeboy Industries, Rabbi Cat Zavis of Beyt Tikkun, Ani Zonneveld of Muslims for Progressive Values, and Dr. Arik Greenberg of the Institute for Religious Tolerance, Peace and Justice.
Interfaith Communities United for Justice & Peace - 23 Years of confronting "The Enemies Within"In the spirit of interconnectedness we have also stood side-by-side with many organizations and individuals that have worked to lift up the unhoused among us, and you will meet a few of them in the video below, including:
- Rev. Mike Kinman
- Erica Tamblyn, Safe Haven Bridge to Housing Program at All Saints Episcopal Church, Pasadena
- Chris Untiet, Faith Relations Director of Habitat For Humanity - Los Angeles
- Anthony Manousos, Co-Founder of Making Housing and Community Happen.
Housing Is A Human Right...For Everyone
We have endured and spead our message through very trying times - five Presidents, four California Governors, and numerous crises and issues that would shake the resolve of even the most devout and dedicated of activists. But through it all, we go forward in our mission to be the voice for "the least of these", and our determination to create the change we want to see in the world, no matter how vocal and effective the opposition can seem.
For 23 years we have worked for justice and peace, and we don't plan on stopping anytime soon. Please consider helping ICUJP in its mission.
ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for over twenty years through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. We are honored to be with you in the struggle for Justice and Peace.
Follow the link below, and please make a one-time or monthly donation.
For checks, please mail to the address below.ICUJP
c/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz
1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Looking for more ways to get involved with ICUJP? Attend one of our upcoming Friday Forums. Weekly Friday Forums (currently meeting online) are the lifeline of ICUJP. We have guest speakers, share reflections, and plan campaigns and actions! All are invited to join us from 7:30AM to 9:30AM. Start your day with a jolt of social justice!SIGN UP FOR ICUJP'S NEWSLETTER TO RECEIVE UPDATES TODAY!
Thanks for everything you do in pursuit of justice and peace - we are honored be with you in the struggle for Justice and Peace.Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace
https://www.icujp.org/Friday, March 07, 2025 at 07:30 AM · 3 rsvps
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ICUJP Friday Forum
March 7th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Susan Stouffer:
Hope, Peace and Dreams in Difficult TimesRSVP AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
Event Description: SOLA Community Peace Center has been partnering with ICUJP to do peace education with children and families in South L.A. for more than 18 years. We have learned some things during that time about the "how" of peace education and always learn more from ICUJP partners. Together we can create takeaways, as well as actions to address barriers and increase peace education opportunities. Bring your ideas, energy, and hopes.
Join the conversation with our speakers:
Dr. Susan Stouffer has been working in Peace Education in South LA since she helped found Peace Camp more than 18 years ago. She has a Ph.D. in Occupational Science from USC. She loves peace education and working with and supporting/mentoring young people. She loves creating curricula, writing stories, gardening, and cooking. Her experience with a terminal cancer diagnosis at the age of 11 helped shape her valuing of people and their struggles, and her desire to have a positive impact.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
SOLA Community Peace Center7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Carolfrances Likins
Reflector: Dave Clennon/Rebecca Arvizu** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 03/05/25
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)RSVP AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
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Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace recognizes the Gabrieliño Tongva as the past, present, and future caretakers of the land, water, and cultural resources in the unceded territory of Los Angeles.
"Fire Musk!" action at Tesla dealership, 3rd Street Promenade Saturday, March 15, 12pm PT
Download The Flyer Here!
Join ICUJP and our partners in pushing back on the government overreach being initiated by the Trump administration and the march to an American Oligarchy spearheaded by Elon Musk.
We will gather at the Tesla dealership on the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica, 395 Santa Monica Pl #120, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Along with highlighting the damage that the Trump administration is doing to the federal government, we also wanted to put a spotlight on the actions of Musk in remaking agencies to feed his federal contracts, the marginalizing of union workers inside and outside of government, and the push to privatize government agencies.
Join us and make your voice heard!
Friday, February 28, 2025 at 07:30 AM · 3 rsvps
02.28.25friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
February 28th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
LA Chamber Orchestra and Lara Downes on Programming for our Time
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Event Description:
As an artist I come to sing, but as a citizen, I will always speak for peace, and no one can silence me in this. — Paul Robeson
LA Chamber Orchestra Creative Partner Lara Downes and Director of Artistic Planning Ricky Dean McWain join ICUJP for a Friday Forum focused on inclusive programming and the transformative power of the arts.Join the conversation with our speakers:
Pianist Lara Downes has been called “a musical ray of hope” by NBC News and “an explorer whose imagination is fired by bringing notice to the underrepresented and forgotten” (The Log Journal). An iconoclast and trailblazer, her dynamic work as a sought-after soloist, Billboard Chart-topping recording artist, curator, arts activist and advocate positions her as a cultural visionary on the national arts scene.
Downes’ creative projects explore shared perspectives across genres and traditions. Her forays into the broad landscape of American music have created a unique series of acclaimed recordings, including her recent releases This Land, Love at Last and Reflections. Her 2016 album America Again was selected by NPR as one of "10 Albums that Saved 2016” and called “a balm for a country riven by disunion” by the Boston Globe.
Lara is also a highly visible media presence as the creator and host of the acclaimed NPR Music video series AMPLIFY with Lara Downes, and as the Resident Artist for Classical California KUSC. She is proud to serve as the inaugural Creative Partner of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra.
Ricky Dean McWain joined Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra as the General Manager and Director of Artistic Planning in 2022. McWain’s career has focused on casting, talent development, and orchestra management since his days as a professional musician and clarinet teacher in the New York Metro area.
McWain holds two degrees from New York University in Music Performance and Romance Literatures, Languages, and Linguistics. Originally from Georgia, he is passionate about equity in the arts and empowering musical voices that consider the times we live in.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
Lara Downes
The Declaration Project
__________MARTÍN + SCHUMANN + PRICE
SAT, APR 19 | 7:30 PM | ALEX THEATRETraverse the musical landscape of America from African American spirituals to soothing melodies by familiar friends. Witness the mainstage debut of NPR’s Lara Downes, showcasing the ravishing harmonies and breathtaking melodies of Florence Price’s Piano Concerto in One Movement. Welcome back Jaime Martín as he leads the orchestra in Robert Schumann’s definitive second symphony.
Use code LACO50 get 50% off tickets to this concert featuring Lara Downes.7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Rick Banales
Reflector: Steve Rohde** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 02/28/25
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)RSVP AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
*Meeting controls for call-in attendees:
To mute/unmute yourself: *6
To raise hand: *9(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace recognizes the Gabrieliño Tongva as the past, present, and future caretakers of the land, water, and cultural resources in the unceded territory of Los Angeles.
Friday, February 21, 2025 at 07:30 AM · 2 rsvps
02.21.25friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
February 21st, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Dr. Anthony Manousos:
Impact of the Eaton Canyon firestorm on people of color in Altadena and PasadenaGO TO BOTTOM OF PAGE TO RSVP
Event Description:
In order to rise from its own ashes, a Phoenix first must burn. ― Anthony Manousos will be speaking on the impact of the Eaton Canyon fire on the residents of Altadena and Pasadena, who are in the majority people of color. He will speak on the history of the region and how his organization, Making Housing and Community Happen, as well as other organizations are working to address racial justice in the context of these wildfires.Join the conversation with our speaker:
Dr.Anthony Manousos is Co-founder of Making Housing and Community Happen and chair of Affordable/Supportive Housing Advocates (ASHA). A Quaker peace activist, retired college professor, workshop leader, blogger, and author, in 20ll he married Jill Shook, a nationally known advocate for affordable housing and co-founder of MHCH.Anthony has led successful campaigns to convince the City Council to approve supportive housing projects at the Pasadena Civic Center and in Northwest Pasadena. He also serves on the board of directors for several organizations, including the Friends Committee for National Legislation and Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace. He has edited or written seven books, the most recent being "Transformative Quakers."
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Making Housing and Community Happen
https://laquaker.blogspot.com/7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Steve Rohde
Reflector: Jasmine Hailey** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 02/21/25
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)GO TO BOTTOM OF PAGE TO RSVP
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Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace recognizes the Gabrieliño Tongva as the past, present, and future caretakers of the land, water, and cultural resources in the unceded territory of Los Angeles.
Recap: Our Close Guantanamo NOW Vigil - fighting 23 years of injustice
Close Guantanamo NOW!
Our annual Close Guantanamo action at the Westwood Federal Building was very well attended - we would like to thank all of the volunteers and our great speakers, and we pray that next year we can celebrate the closing of this horrible monument to human depravity.
At its peak, the illegal detention center at Guantanamo Bay held almost 800 men and boys of Muslim faith - most of whom were never charged with a crime. Today, 15 prisoners still languish there.
After the Guantanamo Bay prison camp was opened, the Bush Administration commissioned the torture memos, a series of documents designed to retroactively provide a pseudo-legal justification for crimes against humanity. To date no one in the Bush administration has been called to account for writing and implementing these documents, and the mainstream media has seemed to forget about what those torture documents have meant to subsequent administrations and the liberties our military and elected officials have taken in illegal detention and torture.Let's send a message to the White House:
Close Guantanamo NOW and release all detainees!
End torture NOW and prosecute the torturers and those who authorized them.USPS: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20500
phone (comments) 202 456 1111
phone (switchboard) 202 456 1414
fax 202 456 2461Co-sponsors:
Amnesty International USA • Anti-Racist Action • CIA torture whistleblower John Kiriakou • Council on American-Islamic Relations • Defending Rights & Dissent • 90.7 KPFK • Muslim Public Affairs Council • National Religious Campaign Against Torture • North Carolina Stop Torture Now • Out Against War • Pax Christi USA • St. Camillus Center for Spiritual Care
Endorsers:
ACLU of Southern California • Addicted To War • Guantanamo Survivors Fund • Jewish Voice for Peace • National Lawyers Guild • US Hands Off Cuba Committee
Please assist ICUJP in fulfilling its mission:
Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and ViolenceFriday, February 14, 2025 at 07:30 AM · 2 rsvps
02.14.25friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
February 14th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Prof. Michael Howard: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayed a Prayer
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Event Description:
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.Praying a prayer that moves us to help Love and truth meet; justice and peace kiss. These virtues lead us towards the nonviolent Jesus in our gospels.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Professor Michael Howard is the lead faculty instructor of the Loyola Marymount University online continuing education program titled "The Presence of Black Catholics in the Church Today and Tomorrow." Professor Howard also founded the Eat the Scroll Ministry, a prophetic voice for Black Catholics today.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Eat The Scroll Ministry
Loyola Marymount University - Black Catholic Spirituality Program7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Rick Banales
Reflector: Carolfrances Likins** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 02/14/25
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)RSVP AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
*Meeting controls for call-in attendees:
To mute/unmute yourself: *6
To raise hand: *9(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace recognizes the Gabrieliño Tongva as the past, present, and future caretakers of the land, water, and cultural resources in the unceded territory of Los Angeles.
Recap: Our Close Guantanamo NOW Vigil - fighting 23 years of injustice
Close Guantanamo NOW!
Our annual Close Guantanamo action at the Westwood Federal Building was very well attended - we would like to thank all of the volunteers and our great speakers, and we pray that next year we can celebrate the closing of this horrible monument to human depravity.
At its peak, the illegal detention center at Guantanamo Bay held almost 800 men and boys of Muslim faith - most of whom were never charged with a crime. Today, 15 prisoners still languish there.
After the Guantanamo Bay prison camp was opened, the Bush Administration commissioned the torture memos, a series of documents designed to retroactively provide a pseudo-legal justification for crimes against humanity. To date no one in the Bush administration has been called to account for writing and implementing these documents, and the mainstream media has seemed to forget about what those torture documents have meant to subsequent administrations and the liberties our military and elected officials have taken in illegal detention and torture.
You can still help - let's send a message to the White House:Close Guantanamo NOW and release all detainees!
End torture NOW and prosecute the torturers and those who authorized them.USPS: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20500
phone (comments) 202 456 1111
phone (switchboard) 202 456 1414
fax 202 456 2461Co-sponsors:
Amnesty International USA • Anti-Racist Action • CIA torture whistleblower John Kiriakou • Council on American-Islamic Relations • Defending Rights & Dissent • 90.7 KPFK • Muslim Public Affairs Council • National Religious Campaign Against Torture • North Carolina Stop Torture Now • Out Against War • Pax Christi USA • St. Camillus Center for Spiritual Care
Endorsers:ACLU of Southern California • Addicted To War • Guantanamo Survivors Fund • Jewish Voice for Peace • National Lawyers Guild • US Hands Off Cuba Committee
Please assist ICUJP in fulfilling its mission:
Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and ViolenceThursday, February 06, 2025 at 06:00 PM · 3 rsvps
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ICUJP Friday Forum
February 7th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
John Parker: The U.S. War Drive Against China
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Event Description:
The vast majority of the people of the United States have nothing in common with the multi-trillion dollar bankers and war profiteers who are promoting the war buildup against China. John Parker speaks on the increasing danger of a U.S. war against China.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
John Parker recently was part of a U.S. delegation in the World Conscience Convoy in Egypt attempting to send aid and journalists to Gaza and to expose the U.S. complicity in Israeli genocide. He was previously the Socialist Unity Party and Peace and Freedom Party Congressional candidate on the ballot in California. Parker has been a union organizer and public school teacher and is also the coordinator of the Harriet Tubman Center for Social Justice.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Harriet Tubman Center for Social Justice7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Carolfrances Likins
Reflector: Rebecca Arvizu** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 02/07/25
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)RSVP AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
*Meeting controls for call-in attendees:
To mute/unmute yourself: *6
To raise hand: *9(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace recognizes the Gabrieliño Tongva as the past, present, and future caretakers of the land, water, and cultural resources in the unceded territory of Los Angeles.
Join us for our annual Close Guantanamo NOW Vigil - fighting 23 years of injustice
Photo Credit: Robert Corsini/Videocratic MediaClose Guantanamo NOW!
Join us in-person:
Tuesday, February 11th, 2025
NOTE NEW LOCATION!
Wilshire/Westwood Federal Building,
11000 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
12:00 - 1:30 pm Pacific Time
Free and open to all - RSVP HEREPlease join ICUJP and allies in-person at our new location in front of the Wilshire/Westwood Federal Building on Tuesday February 11th, 2025, (postponed from Feb 5th beacause of rain) to mark 23 years of existence of the Guantanamo Bay prison camp and the human rights violations and torture it spawned.
At its peak, the illegal detention center at Guantanamo Bay held almost 800 men and boys of Muslim faith - most of whom were never charged with a crime. Today, 15 prisoners still languish there.
After the Guantanamo Bay prison camp was opened, the Bush Administration commissioned the torture memos, a series of documents designed to retroactively provide a pseudo-legal justification for crimes against humanity. To date no one in the Bush administration has been called to account for writing and implementing these documents, and the mainstream media has seemed to forget about what those torture documents have meant to subsequent administrations and the liberties our military and elected officials have taken in illegal detention and torture.Let's send a message to the White House:
Close Guantanamo NOW and release all detainees!
End torture NOW and prosecute the torturers and those who authorized them.USPS: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20500
phone (comments) 202 456 1111
phone (switchboard) 202 456 1414
fax 202 456 2461Speakers to be announced
Co-sponsors:
Amnesty International USA • Anti-Racist Action • CIA torture whistleblower John Kiriakou • Council on American-Islamic Relations • Defending Rights & Dissent • 90.7 KPFK • Muslim Public Affairs Council • National Religious Campaign Against Torture • North Carolina Stop Torture Now • Out Against War • Pax Christi USA • St. Camillus Center for Spiritual Care
Endorsers:ACLU of Southern California • Addicted To War • Guantanamo Survivors Fund • Jewish Voice for Peace • National Lawyers Guild • US Hands Off Cuba Committee
Please assist ICUJP in fulfilling its mission:
Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and ViolenceWednesday, February 05, 2025 at 02:00 PM · 10 rsvps
02.11.25Guantanamo
Photo Credit: Robert Corsini/Videocratic MediaClose Guantanamo NOW!
Join us in-person:
Tuesday, Feb. 11th, 2025
NOTE NEW LOCATION!
Wilshire/Westwood Federal Building,
11000 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
12:00 - 1:30 pm Pacific Time
Free and open to all - RSVP At Bottom Of PagePlease join ICUJP and allies in-person at our new location in front of the Wilshire/Westwood Federal Building on Wednesday, Feb. 5th, 2025, to mark 23 years of existence of the Guantanamo Bay prison camp and the human rights violations and torture it spawned.
At its peak, the illegal detention center at Guantanamo Bay held some 800 men and boys of Muslim faith - most of whom were never charged with a crime. Today, 30 prisoners still languish there.
After the Guantanamo Bay prison camp was opened, the Bush Administration commissioned the torture memos, a series of documents designed to retroactively provide a pseudo-legal justification for crimes against humanity. To date no one in the Bush administration has been called to account for writing and implementing these documents, and the mainstream media has seemed to forget about what those torture documents have meant to subsequent administrations and the liberties our military and elected officials have taken in illegal detention and torture.Let's send a message to the White House:
Close Guantanamo NOW and release all detainees!
End torture NOW and prosecute the torturers and those who authorized them.USPS: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20500
phone (comments) 202 456 1111
phone (switchboard) 202 456 1414
fax 202 456 2461Speakers to be announced!
Co-sponsors:
Amnesty International USA • Anti-Racist Action • CIA torture whistleblower John Kiriakou • Council on American-Islamic Relations 90.7 KPFK • Muslim Public Affairs Council • North Carolina Stop Torture Now • Out Against War • Pax Christi USA • St. Camillus Center for Spiritual Care
Endorsers:
ACLU of Southern California • Addicted To War • Amnesty International • Guantanamo Survivors Fund • Harriet Tubman Center for Social Justice - L.A. • Jewish Voice For Peace • National Lawyers Guild
Please assist ICUJP in fulfilling its mission:
Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence
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Friday, January 31, 2025 at 07:30 AM · 1 rsvp
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ICUJP Friday Forum
January 31st, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Guantanamo after 23 years, and what to expect from Trump
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Event Description:
Independent journalist and activist Andy Worthington and Michael Rapkin of the Guantanamo Bar will be discussing the prison at Guantanamo Bay, which recently marked the 23rd anniversary of its opening on Jan. 11, and what we can expect from it over the next four years under Donald Trump.
Join the conversation with our speakers:
Andy Worthington has been working to tell the truth about Guantanamo, and to get the prison closed, for nearly 20 years. A journalist, author and activist, he has, over the years, worked with the UN and WikiLeaks, and runs the Close Guantanamo campaign and website.
Michael Rapkin, along with his son, are senior partners in the Marina Del Rey law firm of Rapkin and Associates. He has been a real estate lawyer for 46 years and, since 2005, a member of the Guantanamo Bar. He had two clients in Guantanamo, both of whom were transferred out after undergoing torture and indefinite detention at the hands of the U.S. government. Charges were never filed against either of them.
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Andy Worthington: website
closeguantanamo.org
Michael Rapkin reviews A Place Outside the Law by Peter Jan Honigsberg in the Los Angeles Review of Books7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Rebecca Arvizu
Reflector: Steve Rohde** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
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Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace recognizes the Gabrieliño Tongva as the past, present, and future caretakers of the land, water, and cultural resources in the unceded territory of Los Angeles.
Join us for our annual Close Guantanamo NOW Vigil - fighting 23 years of injustice
Photo Credit: Robert Corsini/Videocratic MediaClose Guantanamo NOW!
Join us in-person:
Wednesday, February 5th, 2025
NOTE NEW LOCATION!
Wilshire/Westwood Federal Building,
11000 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
12:00 - 1:30 pm Pacific Time
Free and open to all - RSVP HEREPlease join ICUJP and allies in-person at our new location in front of the Wilshire/Westwood Federal Building on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025, to mark 23 years of existence of the Guantanamo Bay prison camp and the human rights violations and torture it spawned.
At its peak, the illegal detention center at Guantanamo Bay held almost 800 men and boys of Muslim faith - most of whom were never charged with a crime. Today, 15 prisoners still languish there.
After the Guantanamo Bay prison camp was opened, the Bush Administration commissioned the torture memos, a series of documents designed to retroactively provide a pseudo-legal justification for crimes against humanity. To date no one in the Bush administration has been called to account for writing and implementing these documents, and the mainstream media has seemed to forget about what those torture documents have meant to subsequent administrations and the liberties our military and elected officials have taken in illegal detention and torture.Let's send a message to the White House:
Close Guantanamo NOW and release all detainees!
End torture NOW and prosecute the torturers and those who authorized them.USPS: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20500
phone (comments) 202 456 1111
phone (switchboard) 202 456 1414
fax 202 456 2461Speakers:
Estee Chandler ("Middle East in Focus," KPFK)
Rebecca Husaini (Muslim Public Affairs Council)
Jim Lafferty (National Lawyers Guild)
Jerome Palacios Myerson (Jewish Voice for Peace)
Shane Que Hee (Out Against War)
Aliya Yousufi (Council on American Islamic Relations)
US Hands Off Cuba CommitteeCo-sponsors:
Amnesty International USA • Anti-Racist Action • CIA torture whistleblower John Kiriakou • Council on American-Islamic Relations • Defending Rights & Dissent • 90.7 KPFK • Muslim Public Affairs Council • National Religious Campaign Against Torture • North Carolina Stop Torture Now • Out Against War • Pax Christi USA • St. Camillus Center for Spiritual Care
Endorsers:ACLU of Southern California • Addicted To War • Guantanamo Survivors Fund • Jewish Voice for Peace • National Lawyers Guild • US Hands Off Cuba Committee
Please assist ICUJP in fulfilling its mission:
Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and ViolenceThursday, January 23, 2025 at 06:00 PM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
January 24th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
The Threshold of Dissent: American Jews, Israel/Palestine, and Coalitions for Justice
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Event Description:
Drawing from her recent book, The Threshold of Dissent, Marjorie Feld will position contemporary American Jewish critics of Israel within a century-long debate over Jewish safety and belonging. She will trace the profound implications of this debate for inclusion in American Jewish life and for American Jewish participation in coalitions for justice.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Marjorie N. Feld is Professor of History at Babson College in Massachusetts where she teaches courses on US social history, gender, labor, and food justice. She is on the Academic Advisory Council of Jewish Voice for Peace. Her third book, The Threshold of Dissent: A History of American Jewish Critics of Zionism, was named one of National Public Radio’s “Books We Love” for 2024.
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
New York University Press site on The Threshold of Dissent
Review of The Threshold of Dissent: A History of American Jewish Critics of Zionism by Marjorie N. Feld
Interview on Law and Disorder Radio Podcast7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Dave Clennon
Reflector: MacGregor Eddy** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 01/24/25
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)RSVP AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
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Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace recognizes the Gabrieliño Tongva as the past, present, and future caretakers of the land, water, and cultural resources in the unceded territory of Los Angeles.
Resources For Those Affected by the Southern California Fires
We are sending our support and prayers to everyone who has been impacted by these apocalyptic fires, and we will be sending out information on the new date for our annual Guantanamo protest as soon as possible.
We are sharing a list of resources compiled by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.We are also sharing links for assistance and resources available from our partner organizations and houses of worship:
All Saints Church, Pasadena
Holman United Methodist Church
Union Station Homeless ServicesEMERGENCY SHELTERS, IMMEDIATE SUPPORT, & HOUSING
211 LA is partnering with Airbnb to offer free temporary shelter for people displaced from their homes by fire. Start by filling out this form: https://care.211cs.org/public-survey/86c5adf88e2a29c103df24ba5f48cd3f6cf9a9171207a15954dbb8b9649429f0
Red Cross Los Angeles: Find a Shelter
The local hotel association is maintaining a list of hotels in and around L.A. with available space, including whether and what kind of discounts they're offering to fire victims and evacuees https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1o3k8WKk06GsCmPfQYXUyV0NILEt_8jSTzHTk7eIQ4os/edit?pli=1&gid=0#gid=0
YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is opening its locations that aren't affected by the fires for temporary shelter, showers, basic amenities, and mental health support. They have also teamed up with L.A. Unified School District to provide childcare services for essential workers and affected families until schools reopen. Register on their website. https://www.ymcala.org/community-response
Planet Fitness locations in L.A. are offering anyone affected by the fires, including first responders, free access to their facilities, including showers, massage chairs, locker rooms, and WiFi. Contact the club near you for more information and hours. https://www.planetfitness.com/
Mariners Village Apartment Homes (Marina del Rey) is offering temporary housing for those affected. For more details or to inquire about availability, please contact us at (310) 821-4916.
Alisal Ranch in Solvang is offering discounted rates to locals affected by mandatory evacuation orders. Household pets are also welcome. Those in need can call the front desk to make a reservation at 800-425-4725. https://www.alisalranch.com/
Coachella Valley Hotels: Several properties in the Coachella Valley area are offering discounted rates to fire evacuees, including Infusion Beach Club in Palm Springs, Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage and Holiday Inn Express Palm Desert.
Santa Monica Hotels: Among the Santa Monica hotels offering special rates for evacuated area residents are Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, Gateway Hotel, Hilton Santa Monica, The Pierside Santa Monica, Regent Santa Monica Beach, Sandbourne Santa Monica, Shore Hotel, Shutters on the Beach, Viceroy Santa Monica and more. https://www.alisalranch.com/ (Note: As conditions surrounding the Palisades Fire evolve, some areas of Santa Monica may be included in evacuation orders. It's recommended to check the latest evacuation notices before booking hotels in this area.)
Boomtown Brewery in the Arts District is offering to open its tap room during the day for those who need a place to be and/or WiFi, email or DM on Instagram. They are also accepting donations. https://www.boomtownbrew.com/Address: 700 Jackson St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Odyssey Games in Pasadena is offering their shop to evacuees to charge cell phones, use the restroom, and grab a snack.
Address: 1795 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
Octavia's Bookshelf has mounted a "mutual aid pitstop" with food and supplies.
Address: 1353 N. Hill Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
https://www.octaviasbookshelf.com/
Baby2Baby: Distributes essential items like diapers, clothing, and basic necessities to children affected by the wildfires
https://donate.baby2baby.org/give/648067/#!/donation/checkout
Transportation-
Uber and Lyft are offering free rides to shelters and evacuation sites:
- Lyft: Two free rides up to $25 each. Use code: CAFIRERELIEF25.
- Uber: Two free rides up to $40 each. Use code: WILDFIRE25.
- Metro: Metro fares are free all day today.
Communication
- AT&T is offering people in fire-affected areas unlimited talk, text and data through Feb. 6 (if you don’t already have an unlimited plan). https://about.att.com/pages/disaster-recovery/california-fires#:~:text=To%20help%20our%20wireless%20customers,data%2C%20voice%20and%20text%20charges.
- T-Mobile is also offering unlimited talk, text and data to customers in cities affected by the fires through Feb. 15. https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-stands-prepared-as-wildfires-impact-southern-california
DONATIONS
California Fire Foundation Wildfire & Disaster Relief Fund: The California Fire Foundation works with local fire agencies and community-based organizations to provide ongoing, mid- and long-term support to California communities affected by natural disasters like wildfires. The organization, which provides direct support to victims, is beginning to support those impacted by the Palisades Fire.
https://www.cafirefoundation.org/what-we-do/for-communities/disaster-relief
World Central Kitchen, the nonprofit global food relief organization founded by celebrity chef José Andrés, is already on the ground in Southern California to aid first responders and evacuees.
California Community Foundation: The California Community Foundation has been working to strengthen Los Angeles County since 1915. The organization's Wildfire Recovery Fund targets the most underserved and hard-to-reach communities in the region, with the goal of helping provide long-term recovery relief.
https://www.calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund/
CAL FIRE Benevolent Foundation: CAL FIRE Benevolent Foundation provides financial aid to firefighters and their families in case of injury or loss of life. The organization also helps support burn victims and their families, along with research focused on firefighter health and safety.
https://calfire.foundation/donations/
California Fire Foundation: The California Fire Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, provides critical support to surviving families of fallen firefighters, firefighters, and the communities they serve. Your tax-deductible donation will help them provide aid to victims of wildfires or other natural disasters through their Wildfire & Disaster Relief programs.
https://cpf.salsalabs.org/disasterrelief/index.html
Dream Center: This L.A.-based charitable organization is offering emergency shelter to those evacuated in the Palisades and Eaton Canyon Fires.
Dream Center donation for fires website: https://dcf.dreamcenter.org/relief
Friends in Deed: Donate to Friends in Deed, a nonprofit providing services for the homeless, as it opens its Bad Weather Shelter amid the fires.
Friends in Deed donation website: https://friendsindeedpas.org/donate-to-friends-in-deed/
Direct Relief: Donate to Direct Relief’s California Fire Relief, which provides N-95 masks, medicine, and resources to health-care agencies and first responders in areas affected by wildfires.
https://www.directrelief.org/emergency/california-wildfires/
The California Community Fund has a recovery fund dedicated to helping victims of wildfires. You can donate here.
https://www.calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund/
American Red Cross: Donate to the Wildfire Relief Fund at the American Red Cross. If you’re located in the Los Angeles area and can offer temporary foster care to dogs displaced by the wildfires, sign up at the Canine Rescue Club. Los Angeles Emergency Management Department
FOOD
World Central Kitchen: Provides meals to first responders and families impacted by wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
https://wck.org/relief/california-fires-jan25
Restaurants Across LA County: There is a list of restaurants across LA County offering shelter, food, and support for first responders and evacuees. This includes SPA 6’s South LA Cafe, which is currently keeping three of its five locations (including Jefferson and Kaiser) open to provide shelter to evacuees and anyone in need. At their Western location (1700 Browning Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90062), they are offering free groceries, water, and masks from 12 to 4 p.m.
Sweet Greens will provide meals to first responders, victims, and displaced residents. DM them through social media or call directly.
https://www.instagram.com/sweetgreen/Culver City Phone number: 310-660-7471
Other Locations: https://www.sweetgreen.com/locations
Calico Fish House : The chef at Calico Fish House in Sunset Beach in Orange County is offering to feed evacuees and let them camp out in the restaurant’s parking lot.
Address: 16600 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Phone: (562) 357-4012
https://calico-restaurant.com/
RESOURCES FOR REBUILDING AND RECOVERY
The Salvation Army provides grants to those displaced by fires and financial assistance for the immediate and long-term needs of fire victims. It also operates shelters and provides emergency housing for those fleeing fires. Contact them at https://socal.salvationarmy.org/southern-california/
California Department of Insurance: Guidance on claims for fire damage. View Resources
Rebuilding Together Greater Los Angeles: Volunteer-based repair and rebuilding services. Support or Apply
HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARE
Teladoc Health is offering free, 24/7 virtual medical care to Southern California residents, first responders and others impacted by the raging fires burning in Los Angeles. Individuals displaced by fires or those who are unable to access traditional medical care can consult licensed healthcare professionals for non-emergency illnesses by calling 855-225-5032. Services include treatment for conditions such as respiratory infections, allergies, sinus problems and cold or flu symptoms, company officials said. Additionally, Teladoc Health is providing assistance with prescription refills for non-narcotic medications.
https://www.teladochealth.com/info/disaster-hotline
MENTAL HEALTH AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential support.
California Hope: Offers crisis counseling for disaster survivors. Call (833) 317-HOPE or visit CalHope.org
The Wellness Center at LAC+USC: Free emotional support resources. Learn More
ANIMAL EVACUATION CENTERS
River Way Ranch Camp
For those of you who have been affected, please know we are offering accommodations and meals at no cost to families who have been displaced by the fires. Additionally, for those with horses or larger animals requiring temporary boarding, we may be able to provide space as well. You may contact us directly – Ashley Oken at (800) 821-2801 to arrange accommodations.
https://www.riverwayranchcamp.com/Los Angeles Equestrian Center
480 W Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91506
https://thelaec.com/Pierce College Equestrian Center
7100 El Rancho Drive, Woodland Hills
strong>818-710-3308Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena, CA 91103
626-577-3100
https://www.rosebowlstadium.com/Agoura Animal Care Center
29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/Pasadena Humane Society
361 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
626-792-7151
https://pasadenahumane.org/
Support ICUJP in 2025 - 23 Years of Working For Justice and Peace
Since September 11th, 2001 Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been meeting, in person and online, to deliver the simple but powerful message: religious communities must stop blessing war and violence. We have had great partners on this path - in the video below you can hear from friends and partners like Father Gregory Boyle of Homeboy Industries, Rabbi Cat Zavis of Beyt Tikkun, Ani Zonneveld of Muslims for Progressive Values, and Dr. Arik Greenberg of the Institute for Religious Tolerance, Peace and Justice.
Interfaith Communities United for Justice & Peace - 23 Years of confronting "The Enemies Within"In the spirit of interconnectedness we have also stood side-by-side with many organizations and individuals that have worked to lift up the unhoused among us, and you will meet a few of them in the video below, including:
- Rev. Mike Kinman
- Erica Tamblyn, Safe Haven Bridge to Housing Program at All Saints Episcopal Church, Pasadena
- Chris Untiet, Faith Relations Director of Habitat For Humanity - Los Angeles
- Anthony Manousos, Co-Founder of Making Housing and Community Happen.
Housing Is A Human Right...For Everyone
We have endured and spead our message through very trying times - five Presidents, four California Governors, and numerous crises and issues that would shake the resolve of even the most devout and dedicated of activists. But through it all, we go forward in our mission to be the voice for "the least of these", and our determination to create the change we want to see in the world, no matter how vocal and effective the opposition can seem.
For 23 years we have worked for justice and peace, and we don't plan on stopping anytime soon. Please consider helping ICUJP in its mission.
ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for over twenty years through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. We are honored to be with you in the struggle for Justice and Peace.
Follow the link below, and please make a one-time or monthly donation.
For checks, please mail to the address below.ICUJP
c/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz
1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Looking for more ways to get involved with ICUJP? Attend one of our upcoming Friday Forums. Weekly Friday Forums (currently meeting online) are the lifeline of ICUJP. We have guest speakers, share reflections, and plan campaigns and actions! All are invited to join us from 7:30AM to 9:30AM. Start your day with a jolt of social justice!SIGN UP FOR ICUJP'S NEWSLETTER TO RECEIVE UPDATES TODAY!
Thanks for everything you do in pursuit of justice and peace - we are honored be with you in the struggle for Justice and Peace.-
Uber and Lyft are offering free rides to shelters and evacuation sites:
Friday, January 17, 2025 at 07:30 AM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
January 17th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
"You Can't Handle the Truth!" Court Rejects Effort to Silence Ethnic Studies Curriculum Accused of Being "Antisemitic"
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Event Description:
As Israel's war in Gaza and the West Bank rages on, the free speech battles here in the United States continue with Congress, state legislatures and college administrators trying to silence pro-Palestinian protests by conflating criticism of Israel with the odious epithet of "antisemitism." But last November, there was some hopeful news when a federal court rejected attempts by Jewish parents and teachers to remove an ethnic studies curriculum from the Los Angeles Unified School District that they mislabeled “antisemitic” and “anti-Zionist."
On November 30, 2024, U.S. District Judge Fernando M. Olguin wrote that a system of education “which discovers truth out of a multitude of tongues” must allow teachers and their students “to explore difficult and conflicting ideas.” He added that “we must be careful not to curb intellectual freedom by imposing dogmatic restrictions that chill teachers from adopting the pedagogical methods they believe are most effective.”
Defendants in the lawsuit included the Liberated Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum Consortium; Theresa Montaño, the Consortium’s secretary; and Guadalupe Carrasco, its co-founder. They were represented by Mark Kleiman, Esq.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Mark Kleiman is a former activist and organizer and a long-time civil rights and human rights attorney. With extensive experience in whistleblower protection, he has brought cases that exposed massive fraud against public programs and has forced drug companies, nursing home chains, and defense contractors to repay hundreds of millions of dollars. Since 2019 he devoted thousands of hours to defending activists, scholars, and students who have been attacked for their defense of Palestinian human rights.
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Sign on to demand full state funding for ethnic studies education -- without restrictions
PalestineLegal.org
CAIR California7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Steve Rohde
Reflector: Phil Way** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 01/17/25
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)RSVP AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
*Meeting controls for call-in attendees:
To mute/unmute yourself: *6
To raise hand: *9(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace recognizes the Gabrieliño Tongva as the past, present, and future caretakers of the land, water, and cultural resources in the unceded territory of Los Angeles.
Resources For Those Affected by the Southern California Fires
We are sending our support and prayers to everyone who has been impacted by these apocalyptic fires, and we will be sending out information on the new date for our annual Guantanamo protest as soon as possible.
We are sharing a list of resources compiled by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.We are also sharing links for assistance and resources available from our partner organizations and houses of worship:
All Saints Church, Pasadena
Holman United Methodist Church
Union Station Homeless ServicesEMERGENCY SHELTERS, IMMEDIATE SUPPORT, & HOUSING
211 LA is partnering with Airbnb to offer free temporary shelter for people displaced from their homes by fire. Start by filling out this form: https://care.211cs.org/public-survey/86c5adf88e2a29c103df24ba5f48cd3f6cf9a9171207a15954dbb8b9649429f0
Red Cross Los Angeles: Find a Shelter
The local hotel association is maintaining a list of hotels in and around L.A. with available space, including whether and what kind of discounts they're offering to fire victims and evacuees https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1o3k8WKk06GsCmPfQYXUyV0NILEt_8jSTzHTk7eIQ4os/edit?pli=1&gid=0#gid=0
YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is opening its locations that aren't affected by the fires for temporary shelter, showers, basic amenities, and mental health support. They have also teamed up with L.A. Unified School District to provide childcare services for essential workers and affected families until schools reopen. Register on their website. https://www.ymcala.org/community-response
Planet Fitness locations in L.A. are offering anyone affected by the fires, including first responders, free access to their facilities, including showers, massage chairs, locker rooms, and WiFi. Contact the club near you for more information and hours. https://www.planetfitness.com/
Mariners Village Apartment Homes (Marina del Rey) is offering temporary housing for those affected. For more details or to inquire about availability, please contact us at (310) 821-4916.
Alisal Ranch in Solvang is offering discounted rates to locals affected by mandatory evacuation orders. Household pets are also welcome. Those in need can call the front desk to make a reservation at 800-425-4725. https://www.alisalranch.com/
Coachella Valley Hotels: Several properties in the Coachella Valley area are offering discounted rates to fire evacuees, including Infusion Beach Club in Palm Springs, Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage and Holiday Inn Express Palm Desert.
Santa Monica Hotels: Among the Santa Monica hotels offering special rates for evacuated area residents are Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, Gateway Hotel, Hilton Santa Monica, The Pierside Santa Monica, Regent Santa Monica Beach, Sandbourne Santa Monica, Shore Hotel, Shutters on the Beach, Viceroy Santa Monica and more. https://www.alisalranch.com/ (Note: As conditions surrounding the Palisades Fire evolve, some areas of Santa Monica may be included in evacuation orders. It's recommended to check the latest evacuation notices before booking hotels in this area.)
Boomtown Brewery in the Arts District is offering to open its tap room during the day for those who need a place to be and/or WiFi, email or DM on Instagram. They are also accepting donations. https://www.boomtownbrew.com/Address: 700 Jackson St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Odyssey Games in Pasadena is offering their shop to evacuees to charge cell phones, use the restroom, and grab a snack.
Address: 1795 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
Octavia's Bookshelf has mounted a "mutual aid pitstop" with food and supplies.
Address: 1353 N. Hill Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
https://www.octaviasbookshelf.com/
Baby2Baby: Distributes essential items like diapers, clothing, and basic necessities to children affected by the wildfires
https://donate.baby2baby.org/give/648067/#!/donation/checkout
Transportation-
Uber and Lyft are offering free rides to shelters and evacuation sites:
- Lyft: Two free rides up to $25 each. Use code: CAFIRERELIEF25.
- Uber: Two free rides up to $40 each. Use code: WILDFIRE25.
- Metro: Metro fares are free all day today.
Communication
- AT&T is offering people in fire-affected areas unlimited talk, text and data through Feb. 6 (if you don’t already have an unlimited plan). https://about.att.com/pages/disaster-recovery/california-fires#:~:text=To%20help%20our%20wireless%20customers,data%2C%20voice%20and%20text%20charges.
- T-Mobile is also offering unlimited talk, text and data to customers in cities affected by the fires through Feb. 15. https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-stands-prepared-as-wildfires-impact-southern-california
DONATIONS
California Fire Foundation Wildfire & Disaster Relief Fund: The California Fire Foundation works with local fire agencies and community-based organizations to provide ongoing, mid- and long-term support to California communities affected by natural disasters like wildfires. The organization, which provides direct support to victims, is beginning to support those impacted by the Palisades Fire.
https://www.cafirefoundation.org/what-we-do/for-communities/disaster-relief
World Central Kitchen, the nonprofit global food relief organization founded by celebrity chef José Andrés, is already on the ground in Southern California to aid first responders and evacuees.
California Community Foundation: The California Community Foundation has been working to strengthen Los Angeles County since 1915. The organization's Wildfire Recovery Fund targets the most underserved and hard-to-reach communities in the region, with the goal of helping provide long-term recovery relief.
https://www.calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund/
CAL FIRE Benevolent Foundation: CAL FIRE Benevolent Foundation provides financial aid to firefighters and their families in case of injury or loss of life. The organization also helps support burn victims and their families, along with research focused on firefighter health and safety.
https://calfire.foundation/donations/
California Fire Foundation: The California Fire Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, provides critical support to surviving families of fallen firefighters, firefighters, and the communities they serve. Your tax-deductible donation will help them provide aid to victims of wildfires or other natural disasters through their Wildfire & Disaster Relief programs.
https://cpf.salsalabs.org/disasterrelief/index.html
Dream Center: This L.A.-based charitable organization is offering emergency shelter to those evacuated in the Palisades and Eaton Canyon Fires.
Dream Center donation for fires website: https://dcf.dreamcenter.org/relief
Friends in Deed: Donate to Friends in Deed, a nonprofit providing services for the homeless, as it opens its Bad Weather Shelter amid the fires.
Friends in Deed donation website: https://friendsindeedpas.org/donate-to-friends-in-deed/
Direct Relief: Donate to Direct Relief’s California Fire Relief, which provides N-95 masks, medicine, and resources to health-care agencies and first responders in areas affected by wildfires.
https://www.directrelief.org/emergency/california-wildfires/
The California Community Fund has a recovery fund dedicated to helping victims of wildfires. You can donate here.
https://www.calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund/
American Red Cross: Donate to the Wildfire Relief Fund at the American Red Cross. If you’re located in the Los Angeles area and can offer temporary foster care to dogs displaced by the wildfires, sign up at the Canine Rescue Club. Los Angeles Emergency Management Department
FOOD
World Central Kitchen: Provides meals to first responders and families impacted by wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
https://wck.org/relief/california-fires-jan25
Restaurants Across LA County: There is a list of restaurants across LA County offering shelter, food, and support for first responders and evacuees. This includes SPA 6’s South LA Cafe, which is currently keeping three of its five locations (including Jefferson and Kaiser) open to provide shelter to evacuees and anyone in need. At their Western location (1700 Browning Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90062), they are offering free groceries, water, and masks from 12 to 4 p.m.
Sweet Greens will provide meals to first responders, victims, and displaced residents. DM them through social media or call directly.
https://www.instagram.com/sweetgreen/Culver City Phone number: 310-660-7471
Other Locations: https://www.sweetgreen.com/locations
Calico Fish House : The chef at Calico Fish House in Sunset Beach in Orange County is offering to feed evacuees and let them camp out in the restaurant’s parking lot.
Address: 16600 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Phone: (562) 357-4012
https://calico-restaurant.com/
RESOURCES FOR REBUILDING AND RECOVERY
The Salvation Army provides grants to those displaced by fires and financial assistance for the immediate and long-term needs of fire victims. It also operates shelters and provides emergency housing for those fleeing fires. Contact them at https://socal.salvationarmy.org/southern-california/
California Department of Insurance: Guidance on claims for fire damage. View Resources
Rebuilding Together Greater Los Angeles: Volunteer-based repair and rebuilding services. Support or Apply
HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARE
Teladoc Health is offering free, 24/7 virtual medical care to Southern California residents, first responders and others impacted by the raging fires burning in Los Angeles. Individuals displaced by fires or those who are unable to access traditional medical care can consult licensed healthcare professionals for non-emergency illnesses by calling 855-225-5032. Services include treatment for conditions such as respiratory infections, allergies, sinus problems and cold or flu symptoms, company officials said. Additionally, Teladoc Health is providing assistance with prescription refills for non-narcotic medications.
https://www.teladochealth.com/info/disaster-hotline
MENTAL HEALTH AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential support.
California Hope: Offers crisis counseling for disaster survivors. Call (833) 317-HOPE or visit CalHope.org
The Wellness Center at LAC+USC: Free emotional support resources. Learn More
ANIMAL EVACUATION CENTERS
River Way Ranch Camp
For those of you who have been affected, please know we are offering accommodations and meals at no cost to families who have been displaced by the fires. Additionally, for those with horses or larger animals requiring temporary boarding, we may be able to provide space as well. You may contact us directly – Ashley Oken at (800) 821-2801 to arrange accommodations.
https://www.riverwayranchcamp.com/Los Angeles Equestrian Center
480 W Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91506
https://thelaec.com/Pierce College Equestrian Center
7100 El Rancho Drive, Woodland Hills
strong>818-710-3308Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena, CA 91103
626-577-3100
https://www.rosebowlstadium.com/Agoura Animal Care Center
29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/Pasadena Humane Society
361 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
626-792-7151
https://pasadenahumane.org/
Support ICUJP in 2025 - 23 Years of Working For Justice and Peace
Since September 11th, 2001 Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been meeting, in person and online, to deliver the simple but powerful message: religious communities must stop blessing war and violence. We have had great partners on this path - in the video below you can hear from friends and partners like Father Gregory Boyle of Homeboy Industries, Rabbi Cat Zavis of Beyt Tikkun, Ani Zonneveld of Muslims for Progressive Values, and Dr. Arik Greenberg of the Institute for Religious Tolerance, Peace and Justice.
Interfaith Communities United for Justice & Peace - 23 Years of confronting "The Enemies Within"In the spirit of interconnectedness we have also stood side-by-side with many organizations and individuals that have worked to lift up the unhoused among us, and you will meet a few of them in the video below, including:
- Rev. Mike Kinman
- Erica Tamblyn, Safe Haven Bridge to Housing Program at All Saints Episcopal Church, Pasadena
- Chris Untiet, Faith Relations Director of Habitat For Humanity - Los Angeles
- Anthony Manousos, Co-Founder of Making Housing and Community Happen.
Housing Is A Human Right...For Everyone
We have endured and spead our message through very trying times - five Presidents, four California Governors, and numerous crises and issues that would shake the resolve of even the most devout and dedicated of activists. But through it all, we go forward in our mission to be the voice for "the least of these", and our determination to create the change we want to see in the world, no matter how vocal and effective the opposition can seem.
For 23 years we have worked for justice and peace, and we don't plan on stopping anytime soon. Please consider helping ICUJP in its mission.
ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for over twenty years through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. We are honored to be with you in the struggle for Justice and Peace.
Follow the link below, and please make a one-time or monthly donation.
For checks, please mail to the address below.ICUJP
c/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz
1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Looking for more ways to get involved with ICUJP? Attend one of our upcoming Friday Forums. Weekly Friday Forums (currently meeting online) are the lifeline of ICUJP. We have guest speakers, share reflections, and plan campaigns and actions! All are invited to join us from 7:30AM to 9:30AM. Start your day with a jolt of social justice!SIGN UP FOR ICUJP'S NEWSLETTER TO RECEIVE UPDATES TODAY!
Thanks for everything you do in pursuit of justice and peace - we are honored be with you in the struggle for Justice and Peace.-
Uber and Lyft are offering free rides to shelters and evacuation sites:
Thursday, January 09, 2025 at 06:00 PM · 3 rsvps
01.10.25friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
January 10th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Taxpayers Against Genocide - Support The Class Action!
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Event Description:
Learn about how grassroots activists across 10 counties in Northern California have united to form Taxpayers Against Genocide and are filing an unprecedented, massive class action lawsuit against their Congresspersons for funding genocide.Join the conversation with our speaker:
Seth Donnelly is a resident of Sonoma County. He worked as a Bay Area public high school educator for many years and is a life-long human rights advocate. He has been active with the Haiti Action Committee since 2004, and is one of the founders of TAG.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Linktree: Taxpayers Against Genocide
Class Action Form7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Rick Banales** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 01/10/25
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)GO TO BOTTOM OF PAGE TO RSVP
*Meeting controls for call-in attendees:
To mute/unmute yourself: *6
To raise hand: *9(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace recognizes the Gabrieliño Tongva as the past, present, and future caretakers of the land, water, and cultural resources in the unceded territory of Los Angeles.
Join us for our annual Close Guantanamo NOW Vigil - 23 years of injustice
Photo Credit: Robert Corsini/Videocratic Media
Close Guantanamo NOW!
Join us in-person:
Saturday, January 11, 2025
NOTE NEW LOCATION!
Wilshire/Westwood Federal Building,
11000 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
12:00 - 1:30 pm Pacific Time
Free and open to all - RSVP HERE
[Day/Date subject to change depending on the changing fire situation in Southern California]Please join ICUJP and allies in-person at our new location in front of the Wilshire/Westwood Federal Building on Thursday, January 11, 2025, to mark 23 years of existence of the Guantanamo Bay prison camp and the human rights violations and torture it spawned.
At its peak, the illegal detention center at Guantanamo Bay held some 800 men and boys of Muslim faith - most of whom were never charged with a crime. Today, 30 prisoners still languish there.
After the Guantanamo Bay prison camp was opened, the Bush Administration commissioned the torture memos, a series of documents designed to retroactively provide a pseudo-legal justification for crimes against humanity. To date no one in the Bush administration has been called to account for writing and implementing these documents, and the mainstream media has seemed to forget about what those torture documents have meant to subsequent administrations and the liberties our military and elected officials have taken in illegal detention and torture.Let's send a message to President Biden:
Close Guantanamo NOW and release all detainees!
End torture NOW and prosecute the torturers and those who authorized them.USPS: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20500
phone (comments) 202 456 1111
phone (switchboard) 202 456 1414
fax 202 456 2461
web page for messages to the President: whitehouse.gov/contactSpeakers:
Jim Lafferty, National Lawyers Guild LA
Ryan Wentz, Code Pink
Michael Rapkin, Guantanamo Bar
Estee Chandler, "Middle East in Focus" (KPFK)
Rebecca Husaini, Muslim Public Affairs Council
Shane Que Hee, Out Against War
Jerome Palacios Myerson, Jewish Voice for Peace
Paul Roberson, LA US Hands Off Cuba CommitteeCo-sponsors:
Amnesty International USA • Anti-Racist Action • Center For Constitutional Rights • CIA torture whistleblower John Kiriakou • Council on American-Islamic Relations • Defending Rights & Dissent • 90.7 KPFK • Muslim Public Affairs Council • National Religious Campaign Against Torture •
Pax Christi USA • St. Camillus Center for Spiritual Care
Endorsers:
ACLU of Southern California • Addicted To War • Guantanamo Survivors Fund • Jewish Voice for Peace • National Lawyers Guild • US Hands Off Cuba Committee
Please assist ICUJP in fulfilling its mission:
Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence
Support ICUJP in 2025 - 23 Years of Working For Justice and Peace
Since September 11th, 2001 Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been meeting, in person and online, to deliver the simple but powerful message: religious communities must stop blessing war and violence. We have had great partners on this path - in the video below you can hear from friends and partners like Father Gregory Boyle of Homeboy Industries, Rabbi Cat Zavis of Beyt Tikkun, Ani Zonneveld of Muslims for Progressive Values, and Dr. Arik Greenberg of the Institute for Religious Tolerance, Peace and Justice.
Interfaith Communities United for Justice & Peace - 23 Years of confronting "The Enemies Within"In the spirit of interconnectedness we have also stood side-by-side with many organizations and individuals that have worked to lift up the unhoused among us, and you will meet a few of them in the video below, including:
- Rev. Mike Kinman
- Erica Tamblyn, Safe Haven Bridge to Housing Program at All Saints Episcopal Church, Pasadena
- Chris Untiet, Faith Relations Director of Habitat For Humanity - Los Angeles
- Anthony Manousos, Co-Founder of Making Housing and Community Happen.
Housing Is A Human Right...For Everyone
We have endured and spead our message through very trying times - five Presidents, four California Governors, and numerous crises and issues that would shake the resolve of even the most devout and dedicated of activists. But through it all, we go forward in our mission to be the voice for "the least of these", and our determination to create the change we want to see in the world, no matter how vocal and effective the opposition can seem.
For 23 years we have worked for justice and peace, and we don't plan on stopping anytime soon. Please consider helping ICUJP in its mission.
ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for over twenty years through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. We are honored to be with you in the struggle for Justice and Peace.
Follow the link below, and please make a one-time or monthly donation.
For checks, please mail to the address below.ICUJP
c/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz
1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Looking for more ways to get involved with ICUJP? Attend one of our upcoming Friday Forums. Weekly Friday Forums (currently meeting online) are the lifeline of ICUJP. We have guest speakers, share reflections, and plan campaigns and actions! All are invited to join us from 7:30AM to 9:30AM. Start your day with a jolt of social justice!SIGN UP FOR ICUJP'S NEWSLETTER TO RECEIVE UPDATES TODAY!
Thanks for everything you do in pursuit of justice and peace - we are honored be with you in the struggle for Justice and Peace.Wednesday, January 01, 2025 at 06:00 PM
01.03.25
Please join us online
ICUJP Friday Forum
January 3rd, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Los Angeles Educators for Justice in Palestine
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Event Description:
Educators for Justice in Palestine is a growing group of Los Angeles educators who believe in Palestinian liberation. The group is largely made up of Los Angeles Unified School District educators who are a part of the rank-and-file membership within United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA). They are committed to educating UTLA members, our local communities, and the public about the ongoing genocide in Palestine. As educators they feel a deep responsibility to children everywhere, and are moved to action by the on-going scholasticide in Gaza and encourage others to demand an end to the Palestinian genocide.
Join the conversation with our speakers:
Iris and Will are secondary educators who teach English and History in Los Angeles. They are also active rank-and-file members of United Teachers Los Angeles.
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Educators For Justice In Palestine - Los Angeles7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Carolfrances Likins
Reflector: Jon Krampner** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 01/03/25
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)GO TO BOTTOM OF PAGE TO RSVP
*Meeting controls for call-in attendees:
To mute/unmute yourself: *6
To raise hand: *9(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
-----
Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
DONATE HERE TO SUPPORT ICUJP'S ONGOING WORK!
Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace recognizes the Gabrieliño Tongva as the past, present, and future caretakers of the land, water, and cultural resources in the unceded territory of Los Angeles.
Join us for our annual Close Guantanamo NOW Vigil - 23 years of injustice
Photo Credit: Robert Corsini/Videocratic MediaClose Guantanamo NOW!
Join us in-person:
Saturday, January 11, 2025
NOTE NEW LOCATION!
Wilshire/Westwood Federal Building,
11000 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
12:00 - 1:30 pm Pacific Time
Free and open to all - RSVP HEREPlease join ICUJP and allies in-person at our new location in front of the Wilshire/Westwood Federal Building on Thursday, January 11, 2025, to mark 23 years of existence of the Guantanamo Bay prison camp and the human rights violations and torture it spawned.
At its peak, the illegal detention center at Guantanamo Bay held some 800 men and boys of Muslim faith - most of whom were never charged with a crime. Today, 30 prisoners still languish there.
After the Guantanamo Bay prison camp was opened, the Bush Administration commissioned the torture memos, a series of documents designed to retroactively provide a pseudo-legal justification for crimes against humanity. To date no one in the Bush administration has been called to account for writing and implementing these documents, and the mainstream media has seemed to forget about what those torture documents have meant to subsequent administrations and the liberties our military and elected officials have taken in illegal detention and torture.Let's send a message to President Biden:
Close Guantanamo NOW and release all detainees!
End torture NOW and prosecute the torturers and those who authorized them.USPS: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20500
phone (comments) 202 456 1111
phone (switchboard) 202 456 1414
fax 202 456 2461
web page for messages to the President: whitehouse.gov/contactSpeakers:
Jim Lafferty, National Lawyers Guild LA
Ryan Wentz, Code Pink
Michael Rapkin, Guantanamo Bar
Estee Chandler, "Middle East in Focus" (KPFK)
Rebecca Husaini, Muslim Public Affairs Council
Shane Que Hee, Out Against War
Jerome Palacios Myerson, Jewish Voice for Peace
Paul Roberson, LA US Hands Off Cuba CommitteeCo-sponsors:
Amnesty International USA • Anti-Racist Action • CIA torture whistleblower John Kiriakou • Council on American-Islamic Relations • Defending Rights & Dissent • 90.7 KPFK • Muslim Public Affairs Council • National Religious Campaign Against Torture •
Pax Christi USA • St. Camillus Center for Spiritual Care
Endorsers:
ACLU of Southern California • Addicted To War • Guantanamo Survivors Fund • Jewish Voice for Peace • National Lawyers Guild • US Hands Off Cuba Committee
Please assist ICUJP in fulfilling its mission:
Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence
Remember ICUJP in your year-end giving - 23 Years of Working For Justice and Peace
Since September 11th, 2001 Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been meeting, in person and online, to deliver the simple but powerful message: religious communities must stop blessing war and violence. We have had great partners on this path - in the video below you can hear from friends and partners like Father Gregory Boyle of Homeboy Industries, Rabbi Cat Zavis of Beyt Tikkun, Ani Zonneveld of Muslims for Progressive Values, and Dr. Arik Greenberg of the Institute for Religious Tolerance, Peace and Justice.
Interfaith Communities United for Justice & Peace - 23 Years of confronting "The Enemies Within"In the spirit of interconnectedness we have also stood side-by-side with many organizations and individuals that have worked to lift up the unhoused among us, and you will meet a few of them in the video below, including:
- Rev. Mike Kinman
- Erica Tamblyn, Safe Haven Bridge to Housing Program at All Saints Episcopal Church, Pasadena
- Chris Untiet, Faith Relations Director of Habitat For Humanity - Los Angeles
- Anthony Manousos, Co-Founder of Making Housing and Community Happen.
Housing Is A Human Right...For Everyone
We have endured and spead our message through very trying times - five Presidents, four California Governors, and numerous crises and issues that would shake the resolve of even the most devout and dedicated of activists. But through it all, we go forward in our mission to be the voice for "the least of these", and our determination to create the change we want to see in the world, no matter how vocal and effective the opposition can seem.
For 23 years we have worked for justice and peace, and we don't plan on stopping anytime soon. Please consider helping ICUJP in its mission.
ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for over twenty years through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. We are honored to be with you in the struggle for Justice and Peace.
Follow the link below, and please make a one-time or monthly donation.
For checks, please mail to the address below.ICUJP
c/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz
1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Looking for more ways to get involved with ICUJP? Attend one of our upcoming Friday Forums. Weekly Friday Forums (currently meeting online) are the lifeline of ICUJP. We have guest speakers, share reflections, and plan campaigns and actions! All are invited to join us from 7:30AM to 9:30AM. Start your day with a jolt of social justice!SIGN UP FOR ICUJP'S NEWSLETTER TO RECEIVE UPDATES TODAY!
Thanks for everything you do in pursuit of justice and peace - we are honored be with you in the struggle for Justice and Peace.Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 06:00 PM · 1 rsvp
12.20.24friday_forum
Please join us online
ICUJP Friday Forum
December 20th, 7:30-9:45 am Pacific
ICUJP Holiday Party:
Tis' the Season for Activism!RSVP AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
Event Description:
We will be having a special Friday Forum in which we gather together to celebrate our accomplishments over the year, gain strength from each other for the struggles and tasks ahead, and share from our own lives. We will also be having a short presentation from ICUJP Board member Carolfrances Likins on purchasing Fair Trade items for the holidays, and we will be extending our program to 9:45 am for your questions on Fair Trade gift giving for the holidays.
We invite you to join us for our gathering, as well as for a special presentation:
War Tax Resistance 101: Resisting Federal Income Taxes for War & Genocide
An introduction to the basics of war tax resistance (methods & risks) with time for Q&A. This session for is those interested in war tax resistance or those who have recently started, but would like a refresher on the basics.
Join the conversation with our speakers:
Lincoln Rice, Ph.D. is the Coordinator of NWTRCC* (National War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee), a coalition of local, regional, and national groups and individuals from across the United States who support war tax resistance. NWTRCC offers information, support, and resources.LincolnRice has been part of the Casa Maria Catholic Worker House in Milwaukee since 1999.Lincolnhas a Ph.D. in Moral Theology from Marquette University and has published in the areas of Catholic Worker social ethics and Black liberation theology. He earned his undergraduate degree in Accounting and he has been the Coordinator of NWTRCC since 2018.
Carolfrances Likins is a retired teacher with three decades in elementary schools of Watts and Compton. She has traveled as an internationalist to places where people ask for our solidarity, from Latin America to the Middle East.
She is a board member of Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace.
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
When discussing US policies that cause great harm, please list war tax resistance among your list of possible responses.
National War Tax Resistance
Coordinating Committee
ICUJP Fair Trade Shopping List7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Steve Rohde
Reflector: Rick Banales** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 12/20/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)RSVP AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace recognizes the Gabrieliño Tongva as the past, present, and future caretakers of the land, water, and cultural resources in the unceded territory of Los Angeles.
Join us for our annual Close Guantanamo NOW Vigil - 23 years of injustice
Photo Credit: Robert Corsini/Videocratic MediaClose Guantanamo NOW!
Join us in-person:
Saturday, January 11, 2025
NOTE NEW LOCATION!
Wilshire/Westwood Federal Building,
11000 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
12:00 - 1:30 pm Pacific Time
Free and open to all - RSVP HEREPlease join ICUJP and allies in-person at our new location in front of the Wilshire/Westwood Federal Building on Thursday, January 11, 2025, to mark 23 years of existence of the Guantanamo Bay prison camp and the human rights violations and torture it spawned.
At its peak, the illegal detention center at Guantanamo Bay held some 800 men and boys of Muslim faith - most of whom were never charged with a crime. Today, 30 prisoners still languish there.
After the Guantanamo Bay prison camp was opened, the Bush Administration commissioned the torture memos, a series of documents designed to retroactively provide a pseudo-legal justification for crimes against humanity. To date no one in the Bush administration has been called to account for writing and implementing these documents, and the mainstream media has seemed to forget about what those torture documents have meant to subsequent administrations and the liberties our military and elected officials have taken in illegal detention and torture.Let's send a message to President Biden:
Close Guantanamo NOW and release all detainees!
End torture NOW and prosecute the torturers and those who authorized them.USPS: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20500
phone (comments) 202 456 1111
phone (switchboard) 202 456 1414
fax 202 456 2461
web page for messages to the President: whitehouse.gov/contactSpeakers:
Jim Lafferty, National Lawyers Guild LA
Ryan Wentz, Code Pink
Michael Rapkin, Guantanamo Bar
Estee Chandler, "Middle East in Focus" (KPFK)
Rebecca Husaini, Muslim Public Affairs Council
Shane Que Hee, Out Against War
Jerome Palacios Myerson, Jewish Voice for PeaceCo-sponsors:
Amnesty International USA • Anti-Racist Action • CIA torture whistleblower John Kiriakou • Council on American-Islamic Relations • Defending Rights & Dissent • 90.7 KPFK • Muslim Public Affairs Council • Pax Christi USA • St. Camillus Center for Spiritual Care
Endorsers:
ACLU of Southern California • Addicted To War • Guantanamo Survivors Fund • Jewish Voice for Peace • National Lawyers Guild • US Hands Off Cuba Committee
Please assist ICUJP in fulfilling its mission:
Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence
Remember ICUJP in your year-end giving - 23 Years of confronting "The Enemies Within"
Since September 11th, 2001 Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been meeting, in person and online, to deliver the simple but powerful message: religious communities must stop blessing war and violence. We have had great partners on this path - in the video below you can hear from friends and partners like Father Gregory Boyle of Homeboy Industries, Rabbi Cat Zavis of Tikkun, Ani Zonneveld of Muslims for Progressive Values, and Dr. Arik Greenberg of the Institute for Religious Tolerance, Peace and Justice.
Interfaith Communities United for Justice & Peace - 23 Years of confronting "The Enemies Within"In the spirit of interconnectedness we have also stood side-by-side with many organizations and individuals that have worked to lift up the unhoused among us, and you will meet a few of them in the video below, including:
- Rev. Mike Kinman
- Erica Tamblyn, Safe Haven Bridge to Housing Program at All Saints Episcopal Church, Pasadena
- Chris Untiet, Faith Relations Director of Habitat For Humanity - Los Angeles
- Anthony Manousos, Co-Founder of Making Housing and Community Happen.
Housing Is A Human Right...For Everyone
We have endured and spead our message through very trying times - five Presidents, four California Governors, and numerous crises and issues that would shake the resolve of even the most devout and dedicated of activists. But through it all, we go forward in our mission to be the voice for "the least of these", and our determination to create the change we want to see in the world, no matter how vocal and effective the opposition can seem.
For 23 years we have confronted "The Enemies Within" to Justice and Peace, and we don't plan on stopping anytime soon. Please consider helping Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace in its mission.
ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for over twenty years through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. We are honored to be with you in the struggle for Justice and Peace.
Follow the link below, and please make a one-time or monthly donation.
For checks, please mail to the address below.ICUJP
c/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz
1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Looking for more ways to get involved with ICUJP? Attend one of our upcoming Friday Forums. Weekly Friday Forums (currently meeting online) are the lifeline of ICUJP. We have guest speakers, share reflections, and plan campaigns and actions! All are invited to join us from 7:30AM to 9:30AM. Start your day with a jolt of social justice!SIGN UP FOR ICUJP'S NEWSLETTER TO RECEIVE UPDATES TODAY!
Thanks for everything you do in pursuit of justice and peace - we are honored be with you in the struggle for Justice and Peace.Friday, December 13, 2024 at 07:30 AM
12.13.24friday_forum
Please join us online
ICUJP Friday Forum
December 13th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Mark Fancher:
Ignore the StormRSVP AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
Event Description:
The speaker will consider the challenge of refusing to compromise one's moral code and most cherished principles in a paradoxical world that demands that, in order to avoid the triumph of evil, that we choose "lesser evils."
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Mark P. Fancher is the staff attorney for the Racial Justice Project of the ACLU of Michigan. His cases and projects address: abusive police practices, racial profiling, racial discrimination in public employment, mass water shutoffs, racial harassment of students, use of indigenous peoples’ imagery and names as brands and mascots, and other matters affecting communities of color.
He is a member of the National Conference of Black Lawyers and the Black Alliance for Peace. He has also lectured across the country and written extensively on issues that include: the U.S. military presence in Africa, political repression in the U.S., mass incarceration, and struggles for self-determination in regions subjected to colonial and neo-colonial domination.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
L.A. Progressive articles: Mark Fancher7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Carolfrances Likins
Reflector: Phil Way** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 12/13/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)RSVP AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace recognizes the Gabrieliño Tongva as the past, present, and future caretakers of the land, water, and cultural resources in the unceded territory of Los Angeles.
Join us for our annual Close Guantanamo NOW Vigil - 23 years of injustice
Photo Credit: Robert Corsini/Videocratic MediaClose Guantanamo NOW!
Join us in-person:
Saturday, January 11, 2025
NOTE NEW LOCATION!
Wilshire/Westwood Federal Building,
11000 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
12:00 - 1:30 pm Pacific Time
Free and open to all - RSVP HEREPlease join ICUJP and allies in-person at our new location in front of the Wilshire/Westwood Federal Building on Thursday, January 11, 2025, to mark 23 years of existence of the Guantanamo Bay prison camp and the human rights violations and torture it spawned.
At its peak, the illegal detention center at Guantanamo Bay held some 800 men and boys of Muslim faith - most of whom were never charged with a crime. Today, 30 prisoners still languish there.
After the Guantanamo Bay prison camp was opened, the Bush Administration commissioned the torture memos, a series of documents designed to retroactively provide a pseudo-legal justification for crimes against humanity. To date no one in the Bush administration has been called to account for writing and implementing these documents, and the mainstream media has seemed to forget about what those torture documents have meant to subsequent administrations and the liberties our military and elected officials have taken in illegal detention and torture.Let's send a message to President Biden:
Close Guantanamo NOW and release all detainees!
End torture NOW and prosecute the torturers and those who authorized them.USPS: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20500
phone (comments) 202 456 1111
phone (switchboard) 202 456 1414
fax 202 456 2461
web page for messages to the President: whitehouse.gov/contactSpeakers:
- Annie Ehler, Jewish Voice for Peace
- Jim Lafferty, National Lawyers Guild LA
- Mohammad Tajsar, ACLU of Southern California
- Shaheen Nassar, CAIR
- Shakeel Syed, South Asian Network
- Lisa Hajjar, UC Santa Barbara
- Vincent DeStefano, Assange Defense Network
- Ysabel Gonzalez, Code Pink
- Shane Que Hee, Out Against War
- Mark Friedman, LA US Hands Off Cuba Committee
Co-sponsors:
Amnesty International USA • Anti-Racist Action • CIA torture whistleblower John Kiriakou • Council on American-Islamic Relations • Defending Rights & Dissent • 90.7 KPFK • Muslim Public Affairs Council • North Carolina Stop Torture Now • Pax Christi USA • St. Camillus Center for Spiritual Care
Endorsers:
ACLU of Southern California • Addicted To War • Amnesty International • Guantanamo Survivors Fund • Jewish Voice for Peace • National Lawyers Guild • US Hands Off Cuba Committee
Please assist ICUJP in fulfilling its mission:
Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence
Interfaith Communities United for Justice & Peace - 23 Years of confronting "The Enemies Within"
Since September 11th, 2001 Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been meeting, in person and online, to deliver the simple but powerful message: religious communities must stop blessing war and violence. We have had great partners on this path - in the video below you can hear from friends and partners like Father Gregory Boyle of Homeboy Industries, Rabbi Cat Zavis of Tikkun, Ani Zonneveld of Muslims for Progressive Values, and Dr. Arik Greenberg of the Institute for Religious Tolerance, Peace and Justice.
Interfaith Communities United for Justice & Peace - 23 Years of confronting "The Enemies Within"
We have endured and spead our message through very trying times - five Presidents, four California Governors, and numerous crises and issues that would shake the resolve of even the most devout and dedicated of activists. But through it all, we go forward in our mission to be the voice for "the least of these", and our determination to create the change we want to see in the world, no matter how vocal and effective the opposition can seem.
For 23 years we have confronted "The Enemies Within" to Justice and Peace, and we don't plan on stopping anytime soon. Please consider helping Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace in its mission.
ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for over twenty years through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. We are honored to be with you in the struggle for Justice and Peace.
Follow the link below, and please make a one-time or monthly donation.
For checks, please mail to the address below.ICUJP
c/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz
1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Looking for more ways to get involved with ICUJP? Attend one of our upcoming Friday Forums. Weekly Friday Forums (currently meeting online) are the lifeline of ICUJP. We have guest speakers, share reflections, and plan campaigns and actions! All are invited to join us from 7:30AM to 9:30AM. Start your day with a jolt of social justice!SIGN UP FOR ICUJP'S NEWSLETTER TO RECEIVE UPDATES TODAY!
Thanks for everything you do in pursuit of justice and peace - we are honored be with you in the struggle for Justice and Peace.Friday, December 06, 2024 at 07:30 AM · 1 rsvp
12.06.24friday_forum
Please join us online
ICUJP Friday Forum
December 6th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Students Deserve - Join the Action to put the Black Back in BSAP
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Event Description:
Students Deserve, an advocacy group fighting to end the school-to-prison pipeline and transform public education, will be going to the LAUSD school board to let the new board members know what students demand: Protect the Black Student Achievement Plan and Put the Black back in BSAP!
Join the conversation with our speakers:
Ian Kirksey has been the Lead Organizer for Students Deserve since 2023. His suitability stems from his pivotal role in facilitating policy change, fostering cultural shifts, and driving investments that enhance the well-being of our community. As the Lead Organizer, Ian actively supports and supervises Students Deserve's team of organizers.
Amir Casimir has been the Schools and Community Organizer for Students Deserve since 2023. His noteworthy background includes serving as a former Students Deserve leader, where he played a key role in establishing a local chapter. In his current role, Amir contributes significantly to building capacity and leadership, supporting sustainable growth in our base. He is dedicated to enhancing members' leadership skills and empowering them with the ability to organize effectively, making him a valuable asset to Students Deserve.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Students Deserve
Sign the Petition: LAUSD Must Stand with Black Students and Parents to Prioritize Equity and Achievement7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Rick Banales
Reflector: Jasmine Hailey** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 12/06/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)RSVP AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace recognizes the Gabrieliño Tongva as the past, present, and future caretakers of the land, water, and cultural resources in the unceded territory of Los Angeles.
Join Us to Close Guantanamo NOW!
Join us in-person:
Saturday, January 11, 2025
New Location
Wilshire/Westood Federal Building,
11000 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
12:00 - 1:30 pm Pacific Time
Free and open to allPlease join ICUJP and allies in-person Saturday, January 11, 2025, to mark 23 years of existence of the Guantanamo Bay prison camp and the human rights violations and torture it spawned.
At its peak, the illegal detention center at Guantanamo Bay held some 800 men and boys of Muslim faith - most of whom were never charged with a crime. Today, 30 prisoners still languish there.
After the Guantanamo Bay prison camp was opened, the Bush Administration commissioned the torture memos, a series of documents designed to retroactively provide a pseudo-legal justification for crimes against humanity.
To date no one in the Bush administration has been called to account for writing and implementing these documents, and the mainstream media has seemed to forget about what those torture documents have meant to subsequent administrations and the liberties our military and elected officials have taken in illegal detention and torture.Contact the White House - President Biden can send a message as one of his last acts:
Close Guantanamo NOW and release all detainees!
End torture NOW and prosecute the torturers and those who authorized them.
Speakers:
- Estee Chandler, Middle East In Focus (KPFK)
- Jim Lafferty, National Lawyers Guild LA
- Michael Rapkin, Guantanamo Bar
- Ryan Wentz, Code Pink
- Shane Que Hee, Out Against War
- Mark Friedman, US Hands Off Cuba Committee
- And other speakers to be announced
Interfaith Communities United for Justice & Peace - 23 Years of confronting "The Enemies Within"
Since September 11th, 2001 Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been meeting, in person and online, to deliver the simple but powerful message: religious communities must stop blessing war and violence. We have had great partners on this path - in the video below you can hear from friends and partners like Father Gregory Boyle of Homeboy Industries, Rabbi Cat Zavis of Tikkun, Ani Zonneveld of Muslims for Progressive Values, and Dr. Arik Greenberg of the Institute for Religious Tolerance, Peace and Justice.
Interfaith Communities United for Justice & Peace - 23 Years of confronting "The Enemies Within"
We have endured and spead our message through very trying times - five Presidents, four California Governors, and numerous crises and issues that would shake the resolve of even the most devout and dedicated of activists. But through it all, we go forward in our mission to be the voice for "the least of these", and our determination to create the change we want to see in the world, no matter how vocal and effective the opposition can seem.
For 23 years we have confronted "The Enemies Within" to Justice and Peace, and we don't plan on stopping anytime soon. Please consider helping Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace in its mission.
ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for over twenty years through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. We are honored to be with you in the struggle for Justice and Peace.
Follow the link below, and please make a one-time or monthly donation.
For checks, please mail to the address below.ICUJP
c/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz
1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Looking for more ways to get involved with ICUJP? Attend one of our upcoming Friday Forums. Weekly Friday Forums (currently meeting online) are the lifeline of ICUJP. We have guest speakers, share reflections, and plan campaigns and actions! All are invited to join us from 7:30AM to 9:30AM. Start your day with a jolt of social justice!SIGN UP FOR ICUJP'S NEWSLETTER TO RECEIVE UPDATES TODAY!
Thanks for everything you do in pursuit of justice and peace - we are honored be with you in the struggle for Justice and Peace.Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 06:00 PM
11.22.24friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
November 22nd, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Mona Recalde - Gabrielino/Tongva: Learn About the History and Current Day Issues
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Event Description:
Learn about the history of the Gabrieleno people, their culture and history. Also explore the current day issues and successes of the San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Mona Morales Recalde is an active member of the San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians Gabrieleno/Tongva, a community with deep roots in Los Angeles, where she was born and raised. She plays a key role in community outreach for her tribe, focusing on cultural preservation and education about Tongva Land. In addition to her work with the tribe, Mona serves on the Los Angeles Native American Indian Commission, where she advocates for the rights and visibility of Native American communities in the region.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Gabrielino/San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians
Gabrielino/Tongva Linktree7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Rebecca Arvizu
Reflector: Dr. Rubi Omar** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 11/22/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)RSVP AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace recognizes the Gabrieliño Tongva as the past, present, and future caretakers of the land, water, and cultural resources in the unceded territory of Los Angeles.
Interfaith Communities United for Justice & Peace - 23 Years of confronting "The Enemies Within"
Since September 11th, 2001 Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been meeting, in person and online, to deliver the simple but powerful message: religious communities must stop blessing war and violence. We have had great partners on this path - in the video below you can hear from friends and partners like Father Gregory Boyle of Homeboy Industries, Rabbi Cat Zavis of Tikkun, Ani Zonneveld of Muslims for Progressive Values, and Dr. Arik Greenberg of the Institute for Religious Tolerance, Peace and Justice.
Interfaith Communities United for Justice & Peace - 23 Years of confronting "The Enemies Within"
We have endured and spead our message through very trying times - five Presidents, four California Governors, and numerous crises and issues that would shake the resolve of even the most devout and dedicated of activists. But through it all, we go forward in our mission to be the voice for "the least of these", and our determination to create the change we want to see in the world, no matter how vocal and effective the opposition can seem.
For 23 years we have confronted "The Enemies Within" to Justice and Peace, and we don't plan on stopping anytime soon. Please consider helping Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace in its mission.
ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for over twenty years through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. We are honored to be with you in the struggle for Justice and Peace.
Follow the link below, and please make a one-time or monthly donation.
For checks, please mail to the address below.ICUJP
c/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz
1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Looking for more ways to get involved with ICUJP? Attend one of our upcoming Friday Forums. Weekly Friday Forums (currently meeting online) are the lifeline of ICUJP. We have guest speakers, share reflections, and plan campaigns and actions! All are invited to join us from 7:30AM to 9:30AM. Start your day with a jolt of social justice!SIGN UP FOR ICUJP'S NEWSLETTER TO RECEIVE UPDATES TODAY!
Thanks for everything you do in pursuit of justice and peace - we are honored be with you in the struggle for Justice and Peace.
Join Us to Close Guantanamo NOW!
Join us in-person:
Saturday, January 11, 2025
New Location
Wilshire/Westood Federal Building,
11000 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
12:00 - 1:30 pm Pacific Time
Free and open to allPlease join ICUJP and allies in-person Saturday, January 11, 2025, to mark 23 years of existence of the Guantanamo Bay prison camp and the human rights violations and torture it spawned.
At its peak, the illegal detention center at Guantanamo Bay held some 800 men and boys of Muslim faith - most of whom were never charged with a crime. Today, 30 prisoners still languish there.
After the Guantanamo Bay prison camp was opened, the Bush Administration commissioned the torture memos, a series of documents designed to retroactively provide a pseudo-legal justification for crimes against humanity.
To date no one in the Bush administration has been called to account for writing and implementing these documents, and the mainstream media has seemed to forget about what those torture documents have meant to subsequent administrations and the liberties our military and elected officials have taken in illegal detention and torture.Contact the White House - President Biden can send a message as one of his last acts:
Close Guantanamo NOW and release all detainees!
End torture NOW and prosecute the torturers and those who authorized them.
Speakers:
- Jim Lafferty, National Lawyers Guild LA
- Michael Rapkin, Guantanamo Bar
- Ryan Wentz, Code Pink
- Shane Que Hee, Out Against War
- Mark Friedman, US Hands Off Cuba Committee
- And other speakers to be announced
Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 06:00 PM · 2 rsvps
11.15.24friday_forum
Please join us online
ICUJP Friday Forum
November 15th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Prof. Jody Armour: Return of the Jedi in Racial Justice Matters
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Event Description:
In the summer of 2020 millions of Americans marched in the streets for racial justice, which had a big impact at ballot boxes that November. There has been a backlash—the Empire has struck back—in the following years, with words like Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) scorned and rejected by governors, senators, and the president-elect. As the powers-that-be prepare to completely crush progressive racial and criminal justice movements, I will discuss what it will take to return antiracism to the center of our collective social justice struggles.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Jody David Armour is the Roy P. Crocker Professor of Law at the University of Southern California. A widely published scholar and popular lecturer, he studies the intersection of race, law, morality, psychology, politics, ordinary language philosophy, and the performing arts. His latest book, N*gga Theory: Race, Language, Unequal Justice, and the Law (Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2020) looks at America’s criminal justice system – among the deadliest and most racist in the world – through deeply interdisciplinary lenses.
His latest free speech article is titled Law, Language, and Politics, University of Pennsylvania Journal of Constitutional Law (2020). Armour is a Soros Justice Senior Fellow of The Open Society Institute’s Center on Crime, Communities & Culture, and he is on the Board of Directors for LEAP (Law Enforcement Action Partnership), an international 501(c)(3) non-profit of police, prosecutors, judges, corrections officials, and other law enforcement officials advocating for criminal justice reform.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
California Assembly Bill 256 - The Racial Justice Act for All7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Carolfrances Likins
Reflector: Steve Rohde
November 22nd Program: Mona Recalde, San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians Gabrieleno/Tongva** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
RSVP AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace recognizes the Gabrieliño Tongva as the past, present, and future caretakers of the land, water, and cultural resources in the unceded territory of Los Angeles.
23nd Anniversary of ICUJP: 23 years of working for Justice and Peace
Twenty-three years ago, Rev. George Regas of All-Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena reached out to clergy, community leaders, and laypeople to come together to seek an alternative to the fear-mongering and vengefulness sweeping much of our nation in the wake of September 11. The message that they wanted to convey was coherent and powerful: “Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.” On that day, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace was born.
These past 22 years have been a journey for ICUJP - five Presidents, four California Governors, and numerous crisis and issues that would shake the resolve of even the most devout and dedicated of activists. But through it all, we go forward in our mission to be the voice for "the least of these", and our determination to create the change we want to see in the world.On Sunday, September 8th, 2024, ICUJP honored Rev. George Regas's life and legacy, and recognized deserving organizations with the 2023 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Award. Our theme this year was "Passing The Torch - Working for Justice and Peace from City Hall to Palestine", and we wanted to lift up the ancestors that started us on this mission shortly after September 11, 2001. We held up the spirits of Rev. George Regas, Rabbi Leonard Beerman, Dr. Maher Hathout, and Rev. James Lawson at Rev. Lawson's Sothern California home church for many years, Holman United Methodist Church.
We also wanted to acknowledge the ongoing work of the many activists that are carrying on the great strides of the previous generation and answering the call of our era, and we honored the extraordinary leadership of three of those leaders: Hedab Tarifi, Tahil Sharma, and Simone Zimmerman.Please consider helping Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace in its mission. ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for over 20 years through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. Like so many other organizations, our ability to raise donations has been hampered during the COVID pandemic.
For checks, please mail to the address below.ICUJP
c/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz
1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Looking for more ways to get involved with ICUJP? Attend one of our upcoming Friday Forums. Weekly Friday Forums (currently meeting online) are the lifeline of ICUJP. We have guest speakers, share reflections, and plan campaigns and actions! All are invited to join us from 7:30AM to 9:30AM. Start your day with a jolt of social justice!SIGN UP FOR ICUJP'S NEWSLETTER TO RECEIVE UPDATES TODAY!
Thanks for everything you do in pursuit of justice and peace - we are honored be with you in the struggle for Justice and Peace.Thursday, November 07, 2024 at 06:00 PM
11.08.24friday_forum
Please join us online
ICUJP Friday Forum
November 8th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
A Way Out of No Way: Creative Nonviolence in Action
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Event Description:
Ken Butigan will reflect on his recent journey to Palestine with Christians for Ceasefire and the powerful nonviolent resistance he saw there.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Ken Butigan teaches in the Peace, Justice and Conflict Studies Program at DePaul University in Chicago. Ken has worked in a series of movements for social change, including campaigns addressing homelessness, nuclear weapons, freedom for East Timor, and the US wars in Iraq. In the 1980s he was a co-founder and national coordinator of the Pledge of Resistance, which for nearly a decade mobilized nonviolent action for peace in Central America. Since 1990 Ken has worked with Pace e Bene and Campaign Nonviolence, a long-term, nationwide effort seeking to foster a more nonviolent culture free from war, poverty, racism, and environmental destruction. Over 5000 events were organized across the US and around the world during its recent annual Campaign Nonviolence Days of Action.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Pace e Bene
Campaign Nonviolence
U. S. Catholic Article: After arrest, an activist affirms his pledge to peacemaking7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Steve Rohde
Reflector: Chris Ponnet** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 11/08/24
RSVP AT BOTTOM OF PAGEPlease note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace recognizes the Gabrieliño Tongva as the past, present, and future caretakers of the land, water, and cultural resources in the unceded territory of Los Angeles.
23nd Anniversary of ICUJP: 23 years of working for Justice and Peace
Twenty-three years ago, Rev. George Regas of All-Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena reached out to clergy, community leaders, and laypeople to come together to seek an alternative to the fear-mongering and vengefulness sweeping much of our nation in the wake of September 11. The message that they wanted to convey was coherent and powerful: “Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.” On that day, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace was born.
These past 22 years have been a journey for ICUJP - five Presidents, four California Governors, and numerous crisis and issues that would shake the resolve of even the most devout and dedicated of activists. But through it all, we go forward in our mission to be the voice for "the least of these", and our determination to create the change we want to see in the world.On Sunday, September 8th, 2024, ICUJP honored Rev. George Regas's life and legacy, and recognized deserving organizations with the 2023 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Award. Our theme this year was "Passing The Torch - Working for Justice and Peace from City Hall to Palestine", and we wanted to lift up the ancestors that started us on this mission shortly after September 11, 2001. We held up the spirits of Rev. George Regas, Rabbi Leonard Beerman, Dr. Maher Hathout, and Rev. James Lawson at Rev. Lawson's Sothern California home church for many years, Holman United Methodist Church.
We also wanted to acknowledge the ongoing work of the many activists that are carrying on the great strides of the previous generation and answering the call of our era, and we honored the extraordinary leadership of three of those leaders: Hedab Tarifi, Tahil Sharma, and Simone Zimmerman.Please consider helping Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace in its mission. ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for over 20 years through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. Like so many other organizations, our ability to raise donations has been hampered during the COVID pandemic.
For checks, please mail to the address below.ICUJP
c/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz
1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Looking for more ways to get involved with ICUJP? Attend one of our upcoming Friday Forums. Weekly Friday Forums (currently meeting online) are the lifeline of ICUJP. We have guest speakers, share reflections, and plan campaigns and actions! All are invited to join us from 7:30AM to 9:30AM. Start your day with a jolt of social justice!SIGN UP FOR ICUJP'S NEWSLETTER TO RECEIVE UPDATES TODAY!
Thanks for everything you do in pursuit of justice and peace - we are honored be with you in the struggle for Justice and Peace.Friday, November 01, 2024 at 07:30 AM · 5 rsvps
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ICUJP Friday Forum
November 1st, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
A Conversation With Father Gregory Boyle
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The principle suffering of the poor is shame and disgrace. It is a toxic shame -- a global sense of failure of the whole self. This shame can seep so deep down... To this end, one hopes (against all human inclination) to model not the "one false move" God but the "no matter whatness" of God. You seek to imitate the kind of God you believe in, where disappointment is, well, Greek to Him. You strive to live the black spiritual that says, "God looks beyond our fault and sees our need."
-- Gregory Boyle, Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless CompassionThere is a quote by the writer Austin O'Malley: Practical prayer is harder on the soles of your shoes than on the knees of your trousers. One person that has surely worn out countless pairs of shoes is Jesuit priest Gregory Boyle. The founder of the largest gang intervention, rehabilitation and prison reentry program in the world, Father Greg Boyle rejects the idea that it is God’s plan that anyone should die of a gang member’s bullet.
Join us as Father Boyle discusses compassion, kinship and the transformational power of hope.Join the conversation with our speaker:
A native Angeleno and Jesuit priest, from 1986 to 1992 Father Gregory Boyle served as pastor of Dolores Mission Church in Boyle Heights, then the poorest Catholic parish in Los Angeles that also had the highest concentration of gang activity in the city.
Father Boyle witnessed the devastating impact of gang violence on his community during the so-called “decade of death” that began in the late 1980s and peaked at 1,000 gang-related killings in 1992. In the face of law enforcement tactics and criminal justice policies of suppression and mass incarceration as the means to end gang violence, he and parish and community members adopted what was a radical approach at the time: treat gang members as human beings.
In 1988 they started what would eventually become Homeboy Industries, which employs and trains former gang members in a range of social enterprises, as well as provides critical services to thousands of men and women who walk through its doors every year seeking a better life.
Father Boyle is the author of the 2010 New York Times-bestseller Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion. His new book, Barking to the Choir: The Power of Radical Kinship, was published in 2017.
He has received the California Peace Prize and been inducted into the California Hall of Fame. In 2014, President Obama named Father Boyle a Champion of Change. He received the University of Notre Dame’s 2017 Laetare Medal, the oldest honor given to American Catholics. Currently, he serves as a committee member of California Governor Gavin Newsom’s Economic and Job Recovery Task Force as a response to COVID-19.
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Homeboy Industries7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Dave Clennon
Reflector: Carolfrances Likins** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 11/01/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)RSVP AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace recognizes the Gabrieliño Tongva as the past, present, and future caretakers of the land, water, and cultural resources in the unceded territory of Los Angeles.
ICUJP Forums on local Measures and Propositions
ICUJP has highlighted local and state propositions and measures as well as analysis of issues on the ballot this year.
The following are reccomedations from ICUJP's board on local and statewide key propositions:
Prop 5 - YES [Allows local bonds for affordable housing and public infrastructure with 55% voter approval]
Prop 6 - YES [Ends involuntary servitude as a punishment for crime]
Prop 33 - YES [Repeals Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act, which prohibits local ordinances limiting initial residential rental rates for new tenants]
Prop 34 - NO [Limits how a small group of certain healthcare providers spend revenues from a federal prescription drug program]
Measure A - YES [Raises an estimated $1.1 billion per year for housing and homelessness efforts by levying a 1/2 cent tax on every $1 of goods sold in L.A. County]
Please check out our forums on these ballot measures below:
Prop. 6 - Involuntary Servitude is Slavery
Daniel Tamm / Anthony Manousos: Yes on A / Affordable Housing on the Ballot
23nd Anniversary of ICUJP: 23 years of working for Justice and Peace
Twenty-three years ago, Rev. George Regas of All-Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena reached out to clergy, community leaders, and laypeople to come together to seek an alternative to the fear-mongering and vengefulness sweeping much of our nation in the wake of September 11. The message that they wanted to convey was coherent and powerful: “Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.” On that day, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace was born.
These past 22 years have been a journey for ICUJP - five Presidents, four California Governors, and numerous crisis and issues that would shake the resolve of even the most devout and dedicated of activists. But through it all, we go forward in our mission to be the voice for "the least of these", and our determination to create the change we want to see in the world.On Sunday, September 8th, 2024, ICUJP honored Rev. George Regas's life and legacy, and recognized deserving organizations with the 2023 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Award. Our theme this year was "Passing The Torch - Working for Justice and Peace from City Hall to Palestine", and we wanted to lift up the ancestors that started us on this mission shortly after September 11, 2001. We held up the spirits of Rev. George Regas, Rabbi Leonard Beerman, Dr. Maher Hathout, and Rev. James Lawson at Rev. Lawson's Sothern California home church for many years, Holman United Methodist Church.
We also wanted to acknowledge the ongoing work of the many activists that are carrying on the great strides of the previous generation and answering the call of our era, and we honored the extraordinary leadership of three of those leaders: Hedab Tarifi, Tahil Sharma, and Simone Zimmerman.Please consider helping Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace in its mission. ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for over 20 years through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. Like so many other organizations, our ability to raise donations has been hampered during the COVID pandemic.
CLICK HERE TO DONATE BY PAYPAL, APPLE WALLET OR GOOGLE WALLET!
For checks, please mail to the address below.ICUJP
c/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz
1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Looking for more ways to get involved with ICUJP? Attend one of our upcoming Friday Forums. Weekly Friday Forums (currently meeting online) are the lifeline of ICUJP. We have guest speakers, share reflections, and plan campaigns and actions! All are invited to join us from 7:30AM to 9:30AM. Start your day with a jolt of social justice!SIGN UP FOR ICUJP'S NEWSLETTER TO RECEIVE UPDATES TODAY!
Thanks for everything you do in pursuit of justice and peace - we are honored be with you in the struggle for Justice and Peace.Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 06:00 PM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
October 18th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Overcoming Abusive Behavior
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There is no life to be found in violence. Every act of violence brings us closer to death. Whether it's the mundane violence we do to our bodies by overeating toxic food or drink or the extreme violence of child abuse, domestic warfare, life-threatening poverty, addiction, or state terrorism. -- bell hooks
No one factor causes someone to commit domestic abuse, and the profile of an abuser varies considerably. However, their behavior can be influenced by a range of factors, including past experiences, personality traits, social and cultural norms, and more. Understanding the psychological characteristics of domestic abusers can help us identify and prevent harmful behaviors in our own relationships as well as in the general population.Overcoming Abusive Behavior is a self-facilitated support group in Santa Cruz. It was originally founded by a few local men who endeavored to find ways to recognize and deal with their anger and the abusive behavior in their relationships.
Over the years, the group has become a safe and confidential environment to talk with others about things that we may ordinarily harbor or conceal.Join the conversation with our speaker:
Don Smith is a facilitator of the Men's Overcoming Abusive Behavior support group in Santa Cruz, California.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Center for Domestic Peace7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Carolfrances Likins
Reflector: Rick Banales** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 10/18/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)RSVP AT BOTTOM OF THE PAGE
(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace recognizes the Gabrieliño Tongva as the past, present, and future caretakers of the land, water, and cultural resources in the unceded territory of Los Angeles.
ICUJP Forums on local Measures and Propositions
ICUJP has highlighted local and state propositions and measures as well as analysis of issues on the ballot this year.
The following are reccomedations from ICUJP's board on local and statewide key propositions:
Prop 5 - YES [Allows local bonds for affordable housing and public infrastructure with 55% voter approval]
Prop 6 - YES [Ends involuntary servitude as a punishment for crime]
Prop 33 - YES [Repeals Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act, which prohibits local ordinances limiting initial residential rental rates for new tenants]
Prop 34 - NO [Limits how a small group of certain healthcare providers spend revenues from a federal prescription drug program]
Measure A - YES [Raises an estimated $1.1 billion per year for housing and homelessness efforts by levying a 1/2 cent tax on every $1 of goods sold in L.A. County]
Please check out our forums on these ballot measures below:
Prop. 6 - Involuntary Servitude is Slavery
Daniel Tamm / Anthony Manousos: Yes on A / Affordable Housing on the Ballot
23nd Anniversary of ICUJP: 23 years of working for Justice and Peace
Twenty-three years ago, Rev. George Regas of All-Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena reached out to clergy, community leaders, and laypeople to come together to seek an alternative to the fear-mongering and vengefulness sweeping much of our nation in the wake of September 11. The message that they wanted to convey was coherent and powerful: “Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.” On that day, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace was born.
These past 22 years have been a journey for ICUJP - five Presidents, four California Governors, and numerous crisis and issues that would shake the resolve of even the most devout and dedicated of activists. But through it all, we go forward in our mission to be the voice for "the least of these", and our determination to create the change we want to see in the world.On Sunday, September 8th, 2024, ICUJP honored Rev. George Regas's life and legacy, and recognized deserving organizations with the 2023 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Award. Our theme this year was "Passing The Torch - Working for Justice and Peace from City Hall to Palestine", and we wanted to lift up the ancestors that started us on this mission shortly after September 11, 2001. We held up the spirits of Rev. George Regas, Rabbi Leonard Beerman, Dr. Maher Hathout, and Rev. James Lawson at Rev. Lawson's Sothern California home church for many years, Holman United Methodist Church.
We also wanted to acknowledge the ongoing work of the many activists that are carrying on the great strides of the previous generation and answering the call of our era, and we honored the extraordinary leadership of three of those leaders: Hedab Tarifi, Tahil Sharma, and Simone Zimmerman.Please consider helping Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace in its mission. ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for over 20 years through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. Like so many other organizations, our ability to raise donations has been hampered during the COVID pandemic.
CLICK HERE TO DONATE BY PAYPAL, APPLE WALLET OR GOOGLE WALLET!
For checks, please mail to the address below.ICUJP
c/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz
1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Looking for more ways to get involved with ICUJP? Attend one of our upcoming Friday Forums. Weekly Friday Forums (currently meeting online) are the lifeline of ICUJP. We have guest speakers, share reflections, and plan campaigns and actions! All are invited to join us from 7:30AM to 9:30AM. Start your day with a jolt of social justice!SIGN UP FOR ICUJP'S NEWSLETTER TO RECEIVE UPDATES TODAY!
Thanks for everything you do in pursuit of justice and peace - we are honored be with you in the struggle for Justice and Peace.
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Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 06:00 PM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
October 11th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Daniel Tamm / Anthony Manousos: Yes on A / Affordable Housing on the Ballot
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Event Description:
The 2024 ballot features a few different propositions and measures around affordable housing and initiatives to help the unhoused. Our experts on these measures will go over the pros and cons of these initiatives.
The Rev. Daniel Tamm will tell the story of a coalition of housing justice and policy experts, which came together over several years to re-imagine how to scale up affordable housing, effective homelessness solutions and prevention commensurate to the scale of the crisis. What they crafted is Measure A, a citizens' initiative which is on the ballot right now for the November 2024 election.
Anthony Manousos, ICUJP board member and co-founder of Making Housing and Community Happen, will be speaking on two ballot measures, Proposition 33 and Proposition 5.
Join the conversation with our speakers:
The Reverend Daniel Tamm is a deacon in the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles. Deacon Tamm serves low-income and impoverished people by organizing housing, economic, environmental and climate justice advocacy.
Daniel's coalition building work includes Our Future Los Angeles, the countywide LA Faith Collaborative to End Homelessness, Los Angeles Faith & Ecology Network, the Bishop’s Commission on Climate Change, the Creation Care Caucus of The Episcopal Church, and CLUE Justice. He facilitates spiritual practice and provides spiritual care at St. Michael's Ministry Center, Riverside.
Daniel lives with his wife, Nicole, and their two dogs in Sherman Oaks. Their son, Charlie, lives in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Bushwick, the creative frontier of New York City.
Dr. Anthony Manousos is Co-founder of Making Housing and Community Happen and chair of Affordable/Supportive Housing Advocates (ASHA). A Quaker peace activist, retired college professor, workshop leader, blogger, and author, in 20ll he married Jill Shook, a nationally known advocate for affordable housing and co-founder of MHCH.
Anthony has led successful campaigns to convince the City Council to approve supportive housing projects at the Pasadena Civic Center and in Northwest Pasadena. He also serves on the board of directors for several organizations, including the Friends Committee for National Legislation and Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace. He has edited or written seven books, the most recent being "Transformative Quakers."Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Making Housing and Community Happen
Yes on APhone Bank for Measure A
Measure A Social Media Toolkit7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Rebecca Arvizu
Reflector: Steve Rohde** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 10/11/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)RSVP AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace recognizes the Gabrieliño Tongva as the past, present, and future caretakers of the land, water, and cultural resources in the unceded territory of Los Angeles.
23nd Anniversary of ICUJP: 23 years of working for Justice and Peace
Twenty-three years ago, Rev. George Regas of All-Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena reached out to clergy, community leaders, and laypeople to come together to seek an alternative to the fear-mongering and vengefulness sweeping much of our nation in the wake of September 11. The message that they wanted to convey was coherent and powerful: “Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.” On that day, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace was born.
These past 22 years have been a journey for ICUJP - five Presidents, four California Governors, and numerous crisis and issues that would shake the resolve of even the most devout and dedicated of activists. But through it all, we go forward in our mission to be the voice for "the least of these", and our determination to create the change we want to see in the world.On Sunday, September 8th, 2024, ICUJP honored Rev. George Regas's life and legacy, and recognized deserving organizations with the 2023 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Award. Our theme this year was "Passing The Torch - Working for Justice and Peace from City Hall to Palestine", and we wanted to lift up the ancestors that started us on this mission shortly after September 11, 2001. We held up the spirits of Rev. George Regas, Rabbi Leonard Beerman, Dr. Maher Hathout, and Rev. James Lawson at Rev. Lawson's Sothern California home church for many years, Holman United Methodist Church.
We also wanted to acknowledge the ongoing work of the many activists that are carrying on the great strides of the previous generation and answering the call of our era, and we honored the extraordinary leadership of three of those leaders: Hedab Tarifi, Tahil Sharma, and Simone Zimmerman.Please consider helping Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace in its mission. ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for over 20 years through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. Like so many other organizations, our ability to raise donations has been hampered during the COVID pandemic.
CLICK HERE TO DONATE BY PAYPAL, APPLE WALLET OR GOOGLE WALLET!
For checks, please mail to the address below.ICUJP
c/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz
1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Looking for more ways to get involved with ICUJP? Attend one of our upcoming Friday Forums. Weekly Friday Forums (currently meeting online) are the lifeline of ICUJP. We have guest speakers, share reflections, and plan campaigns and actions! All are invited to join us from 7:30AM to 9:30AM. Start your day with a jolt of social justice!SIGN UP FOR ICUJP'S NEWSLETTER TO RECEIVE UPDATES TODAY!
Thanks for everything you do in pursuit of justice and peace - we are honored be with you in the struggle for Justice and Peace.Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 06:00 PM
10.04.24friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
October 4th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Stephen Fiske: Healing The Predator
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Event Description:
A criminal is a person with predatory instincts without sufficient capital to form a corporation. -- Howard Scott
Stephen Fiske will discuss the nature of what he calls the Predatorial Paradigm. This paradigm derives from the roots of humanity's cultural evolution, where the human species, in developing primal coping mechanisms of survival and security, has for millennia become predators of the environment and of each other. This stretches across all aspects of societal endeavor, from homelife, to the economy, politics, religion, and international relations.The task of healing ourselves from this destructive pathology is upon us now in these turbulent, existential threatening times.
The human propensity towards predatorial behavior, embedded and encultured from the formative years of our civilizational development and rooted in the law of the jungle, is a learned behavior which can be unlearned and healed. Better understanding of this entrapped condition, and liberating ourselves from it will be the nature of Stephen's presentation and ensuing dialogue.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
As a musician, author, poet, Interfaith Minister, and presenter, Stephen Fiske has brought his inspiration widely across the nation and overseas. A peacemaker, social justice and environmental activist, he has participated in numerous marches, rallies, forums, conferences, and events dating back to the Civil Rights era. An award-winning songwriter and recording artist, Stephen has produced twelve albums of his original music, and has authored The Art of Peace (New Paradigm Books).
A long-time member of ICUJP, Stephen has also been working with filmmaker Robert Corsini on a feature documentary, Warriors of the Heart, shot over the past six years primarily in Israel/Palestine, clips of which have been shown at recent ICUJP events.
Stephen is currently working on a book of poetry, songs, and drawings, Vision Quest, as well as authoring "The Call to Social Integrity and Wholeness - to Interfaith, Earth Stewardship, and Democracy," both books due for release next year.
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Jerusalem Prayer Project
Stephen Fiske Music7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Steve Rohde
Reflector: Carolfrances Likins** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 10/04/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)RSVP AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace recognizes the Gabrieliño Tongva as the past, present, and future caretakers of the land, water, and cultural resources in the unceded territory of Los Angeles.
23nd Anniversary of ICUJP: 23 years of working for Justice and Peace
Twenty-three years ago, Rev. George Regas of All-Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena reached out to clergy, community leaders, and laypeople to come together to seek an alternative to the fear-mongering and vengefulness sweeping much of our nation in the wake of September 11. The message that they wanted to convey was coherent and powerful: “Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.” On that day, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace was born.
These past 22 years have been a journey for ICUJP - five Presidents, four California Governors, and numerous crisis and issues that would shake the resolve of even the most devout and dedicated of activists. But through it all, we go forward in our mission to be the voice for "the least of these", and our determination to create the change we want to see in the world.On Sunday, September 8th, 2024, ICUJP honored Rev. George Regas's life and legacy, and recognized deserving organizations with the 2023 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Award. Our theme this year was "Passing The Torch - Working for Justice and Peace from City Hall to Palestine", and we wanted to lift up the ancestors that started us on this mission shortly after September 11, 2001. We held up the spirits of Rev. George Regas, Rabbi Leonard Beerman, Dr. Maher Hathout, and Rev. James Lawson at Rev. Lawson's Sothern California home church for many years, Holman United Methodist Church.
We also wanted to acknowledge the ongoing work of the many activists that are carrying on the great strides of the previous generation and answering the call of our era, and we honored the extraordinary leadership of three of those leaders: Hedab Tarifi, Tahil Sharma, and Simone Zimmerman.Please consider helping Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace in its mission. ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for over 20 years through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. Like so many other organizations, our ability to raise donations has been hampered during the COVID pandemic.
CLICK HERE TO DONATE BY PAYPAL, APPLE WALLET OR GOOGLE WALLET!
For checks, please mail to the address below.ICUJP
c/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz
1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Looking for more ways to get involved with ICUJP? Attend one of our upcoming Friday Forums. Weekly Friday Forums (currently meeting online) are the lifeline of ICUJP. We have guest speakers, share reflections, and plan campaigns and actions! All are invited to join us from 7:30AM to 9:30AM. Start your day with a jolt of social justice!SIGN UP FOR ICUJP'S NEWSLETTER TO RECEIVE UPDATES TODAY!
Thanks for everything you do in pursuit of justice and peace - we are honored be with you in the struggle for Justice and Peace.Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 06:00 PM · 1 rsvp
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ICUJP Friday Forum
September 27th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Involuntary Servitude is Slavery
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Event Description:
Does the practice of slavery still exist? Yes it does, and here's how you can end it.Join the conversation with our speaker:
Ipyani Lockert is the Inland Empire Faith Organizer on behalf of Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity. He has a passion for life, humanity, creativity, and community.
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Rebecca Arvizu
Reflector: Jasmine Hailey** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 09/27/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)RSVP AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace recognizes the Gabrieliño Tongva as the past, present, and future caretakers of the land, water, and cultural resources in the unceded territory of Los Angeles.
23nd Anniversary of ICUJP: 23 years of working for Justice and Peace
Twenty-three years ago, Rev. George Regas of All-Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena reached out to clergy, community leaders, and laypeople to come together to seek an alternative to the fear-mongering and vengefulness sweeping much of our nation in the wake of September 11. The message that they wanted to convey was coherent and powerful: “Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.” On that day, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace was born.
These past 22 years have been a journey for ICUJP - five Presidents, four California Governors, and numerous crisis and issues that would shake the resolve of even the most devout and dedicated of activists. But through it all, we go forward in our mission to be the voice for "the least of these", and our determination to create the change we want to see in the world.On Sunday, September 8th, 2024, ICUJP honored Rev. George Regas's life and legacy, and recognized deserving organizations with the 2023 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Award. Our theme this year was "Passing The Torch - Working for Justice and Peace from City Hall to Palestine", and we wanted to lift up the ancestors that started us on this mission shortly after September 11, 2001. We held up the spirits of Rev. George Regas, Rabbi Leonard Beerman, Dr. Maher Hathout, and Rev. James Lawson at Rev. Lawson's Sothern California home church for many years, Holman United Methodist Church.
We also wanted to acknowledge the ongoing work of the many activists that are carrying on the great strides of the previous generation and answering the call of our era, and we honored the extraordinary leadership of three of those leaders: Hedab Tarifi, Tahil Sharma, and Simone Zimmerman.Please consider helping Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace in its mission. ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for over 20 years through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. Like so many other organizations, our ability to raise donations has been hampered during the COVID pandemic.
For checks, please mail to the address below.ICUJP
c/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz
1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Looking for more ways to get involved with ICUJP? Attend one of our upcoming Friday Forums. Weekly Friday Forums (currently meeting online) are the lifeline of ICUJP. We have guest speakers, share reflections, and plan campaigns and actions! All are invited to join us from 7:30AM to 9:30AM. Start your day with a jolt of social justice!SIGN UP FOR ICUJP'S NEWSLETTER TO RECEIVE UPDATES TODAY!
Thanks for everything you do in pursuit of justice and peace - we are honored be with you in the struggle for Justice and Peace.Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 06:00 PM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
September 20th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Poeticare for All: A Plan for Everyone, Anywhere on the Spectrum
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Event Description:
Is your life poetic? Find out how poets are helping total strangers discover medicinal metaphors hidden within their most intimate stories.
We will also be talking about Todd Boss' book The Boy Who Said Wow, a heartwarming real story about an autistic and non-verbal boy and the wonderful reaction he had to beautiful music, and also giving you some resources for advocacy and acceptance for Autistic/Neurodivergent people and their loved ones.Join the conversation with our speaker:
Todd Boss (b. 1968) is an independent American producer, writer, public artist, and innovator who has contributed to EMMY-winning and GRAMMY-nominated projects, published four poetry collections with W. W. Norton and a children's book with Simon & Schuster, written lyrics premiering at Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall, conceived and executed nationwide literacy and education programs, and launched a ground-breaking podcast. His motto is "Wake to the wonder of the world."
He is also author of the the book The Boy Who Said Wow, available from Simon & Schuster.
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
The Boy Who Said Wow7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Rick Banales
Reflector: Rebecca Arvizu** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 09/20/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)RSVP AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace recognizes the Gabrieliño Tongva as the past, present, and future caretakers of the land, water, and cultural resources in the unceded territory of Los Angeles.
Sunday, September 08, 2024 at 02:00 PM · 66 rsvps
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Pursuing Justice and Peace
ICUJP 2024 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker AwardsPassing the Torch: Working for Justice and Peace from City Hall to Palestine
Please go to https://www.youtube.com/@HolmanChurch on the day of the event, and you will be able to see all of the program starting at 3:00 pm!
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We will be honoring the icons of social justice that were integral in founding ICUJP 23 years ago: Reverend James Lawson, Dr. Maher Hathout, Rabbi Leonard Beerman, and Rev. George Regas. We will also be lifting up the current generation of leaders calling for justice and peace, such as Hedab Tarifi, Taher Sharma, and Simone Zimmerman.
Stay tuned for more details on this great event!
Only days after the devastating 9/11 attacks, the late Rev. George F. Regas brought together Christians, Jews, Muslims, Quakers, humanists and people of many faiths and beliefs to found Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace. Acutely aware that this dire moment posed a grave threat to peace and justice, George knew instinctively that peacemakers needed to create 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 from speakers from all over the world; organized mass demonstrations, vigils, and acts of civil disobedience; presented numbers conferences and webinars; held an annual Close Guantanamo rally; sent many delegations to meet with elected officials; issued a variety of statements, petitions and policy papers on a wide range of international and domestic issues; provided scholarships to deserving peace activists; supported the work of our allies in the cause of peace and racial and economic justice; and provided a loving, safe, and compassionate home for anyone committed to the struggle to replace war with peace and oppression with justice.
ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for over 20 years through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. Like so many other organizations, our ability to raise donations has been hampered during the COVID pandemic. The annual George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Awards event is our primary fundraising activity of the year. We are 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. The benefits included at each level of sponsorship are shown below. Please purchase a package and submit a Tribute Ad honoring the life and legacy of Rev. George Regas, or the inspiring work of the extraordinary individuals we are honoring, or the over 20 years of important work done by ICUJP, or all of these in the largest Tribute Ad you can afford.
Donate Here! Donate with Paypal, Google Wallet, and Apple Wallet Here! Instructions to donate:1. Visit our donation pages above and input your donation amount next to "Regas Event". Follow the instructions to complete your donation.OR2. For checks, please mail to the address below. Please write "Regas Awards 2024” in the “memo” or “for” line of the check.
ICUJPc/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836Los Angeles, CA 90046
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Individual sponsor tickets to help underwrite our expenses are $25, $50, $70, and $100 apiece. To spread our vision of peace and justice, the live streamed online event will be free to anyone around the world and will be posted indefinitely on our website.
Please let us know of your interest in becoming a sponsor by emailing [email protected]. Thanks very much for your generous support. We look forward to your co-sponsorship.Thanks for everything you do in pursuit of justice and peace.
On behalf of ICUJP's Board of Directors,
Stephen Rohde
ChairFriday, September 06, 2024 at 07:30 AM · 1 rsvp
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ICUJP Friday Forum
September 6th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Naming Suffering Instead of Denying Its Existence: Finding Our Way Through As Faith Communities
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Event Description:
Do you find yourself doing a great deal in a time of urgency and feel like you are not getting very far? Join this program to confront the suffering of others without feeding its growth.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Aziza Hasan is the executive director of NewGround, a nonprofit dedicated to bridging divides and convening constructive conversations around challenging social issues. With over 20 years of experience in program management and coalition building, she is a skilled mediator and trainer who has facilitated multiple groups and workshops on interfaith and intercultural issues.
Aziza's work has been featured in the New York Times, the LA Times, NBC, ABC, the Chronicle of Philanthropy, and National Public Radio, among others. She served on President Obama's Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships from 2015-2016 and the Los Angeles Civil and Human Rights Commission from 2020 to 2023. She is also a writer and speaker who has published several articles and curricula on bridging, peacemaking, and women's rights.
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Steve Rohde
Reflector: Rick Banales** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 09/06/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)GO TO BOTTOM OF PAGE TO RSVP
(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace recognizes the Gabrieliño Tongva as the past, present, and future caretakers of the land, water, and cultural resources in the unceded territory of Los Angeles.
JOIN US THIS SUNDAY!
Pursuing Justice and Peace
ICUJP 2024 Rev. George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Awards
Passing the Torch: Working for Justice and Peace from City Hall to Palestine
Sunday, September 8, 2024 • 3:00-5:00 pm
Holman United Methodist Church, 3320 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018
RSVP HEREWe will be recognizing the icons of social justice that were integral in founding ICUJP 23 years ago: Reverend James Lawson, Dr. Maher Hathout, Rabbi Leonard Beerman, and Rev. George Regas. We will also be honoring the current generation of leaders calling for justice and peace, including Hedab Tarifi, Tahil Sharma, and Simone Zimmerman.
Stay tuned for more details on this great event!
Co-sponsors:
Only days after the devastating 9/11 attacks, the late Rev. George F. Regas brought together Christians, Jews, Muslims, Quakers, humanists and people of many faiths and beliefs to establish Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace, with the mission that Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.
Since its founding 22 years ago, ICUJP has remained true to George's vision, holding over 1,000 Friday Forums with speakers from all over the world, and engaging in a wide range of activities to advance the struggle for justice and peace.
The event is free, but we would appreciate voluntary donations of $25, $50 or $100 per person. See below regarding Sponsorship packages.
ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. The annual Rev. George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Awards event is our primary fundraising activity of the year.Please become a cosponsor. The benefits included at each level of sponsorship are shown below. Please purchase a package and submit a Tribute Ad honoring the life and legacy of Rev. George Regas, or the inspiring work of the extraordinary individuals and organizations we are honoring, or the over 22 years of important work done by ICUJP
Sponsorship Benefits
$1,000
$500
$250
$100
$50
Ad in online tribute book will rotate on screen before and after event which will be posted online indefinitely
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Half page
Quarter page
Name and logo
Name in list
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Name only
Individual sponsor tickets to help underwrite our expenses are $25, $50, $70, and $100 apiece. To spread our vision of peace and justice, the online event will be free to anyone around the world and will be posted indefinitely on our website.
Please let us know of your interest in becoming a sponsor by emailing [email protected]. Thanks very much for your generous support. We look forward to your co-sponsorship.Thanks for everything you do in pursuit of justice and peace.
On behalf of ICUJP's Board of Directors,
Stephen Rohde
Chair
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Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 06:00 PM · 1 rsvp
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ICUJP Friday Forum
August 30th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
AFSC Warns of Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
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Event Description:
The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) has a long history in Gaza, starting refugee camps in 1948 for about two years, before the UN created UNRWA. Today, 76 years down the road, the AFSC continues to work in Gaza, and the question of Palestinian refugees has not been resolved yet. The webinar will highlight the work of the AFSC in Gaza over history including today and how life in Gaza has changed after October 7.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Yousef Aljamal is the Gaza coordinator at the Palestine Activism Program at the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC). Aljamal is a refugee from Al-Nusierat refugee camp in the Gaza Strip. He recently received his PhD at the Middle East Institute at Sakarya University in Turkey. He can be contacted at [email protected]
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
U.S. Palestine Activism Program - American Friends Service Committee
Yousef Aljamal: The daily battles to survive the Gaza genocide7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Rebecca Arvizu
Reflector: Anthony Manousos** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 08/30/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)RSVP AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
*Meeting controls for call-in attendees:
To mute/unmute yourself: *6
To raise hand: *9(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace recognizes the Gabrieliño Tongva as the past, present, and future caretakers of the land, water, and cultural resources in the unceded territory of Los Angeles.
JOIN US!
Pursuing Justice and Peace
ICUJP 2024 Rev. George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Awards
Passing the Torch: Working for Justice and Peace from City Hall to Palestine
Sunday, September 8, 2024 • 3:00-5:00 pm
Holman United Methodist Church, 3320 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018
RSVP HEREWe will be recognizing the icons of social justice that were integral in founding ICUJP 23 years ago: Reverend James Lawson, Dr. Maher Hathout, Rabbi Leonard Beerman, and Rev. George Regas. We will also be honoring the current generation of leaders calling for justice and peace, including Hedab Tarifi and Tahil Sharma.
Stay tuned for more details on this great event!
Co-sponsors:
Only days after the devastating 9/11 attacks, the late Rev. George F. Regas brought together Christians, Jews, Muslims, Quakers, humanists and people of many faiths and beliefs to establish Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace, with the mission that Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.
Since its founding 22 years ago, ICUJP has remained true to George's vision, holding over 1,000 Friday Forums with speakers from all over the world, and engaging in a wide range of activities to advance the struggle for justice and peace.
The event is free, but we would appreciate voluntary donations of $25, $50 or $100 per person. See below regarding Sponsorship packages.
ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. The annual Rev. George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Awards event is our primary fundraising activity of the year.Please become a cosponsor. The benefits included at each level of sponsorship are shown below. Please purchase a package and submit a Tribute Ad honoring the life and legacy of Rev. George Regas, or the inspiring work of the extraordinary individuals and organizations we are honoring, or the over 22 years of important work done by ICUJP
Sponsorship Benefits
$1,000
$500
$250
$100
$50
Ad in online tribute book will rotate on screen before and after event which will be posted online indefinitely
Full page
Half page
Quarter page
Name and logo
Name in list
Table at Event ✔ ✔ ✔ Name and logo in all event materials
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Name only
Individual sponsor tickets to help underwrite our expenses are $25, $50, $70, and $100 apiece. To spread our vision of peace and justice, the online event will be free to anyone around the world and will be posted indefinitely on our website.
Please let us know of your interest in becoming a sponsor by emailing [email protected]. Thanks very much for your generous support. We look forward to your co-sponsorship.Thanks for everything you do in pursuit of justice and peace.
On behalf of ICUJP's Board of Directors,
Stephen Rohde
Chair
ICUJP t-shirts and accessories now
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Friday, August 23, 2024 at 07:30 AM · 4 rsvps
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ICUJP Friday Forum
August 23rd, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
The Supreme Court and Project 2025 Pose Dangerous Threats to Democracy
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Event Description:
The US Constitution created three branches of the federal government to serve as a check on one another. In particular, the judiciary was intended to ensure that the actions of the Executive and Legislative branches did not violate the Constitution.
But what happens when the Supreme Court is in the grip of a highly partisan, result-oriented supermajority half of whom were appointed by a President who has been convicted of 34 felonies and faces 57 more felony charges in three different criminal prosecutions, but claims absolute immunity for whatever he did while in office?
And on top of all that, this ex-President - Donald Trump - is a nominee for President of the United States and has promised to "terminate" the Constitution.
Meanwhile, in an almost 1000 page blueprint for the next conservative President entitled Project 2025, a group of conservative organizations spearheaded by the Heritage Foundation, has laid out a detailed plan under which the President would acquire almost dictatorial power over the entire federal government.
Join the conversation with our speakers:
Marjorie Cohn is a retired criminal defense attorney, professor emerita at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, former president of the National Lawyers Guild, and member of the advisory board of Assange Defense and the bureau of the International Association of Democratic Lawyers. Marjorie is a legal and political analyst who writes a regular column for Truthout, does frequent media commentary, and has published several books. Ms. Cohn is also dean of the People's Academy of International Law.
Stephen Rohde is a lecturer, writer, political activist, and retired constitutional lawyer. In addition to his role as a founder and Chair of ICUJP, he is a past Chair of the ACLU Foundation of Southern California, past Chair and board member of Death Penalty Focus, and Chair Emeritus of Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice. Steve authored the books American Words of Freedom and Freedom of Assembly and is co-author of Foundations of Freedom, published by the Constitutional Rights Foundation.
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Pro Publica: Inside Project 2025’s Secret Training Videos
AmericanProject.org - Project 2025: Exposing the Far-Right Assault on America
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Carolfrances Likens
Reflector: Steve Rohde** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 08/23/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)RSVP AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
JOIN US!
Pursuing Justice and Peace
ICUJP 2024 Rev. George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Awards
Passing the Torch: Working for Justice and Peace from City Hall to Palestine
Sunday, September 8, 2024 • 3:00-5:00 pm
Holman United Methodist Church, 3320 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018
RSVP HEREWe will be recognizing the icons of social justice that were integral in founding ICUJP 23 years ago: Reverend James Lawson, Dr. Maher Hathout, Rabbi Leonard Beerman, and Rev. George Regas. We will also be honoring the current generation of leaders calling for justice and peace, including Hedab Tarifi and Tahil Sharma.
Stay tuned for more details on this great event!
Only days after the devastating 9/11 attacks, the late Rev. George F. Regas brought together Christians, Jews, Muslims, Quakers, humanists and people of many faiths and beliefs to establish Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace, with the mission that Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.
Since its founding 22 years ago, ICUJP has remained true to George's vision, holding over 1,000 Friday Forums with speakers from all over the world, and engaging in a wide range of activities to advance the struggle for justice and peace.
The event is free, but we would appreciate voluntary donations of $25, $50 or $100 per person. See below regarding Sponsorship packages.
ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. The annual Rev. George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Awards event is our primary fundraising activity of the year.Please become a cosponsor. The benefits included at each level of sponsorship are shown below. Please purchase a package and submit a Tribute Ad honoring the life and legacy of Rev. George Regas, or the inspiring work of the extraordinary individuals and organizations we are honoring, or the over 22 years of important work done by ICUJP
Sponsorship Benefits
$1,000
$500
$250
$100
$50
Ad in online tribute book will rotate on screen before and after event which will be posted online indefinitely
Full page
Half page
Quarter page
Name and logo
Name in list
Table at Event ✔ ✔ ✔ Name and logo in all event materials
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Individual sponsor tickets to help underwrite our expenses are $25, $50, $70, and $100 apiece. To spread our vision of peace and justice, the online event will be free to anyone around the world and will be posted indefinitely on our website.
Please let us know of your interest in becoming a sponsor by emailing [email protected]. Thanks very much for your generous support. We look forward to your co-sponsorship.Thanks for everything you do in pursuit of justice and peace.
On behalf of ICUJP's Board of Directors,
Stephen Rohde
Chair
ICUJP t-shirts and accessories now
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Friday, August 16, 2024 at 07:30 AM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
August 16th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Demilitarizing Police in California and
Los Angeles:
A Primer for ActivistsRSVP AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
Event Description:
In May, police used rubber bullets against UCLA students protesting war in Gaza. Law enforcement agencies in Los Angeles and across the state have and increasingly use militarized gear in jails, prisons, and routine operations.
What can be done to rein in such militarized policing? John Lindsay-Poland of American Friends Service Committee will discuss a state law, AB481, that requires transparency and accountability for the military equipment used by law enforcement and how communities can use the law and make themselves heard. He will be joined by local activists focused on these issues in Los Angeles and Orange Counties.
California Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481) is a law that went into effect in 2022 requiring California law enforcement agencies to publish information about military equipment used in policing and carceral facilities. AB 481 also requires the local governing body to approve the acquisition, use and policies of the military equipment.
AB 481 also requires a community meeting, providing transparency and an opportunity to push back on the widespread use of military gear by local law enforcement, which has been disproportionately been used against Black and Brown people and already marginalized neighborhoods.
Join us to learn more about AB 481 and how to use the law to advocate for more transparency and accountability of militarized law enforcement in our own communities.
Join the conversation with our speakers:
Carolina Goodman is the Chair of the Committee on Criminal Justice Reform for the League of Women Voters of Greater Los Angeles
John Lindsay-Poland co-directs the California Healing Justice program of AFSC and co-authored the "Care First, Jails Last resolution" adopted by Alameda County.
He has written about, researched and organized action for human rights and demilitarization of U.S. policy, especially in Latin America, for more than 30 years. He left his studies at Harvard University to participate in international disarmament organizing and to accompany Central Americans threatened with political violence.
Yadi Younse is a Legislative Advocate for Oakland Privacy.
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
AFSC AB481 Advocacy Toolkit
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Steve Rohde
Reflector: Rebecca Arvizu** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 08/16/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)RSVP AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
SAVE THE DATE!
Pursuing Justice and Peace
ICUJP 2024 Rev. George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker AwardsPassing the Torch: Working for Justice and Peace from City Hall to Palestine
Sunday, September 8, 2024 • 3:00-5:00 pm
Holman United Methodist Church, 3320 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018
RSVP HEREWe will be recognizing the icons of social justice that were integral in founding ICUJP 23 years ago: Reverend James Lawson, Dr. Maher Hathout, Rabbi Leonard Beerman, and Rev. George Regas. We will also be honoring the current generation of leaders calling for justice and peace, including Hedab Tarifi and Tahil Sharma.
Stay tuned for more details on this great event!
Only days after the devastating 9/11 attacks, the late Rev. George F. Regas brought together Christians, Jews, Muslims, Quakers, humanists and people of many faiths and beliefs to establish Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace, with the mission that Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.
Since its founding 22 years ago, ICUJP has remained true to George's vision, holding over 1,000 Friday Forums with speakers from all over the world, and engaging in a wide range of activities to advance the struggle for justice and peace.
The event is free, but we would appreciate voluntary donations of $25, $50 or $100 per person. See below regarding Sponsorship packages.
ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. The annual Rev. George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Awards event is our primary fundraising activity of the year.Please become a cosponsor. The benefits included at each level of sponsorship are shown below. Please purchase a package and submit a Tribute Ad honoring the life and legacy of Rev. George Regas, or the inspiring work of the extraordinary individuals and organizations we are honoring, or the over 22 years of important work done by ICUJP
Sponsorship Benefits
$1,000
$500
$250
$100
$50
Ad in online tribute book will rotate on screen before and after event which will be posted online indefinitely
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Quarter page
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Individual sponsor tickets to help underwrite our expenses are $25, $50, $70, and $100 apiece. To spread our vision of peace and justice, the online event will be free to anyone around the world and will be posted indefinitely on our website.
Please let us know of your interest in becoming a sponsor by emailing [email protected]. Thanks very much for your generous support. We look forward to your co-sponsorship.Thanks for everything you do in pursuit of justice and peace.
On behalf of ICUJP's Board of Directors,
Stephen Rohde
Chair
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Friday, August 09, 2024 at 07:30 AM · 3 rsvps
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ICUJP Friday Forum
August 9th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
David Clennon: Speaking Truth
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Event Description:
In a company town like Hollywood, being yourself can be the hardest thing you can do, and Dave Clennon has spoken his truth regardless of how it has effected his work. Mr. Clennon will join us and speak about his long history in activism and the current atmosphere in the film and television industry.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
The veteran actor David Clennon is known for roles in iconic films such as John Carpenter’s “The Thing,” “Syriana,” and “Missing,” as well as the ABC series “thirtysomething,” and CBS’s “Ghost Whisperer.” He also played the father in David Fincher’s 2014 film “Gone Girl”.
Mr. Clennon has a long history of activism, staunchly opposing the Vietnam War, and a history of outspoken criticism of the US government and of the entertainment industry. He has been arrested multiple times for civil disobedience, especially during US military interventions in Central America and the first Gulf War.Clennon has also been extremely vocal on the subject of the Israeli occupation of historic Palestine and the relentless oppression of the Palestinian people — financed and armed by a long succession of US administrations.
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Action Items/Resources - Life Not Death, Celebrating Palestinian Culture In A Time Of War
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Rick Banales
Reflector: Maggie Hutchinson** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 08/09/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)RSVP AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
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2024 Reverend George Regas Courageous Peacemaker Awards
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Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 06:00 PM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
August 2nd, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Jewish Voice for Peace - Taking Local Action on the International Issue of Stopping the Genocide in Gaza
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Event Description:
For over 25 years, Jewish Voice for Peace has been a powerful voice for the liberation of all people, shining a light on important peace and justice work in the Middle East.
On Sunday, August 4th at 1:30 PM in Santa Monica Join JVP-LA Westside group and the UUSM Peace and Social Justice Committee for a screening of 5 Broken Cameras
This film is the first in an education series about the ongoing genocide in Gaza and the resilience of Palestinians fighting for liberation. “5 Broken Cameras” is an Award-winning, first-hand account of life in Bil’in — a West Bank village threatened by encroaching Israeli settlements.
The 94 minute film will be followed by a group discussion about local organizing efforts to support Palestine. Light refreshments will be provided, sponsored by Jackson Market. Please consider donating $5-25 to cover costs.
RSVP Here for location and details
Join the conversation with our speakers:
M Noor (She/They/He) is a Palestinian/Latine American who recently joined the Westside JVP-LA spoke to put their personal commitment to the joint liberation of Palestinan and Jewish people, in action within their local community.
Timothy Arnold (he/him) is an organizer with JVP-LA, creating partnerships to cultivate solidarity and coalitions working towards a free Palestine.
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Jewish Voice for Peace
RSVP for "5 Broken Cameras" Film Screening in Santa Monica
on Sunday, August 4th at 1:30 PM in Santa Monica
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Rebecca Arvizu
Reflector: Carolfrances Likins** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 08/02/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)GO TO BOTTOM OF PAGE TO RSVP
(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Recap:
Life Not Death: Celebrating Palestinian Culture in Time of WarOn Sunday, July 28th, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace presented Life Not Death: Celebrating Palestinian Culture. We would like to thank our wonderful hosts at All-Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena for their invaluable help in putting it all together, as well as our great co-sponsors:
Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC)
If Not Now
Kinder USA
Muslim American Society (MAS/PACE)
Council on American/Islamic Relations (CAIR)
We have compiled an action page with scannable QR codes that you can use to contact your elected officials, divest and boycott companies profiting from war, and learn more about the history of the Palestinian Nakba (catastrophe).
You can still donate to the event, and help us share proceeds with valuable organizations like Kinder USA that are doing important work on the ground.
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Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 03:00 PM · 109 rsvps
All-Saints Episcopal Church, Sweetland Hall07.28.24Palestine_Time_War
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Life Not Death: Celebrating Palestinian Culture in Time of WarSunday, July 28th, 3:00 – 5:00
All-Saints Church, Pasadena, CA
Sweetland Hall
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Please join us on Sunday, July 28th, from 3:00 - 5:00 pm at All-Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena for Life Not Death: Celebrating Palestinian Culture in Time of War. Our event will focus on artists from Palestine, and will feature prose, poetry, music and dance from the region. Join us in a compassionate community space for participants to channel their emotions about the devastation of Gaza into constructive action and advocacy.
Along with experiencing great performances, you will be able to send messages to offices of elected officials, contribute to humanitarian organizations, and be involved in actions against businesses profiting from war.
Please join host Hedab Tarifi and many others as we highlight the diversity and depth of Palestinian culture and support its people.
Co-sponsors:
At Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace, we understand that grief, sorrow, and words are not enough to make change. We are called to work towards dialogue and solutions that affirm the primary calling of our organization - Religious Communities MUST Stop Blessing War and Violence.
Long before the tragic events of October 7th of last year, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been shining a light on the Palestine Nakba (catastrophe), and we will continue to host live events as well as streamed forums to counter the oppression of fact-based and compassionate voices on campuses and in the media.
Your financial support of our mission will help us create more in-person events, fund costs like printing of materials and event support, and will keep us going in our mission to seek an alternative to the fear-mongering and vengefulness sweeping much of our nation.Thank you for being a partner in our fight for inclusion, equity and justice for all — will you join us in our future work by making a special gift to ICUJP today?
Please join us in our ongoing work to open doors with dialogue and compassion, and to make change with diligence, creativity, and open hearts and minds.
Friday, July 26, 2024 at 07:30 AM · 1 rsvp
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ICUJP Friday Forum
July 26th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 2: PROTESTORS GATHER AT AN ENCAMPMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES (UCLA) CAMPUS ON MAY 2, 2024 IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. (PHOTO BY ERIC THAYER/GETTY IMAGES)
Tahil Sharma: Keeping the Peace or Achieving It: What is the future of the interfaith movement?
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Event Description:
The "interfaith movement" prides itself on a history of over 130 years since the Parliament of the World's Religion that took place at the Chicago World's Fair in 1893. But in 2024, while we witness an overlap of injustices locally and around the world, does the work of our communities live up to our expectations of repair and transformation?
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Tahil Sharma (he/they) has been working at the intersection of interfaith cooperation and justice for over 10 years, working locally and internationally to explore the new possibilities of multifaith engagement and action for a better world.
Leave safety behind. Put your body on the line. Stand before the people you fear and speak your mind – even if your voice shakes. When you least expect it, someone may actually listen to what you have to say. Well-aimed slingshots can topple giants. And do your homework.
-- Maggie Kuhn, founder of the Gray Panthers
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Tahil Sharma - Website
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Steve Rohde
Reflector: Rick Banales** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 07/26/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)RSVP AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
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To mute/unmute yourself: *6
To raise hand: *9(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Photo Credit: Robert Corsini/Videocratic MediaTHIS SUNDAY!!:
Life Not Death: Celebrating Palestinian Culture in Time of WarSunday, July 28th, 3:00 – 5:00
All-Saints Church, Pasadena, CA
Sweetland Hall
RSVP HERE
Please join us this Sunday, July 28th, from 3:00 - 5:00 pm at All-Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena for Life Not Death: Celebrating Palestinian Culture in Time of War. Our event will focus on artists from Palestine, and will feature prose, poetry, drama, music and dance from the region. Join us in a compassionate community space for participants to channel their emotions about the devastation of Gaza into constructive action and advocacy.
Along with experiencing great performances, you will be able to send messages to offices of elected officials, contribute to humanitarian organizations, and be involved in actions against businesses profiting from war.
Please join host Hedab Tarifi and many others as we highlight the diversity and depth of Palestinian culture and support its people.
Co-sponsors:
At Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace, we understand that grief, sorrow, and words are not enough to make change. We are called to work towards dialogue and solutions that affirm the primary calling of our organization - Religious Communities MUST Stop Blessing War and Violence.
Long before the tragic events of October 7th of last year, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been shining a light on the Palestinian Nakba (catastrophe), and we will continue to host live events as well as streamed forums to counter the oppression of fact-based and compassionate voices on campuses and in the media.
Your financial support of our mission will help us create more in-person events, fund costs like printing of materials and event support, and will keep us going in our mission to seek an alternative to the fear-mongering and vengefulness sweeping much of our nation.Thank you for being a partner in our fight for inclusion, equity and justice for all — will you join us in our future work by making a special gift to ICUJP today?
Please join us in our ongoing work to open doors with dialogue and compassion, and to make change with diligence, creativity, and open hearts and minds.
ICUJP t-shirts and accessories now
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Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 06:00 PM · 22 rsvps
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ICUJP Friday Forum
July 12th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
RISE! Stop Aerospace Expansion on California's Central Coast
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Event Description:
From a proposed $200 million expansion of Vandenberg Space Force Base, home to nuclear missile testing and Elon Musk's Starlink satellite launches, to the building of the Naval Innovation Center right next to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, there has been an extensive expansion of the Military Industrial Complex on the California Central Coast.
Marcy Winograd will speak on the impact this expansion of military spending and building will have on the environment, economic inequality, and security of the region and the West Coast as a whole.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Marcy Winograd co-chairs the Central Coast Antiwar Coalition, which has organized RISE!-Responsible Innovation Science & Energy-to stop plans for massive expansion of the military industrial complex on the Central Coast. Marcy also
volunteers as the Coordinator of CODEPINK CONGRESS and a co-producer of CODEPINK Radio. A long-time anti-war activist, Marcy also volunteers as Co-Chair of the Peace in Ukraine Coalition, advocating for a ceasefire and diplomatic resolution to the Russia-Ukraine war.
In 2010, Marcy mobilized 41% of the vote in her primary congressional peace challenge to then incumbent Jane Harman. In 2020, Marcy served as a CA DNC delegate to Bernie Sanders after organizing polling locations on almost every college campus in Los Angeles County and Orange County.
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
#ClimateCrisisCentralCoast
AFSC Investigate: Action/Research on The War Machine and Who Profits7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Phil Way
Reflector: Jasmine Hailey** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 07/12/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)GO TO BOTTOM OF PAGE TO RSVP
(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Photo Credit: Robert Corsini/Videocratic MediaJOIN US:
Life Not Death: Celebrating Palestinian Culture in Time of WarSunday, July 28th, 3:00 – 5:00
All-Saints Church, Pasadena, CA
Sweetland Hall
RSVP HERE
Please join us on Sunday, July 28th, from 3:00 - 5:00 pm at All-Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena for Life Not Death: Celebrating Palestinian Culture in Time of War. Our event will focus on artists from Palestine, and will feature prose, poetry, drama, music and dance from the region. Join us in a compassionate community space for participants to channel their emotions about the devastation of Gaza into constructive action and advocacy.
Along with experiencing great performances, you will be able to send messages to offices of elected officials, contribute to humanitarian organizations, and be involved in actions against businesses profiting from war.
Please join host Hedab Tarifi and many others as we highlight the diversity and depth of Palestinian culture and support its people.
At Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace, we understand that grief, sorrow, and words are not enough to make change. We are called to work towards dialogue and solutions that affirm the primary calling of our organization - Religious Communities MUST Stop Blessing War and Violence.
Long before the tragic events of October 7th of last year, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been shining a light on the Palestinian Nakba (catastrophe), and we will continue to host live events as well as streamed forums to counter the oppression of fact-based and compassionate voices on campuses and in the media.
Your financial support of our mission will help us create more in-person events, fund costs like printing of materials and event support, and will keep us going in our mission to seek an alternative to the fear-mongering and vengefulness sweeping much of our nation.Thank you for being a partner in our fight for inclusion, equity and justice for all — will you join us in our future work by making a special gift to ICUJP today?
Please join us in our ongoing work to open doors with dialogue and compassion, and to make change with diligence, creativity, and open hearts and minds.
ICUJP t-shirts and accessories now
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Friday, June 28, 2024 at 06:00 PM · 3 rsvps
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ICUJP Friday Forum
June 28th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
(Photo Credit: Los Angeles Resistance Collection / Los Angeles Public Library Special Collections)
Joe Ordinary: How Ordinary People Can Effect Social Change
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Event Description:
Bob Zaugh will speak on his own history of moving toward noncooperation with the war machine, the history of the Resistance and Peace Press, as well as recent work with Gary Tyler and speaking to college students.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Bob Zaugh was one of many young men who resisted the U.S. military draft during the Vietnam War. His experience as a war resister and his interactions with Judge Harry Pregerson were the subject of a recent story in the Los Angeles Times.
Zaugh was also a producer of the documentary "The Boys Who Said NO!", which focuses on the anti-war draft resistance movement in the Oakland CA area during the US war against Vietnam.
He was one of the founding spokespeople of Peace Press, social, cultural, and literary force in Los Angeles, and is currently producing a staged reading of the play Our Town, at The Crow Comedy Club at Bergamot Station on Sunday, June 30th, at 2:30 pm.
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
L.A. Times - A draft resister, a judge and the moment that still binds them after 54 years
Transcript: US vs. Robert Zaugh7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Steve Rohde
Reflector: Anthony Manousos** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
SUPPORT ICUJP'S ONGOING WORK FOR JUSTICE AND PEACE!
If there is anything that we have learned in the almost 23 years since Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace was formed, it is that Justice and Peace do not just sprout up like weeds - it is soil that has to be constantly tended and worked, straining muscles and soiling clothes. But with that work and perseverance, the yield is bountiful and can feed multitudes.
From bearing witness (as well as hoods and prison garb) at our annual Guantanamo protest at the Downtown Los Angeles Federal Building, to working towards getting unhoused people a roof and stability, to visiting and speaking truth to local, state, and federal officials, we understand that "peace" is not a nebulous presence in the ether - it is always about PEACEMAKING, or as the writer Austin O'Malley wrote, "practical prayer is harder on the soles of your shoes than on the knees of your trousers."
As we pull out of the pandemic and present more in-person events, we are incurring more costs to perform our mission. Justice and Peace are WORK, and ICUJP has been doing that work with our partners for over 22 years:
All-Saints Pasadena Safe Haven Bridge to Housing Ministry
The Silencing of Palestinian Voices
Drop LWOP Coalition and SB 94
Thank you for being a partner in our fight for inclusion, equity and justice for all — will you join us in our future work by making a special gift to ICUJP today?
Please join us in our ongoing work to open doors with dialogue and compassion, and to make change with diligence, creativity, and open hearts and minds.
Friday, June 21, 2024 at 07:30 AM · 2 rsvps
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ICUJP Friday Forum
June 21st, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Norman Solomon:
Make War Visible – and End ItGO TO BOTTOM OF PAGE TO RSVP
Event Description:
Writer and activist Norman Solomon, author of “War Made Invisible: How America Hides the Human Toll of Its Military Machine,” will discuss the human and political realities of the U.S. warfare state.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Norman Solomon is an American journalist, media critic, author and activist.
His latest book, “War Made Invisible: How America Hides the Human Toll of Its Military Machine,” was published by The New Press in June 2023.
Solomon’s dozen other books include “War Made Easy: How Presidents and Pundits Keep Spinning Us to Death.”Solomon is the founder of the Institute for Public Accuracy, a consortium of policy researchers and analysts. He is IPA’s executive director and the coordinator of its ExposeFacts program.
He is co-founder and national director of the online organization RootsAction.org, which now has upwards of 1.3 million online supporters. Solomon was elected as a Bernie Sanders delegate to the 2016 and 2020 Democratic National Conventions, where he was a coordinator of the independent Bernie Delegates Network.
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Support for multi-issue activism and independent progressive journalism can strengthen ongoing work to challenge militarism and organize for social justice:
Roots Action
War Made Invisible7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Phil Way
Reflector: Maggie Hutchinson** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 06/21/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)GO TO BOTTOM OF PAGE TO RSVP
(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
SUPPORT ICUJP'S ONGOING WORK FOR JUSTICE AND PEACE!
If there is anything that we have learned in the almost 23 years since Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace was formed, it is that Justice and Peace do not just sprout up like weeds - it is soil that has to be constantly tended and worked, straining muscles and soiling clothes. But with that work and perseverance, the yield is bountiful and can feed multitudes.
From bearing witness (as well as hoods and prison garb) at our annual Guantanamo protest at the Downtown Los Angeles Federal Building, to working towards getting unhoused people a roof and stability, to visiting and speaking truth to local, state, and federal officials, we understand that "peace" is not a nebulous presence in the ether - it is always about PEACEMAKING, or as the writer Austin O'Malley wrote, "practical prayer is harder on the soles of your shoes than on the knees of your trousers."
Justice and Peace are WORK, and ICUJP has been doing that work with our partners for over 23 years:
All-Saints Pasadena Safe Haven Bridge to Housing Ministry
The Silencing of Palestinian Voices
Drop LWOP Coalition and SB 94
Thank you for being a partner in our fight for inclusion, equity and justice for all — will you join us in our future work by making a special gift to ICUJP today?
Please join us in our ongoing work to open doors with dialogue and compassion, and to make change with diligence, creativity, and open hearts and minds.
Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 06:00 PM · 6 rsvps
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ICUJP Friday Forum
June 14th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Photo Credit: Robert Corsini/Videocratic Media
Remembering Rev. James Lawson
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Event Description:
Rev. James Lawson Jr.
(September 22, 1928 – June 10, 2024)
Along with Rev. George Regas, Maher Hatout, Rabbi Leonard Beerman, and many other leaders in Los Angeles, Rev. James Lawson was one of the primary catalysts for the creation of Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace.
From his early work with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, to his work conducting nonviolence training workshops for the SCLC Southern Christian Leadership Conference, to his training of future leaders of the Civil Rights Movement such as Diane Nash and John Lewis, Rev. Lawson was at the epicenter of changes that still reverberate through this country. His organizing of the Nashville sit-ins of department stores and lunch counters in the city were nails driven through the coffin of the Jim Crow South.
Rev. Lawson's activism did not stop there - in 1974, he became pastor of Holman United Methodist Church, where he served until retiring in 1999. Along with his work at Vanderbilt University and his founding of the James Lawson Institute for the Research and Study of Nonviolent Movements, he was also active in CLUE: Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice and the ACLU of Southern California, and next year will be the opening of the UCLA James Lawson Jr. Worker Justice Center, part of the UCLA Labor Center.
Here is a link to a recent talk by Rev. Lawson for Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace on Nonviolence & Peace.
Join the conversation with our speakers:
Bonnie Boswell is currently the producer/reporter for Bonnie Boswell Reports and Bonnie Boswell Presents on KCET.Ms. Boswell is also the executive producer of Bonnie Boswell Presents: “Saving Moms,” a feature-length documentary on maternal health in America that premiered on KCET in March, “Bonnie Boswell Presents: A Conversation with Pastor James Lawson and Attorney Bryan Stevenson,” “The Powerbroker: Whitney Young’s Fight for Civil Rights,” a film about her uncle that aired on PBS” and “Seeds of Peace,” a feature-length documentary that aired on NBC.
Bonnie was previously the community reporter for NBC-LA, the producer/co-host of “Lawson, Live,” a national talk show featuring legendary civil rights leader, Pastor James Lawson, an associate producer for ABC’s “20/20,” and a broadcast editorialist for WNBC-TV, New York. She has been a guest on NBC’s “Today” show, MSNBC’s “Andrea Mitchell Reports,” “PBS NewsHour” and National Public Radio.
Bonnie is a graduate of Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Robert Corsini's work has appeared in dozens of programs for major networks, cable outlets and in a wide range of independent projects including PBS, NBC, CW, Discovery Networks, Fox Sports Net, Hallmark Channel, Fox Family, TV Guide Channel, Epix, Reelz and for non-profits such as the Inner-City Games Los Angeles and the Rosenberg Foundation in San Francisco.
He created Videocratic Media in 2014 to channel his deep creative skillset into producing meaningful non-fiction stories from concept, through development, production, and post, relying on his long list of creative collaborators in the U.S. and around the world and team-building skills, to deliver high-quality broadcast video content.
Robert is a Los Angeles native, a graduate of UCSB, and a former Peace Corps volunteer in Togo, West Africa. He and his family are long time residents of Mt. Washington, North-East Los Angeles.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Vanderbilt University - James Lawson Institute
Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE)7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Steve Rohde** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **
June 21st: Normon Solomon-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 06/14/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)RSVP AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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DONATE HERE TO SUPPORT ICUJP'S ONGOING WORK!
SUPPORT ICUJP'S ONGOING WORK FOR JUSTICE AND PEACE!
If there is anything that we have learned in the almost 23 years since Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace was formed, it is that Justice and Peace do not just sprout up like weeds - it is soil that has to be constantly tended and worked, straining muscles and soiling clothes. But with that work and perseverance, the yield is bountiful and can feed multitudes.
From bearing witness (as well as hoods and prison garb) at our annual Guantanamo protest at the Downtown Los Angeles Federal Building, to working towards getting unhoused people a roof and stability, to visiting and speaking truth to local, state, and federal officials, we understand that "peace" is not a nebulous presence in the ether - it is always about PEACEMAKING, or as the writer Austin O'Malley wrote, "practical prayer is harder on the soles of your shoes than on the knees of your trousers."
Justice and Peace are WORK, and ICUJP has been doing that work with our partners for over 23 years:
All-Saints Pasadena Safe Haven Bridge to Housing Ministry
The Silencing of Palestinian Voices
Drop LWOP Coalition and SB 94
Thank you for being a partner in our fight for inclusion, equity and justice for all — will you join us in our future work by making a special gift to ICUJP today?
Please join us in our ongoing work to open doors with dialogue and compassion, and to make change with diligence, creativity, and open hearts and minds.DONATE HERE TO SUPPORT ICUJP'S ONGOING WORK!
Wednesday, June 05, 2024 at 06:00 PM
06.07.24friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
June 7th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
The Hollywood Fringe Festival:
Live Theatre for Justice and Peace
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Event Description:
The Hollywood Fringe Festival is an annual event allowing ordinary people to write, direct, perform, and produce their own shows. Some are ensemble pieces for large theatres, some are solo shows for intimate ones. Some are cabarets, some are drama, some are comedy. The Fringe celebrates the variety of theater forms.
In this Friday’s Forum, four women with commitments to peace and justice will talk with you about their plays and perhaps perform some segments of it.
Join the conversation with our speakers:
Carolfrances Likins is a writer, retired teacher, and activist, including being on the board of ICUJP. As a theatre arts major in college, she learned the power of theatre. She returned to the stage in last year’s Fringe Festival with a solo show, but had no plans to enter this year’s Fringe until the current genocide and the suppression of activism jolted her, making her need to respond to this threat with the solo show: Stolen Stories: Reclaiming Those that Our Government Keeps from Us
Raised in the McCarthy Era, she is determined that we not go back there.
Myriam Ali-Ahmad is a Lebanese actor and writer. She completed her training at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and has extensive acting and theatre experience including Theatre of the Oppressed. Raised in Lebanon, Myriam’s life experiences have been shaped by “Middle Eastern” politics. She’s been immersed in the Palestinian fight for liberation since her childhood. Myriam has vowed to use her voice and talent to serve this noble cause, with the hopes of transforming and helping in building a bridge to a Free Palestine, and to the liberation of oppressed peoples all around the world. Winner of the '24 Fringe Scholarship, Myriam is premiering her solo show "Handala" at the 2024 Hollywood Fringe Festival, for which all proceeds will be going to aid in Gaza.
You can find her on instagram @myrr.i.am.
Krystle Tugadi is an actor, singer, and writer based out of Los Angeles, California. She received her MFA in Acting at California Institute of the Arts and her B.A. in Theatre at California State University, Dominguez Hills. Her most recent works include MeSearch Podcast - a podcast she co-hosts and co-produces with her friend, Dustin Domingo, reclaiming the academic term - historically viewed in a negative light - to celebrate and highlight the Filipino/x/a-American experience and the community’s leaders. She is also premiering her solo show, “space exploration because SPACE EXPLORATION because sPaCe eXpLoRaTiOn!!!”, at the 2024 Hollywood Fringe Festival. The story follows a new mother and recent immigrant navigating the foreign spaces that these circumstances entail.
Raised behind a convenience store cash register in Colfax County, New Mexico, Jennifer Caldwell returned from University in the UK to study acting at Playhouse West in North Hollywood with Robert Carnegie and Jess Goldblum. She got her SAG card on Curb Your Enthusiasm, played Off Broadway in NYC and has extensive improv experience. She has a great deal of theater experience as well as award winning short films on the festival circuit. Her first solo show "Maeve’s Post-Colonial 12th House Party” reflects her interest in astrology and her passion for social justice. An organizer with the ANSWER Coalition from 2002-2012, she was a member of the LA Coalition in Solidarity with Cuba and a co-founder of the Santa Monica College Coalition in Solidarity with Cuba. She currently serves on the New Mexico Local Board of SAG-AFTRA.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
The Hollywood Fringe Festival7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflector: Rebecca Arvizu** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **
06.14.24 Friday Forum: Karen Hilfman, Alliance for Reparations, Reconciliation and Truth-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 06/07/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)GO TO BOTTOM OF PAGE TO RSVP
*Meeting controls for call-in attendees:
To mute/unmute yourself: *6
To raise hand: *9(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Passing the Virtual Bucket
We can't pass the green donation bucket in person, but ICUJP still needs your support. Please give as generously as you can on our donation page. You can also set up recurring gifts by credit card or bank transfer!
Thank you!
SUPPORT ICUJP'S ONGOING WORK FOR JUSTICE AND PEACE!
If there is anything that we have learned in the almost 23 years since Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace was formed, it is that Justice and Peace do not just sprout up like weeds - it is soil that has to be constantly tended and worked, straining muscles and soiling clothes. But with that work and perseverance, the yield is bountiful and can feed multitudes.
From bearing witness (as well as hoods and prison garb) at our annual Guantanamo protest at the Downtown Los Angeles Federal Building, to working towards getting unhoused people a roof and stability, to visiting and speaking truth to local, state, and federal officials, we understand that "peace" is not a nebulous presence in the ether - it is always about PEACEMAKING, or as the writer Austin O'Malley wrote, "practical prayer is harder on the soles of your shoes than on the knees of your trousers."
Justice and Peace are WORK, and ICUJP has been doing that work with our partners for over 23 years:
All-Saints Pasadena Safe Haven Bridge to Housing Ministry
The Silencing of Palestinian Voices
Drop LWOP Coalition and SB 94
Thank you for being a partner in our fight for inclusion, equity and justice for all — will you join us in our future work by making a special gift to ICUJP today?
Please join us in our ongoing work to open doors with dialogue and compassion, and to make change with diligence, creativity, and open hearts and minds.MAKE A DONATION TO SUPPORT ICUJP'S ONGOING WORK FOR JUSTICE AND PEACE!
Friday, May 31, 2024 at 07:30 AM · 2 rsvps
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ICUJP Friday Forum
May 31, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
The Golden Rule: Sailing for a Nuclear-Free World and a Peaceful, Sustainable Future
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Event Description:
From its first voyage in 1958, and its recommission from 2015 on, the Golden Rule has been a little boat with a big mission: to stop the possibility of nuclear war! Join the Veterans For Peace Golden Rule Project Manager in learning about this boat and how you and others can have hope of eliminating nuclear weapons through taking specific actions.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Helen Jaccard is a crew member and project manager for the Veterans for Peace Golden Rule Project.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Veterans for Peace Golden Rule Project7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Rebecca Arvizu
Reflector: Jasmine Hailey** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 05/31/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)CLICK AT BOTTOM OF PAGE TO RSVP
(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
LOVE FOR PALESTINE ACTION PAGE
Here are links to resources and sample templates for you to contact elected officials and corporations:
Contact your congressional representatives and call for a cease fire (AFSC):
https://afsc.org/action/call-cease-fire-and-humanitarian-access-gaza-now
Before you dial: Check to see if your Senators and Representative have already called for a ceasefire using the tracker JVP Action has built in collaboration with the Working Families Party.
https://workingfamilies.org/ceasefire-tracker/
Find your elected officials here:
https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials
Demands (options):
- Permanent ceasefire
- Release of hostages
- Release of mass imprisonment of Palestininans
- Stop genocide
- Stop the witholding of food, water, medicine
- Stop funding genocide and supplying bombs
- Support/facilitate a just and equitable peace
- End the Occupation
Sample script:
My name is [YOUR FIRST & LAST NAME], I'm a [CONSTITUENT / SUPPORTER] of [SENATOR/REPRESENTATIVE NAME], and I’m calling/writing about Palestine and Israel.
[YOUR KIND GREETING]
For Representatives: [REPRESENTATIVE NAME] must publicly call for a ceasefire, pressure Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza, and vote NO on sending more weapons for this war. A “humanitarian pause” is not good enough. They should cosponsor the ceasefire resolution, House Resolution 786, introduced by Representatives Cori Bush and Rashida Tlaib.
For Senators: [SENATOR NAME] must publicly call for a ceasefire, pressure Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza, and vote NO on sending more weapons for this war. A “humanitarian pause” is not good enough. They should introduce a Senate Resolution calling for a ceasefire, similar to the one in the House.
I am passionate about this because…
- I have family/friends in the region and…
- I visited Palestine and witnessed firsthand how
- My faith compels me to...
While I am speaking as an individual…
- I talked to my neighbors about this and we all agree that…
- I’m a member of … and we all agree that…
- Most U.S. voters agree that the U.S. should push for a ceasefire.
- Thank you!
Activism resources
Jewish Voices for Peace
https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/resource/first-steps/
American Friends Service Committee https://afsc.org/actionhour
Kinder USA
https://www.kinderusa.org/about-us/
eSims for gaza
https://gazaesims.com/
Where to Donate
UNRWA - UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the near East
https://donate.unrwa.org/-landing-page/en_EN
Doctors Without Borders - Palestine
https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/where-we-work/palestine
Corporate Accountability
Letters to Corporations - AFSC https://afsc.org/BoycottChevron
AFSC - How to Divest
https://investigate.afsc.org/divest
Scroll down to: Divestment from the Occupation Industry
https://afsc.org/companies-2023-attack-gaza
SoCal Local Palestinian Businesses
Jerusalem Chicken
448 W. Slauson Avnue, Los Angeles 90043
tacos for palestineInstagram: lataco
Ike’s Love and Sandwiches
https://www.ikessandwich.com/
3895 Overland Avenue, Culver City 990232
460 North Pacific Highway, El Seundo 90245
4731 Glencoe Avenue Unite B-9A, Marina Del Rey 90292
Anwar Kitchen
https://www.anwarskitchen.com/menus/#specials
217 E 8th St Los Angeles, CA 90014
ICUJP's Focus on the Israel/Palestine Conflict
In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.
-- Martin Luther King Jr.
I think it was smart that you’re wary of using the word “terrorism,” and if you talk about the cycle of violence, or “an eye for an eye,” you could be perpetuating the idea that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a balanced conflict, instead of a largely unarmed people against the fourth most powerful military in the world.
-- Rachel CorrieA person can only be born in one place. However, he may die several times elsewhere: in the exiles and prisons, and in a homeland transformed by the occupation and oppression into a nightmare.
-- Mahmoud DarwishIn the words of ICUJP Convener, the late Rev. George Regas, speaking about a conflict long ago but still resonant today:
The sin at the heart of this war against Iraq is your belief that an American life is of more value than an Iraqi life. That an American child is more precious than an Iraqi baby. God loathes war.
We HAVE to call out the massacre of innocent lives, no matter the ideology behind the crime, or else the Justice and Peace work we do is meaningless.
Long before the tragic events of October 7th of last year, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been shining a light on the Israel/Palestine conflict, and working towards dialogue and solutions that affirm the primary calling of our organization - stating loud and clear that Religious Communities MUST Stop Blessing War and Violence.
Justice and Peace are WORK, and ICUJP has been doing that work with our partners for over 22 years, many of them focusing on conflicts in the Middle East and their ramifications for us in this country.
Click on the links below to watch the recent Friday Forums we have devoted to the Israel/Palestine crisis:Please give generously to help us in our ongoing work to open doors with dialogue and compassion, and to make change with diligence, creativity, and open hearts and minds.
Premiering the new documentary, "Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now!"Along with NRCAT (National Religious Campaign Against Torture) and director Robert Corsini, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace have put together a thirty-minute documentary outlining some of the many abuses of the prisoners at the facility, including interviews with past detainees. "Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now!" outlines our work in bringing to light a stain on this country that most people would like to forget, or in many cases don't even realize is still happening.
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW THE DOCUMENTARY:
"Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now"
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For inquiries about our other programs, please email [email protected]To learn more about ICUJP, please visit our website.Friday, May 24, 2024 at 07:30 AM
05.24.24friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
May 24, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
The 9th annual Interfaith Solidarity March LA, organized by the Institute for Religious Tolerance, Peace and Justice on June 2nd
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Event Description:
Dr. Arik Greenberg will speak about the 9th annual Interfaith Solidarity March LA on June 2nd, which will also include a panel discussion about the crisis in Israel and Gaza. It is Dr. Greenberg’s belief, and that of the IRTPJ, that civil and informative discussions like this are crucial in bringing people of all sides toward the middle, and encouraging compassionate collaboration.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Dr. Arik Greenberg is the founder of the Institute for Religious Tolerance, Peace and Justice, and is an ardent advocate for interfaith dialogue and collaboration as pathways to world peace. Having studied numerous world religions, he received his Ph.D. in Religious Studies from Claremont Graduate University, specializing in New Testament and Christian Origins, with emphasis on the diversity of belief within early Christianity. He currently serves on the Theology faculty of Loyola Marymount University as Clinical Assistant Professor of Interreligious Dialogue.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
The Institute for Religious Tolerance
Interfaith Solidarity March June 2nd7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Phil Way
Reflector: Steve Rohde** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **
05.31.24 Friday Forum: Helen Jaccard - Veterans for Peace Golden Rule Project-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 05/24/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)GO TO BOTTOM OF PAGE TO RSVP
(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
LOVE FOR PALESTINE ACTION PAGE
Here are links to resources and sample templates for you to contact elected officials and corporations:
Contact your congressional representatives and call for a cease fire (AFSC):
https://afsc.org/action/call-cease-fire-and-humanitarian-access-gaza-now
Before you dial: Check to see if your Senators and Representative have already called for a ceasefire using the tracker JVP Action has built in collaboration with the Working Families Party.
https://workingfamilies.org/ceasefire-tracker/
Find your elected officials here:
https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials
Demands (options):
-
Permanent ceasefire
-
Release of hostages
-
Release of mass imprisonment of Palestininans
-
Stop genocide
-
Stop the witholding of food, water, medicine
-
Stop funding genocide and supplying bombs
-
Support/facilitate a just and equitable peace
-
End the Occupation
Sample script:
My name is [YOUR FIRST & LAST NAME], I'm a [CONSTITUENT / SUPPORTER] of [SENATOR/REPRESENTATIVE NAME], and I’m calling/writing about Palestine and Israel.
[YOUR KIND GREETING]
For Representatives: [REPRESENTATIVE NAME] must publicly call for a ceasefire, pressure Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza, and vote NO on sending more weapons for this war. A “humanitarian pause” is not good enough. They should cosponsor the ceasefire resolution, House Resolution 786, introduced by Representatives Cori Bush and Rashida Tlaib.
For Senators: [SENATOR NAME] must publicly call for a ceasefire, pressure Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza, and vote NO on sending more weapons for this war. A “humanitarian pause” is not good enough. They should introduce a Senate Resolution calling for a ceasefire, similar to the one in the House.
I am passionate about this because…
-
I have family/friends in the region and…
-
I visited Palestine and witnessed firsthand how
-
My faith compels me to...
While I am speaking as an individual…
-
I talked to my neighbors about this and we all agree that…
-
I’m a member of … and we all agree that…
-
Most U.S. voters agree that the U.S. should push for a ceasefire.
-
Thank you!
Activism resources
Jewish Voices for Peace
https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/resource/first-steps/
American Friends Service Committee https://afsc.org/actionhour
Kinder USA
https://www.kinderusa.org/about-us/eSims for gaza
https://gazaesims.com/Where to Donate
UNRWA - UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the near East
https://donate.unrwa.org/-landing-page/en_EN
Doctors Without Borders - Palestine
https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/where-we-work/palestine
Corporate Accountability
Letters to Corporations - AFSC https://afsc.org/BoycottChevron
AFSC - How to Divest
https://investigate.afsc.org/divestScroll down to: Divestment from the Occupation Industry
https://afsc.org/companies-2023-attack-gaza
SoCal Local Palestinian Businesses
Jerusalem Chicken
448 W. Slauson Avnue, Los Angeles 90043
tacos for palestineInstagram: lataco
Ike’s Love and Sandwiches
https://www.ikessandwich.com/
3895 Overland Avenue, Culver City 990232
460 North Pacific Highway, El Seundo 90245
4731 Glencoe Avenue Unite B-9A, Marina Del Rey 90292
Anwar Kitchen
https://www.anwarskitchen.com/menus/#specials
217 E 8th St Los Angeles, CA 90014
ICUJP's Focus on the Israel/Palestine Conflict
In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.
-- Martin Luther King Jr.
I think it was smart that you’re wary of using the word “terrorism,” and if you talk about the cycle of violence, or “an eye for an eye,” you could be perpetuating the idea that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a balanced conflict, instead of a largely unarmed people against the fourth most powerful military in the world.
-- Rachel CorrieA person can only be born in one place. However, he may die several times elsewhere: in the exiles and prisons, and in a homeland transformed by the occupation and oppression into a nightmare.
-- Mahmoud DarwishIn the words of ICUJP Convener, the late Rev. George Regas, speaking about a conflict long ago but still resonant today:
The sin at the heart of this war against Iraq is your belief that an American life is of more value than an Iraqi life. That an American child is more precious than an Iraqi baby. God loathes war.
We HAVE to call out the massacre of innocent lives, no matter the ideology behind the crime, or else the Justice and Peace work we do is meaningless.
Long before the tragic events of October 7th of last year, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been shining a light on the Israel/Palestine conflict, and working towards dialogue and solutions that affirm the primary calling of our organization - stating loud and clear that Religious Communities MUST Stop Blessing War and Violence.
Justice and Peace are WORK, and ICUJP has been doing that work with our partners for over 22 years, many of them focusing on conflicts in the Middle East and their ramifications for us in this country.
Click on the links below to watch the recent Friday Forums we have devoted to the Israel/Palestine crisis:
Please give generously to help us in our ongoing work to open doors with dialogue and compassion, and to make change with diligence, creativity, and open hearts and minds.
Premiering the new documentary, "Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now!"Along with NRCAT (National Religious Campaign Against Torture) and director Robert Corsini, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace have put together a thirty-minute documentary outlining some of the many abuses of the prisoners at the facility, including interviews with past detainees. "Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now!" outlines our work in bringing to light a stain on this country that most people would like to forget, or in many cases don't even realize is still happening.
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW THE DOCUMENTARY:
"Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now"
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Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 06:00 PM · 1 rsvp
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Please join us online
ICUJP Friday Forum
May 17, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Nonviolent Communication in a Time of Extraordinary Violence
RSVP AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
Event Description:
The Hamas attack of 10/7 and Israel’s reaction to it have set the already polarized conversation around Israel/Palestine ablaze. How can we as people who care about peace and justice bring the temperature down? What can we do to play a constructive role in moving the discourse in a better direction? In this presentation, Eliyahu Ungar-Sargon, director of the documentary A People Without a Land will unpack the lessons that he has learned and offers some practical advice about how to talk nonviolently about this difficult topic.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Eliyahu Ungar-Sargon grew up in an Orthodox Jewish family in Brookline, MA. At age 13, he and his family moved to Israel. Eliyahu decided not to serve in the Israel Defense Forces, choosing instead to study medicine in the UK. Three years into his degree, he left medicine to pursue a career in film.
After earning two degrees from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Eliyahu completed his first feature-length documentary, Cut: Slicing Through the Myths of Circumcision. He has since released his second feature-length documentary, A People Without A Land, and is co-host of the podcast Four Cubits.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Documentary: A People Without a Land7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Stephen Rohde
Reflector: Rebecca Arvizu** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 05/17/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
LOVE FOR PALESTINE ACTION PAGE
Here are links to resources and sample templates for you to contact elected officials and corporations:
Contact your congressional representatives and call for a cease fire (AFSC):
https://afsc.org/action/call-cease-fire-and-humanitarian-access-gaza-now
Before you dial: Check to see if your Senators and Representative have already called for a ceasefire using the tracker JVP Action has built in collaboration with the Working Families Party.
https://workingfamilies.org/ceasefire-tracker/
Find your elected officials here:
https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials
Demands (options):
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Permanent ceasefire
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Release of hostages
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Release of mass imprisonment of Palestininans
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Stop genocide
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Stop the witholding of food, water, medicine
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Stop funding genocide and supplying bombs
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Support/facilitate a just and equitable peace
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End the Occupation
Sample script:
My name is [YOUR FIRST & LAST NAME], I'm a [CONSTITUENT / SUPPORTER] of [SENATOR/REPRESENTATIVE NAME], and I’m calling/writing about Palestine and Israel.
[YOUR KIND GREETING]
For Representatives: [REPRESENTATIVE NAME] must publicly call for a ceasefire, pressure Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza, and vote NO on sending more weapons for this war. A “humanitarian pause” is not good enough. They should cosponsor the ceasefire resolution, House Resolution 786, introduced by Representatives Cori Bush and Rashida Tlaib.
For Senators: [SENATOR NAME] must publicly call for a ceasefire, pressure Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza, and vote NO on sending more weapons for this war. A “humanitarian pause” is not good enough. They should introduce a Senate Resolution calling for a ceasefire, similar to the one in the House.
I am passionate about this because…
-
I have family/friends in the region and…
-
I visited Palestine and witnessed firsthand how
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My faith compels me to...
While I am speaking as an individual…
-
I talked to my neighbors about this and we all agree that…
-
I’m a member of … and we all agree that…
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Most U.S. voters agree that the U.S. should push for a ceasefire.
-
Thank you!
Activism resources
Jewish Voices for Peace
https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/resource/first-steps/
American Friends Service Committee https://afsc.org/actionhour
Kinder USA
https://www.kinderusa.org/about-us/eSims for gaza
https://gazaesims.com/Where to Donate
UNRWA - UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the near East
https://donate.unrwa.org/-landing-page/en_EN
Doctors Without Borders - Palestine
https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/where-we-work/palestine
Corporate Accountability
Letters to Corporations - AFSC https://afsc.org/BoycottChevron
AFSC - How to Divest
https://investigate.afsc.org/divestScroll down to: Divestment from the Occupation Industry
https://afsc.org/companies-2023-attack-gaza
SoCal Local Palestinian Businesses
Jerusalem Chicken
448 W. Slauson Avnue, Los Angeles 90043
tacos for palestineInstagram: lataco
Ike’s Love and Sandwiches
https://www.ikessandwich.com/
3895 Overland Avenue, Culver City 990232
460 North Pacific Highway, El Seundo 90245
4731 Glencoe Avenue Unite B-9A, Marina Del Rey 90292
Anwar Kitchen
https://www.anwarskitchen.com/menus/#specials
217 E 8th St Los Angeles, CA 90014
ICUJP's Focus on the Israel/Palestine Conflict
In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.
-- Martin Luther King Jr.
I think it was smart that you’re wary of using the word “terrorism,” and if you talk about the cycle of violence, or “an eye for an eye,” you could be perpetuating the idea that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a balanced conflict, instead of a largely unarmed people against the fourth most powerful military in the world.
-- Rachel CorrieA person can only be born in one place. However, he may die several times elsewhere: in the exiles and prisons, and in a homeland transformed by the occupation and oppression into a nightmare.
-- Mahmoud DarwishIn the words of ICUJP Convener, the late Rev. George Regas, speaking about a conflict long ago but still resonant today:
The sin at the heart of this war against Iraq is your belief that an American life is of more value than an Iraqi life. That an American child is more precious than an Iraqi baby. God loathes war.
We HAVE to call out the massacre of innocent lives, no matter the ideology behind the crime, or else the Justice and Peace work we do is meaningless.
Long before the tragic events of October 7th of last year, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been shining a light on the Israel/Palestine conflict, and working towards dialogue and solutions that affirm the primary calling of our organization - stating loud and clear that Religious Communities MUST Stop Blessing War and Violence.
Justice and Peace are WORK, and ICUJP has been doing that work with our partners for over 22 years, many of them focusing on conflicts in the Middle East and their ramifications for us in this country.
Click on the links below to watch the recent Friday Forums we have devoted to the Israel/Palestine crisis:Please give generously to help us in our ongoing work to open doors with dialogue and compassion, and to make change with diligence, creativity, and open hearts and minds.
Premiering the new documentary, "Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now!"Along with NRCAT (National Religious Campaign Against Torture) and director Robert Corsini, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace have put together a thirty-minute documentary outlining some of the many abuses of the prisoners at the facility, including interviews with past detainees. "Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now!" outlines our work in bringing to light a stain on this country that most people would like to forget, or in many cases don't even realize is still happening.
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW THE DOCUMENTARY:
"Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now"
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Friday, April 26, 2024 at 07:30 AM
04.26.24friday_forum
Please join us online
ICUJP Friday Forum
April 26th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
I Am Gitmo: A Film About the World's Most Notorious Prison
Event Description:
22 years after its opening, the Guantanamo Bay Detention Center stands as a stark symbol of America's descent into post-9/11 lawlessness. "I Am Gitmo," a feature film about it, opens in Los Angeles on May 3. Director Philippe Diaz and Producer Beth Portello join us to discuss this film, why they made it and the prospects for closing Guantanamo.Join the conversation with our speaker:
Philippe Diaz is known for directing documentaries “The End of Poverty?” (Invited to over 41 film festivals including official selection at Cannes Critics’ Week), “The Empire In Africa,” (official selection at Cannes Critics’ Week, Best Documentary awards at SlamDance, African Film Festival Montreal and Hollywood Film Festival) and the narrative feature “Now & Later.”
He has produced over 25 films and was awarded the Louis Delluc, France’s top award, in 1986 for “Mauvais Sang'' which was nominated for 3 Césars. In 2004, he created Cinema Libre Studio, to provide an alternative structure for intelligent, indie films to get developed, financed, produced and distributed.
Beth Portello is a co-founder of Cinema Libre Studio and has shepherded the release of over 200 films since 2003 including films such as "Outfoxed," "Fuel," "Uncovered: the War On Iraq," and many others that have contributed to the growth of documentaries. She is the producer of "I Am Gitmo," "The End of Poverty?" and " Now & Later" and an Executive Producer of "Don't Look Away," a documentary that recently premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
"I Am Gitmo" film
Guantanamo Survivors Fund7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Rececca Arvizu
Reflector: Carolfrances Likins** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **
05.03.24 - Rabbi Cat Zavis: Beyt Tikkun-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 04/26/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
LOVE FOR PALESTINE ACTION PAGE
Here are links to resources and sample templates for you to contact elected officials and corporations:
Contact your congressional representatives and call for a cease fire (AFSC):
https://afsc.org/action/call-cease-fire-and-humanitarian-access-gaza-now
Before you dial: Check to see if your Senators and Representative have already called for a ceasefire using the tracker JVP Action has built in collaboration with the Working Families Party.
https://workingfamilies.org/ceasefire-tracker/
Find your elected officials here:
https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials
Demands (options):
- Permanent ceasefire
- Release of hostages
- Release of mass imprisonment of Palestininans
- Stop genocide
- Stop witholding of food, water, medicine
- Stop funding genocide and supplying bombs
- Support/facilitate a just and equitable peace
- End the Occupation
Sample script:
My name is [YOUR FIRST & LAST NAME], I'm a [CONSTITUENT / SUPPORTER] of [SENATOR/REPRESENTATIVE NAME], and I’m calling/writing about Palestine and Israel.
[YOUR KIND GREETING]
For Representatives: [REPRESENTATIVE NAME] must publicly call for a ceasefire, pressure Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza, and vote NO on sending more weapons for this war. A “humanitarian pause” is not good enough. They should cosponsor the ceasefire resolution, House Resolution 786, introduced by Representatives Cori Bush and Rashida Tlaib.
For Senators: [SENATOR NAME] must publicly call for a ceasefire, pressure Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza, and vote NO on sending more weapons for this war. A “humanitarian pause” is not good enough. They should introduce a Senate Resolution calling for a ceasefire, similar to the one in the House.
I am passionate about this because…
- I have family/friends in the region and…
- I visited Palestine and witnessed firsthand how
- My faith compels me to...
While I am speaking as an individual…
- I talked to my neighbors about this and we all agree that…
- I’m a member of … and we all agree that…
- Most U.S. voters agree that the U.S. should push for a ceasefire.
- Thank you!
Activism resources
Jewish Voices for Peace
https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/resource/first-steps/
American Friends Service Committee https://afsc.org/actionhour
Kinder USA
https://www.kinderusa.org/about-us/eSims for gaza
https://gazaesims.com/Where to Donate
UNRWA - UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the near East
https://donate.unrwa.org/-landing-page/en_EN
Doctors Without Borders - Palestine
https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/where-we-work/palestine
Corporate Accountability
Letters to Corporations - AFSC https://afsc.org/BoycottChevron
AFSC - How to Divest
https://investigate.afsc.org/divestScroll down to: Divestment from the Occupation Industry
https://afsc.org/companies-2023-attack-gaza
Local Palestinian Businesses
Jerusalem Chicken
448 W. Slauson Avnue, Los Angeles 90043
tacos for palestineInstagram: lataco
Ike’s Love and Sandwiches
https://www.ikessandwich.com/
3895 Overland Avenue, Culver City 990232
460 North Pacific Highway, El Seundo 90245
4731 Glencoe Avenue Unite B-9A, Marina Del Rey 90292
Anwar Kitchen
https://www.anwarskitchen.com/menus/#specials
217 E 8th St Los Angeles, CA 90014
ICUJP's Focus on the Israel/Palestine Conflict
In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.
-- Martin Luther King Jr.
I think it was smart that you’re wary of using the word “terrorism,” and if you talk about the cycle of violence, or “an eye for an eye,” you could be perpetuating the idea that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a balanced conflict, instead of a largely unarmed people against the fourth most powerful military in the world.
-- Rachel CorrieA person can only be born in one place. However, he may die several times elsewhere: in the exiles and prisons, and in a homeland transformed by the occupation and oppression into a nightmare.
-- Mahmoud DarwishIn the words of ICUJP Convener, the late Rev. George Regas, speaking about a conflict long ago but still resonant today:
The sin at the heart of this war against Iraq is your belief that an American life is of more value than an Iraqi life. That an American child is more precious than an Iraqi baby. God loathes war.
We HAVE to call out the massacre of innocent lives, no matter the ideology behind the crime, or else the Justice and Peace work we do is meaningless.
Long before the tragic events of October 7th of last year, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been shining a light on the Israel/Palestine conflict, and working towards dialogue and solutions that affirm the primary calling of our organization - stating loud and clear that Religious Communities MUST Stop Blessing War and Violence.
Justice and Peace are WORK, and ICUJP has been doing that work with our partners for over 22 years, many of them focusing on conflicts in the Middle East and their ramifications for us in this country.
Click on the links below to watch the recent Friday Forums we have devoted to the Israel/Palestine crisis:Please give generously to help us in our ongoing work to open doors with dialogue and compassion, and to make change with diligence, creativity, and open hearts and minds.
Premiering the new documentary, "Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now!"Along with NRCAT (National Religious Campaign Against Torture) and director Robert Corsini, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace have put together a thirty-minute documentary outlining some of the many abuses of the prisoners at the facility, including interviews with past detainees. "Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now!" outlines our work in bringing to light a stain on this country that most people would like to forget, or in many cases don't even realize is still happening.
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW THE DOCUMENTARY:
"Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now"
Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 02:30 PM · 29 rsvps
Islamic Cultural Center of Southern CaliforniaLove For Palestine - Sunday, April 21st, 2:30 - 4:30 pm
ICUJP LOVE FOR PALESTINE ACTIONGrieve, But Don’t Despair; Take Action
Sunday, April 21st, 2:30-4:30 pm
ISLAMIC CULTURAL CENTER OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
434 S. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90020
RSVP AT BOTTOM OF PAGEO you who believe, be upright for God, and be bearers of witness with justice! Quran, 5:8
Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Isaiah 1:17
Tzedek, tzedek tirdof / Justice, justice thou shalt pursue. Deuteronomy 16:20At Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace, we understand that grief, sorrow, and words are not enough to make change. We are called to work towards dialogue and solutions that affirm the primary calling of our organization - Religious Communities MUST Stop Blessing War and Violence.
Long before the tragic events of October 7th of last year, ICUJP has been shining a light on the Israel/Palestine conflict, and we are asking you to join us at LOVE FOR PALESTINE, a working event that endeavors to provide a compassionate community space for participants to channel their emotions re: the war in Israel/Palestine into constructive action and advocacy.
You will be able to send messages and call the offices of elected officials, contribute to humanitarian organizations, and be involved in actions against businesses profiting from war.
In the words of ICUJP Convener, the late Rev. George Regas, speaking about a conflict long ago but still resonant today:The sin at the heart of this war against Iraq is your belief that an American life is of more value than an Iraqi life. That an American child is more precious than an Iraqi baby. God loathes war.
Justice and Peace are WORK, and ICUJP has been doing that work with our partners for over 22 years, many of them focusing on conflicts in the Middle East and their ramifications for us in this country.
Please join us at the Islamic Center of Southern California on Sunday, April 21st, 2:30 - 4:30 pm.Friday, April 19, 2024 at 07:30 AM · 3 rsvps
04.19.24friday_forum
Please join us online
ICUJP Friday Forum
April 19th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
The Exacting First Amendment Requirements for Banning TikTok
RSVP AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
Event Description:
There have been a handful of bills that single out TikTok for regulation. Brendan Gilligan of the Electronic Frontier Foundation will explain why EFF opposes these bills.Join the conversation with our speaker:
Brendan Gilligan is a legal fellow on EFF's civil liberties team. He works on free speech, surveillance, & privacy issues. Before EFF, Gilligan graduated from Northwestern Law, and has a Bachelors from UC Irvine.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Electronic Frontier Foundation7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Steve Rohde
Reflector: Maggie Hutchinson** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **
04.26.24 - Discussion on the new movie I am Gitmo-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 04/19/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
ICUJP LOVE FOR PALESTINE ACTIONGrieve, But Don’t Despair; Take Action
Sunday, April 21st, 2:30-4:30 pm
ISLAMIC CULTURAL CENTER OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
434 S. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90020
RSVP HEREO you who believe, be upright for God, and be bearers of witness with justice! Quran, 5:8
Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Isaiah 1:17
Tzedek, tzedek tirdof / Justice, justice thou shalt pursue. Deuteronomy 16:20At Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace, we understand that grief, sorrow, and words are not enough to make change. We are called to work towards dialogue and solutions that affirm the primary calling of our organization - Religious Communities MUST Stop Blessing War and Violence.
Long before the tragic events of October 7th of last year, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been shining a light on the Israel/Palestine conflict, and we are asking you to join us at LOVE FOR PALESTINE, a working event in partnership with the Muslim Public Affairs Council that endeavors to provide a compassionate community space for participants to channel their emotions re: the war in Israel/Palestine into constructive action and advocacy.
You will be able to send messages and call the offices of elected officials, contribute to humanitarian organizations, and be involved in actions against businesses profiting from war.
In the words of ICUJP Convener, the late Rev. George Regas, speaking about a conflict long ago but still resonant today:The sin at the heart of this war against Iraq is your belief that an American life is of more value than an Iraqi life. That an American child is more precious than an Iraqi baby. God loathes war.
Justice and Peace are WORK, and ICUJP has been doing that work with our partners for over 22 years, many of them focusing on conflicts in the Middle East and their ramifications for us in this country.
Please join us at the Islamic Center of Southern California on Sunday, April 21st, 2:30 - 4:30 pm.
ICUJP's Focus on the Israel/Palestine Conflict
In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.
-- Martin Luther King Jr.
I think it was smart that you’re wary of using the word “terrorism,” and if you talk about the cycle of violence, or “an eye for an eye,” you could be perpetuating the idea that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a balanced conflict, instead of a largely unarmed people against the fourth most powerful military in the world.
-- Rachel CorrieA person can only be born in one place. However, he may die several times elsewhere: in the exiles and prisons, and in a homeland transformed by the occupation and oppression into a nightmare.
-- Mahmoud DarwishIn the words of ICUJP Convener, the late Rev. George Regas, speaking about a conflict long ago but still resonant today:
The sin at the heart of this war against Iraq is your belief that an American life is of more value than an Iraqi life. That an American child is more precious than an Iraqi baby. God loathes war.
We HAVE to call out the massacre of innocent lives, no matter the ideology behind the crime, or else the Justice and Peace work we do is meaningless.
Long before the tragic events of October 7th of last year, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been shining a light on the Israel/Palestine conflict, and working towards dialogue and solutions that affirm the primary calling of our organization - stating loud and clear that Religious Communities MUST Stop Blessing War and Violence.
Justice and Peace are WORK, and ICUJP has been doing that work with our partners for over 22 years, many of them focusing on conflicts in the Middle East and their ramifications for us in this country.
Click on the links below to watch the recent Friday Forums we have devoted to the Israel/Palestine crisis:Please give generously to help us in our ongoing work to open doors with dialogue and compassion, and to make change with diligence, creativity, and open hearts and minds.
Premiering the new documentary, "Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now!"Along with NRCAT (National Religious Campaign Against Torture) and director Robert Corsini, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace have put together a thirty-minute documentary outlining some of the many abuses of the prisoners at the facility, including interviews with past detainees. "Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now!" outlines our work in bringing to light a stain on this country that most people would like to forget, or in many cases don't even realize is still happening.
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW THE DOCUMENTARY:
"Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now"
Friday, March 29, 2024 at 07:30 AM · 2 rsvps
03.29.24friday_forum
Please join us online
ICUJP Friday Forum
March 29th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
The Silencing of Palestinian Voices
RSVP AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), says it received 774 complaints between 7 October and 24 October – the largest wave of complaints it’s handled since Donald Trump announced his “Muslim ban” in 2015. This wave has targeted professional activists as well as ordinary people who have spoken in defense of Palestinians.
It has reportedly escalated into death threats, assaults and visits from the FBI to Muslim individuals and mosques.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
HedabTarifi was born in Gaza, Palestine and lived in Kuwait until after the first Gulf War, when she moved to Los Angeles. Hedab has been active in the Muslim and Interfaith communities in Southern California since 1994, working on building bridges and bringing people together. She served on the board of several Muslim non-profit organizations, including the New Horizon School Los Angeles, Shura Council of Southern California, and Islamic Networks Group. She was elected to be the first Chairwoman of both the Muslim Public Affairs Council in 2007 and the Islamic Center of Southern California in 2016.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Islamic Center of Southern California7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Steve Rohde
Reflector: Carolfrances Likins** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 03/29/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)RSVP AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
ICUJP's Focus on the Israel/Palestine Conflict
In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.
-- Martin Luther King Jr.
I think it was smart that you’re wary of using the word “terrorism,” and if you talk about the cycle of violence, or “an eye for an eye,” you could be perpetuating the idea that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a balanced conflict, instead of a largely unarmed people against the fourth most powerful military in the world.
-- Rachel CorrieA person can only be born in one place. However, he may die several times elsewhere: in the exiles and prisons, and in a homeland transformed by the occupation and oppression into a nightmare.
-- Mahmoud DarwishIn the words of ICUJP Convener, the late Rev. George Regas, speaking about a conflict long ago but still resonant today:
The sin at the heart of this war against Iraq is your belief that an American life is of more value than an Iraqi life. That an American child is more precious than an Iraqi baby. God loathes war.
We HAVE to call out the massacre of innocent lives, no matter the ideology behind the crime, or else the Justice and Peace work we do is meaningless.
Long before the tragic events of October 7th of last year, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been shining a light on the Israel/Palestine conflict, and working towards dialogue and solutions that affirm the primary calling of our organization - stating loud and clear that Religious Communities MUST Stop Blessing War and Violence.
Justice and Peace are WORK, and ICUJP has been doing that work with our partners for over 22 years, many of them focusing on conflicts in the Middle East and their ramifications for us in this country.
Click on the links below to watch the recent Friday Forums we have devoted to the Israel/Palestine crisis:Please give generously to help us in our ongoing work to open doors with dialogue and compassion, and to make change with diligence, creativity, and open hearts and minds.
Premiering the new documentary, "Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now!"Along with NRCAT (National Religious Campaign Against Torture) and director Robert Corsini, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace have put together a thirty-minute documentary outlining some of the many abuses of the prisoners at the facility, including interviews with past detainees. "Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now!" outlines our work in bringing to light a stain on this country that most people would like to forget, or in many cases don't even realize is still happening.
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW THE DOCUMENTARY:
"Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now"
Friday, March 22, 2024 at 07:30 AM · 1 rsvp
03.22.24friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
March 22nd, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
World BEYOND War: Working Locally and Globally for Peace and Environmental Justice
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World BEYOND War works locally and globally, using education, nonviolent activism, and media to move the world away from wars, militarism, and violence, and toward peace. Through campaigns that envision and build a peace system by, for example, closing or converting military bases, divesting money from weapons, demilitarizing police, erecting billboards, restricting the arms trade, promoting unarmed civil resistance, ending wars, and shifting funding to human and environmental needs.
How can we support each other in the work of peace and environmental justice? WBW offers a network of support, join us on Friday to find out ways that we can work together cross-generationally on many important issues.Join the conversation with our speaker:
MacGregor Eddy serves on the steering committee of the CA chapter of World BEYOND War.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
CA chapter of World BEYOND War.7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Dave Clennon
Reflector: Rubi Omar** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 03/22/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
ICUJP's Focus on the Israel/Palestine Conflict
In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.
-- Martin Luther King Jr.
I think it was smart that you’re wary of using the word “terrorism,” and if you talk about the cycle of violence, or “an eye for an eye,” you could be perpetuating the idea that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a balanced conflict, instead of a largely unarmed people against the fourth most powerful military in the world.
-- Rachel CorrieA person can only be born in one place. However, he may die several times elsewhere: in the exiles and prisons, and in a homeland transformed by the occupation and oppression into a nightmare.
-- Mahmoud DarwishIn the words of ICUJP Convener, the late Rev. George Regas, speaking about a conflict long ago but still resonant today:
The sin at the heart of this war against Iraq is your belief that an American life is of more value than an Iraqi life. That an American child is more precious than an Iraqi baby. God loathes war.
We HAVE to call out the massacre of innocent lives, no matter the ideology behind the crime, or else the Justice and Peace work we do is meaningless.
Long before the tragic events of October 7th of last year, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been shining a light on the Israel/Palestine conflict, and working towards dialogue and solutions that affirm the primary calling of our organization - stating loud and clear that Religious Communities MUST Stop Blessing War and Violence.
Justice and Peace are WORK, and ICUJP has been doing that work with our partners for over 22 years, many of them focusing on conflicts in the Middle East and their ramifications for us in this country.
Click on the links below to watch the recent Friday Forums we have devoted to the Israel/Palestine crisis:Please give generously to help us in our ongoing work to open doors with dialogue and compassion, and to make change with diligence, creativity, and open hearts and minds.
Premiering the new documentary, "Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now!"Along with NRCAT (National Religious Campaign Against Torture) and director Robert Corsini, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace have put together a thirty-minute documentary outlining some of the many abuses of the prisoners at the facility, including interviews with past detainees. "Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now!" outlines our work in bringing to light a stain on this country that most people would like to forget, or in many cases don't even realize is still happening.
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW THE DOCUMENTARY:
"Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now"
Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 06:00 PM
03.15.24friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
March15th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Painting: "Storm" John August Swanson
The Future of ICUJP and the Interfaith Peace and Justice Movement
CLICK BELOW TO JOIN ZOOM:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81729474519
Call in by phone: +1 669 900 6833*
Meeting ID: 817 2947 4519
PASSCODE: 907837
*Meeting controls for call-in attendees:
To mute/unmute yourself: *6
To raise hand: *9
Event Description: Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been through a lot of changes in its 22 years of existence, and through all of the tribulations, trials, challenges and successes, we have counted on the wisdom, experience and inspiration of our members and friends.
On Sunday, January 14th, ICUJP met on line and in person at St. Camillus Center for Spiritual Care to chart the course for the organization. We talked about what brought us to the group and what we should focus on going forward. This Friday, we will go over the findings and endeavor to create a plan of action that will guide us on our mission of justice and peace.Key takeaways from retreat:
- A majority of people want to have live events, and want to send out more emails & publicize events.
- Visits/ events at mosque, temples, etc.
- Need to meet face-to-face to build relationships.
- Make a list of outreach leaders in mosques, Shura Council, etc.
- Outreach to young professionals.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Dick Bunce's career has combined social work, social justice advocacy, and pastoral ministry. He is a former chair of ICUJP. Since retirement, he has been active in the mental health field and currently is a volunteer in community projects in Pomona, where he resides with his wife, Pam.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Rick Banales
Reflector: Steve Rohde** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 03/15/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)Option 1: Join video conference
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81729474519Meeting ID: 817 2947 4519
PASSCODE: 907837
Option 2: Dial in by phone only:
+1 669 900 6833 US (California)
Meeting ID: 817 2947 4519
PASSCODE: 907837*Meeting controls for call-in attendees:
To mute/unmute yourself: *6
To raise hand: *9(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
-----
Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
ICUJP's Focus on the Israel/Palestine Conflict
In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.
-- Martin Luther King Jr.
I think it was smart that you’re wary of using the word “terrorism,” and if you talk about the cycle of violence, or “an eye for an eye,” you could be perpetuating the idea that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a balanced conflict, instead of a largely unarmed people against the fourth most powerful military in the world.
-- Rachel CorrieA person can only be born in one place. However, he may die several times elsewhere: in the exiles and prisons, and in a homeland transformed by the occupation and oppression into a nightmare.
-- Mahmoud DarwishRick --
In the words of ICUJP Convener, the late Rev. George Regas, speaking about a conflict long ago but still resonant today:
The sin at the heart of this war against Iraq is your belief that an American life is of more value than an Iraqi life. That an American child is more precious than an Iraqi baby. God loathes war.
We HAVE to call out the massacre of innocent lives, no matter the ideology behind the crime, or else the Justice and Peace work we do is meaningless.
Long before the tragic events of October 7th of last year, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been shining a light on the Israel/Palestine conflict, and working towards dialogue and solutions that affirm the primary calling of our organization - stating loud and clear that Religious Communities MUST Stop Blessing War and Violence.
Justice and Peace are WORK, and ICUJP has been doing that work with our partners for over 22 years, many of them focusing on conflicts in the Middle East and their ramifications for us in this country.
Click on the links below to watch the recent Friday Forums we have devoted to the Israel/Palestine crisis:
Please give generously to help us in our ongoing work to open doors with dialogue and compassion, and to make change with diligence, creativity, and open hearts and minds.
Premiering the new documentary, "Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now!"Along with NRCAT (National Religious Campaign Against Torture) and director Robert Corsini, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace have put together a thirty-minute documentary outlining some of the many abuses of the prisoners at the facility, including interviews with past detainees. "Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now!" outlines our work in bringing to light a stain on this country that most people would like to forget, or in many cases don't even realize is still happening.
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW THE DOCUMENTARY:
"Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now"
Friday, March 08, 2024 at 07:30 AM · 1 rsvp
03.08.24friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
March 8th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
All-Saints Pasadena Safe Haven Bridge to Housing Ministry
Event Description: When COVID-19 struck, the homeless shelters were required to reduce their population by 75%, displacing many unhoused persons onto the streets, with no place to sleep. In concert with All-Saints Pasadena's values of Radical Inclusion and Courageous Justice, they created the Safe Haven Bridge to Housing.
In 2023, Pasadena passed an ordinance allowing the establishment of Safe Parking in the city. Late last year, All Saints Church was approached by Pasadena Housing Director Bill Huang to ask if All Saints would be willing to host an initial Safe Parking site in Pasadena.
The program will provide Safe Parking services in the evening for unhoused people, and will be would be administered by Shower of Hope (https://theshowerofhope.org/), who administers sites in Los Angeles.Join the conversation with our speakers:
Erica Tamblyn is the chair of the Safe Haven Bridge to Housing Program at All Saints Episcopal Church, Pasadena. Ms. Tamblyn is the retired Director of Administration of Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy LLP and held similar roles at other major international law firms where she managed offices throughout North America and Asia for over 40 years. She attended Georgetown University where she studied Japanese language and Eastern Religions.
Erica is the chair of the Transformational Journeys Ministry leading local and international trips to learn about other cultures.
Mike Kinman (he/him) is a follower of Jesus, spouse, parent, Episcopal priest, and the Tenth Rector of All Saints Church, Pasadena.As the Dean of Christ Church Cathedral in St. Louis (2009-2016) Mike had a particular interest in the Cathedral’s role in dismantling systemic misogyny and homophobia and promoting racial and economic reconciliation in St. Louis — and with Christ Church Cathedral was active in the new civil rights movement that was ignited in 2014 in Ferguson, Missouri.
He has a Bachelor of Journalism degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a Master’s of Divinity from Berkeley Divinity School at Yale. Prior to his ministry at Christ Church Cathedral, he was the founding Executive Director of Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation (EGR) – a nonprofit that gathered individuals, congregations and dioceses across the church to work across divisions to help eradicate global poverty, and was the founding campus missioner of Rockwell House, the Episcopal Campus Ministry at Washington University in St. Louis.
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
All-Saints Safe Haven Bridge to Housing7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Phil Way
Reflector: Rick Banales** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 03/08/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
ICUJP's Focus on the Israel/Palestine Conflict
In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.
-- Martin Luther King Jr.
I think it was smart that you’re wary of using the word “terrorism,” and if you talk about the cycle of violence, or “an eye for an eye,” you could be perpetuating the idea that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a balanced conflict, instead of a largely unarmed people against the fourth most powerful military in the world.
-- Rachel CorrieA person can only be born in one place. However, he may die several times elsewhere: in the exiles and prisons, and in a homeland transformed by the occupation and oppression into a nightmare.
-- Mahmoud DarwishRick --
In the words of ICUJP Convener, the late Rev. George Regas, speaking about a conflict long ago but still resonant today:
The sin at the heart of this war against Iraq is your belief that an American life is of more value than an Iraqi life. That an American child is more precious than an Iraqi baby. God loathes war.
We HAVE to call out the massacre of innocent lives, no matter the ideology behind the crime, or else the Justice and Peace work we do is meaningless.
Long before the tragic events of October 7th of last year, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been shining a light on the Israel/Palestine conflict, and working towards dialogue and solutions that affirm the primary calling of our organization - stating loud and clear that Religious Communities MUST Stop Blessing War and Violence.
Justice and Peace are WORK, and ICUJP has been doing that work with our partners for over 22 years, many of them focusing on conflicts in the Middle East and their ramifications for us in this country.
Click on the links below to watch the recent Friday Forums we have devoted to the Israel/Palestine crisis:Please give generously to help us in our ongoing work to open doors with dialogue and compassion, and to make change with diligence, creativity, and open hearts and minds.
Premiering the new documentary, "Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now!"Along with NRCAT (National Religious Campaign Against Torture) and director Robert Corsini, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace have put together a thirty-minute documentary outlining some of the many abuses of the prisoners at the facility, including interviews with past detainees. "Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now!" outlines our work in bringing to light a stain on this country that most people would like to forget, or in many cases don't even realize is still happening.
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW THE DOCUMENTARY:
"Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now"
Friday, March 01, 2024 at 07:30 AM
03.01.24friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
March 1st, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Drop LWOP Coalition and SB 94
Event Description: SB 94, Judicial Review of Old Sentences, authored by Senator Cortese would allow judges to review some individuals serving life without parole for offenses committed before June 6, 1990, and who have served at least 25 years of their sentence. Members of the Drop LWOP Coalition will explain the importance of this bill in more detail and talk through ways ICUJP can help.
Join the conversation with our speakers:
Elisa Baier is involved with DROP LWOP, a coalition working to end Life Without Parole sentencing in California.
Joanne Scheer founded the Felony Murder Elimination Project when her only child, Anthony, was convicted of first-degree murder under the felony murder rule and sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole under the felony murder special circumstances law. Even though Anthony did not harm, or intend to harm, anyone, he was sentenced to die in prison. Catalyzed by this horrific experience, she determined to stop this from happening to another child.
Joanne's journey to repeal the law that so easily convicted Anthony, and thousands of others, of a murder he did not commit began with a meeting with her district legislators. In 2016, Felony Murder Elimination Project sponsored AB 2195, authored by Assembly member Susan Bonilla, Joanne’s district legislator. It was the first legislation to address the felony murder rule since 1999, Senator Tom Hayden’s SB 878. One year later in 2017, Felony Murder Elimination Project co-sponsored SCR 48 by Senator Nancy Skinner, and again SB 1437 in 2018, co-authored by Senators Nancy Skinner and Joel Anderson.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Drop LWOP Coalition
Felony Murder Elimination Project
Send out SB94 Actions to members, congregations, etc.7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Carolfrances Likins
Reflector: Dave Clennon** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 03/01/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
ICUJP's Focus on the Israel/Palestine Conflict
In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.
-- Martin Luther King Jr.
I think it was smart that you’re wary of using the word “terrorism,” and if you talk about the cycle of violence, or “an eye for an eye,” you could be perpetuating the idea that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a balanced conflict, instead of a largely unarmed people against the fourth most powerful military in the world.
-- Rachel CorrieA person can only be born in one place. However, he may die several times elsewhere: in the exiles and prisons, and in a homeland transformed by the occupation and oppression into a nightmare.
-- Mahmoud DarwishRick --
In the words of ICUJP Convener, the late Rev. George Regas, speaking about a conflict long ago but still resonant today:
The sin at the heart of this war against Iraq is your belief that an American life is of more value than an Iraqi life. That an American child is more precious than an Iraqi baby. God loathes war.
We HAVE to call out the massacre of innocent lives, no matter the ideology behind the crime, or else the Justice and Peace work we do is meaningless.
Long before the tragic events of October 7th of last year, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been shining a light on the Israel/Palestine conflict, and working towards dialogue and solutions that affirm the primary calling of our organization - stating loud and clear that Religious Communities MUST Stop Blessing War and Violence.
Justice and Peace are WORK, and ICUJP has been doing that work with our partners for over 22 years, many of them focusing on conflicts in the Middle East and their ramifications for us in this country.
Click on the links below to watch the recent Friday Forums we have devoted to the Israel/Palestine crisis:Please give generously to help us in our ongoing work to open doors with dialogue and compassion, and to make change with diligence, creativity, and open hearts and minds.
Premiering the new documentary, "Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now!"Along with NRCAT (National Religious Campaign Against Torture) and director Robert Corsini, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace have put together a thirty-minute documentary outlining some of the many abuses of the prisoners at the facility, including interviews with past detainees. "Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now!" outlines our work in bringing to light a stain on this country that most people would like to forget, or in many cases don't even realize is still happening.
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW THE DOCUMENTARY:
"Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now"
Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 06:00 PM
02.23.24friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
February 23rd, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Friends of Sabeel: A Christian and Secular Voice for Palestine
CLICK BELOW TO JOIN ZOOM:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81279546707
Call in by phone: +1 669 900 6833*
Meeting ID: 812 7954 6707
PASSCODE: 394830
*Meeting controls for call-in attendees:
To mute/unmute yourself: *6
To raise hand: *9
Only Justice rooted in compassion can save us from repeating the cycle of violence, from empowering one oppressed people only to make them oppressors of another people.
— Rosemary Radford Ruether, Forward to Justice and Only Justice: A Palestinian Theology of Liberation
Event Description: Rev. Darrel Meyers of Friends of Sabeel North America will be speaking on the history of the organization as well as the work that Sabeel is doing on the ground in Gaza and Palestine.Join the conversation with our speaker:
Rev. Darrel Meyers is a graduate of Pepperdine College and Princeton Theological Seminary, and an active Presbyterian church pastor and a member of campus ministry at three southern California campuses.
He was founder, and chair of Middle East Fellowship of Southern California, and participated in the first Sabeel International Conference in East Jerusalem.
Rev. Meyers was among the founders and former Board member of Friends of Sabeel North America, and is now current Board Member and Vice Chairman of AMEU, Americans for Middle East Understanding.
Friends of Sabeel North America (FOSNA) is an interdenominational Christian organization seeking justice and peace in the Holy Land through education, advocacy, and nonviolent action.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Friends of Sabeel North America7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Steve Rohde
Reflector: Dr. Rubi Omar** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 02/23/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)Option 1: Join video conference
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81279546707Meeting ID: 812 7954 6707
PASSCODE: 394830
Option 2: Dial in by phone only:
+1 669 900 6833 US (California)
Meeting ID: 812 7954 6707
PASSCODE: 394830*Meeting controls for call-in attendees:
To mute/unmute yourself: *6
To raise hand: *9(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
-----
Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
ICUJP's Focus on the Israel/Palestine Conflict
In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.
-- Martin Luther King Jr.
I think it was smart that you’re wary of using the word “terrorism,” and if you talk about the cycle of violence, or “an eye for an eye,” you could be perpetuating the idea that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a balanced conflict, instead of a largely unarmed people against the fourth most powerful military in the world.
-- Rachel CorrieA person can only be born in one place. However, he may die several times elsewhere: in the exiles and prisons, and in a homeland transformed by the occupation and oppression into a nightmare.
-- Mahmoud Darwish
Friend --In the words of ICUJP Convener, the late Rev. George Regas, speaking about a conflict long ago but still resonant today:
The sin at the heart of this war against Iraq is your belief that an American life is of more value than an Iraqi life. That an American child is more precious than an Iraqi baby. God loathes war.
We HAVE to call out the massacre of innocent lives, no matter the ideology behind the crime, or else the Justice and Peace work we do is meaningless.
Long before the tragic events of October 7th of last year, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been shining a light on the Israel/Palestine conflict, and working towards dialogue and solutions that affirm the primary calling of our organization - stating loud and clear that Religious Communities MUST Stop Blessing War and Violence.
Justice and Peace are WORK, and ICUJP has been doing that work with our partners for over 22 years, many of them focusing on conflicts in the Middle East and their ramifications for us in this country.
Click on the links below to watch the recent Friday Forums we have devoted to the Israel/Palestine crisis:Please give generously to help us in our ongoing work to open doors with dialogue and compassion, and to make change with diligence, creativity, and open hearts and minds.
Premiering the new documentary, "Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now!"Along with NRCAT (National Religious Campaign Against Torture) and director Robert Corsini, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace have put together a thirty-minute documentary outlining some of the many abuses of the prisoners at the facility, including interviews with past detainees. "Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now!" outlines our work in bringing to light a stain on this country that most people would like to forget, or in many cases don't even realize is still happening.
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW THE DOCUMENTARY:
"Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now"
Friday, February 16, 2024 at 07:30 AM · 1 rsvp
02.16.23friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
February 16th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Jewish Anti-Zionists Queering the Fight for a Free Palestine
CLICK BELOW TO RSVPEvent Description: Nicole Morse (they/them) is a member of Jewish Voice for Peace South Florida and will speak about the role queer and trans anti-Zionist Jews are playing in the fight for a free Palestine in the face of unprecedented repression of pro-Palestinian voices.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Nicole Erin Morse is a scholar of queer and trans media production and a community organizer in South Florida with Jewish Voice for Peace and the Community Hotline for Incarcerated People. They recently resigned from a leadership position at Florida Atlantic University in the face of pressure to disavow anti-Zionism. They have recently published original research in Collateral and elsewhere, and their book Selfie Aesthetics: Seeing Trans Feminist Futures in Self-Representational Art is available through Duke University Press.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Rick Banales
Reflector: Jasmine Hailey** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 02/16/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)*Meeting controls for call-in attendees:
To mute/unmute yourself: *6
To raise hand: *9(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Premiering the new documentary, "Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now!"Along with NRCAT (National Religious Campaign Against Torture) and director Robert Corsini, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace have put together a thirty-minute documentary outlining some of the many abuses of the prisoners at the facility, including interviews with past detainees. "Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now!" outlines our work in bringing to light a stain on this country that most people would like to forget, or in many cases don't even realize is still happening.
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW THE DOCUMENTARY:
"Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now"
Friday, February 09, 2024 at 07:30 AM · 2 rsvps
02.09.24friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
February 9th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
IfNotNow: Reflections on Diverse Jewish Solidarity with Palestine and Organizing for #CeaseFireNow
RSVP AT BOTTOM OF THE PAGE
Event Description:
For 10 years, IfNotNow has been organizing within the Jewish community to realize a future for justice and peace for Palestinians and Israelis, focused on the dire need to end the Occupation and Israel's apartheid system. Since October 2023, the urgency and resonance of this work has never been clearer, as people across the world have been moved by the Jewish Left's presence and action in solidarity with Palestine and to demand a ceasefire, which right here in Southern California has included vigils, marches, civil disobedience actions, teach-ins, and so much more.We will reflect on this inspiring organizing and community building, and share how anyone can support this Jewish-led movement of solidarity, action and transformation with Palestinians. We will also explore IfNotNow's vision for uplifting the voices of Black, Indigenous, Jews of Color, Sephardi, and Mizrahi (BIJOCSM) leaders within the Jewish Left and the broader Jewish community, and INN's commitment to racial and economic justice within Southern California and all of the communities in which we live.
Join the conversation with our speakers:
Diedra Robinson is a Latine Jewish activist and Alabama native with over 20 years experience as an educator and trainer in public, private, and professional sectors. She has a passion for history, language, and ancestry, with a focus on the intersection of European colonialism and Mexican-Jewish identity.In her volunteer work with IfNotNow Los Angeles, she has helped facilitate a dedicated environment for Black, Indigenous, Jews of Color, Sephardi, and Mizrahi (BIJOCSM) individuals. In addition to diversifying traditionally-white spaces, she regularly speaks about antisemitism and Christian hegemony in both religious and secular arenas.
Matthew Hom (he/him) is a Jewish labor, immigration, housing justice and racial justice organizer with Chinese and Ashkenazi roots, who aspires to help build diverse multiracial and interfaith coalitions for justice throughout Southern California. He pursues that work as the Faith-Rooted Organizer in Los Angeles and Santa Monica for CLUE (Clergy & Laity United for Economic Justice).
In his volunteer work with IfNotNow Los Angeles, he helps to lead the chapter's Partnerships Committee, so as to develop and strengthen IfNotNow's resilient relationships with partners in the Jewish, Palestinian, Arab and Muslim communities and throughout the broader movement ecosystem. Matthew also participates in the Black, Indigenous, Jews of Color, Sephardi, and Mizrahi (BIJOCSM) leadership team at IfNotNow, and is committed to pursuing racial justice within the Jewish Left and the broader Jewish community.
IfNotNow is a multi-racial, multi-ethnic, cross-class movement of American Jews organizing our community to end U.S. support for Israel's apartheid system and demand equality, justice, and a thriving future for all Palestinians and Israelis. We are fighting for a vision of Jewish liberation which recognizes that our safety is intertwined with the safety of all others.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Get Involved in your Local IfNotNow Chapter
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: David Clennon
Reflector: Anthony Manousos** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 02/09/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
02.16.24 - Nicole Morse: Jewish Anti-Zionists Queering the Fight for a Free Palestine-----
Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Premiering the new documentary, "Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now!"Along with NRCAT (National Religious Campaign Against Torture) and director Robert Corsini, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace have put together a thirty-minute documentary outlining some of the many abuses of the prisoners at the facility, including interviews with past detainees. "Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now!" outlines our work in bringing to light a stain on this country that most people would like to forget, or in many cases don't even realize is still happening.
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW THE DOCUMENTARY:
"Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now"
Friday, February 02, 2024 at 07:30 AM · 3 rsvps
02.02.24friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
February 2nd, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
When teaching the truth about Israel and Palestine is challenged
Event Description: Consultants and Leadership Team members The Liberated Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum Institute are being brought to court (along with UTLA) because their curriculum includes discussion and analysis of the Israel/Palestinian conflict. Join us as we discuss this silencing of educators and how we can support unbiased public school curriculum.
The Liberated Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum Institute (LESMCC) believes that by centering the stories and histories of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), we are working to eradicate all forms of discrimination, including anti-Semitism. The inclusion of Arab American and Palestinian American communities teaches a critical understanding of the histories, lived experiences, and social struggles of these marginalized communities.Join the conversation with our speakers:
Guadalupe Cardona has been an Ethnic Studies, Social Studies and Theatre educator for 23 years. She is dedicated to developing critical curriculum and culturally relevant artivism to transform the world by fusing community cultural knowledge with a focus on autobiographical counter-narrative.
Guadalupe is chair of the Association of Raza Educators (LA), co-founder of XOCHITL LA, member of Ethnic Studies Now Coalition, and founding member of the Liberated Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum Coalition.
Theresa Montaño, a grassroots community activist in the Chicanx community, was the co-chair of Southern California Latinos for Jackson. She was the coordinator for the JJ'88 campaign in East Los Angeles, etc. and helped secure the 25th Congressional District for Jesse Jackson. Currently, Theresa is a Professor of Chicano/a Studies with an emphasis in education at CSU-Northridge.
Dr. Montaño has more than 40 years in public education, she taught for 15 years K12 schools before moving into higher education. Montaño is the former CTA Vice President and currently coordinates the public education work for the California Faculty Association (CFA, an SEIU affiliate), where she chairs the teacher education caucus. She has been recently appointed to a seat on the Los Angeles County Office Board of Education.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Carolfrances Likins
Reflector: Phil Way** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 02/04/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)*Meeting controls for call-in attendees:
To mute/unmute yourself: *6
To raise hand: *9(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
02.09.24 - If Not Now-----
Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Premiering the new documentary, "Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now!"Along with NRCAT (National Religious Campaign Against Torture) and director Robert Corsini, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace have put together a thirty-minute documentary outlining some of the many abuses of the prisoners at the facility, including interviews with past detainees. "Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now!" outlines our work in bringing to light a stain on this country that most people would like to forget, or in many cases don't even realize is still happening.
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW THE DOCUMENTARY:
"Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now"
Friday, January 26, 2024 at 07:30 AM · 1 rsvp
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ICUJP Friday Forum
January 26th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Marjorie Cohn: South Africa Takes Israel to the World Court for Genocide in Gaza
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Event Description: Marjorie Cohn will analyze the arguments presented by South Africa and Israel before the International Court of Justice about Israel’s violations of the Genocide Convention.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Marjorie Cohn is a retired criminal defense attorney, professor emerita at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, former president of the National Lawyers Guild, and member of the advisory board of Assange Defense and the bureau of the International Association of Democratic Lawyers. Marjorie is a legal and political analyst who writes a regular column for Truthout, does frequent media commentary, and has published several books. She is co-host of the nationally broadcast radio show “Law and Disorder”, and is also dean of the People's Academy of International Law.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Sign this petition to UN ambassadors and embassy staff in countries that are parties to the Genocide Convention, urging them to invoke the Genocide Convention at the World Court.7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Steve Rohde
Reflector: Carolfrances Likins** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 01/26/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
02.02.24 - Guadalupe Cardona/Theresa Montaño UTLA-----
Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Premiering the new documentary, "Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now!"Along with NRCAT (National Religious Campaign Against Torture) and director Robert Corsini, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace have put together a thirty-minute documentary outlining some of the many abuses of the prisoners at the facility, including interviews with past detainees. "Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now!" outlines our work in bringing to light a stain on this country that most people would like to forget, or in many cases don't even realize is still happening.
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW THE DOCUMENTARY:
"Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now"
Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 06:00 PM · 1 rsvp
01.19.24friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
January 19th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
John Parker: Detained while delivering aid to Gaza
Event Description: John Parker was recently detained in Egypt when he met with the global conscience convoy to get humanitarian aid and journalists into Gaza via the Rafah Crossing.
Mr. Parker was detained when he and several others held up a banner in front of the foreign ministry. After 30+ hours he and the others were ultimately deported. He will be sharing his experience and lessons learned with us on this important Friday Forum.Join the conversation with our speaker:
John Parker is a 2024 Socialist Unity Party and Peace and Freedom Party candidate for the U.S. Congress from California.
Mr. Parker has been a union organizer, public school teacher, and member of the Black Alliance for Peace and the Coordinator of the Harriet Tubman Center for Social Justice.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 01/19/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)*Meeting controls for call-in attendees:
To mute/unmute yourself: *6
To raise hand: *9(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
01.26.24 - Marjorie Cohn-----
Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
With added panelists Matt Sedillo, John Parker and Canek Huerta!
Premiering the new documentary, "Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now!"Along with NRCAT (National Religious Campaign Against Torture) and director Robert Corsini, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace have put together a thirty-minute documentary outlining some of the many abuses of the prisoners at the facility, including interviews with past detainees. "Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now!" outlines our work in bringing to light a stain on this country that most people would like to forget, or in many cases don't even realize is still happening.
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW THE DOCUMENTARY:
"Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now"
Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 12:30 PM · 15 rsvps
01.14.24ICUJPRetreat
Please join us in-person or online
JOIN US TO HELP CHART THE FUTURE OF ICUJP
Sunday, January 14th, 12:30-3:30 pm Pacific
JOIN US LIVE OR ONLINE
St. Camillus Center for Spiritual Care
1911 Zonal Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90033
If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. -- African Proverb
Event Description: Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been through a lot of changes in its 22 years of existence, and through all of the tribulations, trials, challenges and successes, we have counted on the wisdom, experience and inspiration of our members and friends.
We invite you to join us (in person or online) at St. Camillus Center for Spiritual Care on Sunday, January 14th, for a retreat where we plan on discussing the strengths, challenges, opportunities for growth, and the path forward for ICUJP.We're very grateful that Dick Bunce, former Chair of ICUJP and an experienced interfaith leader, will facilitate the Retreat.
We'll begin with a Roundtable Discussion focusing on what about ICUJP first attracted you and continues to attract your involvement to help us consider ICUJP's accomplishments and strengths. Then we'll break into Small Groups to discuss areas of concern, weaknesses, threats, and elephants in the room. After a short break, the small groups will report back and we'll consider possible corrective actions and options for the way forward. Finally, everyone will have the opportunity to rank our preferences and offer closing reflections.
The outcomes of the Retreat will be reviewed by the Board leading to the creation of a Plan for ICUJP's Future to be presented and discussed at an upcoming Friday Forum.Coffee and refreshments will be provided.
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Please consider donating to ICUJP:Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 06:00 PM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
January 12th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Dov Baum: Apartheid-Free Communities in Israel, Palestine, and the U.S.
Event Description: How can we join communities around the world and support the call from Israeli and Palestinian communities to support full equality, justice, freedom, and peace to all people living in Palestine and Israel? Dov Baum of the American Friends Service Committee and of Israelis against Apartheid will present Investigate (www.investigate.info), new research about the companies making a fortune off the Gaza war, and a call for communities of faith to join the Apartheid-Free Communities network (www.apartheid-free.org).
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Dov Baum, Ph.D., is a the American Friends Service Committee’s Director of Corporate Accountability and Research. As an Israeli peace activist, she co-founded the Coalition of Women for Peace in 2000, Black Laundry – Queers against the Occupation in 2001, and Who Profits from the Occupation in 2006. She translated U.S. Feminist theory and poetry into Hebrew and edited the first anthology of feminist theory in Hebrew.She organized with Anarchists against the Wall, with Zochrot- Remembering the Nakba, with Boycott from Within, and with Israelis against Apartheid, and she taught as an adjunct professor in several universities in the U.S. and in Israel.
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
This is the time for communities of faith, starting with local congregations, to show their support for a better future in Israel/ Palestine and join the growing network of Apartheid-Free communities. See more at Apartheid-Free Communities network7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Phil Way
Reflector: Steve Rohde** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 01/12/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
01.19.24 - John Parker-----
Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Premiering the new documentary, "Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now!"Along with NRCAT (National Religious Campaign Against Torture) and director Robert Corsini, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace have put together a thirty-minute documentary outlining some of the many abuses of the prisoners at the facility, including interviews with past detainees. "Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now!" outlines our work in bringing to light a stain on this country that most people would like to forget, or in many cases don't even realize is still happening.
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW THE DOCUMENTARY:
"Honor Bound: Close Guantanamo Now"
Join ICUJP in its annual Close Guantanamo NOW commemoration!Join us in-person:
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Downtown LA Federal Building,
300 N. Los Angeles St.,
Los Angeles 90012
12:00 - 1:30 pm Pacific Time
Free and open to allPlease join ICUJP and allies in-person Thursday, January 11, 2024, to mark 22 years of existence of the Guantanamo Bay prison camp and the human rights violations and torture it spawned.
At its peak, the illegal detention center at Guantanamo Bay held some 800 men and boys of Muslim faith - most of whom were never charged with a crime. Today, 35 prisoners still languish there.
After the Guantanamo Bay prison camp was opened, the Bush Administration commissioned the torture memos, a series of documents designed to retroactively provide a pseudo-legal justification for crimes against humanity. To date no one in the Bush administration has been called to account for writing and implementing these documents, and the mainstream media has seemed to forget about what those torture documents have meant to subsequent administrations and the liberties our military and elected officials have taken in illegal detention and torture.Let's send a message to President Biden:
Close Guantanamo NOW and release all detainees!
End torture NOW and prosecute the torturers and those who authorized them.Speakers:
- Annie Ehler, Jewish Voice for Peace
- Jim Lafferty, National Lawyers Guild LA
- Mohammad Tajsar, ACLU of Southern California
- Shaheen Nassar, CAIR
- Shakeel Syed, South Asian Network
- Lisa Hajjar, UC Santa Barbara
- Vincent DeStefano, Assange Defense Network
- Ysabel Gonzalez, Code Pink
- Shane Que Hee, Out Against War
- Mark Friedman, LA US Hands Off Cuba Committee
Co-sponsors:
National Religious Campaign Against Torture • St.Camillus Center for Spiritual Care • Shane Que Hee • Amnesty International USAEndorsers:
ACLU of Southern California •
Addicted To War • Cafe Intifada • Center for Constitutional Rights • CloseGuantanamo.org
Code Pink • Courage to Resist
CIA torture whistleblower John Kiriakou • If the SHU Fits Collaborative • 90.7 KPFK • LA Laborfest
LA US Hands Off Cuba Committee • North Carolina Stop Torture Now • No More Guantanamos • Out Against War • Pax Christi USA • Clive Stafford Smith, author of "Eight O'Clock Ferry to the Windward Side: Seeking Justice in Guantanamo Bay" • WE Empowerment Center • Witness Against Torture • World Can't Wait
Please assist ICUJP in fulfilling its mission:
Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence
Join peace activist and writer Jon Krampner on KPFK's long-running program "The Lawyers Guild" Wednesday, Jan. 10th from 3:00-4:00 pm, hosted by Jim Lafferty and Maria Hall. He will be discussing the nationwide demonstrations to close Guantanamo Bay prison, including ours in front of the Downtown Los Angeles Federal Building on Jan. 11th.
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Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 12:00 PM · 1 rsvp
01_11_24CloseGuantanamo
Photo Credit: Robert Corsini/Videocratic MediaClose Guantanamo NOW!
Join us in-person:
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Downtown LA Federal Building,
300 N. Los Angeles St.,
Los Angeles 90012
12:00 - 1:30 pm Pacific Time
Free and open to allPlease join ICUJP and allies in-person Thursday, January 11, 2024, to mark 22 years of existence of the Guantanamo Bay prison camp and the human rights violations and torture it spawned.
At its peak, the illegal detention center at Guantanamo Bay held some 800 men and boys of Muslim faith - most of whom were never charged with a crime. Today, 35 prisoners still languish there.
After the Guantanamo Bay prison camp was opened, the Bush Administration commissioned the torture memos, a series of documents designed to retroactively provide a pseudo-legal justification for crimes against humanity. To date no one in the Bush administration has been called to account for writing and implementing these documents, and the mainstream media has seemed to forget about what those torture documents have meant to subsequent administrations and the liberties our military and elected officials have taken in illegal detention and torture.Let's send a message to President Biden:
Close Guantanamo NOW and release all detainees!
End torture NOW and prosecute the torturers and those who authorized them.Speakers:
- Annie Ehler, Jewish Voice for Peace
- Jim Lafferty, National Lawyers Guild LA
- Mohammad Tajsar, ACLU of Southern California
- Shaheen Nassar, CAIR
- Shakeel Syed, South Asian Network
- Lisa Hajjar, UC Santa Barbara
- Vincent DeStefano, Assange Defense Network
- Ysabel Gonzalez, Code Pink
- Shane Que Hee, Out Against War
- Mark Friedman, LA US Hands Off Cuba Committee
Co-sponsors:
National Religious Campaign Against Torture • St.Camillus Center for Spiritual Care • Shane Que Hee • Amnesty International USAEndorsers:
ACLU of Southern California •
Addicted To War • Cafe Intifada • Center for Constitutional Rights • CloseGuantanamo.org
Code Pink • Courage to Resist
CIA torture whistleblower John Kiriakou • If the SHU Fits Collaborative • 90.7 KPFK • LA Laborfest
LA US Hands Off Cuba Committee • North Carolina Stop Torture Now • No More Guantanamos • Out Against War • Pax Christi USA • Clive Stafford Smith, author of "Eight O'Clock Ferry to the Windward Side: Seeking Justice in Guantanamo Bay" • WE Empowerment Center • Witness Against Torture • World Can't Wait
Please assist ICUJP in fulfilling its mission:
Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence
ICUJP has been featured on a few different media venues over the last few weeks - ICUJP Chairperson Steve Rohde was interviewed on KPFK's long-running program "The Lawyers Guild", hosted by Jim Lafferty and Maria Hall. The program also featured legal scholar and ICUJP supporter Marjorie Cohn.
You can listen to the program here:
Steve was also interviewed by Jason DeRose of NPR on the difficulty in making definitive statements about the Israel/Hamas tragedies that do not get misinterpreted by either side.
He was interviewed along with Tahil Sharma, an interfaith minister with the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, as well as Phoebe Milliken of Hartford International University, and you can listen to that segment here._________________________________________
22nd Anniversary of ICUJP: 22 years of working for Justice and Peace
Twenty-two years ago, Rev. George Regas of All-Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena reached out to clergy, community leaders, and laypeople to come together to seek an alternative to the fear-mongering and vengefulness sweeping much of our nation in the wake of September 11. The message that they wanted to convey was coherent and powerful: “Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.” On that day, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace was born.
These past 22 years have been a journey for ICUJP - five Presidents, four California Governors, and numerous crises and issues that would shake the resolve of even the most devout and dedicated of activists. But through it all, we go forward in our mission to be the voice for "the least of these", and our determination to create the change we want to see in the world.
On Sunday, September 10th, 2023, ICUJP honored Rev. George Regas's life and legacy, and recognized deserving organizations with the 2023 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Award. As our theme was "Housing is a Human Right", we were glad to shine a light on the work of Making Housing and Community Happen, All-Saints Church Safe Haven Bridge to Housing, the Office of Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles, and the Jerusalem Legal Aid and Human Rights Center.
Thank you for your part in keeping the vision of George F. Regas alive as we continue creating a place to gather, organize, pray, and act together united by the fundamental principle that Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.
Please consider helping Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace in its mission. ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for over 20 years through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. Like so many other organizations, our ability to raise donations has been hampered during the COVID pandemic.
Please assist ICUJP in fulfilling its mission:
Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence
Thursday, January 04, 2024 at 06:00 PM
01.05.24friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
January 5th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Ani Zonneveld: The Politics of Human Rights
Event Description: Since the outbreak of war between Israel and Gaza, it has been disappointing to see the usual peace makers and human rights defenders retreat into silence or in some cases call for revenge. What is the meaning of "peace" and non-violence when we don't stand up to its principles at a time when it is most needed? What is the definition of genocide, and the complicity of Biden?
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Ani Zonneveld, born in Malaysia, a Muslim since birth, is founder and President of Muslims for Progressive Values (MPV), a Grammy-certified songwriter, and a founding member of Alliance of Inclusive Muslims. She is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, the Multi-Faith Advisory Council to the U.N. and is the co-chair of its Gender Working Group; and created an anti-hate speech curriculum for Muslim societies commissioned by the UN Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect.
She oversees MPV’s signature program #ImamsForShe; gave her TEDx talk titled Islam: As American As Apple Pie, and is the subject of an award-winning documentary titled "al-imam" screened at the Cannes Film Festival in 2019. For a complete CV of Ani Zonneveld, please visit http://www.mpvusa.org/ani-zonneveldLearn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Website: Muslims for Progressive Values
Consider having your congregations and organizations join ICUJP and many other groups in the Apartheid-Free Communities network to help create the conditions for peace with justice in Israel/Palestine:7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Carolfrances Likins
Reflector: Jon Krampner** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 01/05/24
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)*Meeting controls for call-in attendees:
To mute/unmute yourself: *6
To raise hand: *9(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
01.12.24 - Dov Baum - AFSC Corporate Accountability Project-----
Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Close Guantanamo NOW!
Join us in-person:
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Downtown LA Federal Building,
300 N. Los Angeles St.,
Los Angeles 90012
12:00 - 1:30 pm Pacific Time
Free and open to allPlease join ICUJP and allies in-person Thursday, January 11, 2024, to mark 22 years of existence of the Guantanamo Bay prison camp and the human rights violations and torture it spawned.
At its peak, the illegal detention center at Guantanamo Bay held some 800 men and boys of Muslim faith - most of whom were never charged with a crime. Today, 35 prisoners still languish there.
After the Guantanamo Bay prison camp was opened, the Bush Administration commissioned the torture memos, a series of documents designed to retroactively provide a pseudo-legal justification for crimes against humanity. To date no one in the Bush administration has been called to account for writing and implementing these documents, and the mainstream media has seemed to forget about what those torture documents have meant to subsequent administrations and the liberties our military and elected officials have taken in illegal detention and torture.Let's send a message to President Biden:
Close Guantanamo NOW and release all detainees!
End torture NOW and prosecute the torturers and those who authorized them.Speakers:
- Estee Chandler, Jewish Voice for Peace
- Jim Lafferty, National Lawyers Guild LA
- Mohammad Tajsar, ACLU of Southern California
- Shaheen Nassar, CAIR
- Shakeel Syed, South Asian Network
- Lisa Hajjar, UC Santa Barbara
-
Ysabel Gonzalez, Code Pink
and others to be announced!
Co-sponsors:
National Religious Campaign Against Torture • St.Camillus Center for Spiritual Care • Shane Que Hee • Amnesty International USA
Endorsers:
ACLU of Southern California •
Addicted To War • Center for Constitutional Rights • CloseGuantanamo.org
Code Pink • Courage to Resist
CIA torture whistleblower John Kiriakou • 90.7 KPFK
North Carolina Stop Torture Now • No More Guantanamos • Out Against War • Pax Christi USA • Clive Stafford Smith, author of "Eight O'Clock Ferry to the Windward Side: Seeking Justice in Guantanamo Bay" • Witness Against Torture • World Can't Wait
Please assist ICUJP in fulfilling its mission:
Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence
Friday, December 29, 2023 at 07:30 AM · 2 rsvps
12.29.23friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
December 29th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Dr. Kamal Abu-Shamsieh:
Reflections on the Palestinian-Israeli ConflictEvent Description: The October 7th attack on Israel ignited a war on Gaza that claimed the lives of over 25000 Palestinians, mostly women and children. In the meantime, Israeli soldiers repeatedly entered towns and refugee camps in the West Bank killing and arresting hundreds of Palestinians while Israeli settlers launched attacks on Palestinian farmers and the passerby. The talk will explore the root causes of violence in Palestine and offers a personal account of Palestinian life under occupation. Join us to learn more about what you can do to end the cycle of violence.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Dr. Kamal Abu-Shamsieh is one of the founding members of ICUJP who currently an assistant professor of practical theology and director of the Interreligious Chaplaincy Program at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley. He was born in Ramallah, Palestine and lived for 27 years under Israeli military rule. During the first uprising of 1987, he assisted in the production of several documentary films, most notably Journey to the Occupied Lands, a Frontline PBS production.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Consider having your congregations and organizations join ICUJP and many other groups in the Apartheid-Free Communities network to help create the conditions for peace with justice in Israel/Palestine:7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Rose Leibowitz
Reflector: Carolfrances Likins** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 12/29/23
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)*Meeting controls for call-in attendees:
To mute/unmute yourself: *6
To raise hand: *9(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
01.05.24 - Ani Zonneveld-----
Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
- Some recent ICUJP Friday Forums you might have missed - check out these videos and many more on our ICUJP YouTube page:
Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign, a Multifaith Apprach to Counter Anti-Muslim Discrimination
PEN America - Banned in the USA
World BEYOND War: How can we support youth to become sustainable peace leaders?
Apartheid-Free Communities: An Interfaith Effort to Resist Racism
Clergy Standing Up For Our LGBTQ Community
11.17.23 Forum - George Lakey: How can we get creative in the Israel-Palestine conflict?
10.13.23 Friday Forum - Israel and Palestine Yes, there IS a Path to Peace
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22nd Anniversary of ICUJP: 22 years of working for Justice and Peace
Twenty-two years ago, Rev. George Regas of All-Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena reached out to clergy, community leaders, and laypeople to come together to seek an alternative to the fear-mongering and vengefulness sweeping much of our nation in the wake of September 11. The message that they wanted to convey was coherent and powerful: “Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.” On that day, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace was born.
These past 22 years have been a journey for ICUJP - five Presidents, four California Governors, and numerous crises and issues that would shake the resolve of even the most devout and dedicated of activists. But through it all, we go forward in our mission to be the voice for "the least of these", and our determination to create the change we want to see in the world.
On Sunday, September 10th, 2023, ICUJP honored Rev. George Regas's life and legacy, and recognized deserving organizations with the 2023 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Award. As our theme was "Housing is a Human Right", we were glad to shine a light on the work of Making Housing and Community Happen, All-Saints Church Safe Haven Bridge to Housing, the Office of Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles, and the Jerusalem Legal Aid and Human Rights Center.
Thank you for your part in keeping the vision of George F. Regas alive as we continue creating a place to gather, organize, pray, and act together united by the fundamental principle that Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.
Please consider helping Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace in its mission. ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for over 20 years through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. Like so many other organizations, our ability to raise donations has been hampered during the COVID pandemic.Friday, December 22, 2023 at 06:00 PM · 12 rsvps
ICUJP_Retreat2014
Please join us in-person or online
JOIN US TO HELP CHART THE FUTURE OF ICUJP
Sunday, January 14th, 12:30-3:30 pm Pacific
JOIN US LIVE OR ONLINE
St. Camillus Center for Spiritual Care
1911 Zonal Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90033
RSVP BELOWIf you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. -- African Proverb
Event Description: Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been through a lot of changes in its 22 years of existence, and through all of the tribulations, trials, challenges and successes, we have counted on the wisdom, experience and inspiration of our members and friends.
We invite you to join us (in person or online) at St. Camillus Center for Spiritual Care on Sunday, January 14th, for a retreat where we plan on discussing the strengths, challenges, opportunities for growth, and the path forward for ICUJP.We're very grateful that Dick Bunce, former Chair of ICUJP and an experienced interfaith leader, will facilitate the Retreat.
We'll begin with a Roundtable Discussion focusing on what about ICUJP first attracted you and continues to attract your involvement to help us consider ICUJP's accomplishments and strengths. Then we'll break into Small Groups to discuss areas of concern, weaknesses, threats, and elephants in the room. After a short break, the small groups will report back and we'll consider possible corrective actions and options for the way forward. Finally, everyone will have the opportunity to rank our preferences and offer closing reflections.
The outcomes of the Retreat will be reviewed by the Board leading to the creation of a Plan for ICUJP's Future to be presented and discussed at an upcoming Friday Forum.Coffee and refreshments will be provided.
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Please Remember ICUJP in our Year-End gift giving:
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
- Some recent ICUJP Friday Forums you might have missed - check out these videos and many more on our ICUJP YouTube page:
Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign, a Multifaith Apprach to Counter Anti-Muslim Discrimination
PEN America - Banned in the USA
World BEYOND War: How can we support youth to become sustainable peace leaders?
Apartheid-Free Communities: An Interfaith Effort to Resist Racism
Clergy Standing Up For Our LGBTQ Community
11.17.23 Forum - George Lakey: How can we get creative in the Israel-Palestine conflict?
10.13.23 Friday Forum - Israel and Palestine Yes, there IS a Path to Peace
Please remember ICUJP in your year-end donations
Twenty-two years ago, Rev. George Regas of All-Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena reached out to clergy, community leaders, and laypeople to come together to seek an alternative to the fear-mongering and vengefulness sweeping much of our nation in the wake of September 11. The message that they wanted to convey was coherent and powerful: “Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.” On that day, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace was born.
These past 22 years have been a journey for ICUJP - five Presidents, four California Governors, and numerous crises and issues that would shake the resolve of even the most devout and dedicated of activists. But through it all, we go forward in our mission to be the voice for "the least of these", and our determination to create the change we want to see in the world.
On Sunday, September 10th, 2023, ICUJP honored Rev. George Regas's life and legacy, and recognized deserving organizations with the 2023 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Award. As our theme was "Housing is a Human Right", we were glad to shine a light on the work of Making Housing and Community Happen, All-Saints Church Safe Haven Bridge to Housing, the Office of Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles, and the Jerusalem Legal Aid and Human Rights Center.
Thank you for your part in keeping the vision of George F. Regas alive as we continue creating a place to gather, organize, pray, and act together united by the fundamental principle that Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.
Please consider helping Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace in its mission. ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for over 20 years through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. Like so many other organizations, our ability to raise donations has been hampered during the COVID pandemic.Friday, December 22, 2023 at 07:30 AM
12.22.23friday_forum
Please join us online
ICUJP Friday Forum
December 22nd, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Speaking Up for Peace with Justice In the Face of Trauma and Polarization
Event Description: After a three week fact-finding trip to Palestine/Israel this summer, Steve Chase came back to the US feeling a responsibility to speak out about his experience and work with other to build a growing coalition for peace, justice, equality, and self-determination for all those living between the "Jordan River and the Mediterranean sea." In the aftermath of October 7's deadly war crimes committed by Hamas against civilians in southern Israel and the US/Israeli governments' massive war crimes against the 2.3 million Palestinians living in Gaza that still continue, he's had speaking engagements canceled and been shouted at by people who support knee jerk and counterproductive mass murder responses to the dangers represented by Hamas.
Chase urges listening to people's pain and trauma, but not giving up our responsibility to speak up, spark rational dialogue and debate, and organize for a third way that has a chance to increase the safety, equality, and justice for everyone in Israel/Palestine. People of faith can contribute to this work by looking to the best ethical and strategic wisdom in their spiritual traditions.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Steve Chase is a Quaker activist, educator, and writer living in Washington, DC. He has been an editor at South End Press, the founding director of Antioch University’s graduate activist training program in Advocacy for Social Justice and Sustainability, and the Manager of Academic Initiatives for the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict. A contributor to both the Minds of the Movement and Waging Nonviolence blogs, his most recent book is How Agent Provocateurs Harm Our Movements. He is a member of the Quaker Palestine Israel Network and has served as an interfaith ally of the D.C. chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace.
The author of the pamphlet Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions? A Quaker Zionist Rethinks Palestinian Rights, Chase is currently working on a book entitled Seeking Justice in the Holy Land: The Evolution of Quaker Perspectives on Israel/Palestine. In June, he was part of a three week fact-finding delegation to Israel/Palestine sponsored by Friends United Meeting.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Consider having your congregations and organizations join ICUJP and many other groups in the Apartheid-Free Communities network to help create the conditions for peace with justice in Israel/Palestine:7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Dave Clennon
Reflector: Rick Banales** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 12/22/23
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
12.29.23 - Kamal Abu-Shamsei
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
- Some recent ICUJP Friday Forums you might have missed - check out these videos and many more on our ICUJP YouTube page:
Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign, a Multifaith Apprach to Counter Anti-Muslim Discrimination
PEN America - Banned in the USA
World BEYOND War: How can we support youth to become sustainable peace leaders?
Apartheid-Free Communities: An Interfaith Effort to Resist Racism
Clergy Standing Up For Our LGBTQ Community
11.17.23 Forum - George Lakey: How can we get creative in the Israel-Palestine conflict?
10.13.23 Friday Forum - Israel and Palestine Yes, there IS a Path to Peace
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22nd Anniversary of ICUJP: 22 years of working for Justice and Peace
Twenty-two years ago, Rev. George Regas of All-Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena reached out to clergy, community leaders, and laypeople to come together to seek an alternative to the fear-mongering and vengefulness sweeping much of our nation in the wake of September 11. The message that they wanted to convey was coherent and powerful: “Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.” On that day, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace was born.
These past 22 years have been a journey for ICUJP - five Presidents, four California Governors, and numerous crises and issues that would shake the resolve of even the most devout and dedicated of activists. But through it all, we go forward in our mission to be the voice for "the least of these", and our determination to create the change we want to see in the world.
On Sunday, September 10th, 2023, ICUJP honored Rev. George Regas's life and legacy, and recognized deserving organizations with the 2023 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Award. As our theme was "Housing is a Human Right", we were glad to shine a light on the work of Making Housing and Community Happen, All-Saints Church Safe Haven Bridge to Housing, the Office of Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles, and the Jerusalem Legal Aid and Human Rights Center.
Thank you for your part in keeping the vision of George F. Regas alive as we continue creating a place to gather, organize, pray, and act together united by the fundamental principle that Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.
Please consider helping Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace in its mission. ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for over 20 years through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. Like so many other organizations, our ability to raise donations has been hampered during the COVID pandemic.Friday, December 15, 2023 at 07:30 AM · 1 rsvp
12.15.23friday_forum
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ICUJP Annual Holiday Party/
Active Listening in Divisive Times
December 15th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
"We don't have to engage in grand, heroic actions to participate in the process of change. Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world." -- Howard Zinn
"If you want to end the war then Instead of sending guns, send books. Instead of sending tanks, send pens. Instead of sending soldiers, send teachers."
-- Malala Yousafzai"Imagine all the people living life in peace. You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us, and the world will be as one."
-- John LennonEvent Description: We will be having a special Friday Forum in which we gather together to celebrate our accomplishments over the year, gain strength for the struggles and tasks ahead, and share from our own lives. We invite you to join us for our gathering, as well as for a special presentation:
Active Listening in Divisive Times
Conversations about world events with friends, neighbors, or colleagues with different views can be challenging and strain relationships. Active listening can help, but it takes time and energy. This program will explore what active listening entails and why it is worth the effort. It is offered through Hartford International University’s Continuing and Professional Education Initiative which providing learning opportunities for thriving in a religiously complex world. These opportunities are in the form of workshops, training, and webinars for individuals and for organizations.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Phoebe Milliken designed and directs the Master of Arts in International Peacebuilding (MAP) at Hartford International University for Religion and Peace. The MAP program brings together an international cohort of Christians, Muslims, and Jews to develop interreligious peacebuilding skills through an experiential education model.Phoebe has worked in international education since 1996. This work has included: developing literacy programming in Zimbabwe, managing a teacher education project spanning 25 countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, teaching African History in the U.S., and directing Augsburg College’s study abroad program in Namibia.
Prior to coming to Hartford International University, Phoebe Milliken worked for Plowshares Institute.
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Start your morning with us!
Facilitator: Steve Rohde
Reflector: Dr. Rubi OmarICUJP Friday Forum 12/15/23
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)*Meeting controls for call-in attendees:
To mute/unmute yourself: *6
To raise hand: *9(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
12.22.23 - Steve Chase, Jewish Voices for Peace-----
Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Please Remember ICUJP in our Year-End gift giving:
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
- Some recent ICUJP Friday Forums you might have missed - check out these videos and many more on our ICUJP YouTube page:
Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign, a Multifaith Apprach to Counter Anti-Muslim Discrimination
PEN America - Banned in the USA
World BEYOND War: How can we support youth to become sustainable peace leaders?
Apartheid-Free Communities: An Interfaith Effort to Resist Racism
Clergy Standing Up For Our LGBTQ Community
11.17.23 Forum - George Lakey: How can we get creative in the Israel-Palestine conflict?
10.13.23 Friday Forum - Israel and Palestine Yes, there IS a Path to Peace
Please remember ICUJP in your year-end donations
Twenty-two years ago, Rev. George Regas of All-Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena reached out to clergy, community leaders, and laypeople to come together to seek an alternative to the fear-mongering and vengefulness sweeping much of our nation in the wake of September 11. The message that they wanted to convey was coherent and powerful: “Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.” On that day, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace was born.
These past 22 years have been a journey for ICUJP - five Presidents, four California Governors, and numerous crises and issues that would shake the resolve of even the most devout and dedicated of activists. But through it all, we go forward in our mission to be the voice for "the least of these", and our determination to create the change we want to see in the world.
On Sunday, September 10th, 2023, ICUJP honored Rev. George Regas's life and legacy, and recognized deserving organizations with the 2023 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Award. As our theme was "Housing is a Human Right", we were glad to shine a light on the work of Making Housing and Community Happen, All-Saints Church Safe Haven Bridge to Housing, the Office of Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles, and the Jerusalem Legal Aid and Human Rights Center.
Thank you for your part in keeping the vision of George F. Regas alive as we continue creating a place to gather, organize, pray, and act together united by the fundamental principle that Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.
Please consider helping Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace in its mission. ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for over 20 years through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. Like so many other organizations, our ability to raise donations has been hampered during the COVID pandemic.Friday, December 08, 2023 at 07:30 AM · 1 rsvp
12.08.23friday_forum
Please join us online
ICUJP Friday Forum
December 8th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Palestine under the Zionist Scheme of Colonialism: Debilitation and Incremental Holocaust
Event Description: Why have there been attempts but no actions that have resulted in stopping Israel’s genocide against Gaza? How is there so much support for Palestine around the world, but the extermination of the Palestinians continues? How does a comprehensive scheme of Zionist Israeli colonialism through debilitation look like?
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Born and raised in Gaza City, Palestine, Yasmin Snounu came to the United States as a Fulbright scholar and earned an MA in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), and a PhD in Educational Studies-Urban Education, Both from Eastern Michigan University. Her main research interests are Critical Disability Studies and Colonialism, Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion-GEDI, Critical Disability Studies, Decolonizing Methodologies, Indigenous and Democratic Education, and Poetry. Snounu has had articles published on the matrix of maiming in Palestine, disability and apartheid in Palestine, and reflections on decolonizing the western academia in relation to the Palestine question, in peer-reviewed academic journals. She has also had many poems and co-translations published in Catamaran Literacy Reader, Michigan Quarterly Review, and Scholar Works-Western Michigan University, Asymptote, Lost Horse Press, and other anthologies.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Anthony Manousos
Reflector: Steve Rohde** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 12/08/23
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
12.15.23 - ICUJP Holiday Party!-----
Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
- Some recent ICUJP Friday Forums you might have missed - check out these videos and many more on our ICUJP YouTube page:
Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign, a Multifaith Apprach to Counter Anti-Muslim Discrimination
PEN America - Banned in the USA
World BEYOND War: How can we support youth to become sustainable peace leaders?
Apartheid-Free Communities: An Interfaith Effort to Resist Racism
Clergy Standing Up For Our LGBTQ Community
11.17.23 Forum - George Lakey: How can we get creative in the Israel-Palestine conflict?
10.13.23 Friday Forum - Israel and Palestine Yes, there IS a Path to Peace
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22nd Anniversary of ICUJP: 22 years of working for Justice and Peace
Twenty-two years ago, Rev. George Regas of All-Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena reached out to clergy, community leaders, and laypeople to come together to seek an alternative to the fear-mongering and vengefulness sweeping much of our nation in the wake of September 11. The message that they wanted to convey was coherent and powerful: “Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.” On that day, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace was born.
These past 22 years have been a journey for ICUJP - five Presidents, four California Governors, and numerous crises and issues that would shake the resolve of even the most devout and dedicated of activists. But through it all, we go forward in our mission to be the voice for "the least of these", and our determination to create the change we want to see in the world.
On Sunday, September 10th, 2023, ICUJP honored Rev. George Regas's life and legacy, and recognized deserving organizations with the 2023 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Award. As our theme was "Housing is a Human Right", we were glad to shine a light on the work of Making Housing and Community Happen, All-Saints Church Safe Haven Bridge to Housing, the Office of Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles, and the Jerusalem Legal Aid and Human Rights Center.
Thank you for your part in keeping the vision of George F. Regas alive as we continue creating a place to gather, organize, pray, and act together united by the fundamental principle that Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.
Please consider helping Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace in its mission. ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for over 20 years through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. Like so many other organizations, our ability to raise donations has been hampered during the COVID pandemic.Friday, December 01, 2023 at 07:30 AM · 1 rsvp
12.01.23friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
December 1st, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
The UN and the UNA: Who, What and Why?
Event Description: A brief conversation sharing the purpose, mission, and importance of the United Nations in today's world. How the grassroots United Nations Association of the USA strives to advocate and educate our local communities about the work of the UN and the fulfillment of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Barry Simon was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. He attended the University of Oregon and graduated from Portland State University, majoring in business and psychology. He has lived in San Francisco, Marin County, CA, Florence Italy, and currently resides in Santa Monica, CA The events of the 60’s and 70’s (assassinations, war, poverty, etc.) led to his commitment to make a difference, to improve the quality of life for all people. To that end, he began a career in financial services to assist others in living a fulfilled life, and achieving their financial goals. In addition, Barry created “Conversations for Peace” – a project giving people around the world an opportunity to express themselves, be heard, understood and appreciated. Guests are invited to share “what would be possible in their community, in the nation, and in the world if people could all get along?” “What would that be like?” “What would that make available?” (see www.conversatiosforpeace.com)To further his commitment to a world that works for everyone, Barry has been an active member of Rotary International, as well as being a 16 year member and past President of the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA), Southern California Region (see www.unausa.org or www.una-socal.org). Barry currently serves the UNA on the National Council assisting and supporting membership and leadership development of UNA members throughout the US.
Barry also enjoys playing golf, riding his bike, talking politics, traveling, and personal growth and development seminars.
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Carolfrances Likins
Reflector: Phil Way** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 12/01/23
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
12.08.23 Friday Forum - Yasmin Snounu, Palestinian activist-----
Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
ICUJP has been featured on a few different media venues over the last few weeks - ICUJP Chairperson Steve Rohde was interviewed on KPFK's long-running program "The Lawyers Guild", hosted by Jim Lafferty and Maria Hall. The program also featured legal scholar and ICUJP supporter Marjorie Cohn.
You can listen to the program here:
Steve was also interviewed by Jason DeRose of NPR on the difficulty in making definitive statements about the Israel/Hamas tragedies that do not get misinterpreted by either side.
He was interviewed along with Tahil Sharma, an interfaith minister with the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, as well as Phoebe Milliken of Hartford International University, and you can listen to that segment here._________________________________________
22nd Anniversary of ICUJP: 22 years of working for Justice and Peace
Twenty-two years ago, Rev. George Regas of All-Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena reached out to clergy, community leaders, and laypeople to come together to seek an alternative to the fear-mongering and vengefulness sweeping much of our nation in the wake of September 11. The message that they wanted to convey was coherent and powerful: “Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.” On that day, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace was born.
These past 22 years have been a journey for ICUJP - five Presidents, four California Governors, and numerous crises and issues that would shake the resolve of even the most devout and dedicated of activists. But through it all, we go forward in our mission to be the voice for "the least of these", and our determination to create the change we want to see in the world.
On Sunday, September 10th, 2023, ICUJP honored Rev. George Regas's life and legacy, and recognized deserving organizations with the 2023 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Award. As our theme was "Housing is a Human Right", we were glad to shine a light on the work of Making Housing and Community Happen, All-Saints Church Safe Haven Bridge to Housing, the Office of Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles, and the Jerusalem Legal Aid and Human Rights Center.
Thank you for your part in keeping the vision of George F. Regas alive as we continue creating a place to gather, organize, pray, and act together united by the fundamental principle that Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.
Please consider helping Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace in its mission. ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for over 20 years through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. Like so many other organizations, our ability to raise donations has been hampered during the COVID pandemic.
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For inquiries about our other programs, please email [email protected]To learn more about ICUJP, please visit our website.Friday, November 17, 2023 at 07:30 AM · 2 rsvps
11.17.23friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
November 17th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
How can we get creative in the Israel/Palestine conflict?
Event Description: Understandably, activist responses to the new outbreak of Israel/Palestinian fighting is moralistic, preoccupied with "who's right and who's wrong." We'll take a deeper dive, trying to initiate a conversation about how adoption of nonviolent means of fighting it out might make a difference to the outcome. The point of the discussion will be to provoke creativity in the midst of a moralistic debate. One dimension of the speaker's thinking is featured on WagingNonviolence.org.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Born into a white working class family in a small town in rural Pennsylvania, George Lakey was first arrested in the civil rights movement and risked arrest recently for climate justice as an 85-year old great-grandfather. He’s led social change projects on neighborhood, city, state, national, and international levels. He married a Norwegian woman, played cocktail piano in a hotel, taught at the University of Pennsylvania and Swarthmore College, co-parented a majority Black family, came out publicly as gay, and published ten books on how to make change. He led over 1500 social change workshops on five continents, for Buddhist monks, Russian LGBTQ activists, South African National Congress members, and Northern U.S. students bound for 1964 Mississippi Summer.
A Quaker, he has been named Peace Educator of the Year and given the Paul Robeson Social Justice Award and the Martin Luther King Peace Award. His eleventh book, a memoir, is Dancing with History: A Life for Peace and Justice, from Seven Stories Press.
“A civil rights legend” – The Guardian
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Rose Leibowitz
Reflector: Maggie Hutchison** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 11/17/23
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
ICUJP has been featured on a few different media venues over the last few weeks - ICUJP Chairperson Steve Rohde was interviewed on KPFK's long-running program "The Lawyers Guild", hosted by Jim Lafferty and Maria Hall. The program also featured legal scholar and ICUJP supporter Marjorie Cohn.
You can listen to the program here:
Steve was also interviewed by Jason DeRose of NPR on the difficulty in making definitive statements about the Israel/Hamas tragedies that do not get misinterpreted by either side.
He was interviewed along with Tahil Sharma, an interfaith minister with the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, as well as Phoebe Milliken of Hartford International University, and you can listen to that segment here._________________________________________
22nd Anniversary of ICUJP: 22 years of working for Justice and Peace
Twenty-two years ago, Rev. George Regas of All-Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena reached out to clergy, community leaders, and laypeople to come together to seek an alternative to the fear-mongering and vengefulness sweeping much of our nation in the wake of September 11. The message that they wanted to convey was coherent and powerful: “Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.” On that day, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace was born.
These past 22 years have been a journey for ICUJP - five Presidents, four California Governors, and numerous crises and issues that would shake the resolve of even the most devout and dedicated of activists. But through it all, we go forward in our mission to be the voice for "the least of these", and our determination to create the change we want to see in the world.
On Sunday, September 10th, 2023, ICUJP honored Rev. George Regas's life and legacy, and recognized deserving organizations with the 2023 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Award. As our theme was "Housing is a Human Right", we were glad to shine a light on the work of Making Housing and Community Happen, All-Saints Church Safe Haven Bridge to Housing, the Office of Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles, and the Jerusalem Legal Aid and Human Rights Center.
Thank you for your part in keeping the vision of George F. Regas alive as we continue creating a place to gather, organize, pray, and act together united by the fundamental principle that Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.
Please consider helping Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace in its mission. ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for over 20 years through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. Like so many other organizations, our ability to raise donations has been hampered during the COVID pandemic.
FOLLOW US! You are receiving this email because you are a part of the ICUJP Mailing List. You cannot reply to everyone through this email.
If you wish to join the ICUJP discussion list, sign into Google Groups, search for ICUJP, and use the "Ask to join group" button.
For inquiries about our other programs, please email [email protected]To learn more about ICUJP, please visit our website.Friday, November 10, 2023 at 07:30 AM
11.10.23friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
November 10th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Palestine: Before and After - Sharing Personal Experiences in Gaza
Event Description: We have all been effected by the conflict in Israel and Palestine, but it can mean even more to those of us who have visited the region, spoken to its people, and made connections.
There’s something personal about experiencing the tragedy of Palestine by looking at a stunningly beautiful embroidered key fob, card holder, glasses case, and wallet and thinking of the women in Gaza who made them.
Are they still alive?
Join those who have been to the region and can describe the situation in realistic terms, and find out how you can bring attention to the conflict.Join the conversation with our speakers:
Carolfrances Likins is an activist, retired teacher, writer, poet, and ICUJP board member. Active in a few Palestine solidarity organizations since the eighties, she has been twice to Palestine, once to the West Bank with the Palestinian-led nonviolent organization, the International Solidarity Movement, and once to Gaza after Cast Lead with Viva Palestina.
For three years, in Palestine, Jeff Cooper taught Current World History to high school seniors. During this same period, he worked closely with Palestinian primary and secondary teachers throughout the West Bank and the Gaza Strip in the following ways: introducing the latest progressive pedagogical methods; developing successful writing programs for students across the curriculum; and developing new and innovative language arts and social studies textbooks.
He also worked for 2 weeks (in 1994) as a consultant (under the auspices of UNESCO), with Somali primary school educators and a UNESCO consultant, in Mogadishu, Somalia to develop textbooks for grades 1-6 because all of the textbooks had been destroyed during the civil war in Somalia in the early 1990s.
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Rick Banales
Reflector: Rose Leibowitz** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 11/10/23
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)*Meeting controls for call-in attendees:
To mute/unmute yourself: *6
To raise hand: *9(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
ICUJP has been featured on a few different media venues over the last few weeks - ICUJP Chairperson Steve Rohde was interviewed on KPFK's long-running program "The Lawyers Guild", hosted by Jim Lafferty and Maria Hall. The program also featured legal scholar and ICUJP supporter Marjorie Cohn.
You can listen to the program here:
Steve was also interviewed by Jason DeRose of NPR on the difficulty in making definitive statements about the Israel/Hamas tragedies that do not get misinterpreted by either side.
He was interviewed along with Tahil Sharma, an interfaith minister with the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, as well as Phoebe Milliken of Hartford International University, and you can listen to that segment here._________________________________________
22nd Anniversary of ICUJP: 22 years of working for Justice and Peace
Twenty-two years ago, Rev. George Regas of All-Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena reached out to clergy, community leaders, and laypeople to come together to seek an alternative to the fear-mongering and vengefulness sweeping much of our nation in the wake of September 11. The message that they wanted to convey was coherent and powerful: “Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.” On that day, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace was born.
These past 22 years have been a journey for ICUJP - five Presidents, four California Governors, and numerous crisis and issues that would shake the resolve of even the most devout and dedicated of activists. But through it all, we go forward in our mission to be the voice for "the least of these", and our determination to create the change we want to see in the world.
On Sunday, September 10th, 2023, ICUJP honored Rev. George Regas's life and legacy, and recognized deserving organizations with the 2023 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Award. As our theme was "Housing is a Human Right", we were glad to shine a light on the work of Making Housing and Community Happen, All-Saints Church Safe Haven Bridge to Housing, the Office of Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles, and the Jerusalem Legal Aid and Human Rights Center.
Thank you for your part in keeping the vision of George F. Regas alive as we continue creating a place to gather, organize, pray, and act together united by the fundamental principle that Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.
Please consider helping Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace in its mission. ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for over 20 years through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. Like so many other organizations, our ability to raise donations has been hampered during the COVID pandemic.Friday, November 03, 2023 at 07:30 AM · 2 rsvps
11.03.23friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
November 3rd, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
The Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign: A Multifaith Approach to Countering Anti-Muslim Discrimination
Join video conference here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85795929427
Call in by phone: +1 669 900 6833*
Meeting ID: 857 9592 9427
PASSCODE: 800955
*Meeting controls for call-in attendees:
To mute/unmute yourself: *6
To raise hand: *9
Event Description: Participants will explore the importance of multifaith solidarity work, the Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign's specific framework for practicing it, and discuss strategies and tactics for building a more pluralistic and inclusive nation where all people are treated respectfully, fairly, and with dignity.
Shoulder to Shoulder is a national multifaith coalition that connects, equips, and mobilizes faith communities in the United States as strategic partners in countering, addressing, and preventing anti-Muslim hatred, discrimination, and violence.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Nina M. Fernando serves as Executive Director of the Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign: Standing with American Muslims, Advancing American Ideals, a multifaith coalition of religious denominations and faith-based organizations committed to countering and preventing anti-Muslim discrimination and violence in the United States by building a society where all are treated with dignity and respect. She first joined the Shoulder to Shoulder team in 2017.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Steve Rohde
Reflector: Jasmine Hailey** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 11/03/23
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)Option 1: Join video conference
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85795929427Meeting ID: 857 9592 9427
PASSCODE: 800955Option 2: Dial in by phone only:
+1 669 900 6833 US (California)
Meeting ID: 857 9592 9427
PASSCODE: 800955*Meeting controls for call-in attendees:
To mute/unmute yourself: *6
To raise hand: *9(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
ICUJP has been featured on a few different media venues over the last week - ICUJP Chairperson Steve Rohde was interviewed on KPFK's long-running program "The Lawyers Guild", hosted by Jim Lafferty and Maria Hall. The program also featured legal scholar and ICUJP supporter Marjorie Cohn.
You can listen to the program here:
Steve was also interviewed by Jason DeRose of NPR this past weekend on the difficulty in making definitive statements about the Israel/Hamas tragedies that do not get misinterpreted by either side.
He was interviewed along with Tahil Sharma, an interfaith minister with the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, as well as Phoebe Milliken of Hartford International University, and you can listen to that segment here._________________________________________
22nd Anniversary of ICUJP: 22 years of working for Justice and Peace
Twenty-two years ago, Rev. George Regas of All-Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena reached out to clergy, community leaders, and laypeople to come together to seek an alternative to the fear-mongering and vengefulness sweeping much of our nation in the wake of September 11. The message that they wanted to convey was coherent and powerful: “Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.” On that day, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace was born.
These past 22 years have been a journey for ICUJP - five Presidents, four California Governors, and numerous crisis and issues that would shake the resolve of even the most devout and dedicated of activists. But through it all, we go forward in our mission to be the voice for "the least of these", and our determination to create the change we want to see in the world.
On Sunday, September 10th, 2023, ICUJP honored Rev. George Regas's life and legacy, and recognized deserving organizations with the 2023 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Award. As our theme was "Housing is a Human Right", we were glad to shine a light on the work of Making Housing and Community Happen, All-Saints Church Safe Haven Bridge to Housing, the Office of Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles, and the Jerusalem Legal Aid and Human Rights Center.
Thank you for your part in keeping the vision of George F. Regas alive as we continue creating a place to gather, organize, pray, and act together united by the fundamental principle that Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.
Please consider helping Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace in its mission. ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for over 20 years through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. Like so many other organizations, our ability to raise donations has been hampered during the COVID pandemic.Friday, October 27, 2023 at 07:30 AM · 1 rsvp
10.27.23friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
October 27th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Building Housing on Faith Lands: How Congregations Can Take Action for Housing in CA
Brooke Wirtschafter, Director of Community Organizing at IKAR, a Jewish Spiritual Community will speak about IKAR's efforts to build affordable housing on their site and advocate for housing in Los Angeles and California.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Brooke Wirtschafter is Director of Community Organizing at IKAR, a Jewish spiritual community
in Los Angeles. At IKAR, Brooke works with community members to build effective teams and
cultivate leaders, to identify shared values and goals and work toward a better, more just, more
humane city, county, and state, with partners from across Los Angeles. Brooke has been proud
to support IKAR's work in coalitions advocating for immigrants' rights, justice system
transformation, environmental justice, climate action, and housing. She helped IKAR lay the
groundwork for building a permanent supportive housing development for formerly homeless
seniors as part of its new building, with plans to break ground in 2024.
In 2022, she led IKAR’s successful effort to draft and pass a state law (AB 2244) that reduced parking requirements for faith communities that choose to build affordable housing. Brooke also serves as a member of the City of Los Angeles Human Relations Commission.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator and Reflector: Anthony Manousos** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 10/27/23
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
_________________________________________22nd Anniversary of ICUJP: 22 years of working for Justice and Peace
Twenty-two years ago, Rev. George Regas of All-Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena reached out to clergy, community leaders, and laypeople to come together to seek an alternative to the fear-mongering and vengefulness sweeping much of our nation in the wake of September 11. The message that they wanted to convey was coherent and powerful: “Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.” On that day, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace was born.
These past 22 years have been a journey for ICUJP - five Presidents, four California Governors, and numerous crisis and issues that would shake the resolve of even the most devout and dedicated of activists. But through it all, we go forward in our mission to be the voice for "the least of these", and our determination to create the change we want to see in the world.
On Sunday, September 10th, 2023, ICUJP honored Rev. George Regas's life and legacy, and recognized deserving organizations with the 2023 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Award. As our theme was "Housing is a Human Right", we were glad to shine a light on the work of Making Housing and Community Happen, All-Saints Church Safe Haven Bridge to Housing, the Office of Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles, and the Jerusalem Legal Aid and Human Rights Center.
Thank you for your part in keeping the vision of George F. Regas alive as we continue creating a place to gather, organize, pray, and act together united by the fundamental principle that Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.
Please consider helping Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace in its mission. ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for over 20 years through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. Like so many other organizations, our ability to raise donations has been hampered during the COVID pandemic.Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 06:00 PM · 1 rsvp
10.20.23friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
October 20th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Interspirituality: What it is and how it supports us in working for Peace and Justice
Join video conference here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85007238483
Call in by phone: +1 669 900 6833*
Meeting ID: 850 0723 8483
PASSCODE: 563334
*Meeting controls for call-in attendees:
To mute/unmute yourself: *6
To raise hand: *9
Richard Davenport will share his biblical and theological grounds for a spiritual life and practice that sustains one through the challenges of peace and justice work. How can we deal with opposition, roadblocks, division in our own ranks, emotional setbacks and injury, exhaustion, despair, lack of hope, tests of courage, and the capacity to see and appreciate progress?
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Chaplain, Lt. Col, Richard Davenport USAF (retired) represented the Church of Christ, Scientist (Christian Science) as a Protestant Chaplain across three continents for two decades. He attended both Andover-Newton Theological School and Boston University’s School of Theology, graduating with a Masters of Divinity degree from the latter. He later pursued doctoral studies in adult spirituality at San Francisco Theological Seminary. He retired early from the Air Force to be a college Dean of Students at his alma mater near St. Louis.After several years focusing on faith formation and community, he left the Dean’s work to launch a nationwide ministry to adults — which included publishing a series of contemporary Bible studies and holding marriage enrichment weekends, as well as on-line Bible and spiritual life programs and in-person conferences in 43 cities.
In Orange County he is deeply involved with the Irvine United Congregational church (IUCC), where Richard leads prayers in worship and serves as a Stephen Minister. He has a remarkably rich interfaith background which he will share as he focuses on how interspirituality supports one in the pursuit of greater peace and justice.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Rose Leibowitz
Reflector: Dave Clennon** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 10/20/23
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)Option 1: Join video conference
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85007238483Meeting ID: 850 0723 8483
PASSCODE: 563334Option 2: Dial in by phone only:
+1 669 900 6833 US (California)
Meeting ID: 850 0723 8483
PASSCODE: 563334*Meeting controls for call-in attendees:
To mute/unmute yourself: *6
To raise hand: *9(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Oct. 27th Forum: Brooke Wirtschafter - IKAR
_________________________________________22nd Anniversary of ICUJP: 22 years of working for Justice and Peace
Twenty-two years ago, Rev. George Regas of All-Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena reached out to clergy, community leaders, and laypeople to come together to seek an alternative to the fear-mongering and vengefulness sweeping much of our nation in the wake of September 11. The message that they wanted to convey was coherent and powerful: “Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.” On that day, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace was born.
These past 22 years have been a journey for ICUJP - five Presidents, four California Governors, and numerous crisis and issues that would shake the resolve of even the most devout and dedicated of activists. But through it all, we go forward in our mission to be the voice for "the least of these", and our determination to create the change we want to see in the world.
On Sunday, September 10th, 2023, ICUJP honored Rev. George Regas's life and legacy, and recognized deserving organizations with the 2023 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Award. As our theme was "Housing is a Human Right", we were glad to shine a light on the work of Making Housing and Community Happen, All-Saints Church Safe Haven Bridge to Housing, the Office of Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles, and the Jerusalem Legal Aid and Human Rights Center.
Thank you for your part in keeping the vision of George F. Regas alive as we continue creating a place to gather, organize, pray, and act together united by the fundamental principle that Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.
Please consider helping Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace in its mission. ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for over 20 years through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. Like so many other organizations, our ability to raise donations has been hampered during the COVID pandemic.
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ICUJP Friday Forum
October 13th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Israel and Palestine: Yes, there IS a Path to Peace
It is hard at this time to see a way to peace in many parts of our world, especially now in the Middle East. But how did we come to this place in time, and how can we forge a path to compassion and understanding?
Join us as we take a serious look at the root causes of the ongoing violence in the Middle East, and do the work of healing our world one person at a time.Join the conversation with our speakers:
Dr. Ahlam Muhtaseb is a professor of media studies at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB). She is the recipient of the 2020 CSUSB Outstanding Scholarship, Research and Creative Activities Award and was one of the 2019-20 Outstanding Research and Creative Activity Faculty Mentor Awardees. She has an M.A. in Journalism and a Ph.D. in Digital Communication from the University of Memphis, Tennessee. Her research interests include digital communication, digital resistance & decolonization, social justice and diasporic communities. Dr. Muhtaseb is also the co-director and producer of the film 1948: Creation and Catastrophe.
Estee Chandler is a longtime film and media professional who now focuses her work on human rights. In 2010 she founded the Los Angeles chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), a now proudly serves on the JVP and JVP Action boards of directors. Along with Nagwa Ibrahim she is a Host/Producer of KPFK’s long running radio show Middle East in Focus.
Benjamin Kersten is a member-leader with Jewish Voice for Peace at UCLA. He is a graduate student in the UCLA Department of Art History and the Graduate Student Fellow at the UCLA Alan D. Leve Center for Jewish Studies. He also works as a youth educator.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Dave Clennon
Reflector: Rubi Omar** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 10/13/23
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Oct. 20th Forum: Dr. Richard Davenport - Interspirituality
_________________________________________22nd Anniversary of ICUJP: 22 years of working for Justice and Peace
Twenty-two years ago, Rev. George Regas of All-Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena reached out to clergy, community leaders, and laypeople to come together to seek an alternative to the fear-mongering and vengefulness sweeping much of our nation in the wake of September 11. The message that they wanted to convey was coherent and powerful: “Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.” On that day, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace was born.
These past 22 years have been a journey for ICUJP - five Presidents, four California Governors, and numerous crisis and issues that would shake the resolve of even the most devout and dedicated of activists. But through it all, we go forward in our mission to be the voice for "the least of these", and our determination to create the change we want to see in the world.
On Sunday, September 10th, 2023, ICUJP honored Rev. George Regas's life and legacy, and recognized deserving organizations with the 2023 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Award. As our theme was "Housing is a Human Right", we were glad to shine a light on the work of Making Housing and Community Happen, All-Saints Church Safe Haven Bridge to Housing, the Office of Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles, and the Jerusalem Legal Aid and Human Rights Center.
Thank you for your part in keeping the vision of George F. Regas alive as we continue creating a place to gather, organize, pray, and act together united by the fundamental principle that Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.
Please consider helping Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace in its mission. ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for over 20 years through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. Like so many other organizations, our ability to raise donations has been hampered during the COVID pandemic.Friday, October 06, 2023 at 07:30 AM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
October 6th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
PEN America: Banned in the U.S.A
The freedom to read is under assault in the United States—particularly in public schools—curtailing students’ freedom to explore words, ideas, and books. PEN America, a leader in free expression work in the U.S. and abroad, records 3,362 instances of book bans from the 2022–23 school year. Join the organization, represented by PEN America Los Angeles Director Allison Lee, in conversation about further research into book bans, as well as discussing what the bans mean for the future of free expression and diversity.
Join the conversation with our speakers:
Allison Lee serves as PEN America’s Los Angeles Director. Prior to working at PEN, Allison was the Chief Development Officer for TIME’S UP, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting gender equity and ending sexual violence in the workplace. She has previously served as Vice President of External Affairs at Bet Tzedek Legal Services, where she worked to increase their annual revenue and helped to launch their Rapid Response Family Immigration Project and Transgender Advocacy Program. Prior to that, Allison served for eight years as the founding Executive Director of American Jewish World Service – Southern California.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 10/06/23
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
_________________________________________22nd Anniversary of ICUJP: 22 years of working for Justice and Peace
Twenty-two years ago, Rev. George Regas of All-Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena reached out to clergy, community leaders, and laypeople to come together to seek an alternative to the fear-mongering and vengefulness sweeping much of our nation in the wake of September 11. The message that they wanted to convey was coherent and powerful: “Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.” On that day, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace was born.
These past 22 years have been a journey for ICUJP - five Presidents, four California Governors, and numerous crisis and issues that would shake the resolve of even the most devout and dedicated of activists. But through it all, we go forward in our mission to be the voice for "the least of these", and our determination to create the change we want to see in the world.
On Sunday, September 10th, 2023, ICUJP honored Rev. George Regas's life and legacy, and recognized deserving organizations with the 2023 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Award. As our theme was "Housing is a Human Right", we were glad to shine a light on the work of Making Housing and Community Happen, All-Saints Church Safe Haven Bridge to Housing, the Office of Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles, and the Jerusalem Legal Aid and Human Rights Center.
Thank you for your part in keeping the vision of George F. Regas alive as we continue creating a place to gather, organize, pray, and act together united by the fundamental principle that Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.
Please consider helping Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace in its mission. ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for over 20 years through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. Like so many other organizations, our ability to raise donations has been hampered during the COVID pandemic.Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 06:00 PM
09.29.23friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
September 29th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
The Struggle For Unity in Diversity: The Culture War In the United Methodist Church
One-fifth of United Methodist congregations in the United States have received permission to leave the denomination over disagreements over same-sex marriage and gay preachers. Those churches have left over concerns that the UMC has grown too liberal on key cultural issues. This is part of a larger schism within other mainline Protestant denominations that has caused the largest rift in denominations in the U.S. since the 1840's and the question of slavery.
Join the conversation with our speakers:
John Lurvey is the Director of Elder Ministry at Wesley United Methodist Church of San Diego, and President of the Disciplined Order of Christ Western Region
Greg Estep is the Chair of the Trustees of Wesley United Methodist Church of San Diego, and a member of Wesley United Methodist Church of San Diego since 2003.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Oct. 6th Forum: Allison Lee, PEN America: Banned Books Week
_________________________________________22nd Anniversary of ICUJP: 22 years of working for Justice and Peace
Twenty-two years ago, Rev. George Regas of All-Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena reached out to clergy, community leaders, and laypeople to come together to seek an alternative to the fear-mongering and vengefulness sweeping much of our nation in the wake of September 11. The message that they wanted to convey was coherent and powerful: “Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.” On that day, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace was born.
These past 22 years have been a journey for ICUJP - five Presidents, four California Governors, and numerous crisis and issues that would shake the resolve of even the most devout and dedicated of activists. But through it all, we go forward in our mission to be the voice for "the least of these", and our determination to create the change we want to see in the world.
On Sunday, September 10th, 2023, ICUJP honored Rev. George Regas's life and legacy, and recognized deserving organizations with the 2023 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Award. As our theme was "Housing is a Human Right", we were glad to shine a light on the work of Making Housing and Community Happen, All-Saints Church Safe Haven Bridge to Housing, the Office of Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles, and the Jerusalem Legal Aid and Human Rights Center.
Thank you for your part in keeping the vision of George F. Regas alive as we continue creating a place to gather, organize, pray, and act together united by the fundamental principle that Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.
Please consider helping Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace in its mission. ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for over 20 years through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. Like so many other organizations, our ability to raise donations has been hampered during the COVID pandemic.Friday, September 22, 2023 at 07:30 AM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
September 22nd, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
The Military Religious Freedom Foundation:
Founded December 15, 2005
Validated January 6, 2021
Join video conference here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84766721624
Call in by phone: +1 669 900 6833*
Meeting ID: 847 6672 1624
PASSCODE: 928775
*Meeting controls for call-in attendees:
To mute/unmute yourself: *6
To raise hand: *9
MRFF’s Founder and President Michael L. “Mikey” Weinstein will be speaking on MRFF’s battle, since it’s founding in 2005, against the alarming trend of Christian Nationalism and aggressive proselytization, whose fundamentalist Christian militancy is ingrained with a virulent hostility to the core democratic rights afforded to all U.S. military service members.
Mikey will also elaborate on the GOP's Turner Amendment to the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act to shut MRFF down:
GOP CONGRESS SHOCKING DISGRACE!!! HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE PASSES AMENDMENT TO MAKE IT ILLEGAL TO COMMUNICATE WITH MRFF!!!
In an almost inconceivable action, a Christian nationalist GOP congressman, Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio, has introduced legislation to shut MRFF down — to make it ILLEGAL for Department of Defense personnel to even communicate with MRFF!
Turner’s legislation comes in the form of an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2024 — an amendment that was PASSED in the GOP-led House Armed Services Committee’s markup of the NDAA.
If this amendment remains in the final bill, it will become LAW, specifically it will become part of Title 10 of the U.S. Code, also known as the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). This means that if a military commander even responds to an email from MRFF, or makes any decision as a result of being contacted by MRFF, that commander can be charged with violating the UCMJ and potentially face a court-martial!
Join the conversation with our speaker:
The Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF) is dedicated to ensuring that all members of the United States Armed Forces fully receive the Constitutional guarantee of religious freedom to which they and all Americans are entitled by virtue of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.
Just over 85,000 active duty, veteran, and civilian personnel of the United States Armed Forces, including individuals involved in High School JROTC around the nation, have come to our foundation for redress and assistance in resolving or alerting the public to their civil rights grievances, with hundreds more contacting MRFF each day. 95% of them are Christians themselves.
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
The Military Religious Freedom Foundation
Send action letter: This form submits a letter to Congress on your behalf, which
will be sent to your U.S. Representative in the House and your
U.S. Senators urging removal of Christian Nationalist Rep. Turner's
blatantly unconstitutional NDAA amendment and, additionally,
sends a copy to the entire Senate Armed Services Committee.7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 09/22/23
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)*Meeting controls for call-in attendees:
To mute/unmute yourself: *6
To raise hand: *9(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
_________________________________________22nd Anniversary of ICUJP: 22 years of working for Justice and Peace
Twenty-two years ago, Rev. George Regas of All-Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena reached out to clergy, community leaders, and laypeople to come together to seek an alternative to the fear-mongering and vengefulness sweeping much of our nation in the wake of September 11. The message that they wanted to convey was coherent and powerful: “Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.” On that day, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace was born.
These past 22 years have been a journey for ICUJP - five Presidents, four California Governors, and numerous crisis and issues that would shake the resolve of even the most devout and dedicated of activists. But through it all, we go forward in our mission to be the voice for "the least of these", and our determination to create the change we want to see in the world.
On Sunday, September 10th, 2023, ICUJP honored Rev. George Regas's life and legacy, and recognized deserving organizations with the 2023 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Award. As our theme was "Housing is a Human Right", we were glad to shine a light on the work of Making Housing and Community Happen, All-Saints Church Safe Haven Bridge to Housing, the Office of Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles, and the Jerusalem Legal Aid and Human Rights Center.
Thank you for your part in keeping the vision of George F. Regas alive as we continue creating a place to gather, organize, pray, and act together united by the fundamental principle that Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.
Please consider helping Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace in its mission. ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for over 20 years through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. Like so many other organizations, our ability to raise donations has been hampered during the COVID pandemic.Friday, September 15, 2023 at 07:30 AM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
September 15th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
World BEYOND War: How can we support youth to become sustainable peace leaders?
How can we support youth to become sustainable peace leaders? What do they need to know, be, and do in order to make direct positive impacts on issues of peace and security? How can we improve collaboration, innovation, and impact in peacebuilding education and action efforts?
These questions and more will be explored in this presentation.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Phill Gittins, PhD, is World BEYOND War’s Education Director. Phill has over 20 years of leadership, programming, and analysis experience in the areas of peace, education, youth and community development, and psychotherapy. He has lived, worked, and travelled in over 55 countries across 6 continents; taught in schools, colleges, and universities around the world; and trained thousands on peace and social change-related issues.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Attend World BEYOND War's virtual #NoWar2023 Conference Sept 22nd-24th:7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Rick Banales
Reflector: Chris Ponnet** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 09/15/23
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)Option 1: Join video conference
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81103169564Meeting ID: 811 0316 9564
PASSCODE: 666383Option 2: Dial in by phone only:
+1 669 900 6833 US (California)
Meeting ID: 811 0316 9564
PASSCODE: 666383(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
_________________________________________22nd Anniversary of ICUJP: 22 years of working for Justice and Peace
Twenty-two years ago, Rev. George Regas of All-Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena reached out to clergy, community leaders, and laypeople to come together to seek an alternative to the fear-mongering and vengefulness sweeping much of our nation in the wake of September 11. The message that they wanted to convey was coherent and powerful: “Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.” On that day, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace was born.
These past 22 years have been a journey for ICUJP - five Presidents, four California Governors, and numerous crisis and issues that would shake the resolve of even the most devout and dedicated of activists. But through it all, we go forward in our mission to be the voice for "the least of these", and our determination to create the change we want to see in the world.
On Sunday, September 10th, 2023, ICUJP honored Rev. George Regas's life and legacy, and recognized deserving organizations with the 2023 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Award. As our theme was "Housing is a Human Right", we were glad to shine a light on the work of Making Housing and Community Happen, All-Saints Church Safe Haven Bridge to Housing, the Office of Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles, and the Jerusalem Legal Aid and Human Rights Center.
Thank you for your part in keeping the vision of George F. Regas alive as we continue creating a place to gather, organize, pray, and act together united by the fundamental principle that Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.
Please consider helping Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace in its mission. ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for over 20 years through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. Like so many other organizations, our ability to raise donations has been hampered during the COVID pandemic.DONATE HERE!
Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 01:00 PM · 16 rsvps
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SAVE THE DATE!
Pursuing Justice and Peace
ICUJP 2023 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker AwardsHousing Is A Human Right
Sunday, September 10, 2023 • 1:00-3:00 pm, All-Saints Church, Pasadena
132 N Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
Only days after the devastating 9/11 attacks, the late Rev. George F. Regas brought together Christians, Jews, Muslims, Quakers, humanists and people of many faiths and beliefs to found Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace. Acutely aware that this dire moment posed a grave threat to peace and justice, George knew instinctively that peacemakers needed to create 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 from speakers from all over the world; organized mass demonstrations, vigils, and acts of civil disobedience; presented numbers conferences and webinars; held an annual Close Guantanamo rally; sent many delegations to meet with elected officials; issued a variety of statements, petitions and policy papers on a wide range of international and domestic issues; provided scholarships to deserving peace activists; supported the work of our allies in the cause of peace and racial and economic justice; and provided a loving, safe, and compassionate home for anyone committed to the struggle to replace war with peace and oppression with justice.We're delighted to recognize the following remarkable individuals as 2023 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemakers:
Watch for the announcement of additional special guests!
ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for over 20 years through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. Like so many other organizations, our ability to raise donations has been hampered during the COVID pandemic. The annual George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Awards event is our primary fundraising activity of the year. We are 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. The benefits included at each level of sponsorship are shown below. Please purchase a package and submit a Tribute Ad honoring the life and legacy of Rev. George Regas, or the inspiring work of the extraordinary individuals we are honoring, or the over 20 years of important work done by ICUJP, or all of these in the largest Tribute Ad you can afford.
Donate Here! Instructions to donate:1. Visit ICUJP's donation page and input your donation amount next to "Regas Event". Follow the instructions to complete your donation.OR2. For checks, please mail to the address below. Please write "Regas Awards 2023” in the “memo” or “for” line of the check.
ICUJPc/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836Los Angeles, CA 90046Sponsorship Benefits
$1,000
$500
$250
$100
$50
Ad in online tribute book will rotate on screen before and after event which will be posted online indefinitely
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Name and logo
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Name and logo in all event materials
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Individual sponsor tickets to help underwrite our expenses are $25, $50, $70, and $100 apiece. To spread our vision of peace and justice, the live streamed online event will be free to anyone around the world and will be posted indefinitely on our website.
Please let us know of your interest in becoming a sponsor by emailing [email protected]. Thanks very much for your generous support. We look forward to your co-sponsorship.
Thanks for everything you do in pursuit of justice and peace.
On behalf of ICUJP's Board of Directors,
Stephen Rohde
ChairWednesday, August 30, 2023 at 06:00 PM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
September 1st, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
We’re not in Kansas Any More Toto!! But Where Are We? The Southern Baptist Schism
The history and functioning of Southern Baptists is somewhat unique among American Protestantism. Southern Baptists are not a denomination in the strict sense of the word, but surely act as one. This loose confederation of similar minded churches had, until recently, covered a wide spectrum theologically, from far left to far right. The middle ground was the common mission of sharing the Gospel. Since Moral Majority’s dawn, the tent continues to shrink, marked this year by ejecting any church from the tent who had the audacity to ordain women as clergy. It is a much smaller tent. Craig Loscalzo will address this shrinking in light of ICUJP's focus that Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence, and place under that rubric, any form of morally questionable action that would limit the embrace of human dignity and human right.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Craig Loscalzo, Ph.D. was the senior pastor of Immanuel Church, Lexington, Kentucky, where he served for fifteen years. He came to this pastorate after eight years of teaching ministry at The Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He has served numerous churches and institutions throughout the country as pastor, visitation minister, and interim pastor.Currently, as the Spiritual Care Partner for Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital, he connects with people who may be going through tough times, meeting them where they’re at in their spiritual journey. The goal of the Spiritual Care is to provide nondenominational support for people with significant change in their lives.
Craig and his wife Aunchalee have lived in Lexington, Kentucky since 1996. They have two grown children and four grandchildren.
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Phil Way
Reflector: Jasmine Hailey** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 09/01/23
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
_____________________________________________SAVE THE DATE!
Pursuing Justice and Peace
ICUJP 2023 Rev. George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Awards -Housing Is A Human Right
Sunday, September 10, 2023 • 1:00-3:00 pm, All-Saints Church, Pasadena
132 N Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
RSVP/Donate Here: https://www.icujp.org/09_10_23regas_awards
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Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 06:00 PM
08.25.23friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
August 25h, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Larry Barragan: Union Labor Built The American Dream
Larry Barrigan of the Los Angeles/Long Beach Harbor Labor Coalition will be speaking on various issues confronting Labor in Los Angeles in 2023, as well as the annual Labor Day Parade, with the theme “ Union Labor Built The American Dream”.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Larry Barragan is a longtime member and supporter of the Los Angeles/Long Beach Harbor Labor Coalition, In 2016, he was appointed Chairman of the Coalition.
The mission of Los Angeles/Long Beach Harbor Labor Coalition is to promote union solidarity and is responsible for producing one of the nation’s largest Labor Day Parades; an annual tradition in Los Angeles, CA for 44 years where thousands of union members, labor unions and the community at large enjoy celebrating “Labor Day.”Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Carolfrances Likins
Reflector: Steve Rohde** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
_____________________________________________SAVE THE DATE!
Pursuing Justice and Peace
ICUJP 2023 Rev. George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Awards -Housing Is A Human Right
Sunday, September 10, 2023 • 1:00-3:00 pm, All-Saints Church, Pasadena
132 N Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
RSVP/Donate Here: https://www.icujp.org/09_10_23regas_awards
ICUJP t-shirts and accessories now
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Friday, August 18, 2023 at 07:30 AM
08.18.23friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
August 18th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Insurgent Beatitudes: The History of a Cultural Center
Peter Maravelis, event director at City Lights, will offer a brief meditation upon the history of the celebrated bookstore and publishing house, now in its 70th year.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Peter Maravelis is the event director at City Lights Booksellers and Publishers where he has been producing the event calendar for the last 30 years. He is also the editor of the celebrated crime fiction anthology SAN FRANCISCO NOIR.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Rose Leibowitz
Reflector: Rubi Omar** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 08/18/23
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
08/25 Friday Forum - Labor Day
_____________________________________________SAVE THE DATE!
Pursuing Justice and Peace
ICUJP 2023 Rev. George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Awards -Housing Is A Human Right
Sunday, September 10, 2023 • 1:00-3:00 pm, All-Saints Church, Pasadena
132 N Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
Tuesday, August 08, 2023 at 12:14 PM
08.11.23friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
August 11th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
YOU'VE GOT TO BE CAREFULLY TAUGHT: How American History Has Been Distorted to Conceal White Supremacy
Event Description:
Stephen Rohde, Chair of ICUJP, a retired civil rights lawyer, and contributor to several publications, draws on his recent reviews of four important books, THE NATION THAT NEVER WAS, TEACHING WHITE SUPREMACY, RACE AND THE MAKING OF AMERICAN POLITICAL SCIENCE, and WHEN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION WAS WHITE, to explore how the institution of American education trained its teachers and taught its students to believe slavery was good for the enslaved, that Reconstruction was a disaster, that African Americans were innately inferior and that the destiny of the United States was to be ruled by the descendants of White Europeans.
Americans are fond of telling themselves (and teaching future generations) a comforting and reassuring story that we are the heirs of the visionary Founders, when in fact we are the heirs of the brave men and women who defeated the Confederacy and brought about the Gettysburg Address, the Emancipation Proclamation, Reconstruction, and the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments. It is that New Birth of Freedom, not a founding based on enslavement and exclusion, that we should be celebrating and using to help build a more just and equal society.
Yet, today Republicans in Congress and several state legislatures across the country are actively seeking to turn back the clock by passing new laws to erase history and reimpose a white supremacist narrative in American education and by banning certain books and curriculums because they offer a thorough account of the ongoing struggle throughout American history to overcome racism, sexism, homophobia and bigotry.
In preparation for this special Friday Forum, here are links to Mr. Rohde's reviews of these four books:
TEACHING WHITE SUPREMACY and RACE AND THE MAKING OF AMERICAN POLITICAL SCIENCEWHEN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION WAS WHITE
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Stephen Rohde is a lecturer, writer, political activist, and retired constitutional lawyer. In addition to his role as a founder and Chair of ICUJP, he is a past Chair of the ACLU Foundation of Southern California, past Chair and board member of Death Penalty Focus, and Chair Emeritus of Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice. Steve authored the books American Words of Freedom and Freedom of Assembly and is co-author of Foundations of Freedom, published by the Constitutional Rights Foundation.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Steve Rohde
Reflector: Phil Way** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 08/11/23
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
August 18th Forum: Peter Maravelis, City Lights Bookstore/Publishing
____________________________________________SAVE THE DATE!
Pursuing Justice and Peace
ICUJP 2023 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker AwardsSunday, September 10, 2023 • 1:00-3:00 pm, All-Saints Church, Pasadena
132 N Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
We're delighted to recognize the following remarkable individuals as 2023 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemakers:
Watch for the announcement of additional special guests!
Wednesday, August 02, 2023 at 06:00 PM · 1 rsvp
08.04.23friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
August 4th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Apartheid-Free Communities:
An Interfaith Effort to Resist Racism and End Support for Israeli Apartheid.Event Description: Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, Yesh Din, and B’Tselem have all named the collection of systems and laws that the Israeli government uses to rule Palestinians inside Israel and Palestine as apartheid. Sonia Tuma, Associate General Secretary for Global Cohesion at the American Friends Service Committee, will speak about the Apartheid-Free Communities campaign, which came together in 2022 as an interdenominational coalition of faith groups in North America following the emerging consensus among the international human rights community that Israel’s treatment of the Palestinian people amounts to the Crime of Apartheid.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Sonia Tuma is the Associate General Secretary for Global Cohesion at the American Friends Service Committee. In that role she leads the organization in threading together AFSC’s global work on peace and justice in 18 countries toward greater collective impact. Sonia’s career includes community organizing, the development and delivery of educational programming, advocacy work on local and national levels and at the UN. Sonia has an academic background in International Relations, with special focus on political economy and the interplay between nationalism and feminist movements.In addition to work with the AFSC, she has been a researcher, educator, organizer, and activist. Sonia is a trained mediator and facilitator who has worked with community groups and nonprofit organizations to develop shared visions and creative, strategic programming toward social change.
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Dave Clennon
Reflector: Anthony Manousos** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 08/04/23
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
08.11.23 program: Phill Gittens - World Beyond War
_____________________________________________PLEASE SUPPORT ICUJP'S FERVENT CALL THAT RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES MUST STOP BLESSING WAR AND VIOLENCE BY MAKING A GENEROUS DONATION
Since 2001, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been advocating for a more peaceful and inclusive world, often in the face of constant war, violence, disinformation and cynicism. With a small part-time staff and lots of volunteers, your donations help us meet our budget and expand our reach.
So far this year alone we have presented a series of exceptional Friday Forums exploring:
- Susan Stouffer from the Peace Center on why and how do we teach peace;
- Richard Zaldivar of The Wall Las Memorias on building the nation's only AIDS monument and establishing a premier health prevention organization in Los Angeles;
- Anthony Manousos of Making Housing and Community Happen on dispelling myths about affordable housing and homelessness;
- Elizabeth Gonzalez of Public Counsel’s Consumer Rights and Economic Justice Project;
- Mark Gale and Richard Bunce of the National Alliance on Mental Illness on how the justice system fails people struggling with mental illness;
- A performance of Dave Brubeck's The Gates of Justice with Rev. Dr. Ken Walden of Holman UMC, and Mark Kligman and Jeff Janeczko of the Milken Archive of Jewish Music at UCLA:
- Dean Wallraff on his book Earthling - Climate Ethics;
- Greg Palast on recent and ongoing attempts to disenfranchise voters;
- Taher Herzallah of American Muslims for Palestine;
- Denise Duffield of Physicians for Social Responsibility on Local Organizing to Prevent Nuclear War;
We know that you are asked to support a wide array of worthy organizations. All we ask is that you include ICUJP among them with as generous a contribution as you can afford.
We are especially grateful to whose who can make a sustaining monthly donation of $5, $10, $25, $50, or $100. If you're able to give an annual contribution of $250, $500, or $1,000, it would allow us to mount more events and conferences throughout the year. If you belong to a congregation or organization, please explore whether they can make a donation or grant.
Friday, July 28, 2023 at 07:30 AM
07.28.23friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
July 28th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Building on Faith: The Habitat for Humanity Interfaith Initiative
Event Description: Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) brings people of all backgrounds together to build homes, communities and hope. Since 1990, we have built, rehabilitated, or repaired over 1,200 houses in neighborhoods all across greater Los Angeles.
Shelter is a basic human need, and Habitat for Humanity strives to achieve its goal of eliminating substandard housing by making decent, sustainable, and affordable housing a reality for all. Partnerships within the faith community continue to play a critical role in moving Habitat LA’s mission forward.
We look forward to the opportunity to share the latest Habitat LA Happenings, discuss ways faith communities can be involved, and answer questions.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Chris Untiet grew up in Iowa, receiving his Master of Arts Degree in political science and history from Iowa State University in 2008. He has since served as Habitat LA’s faith relations director, connecting over 100 diverse congregations and community groups of various traditions from across greater Los Angeles with Habitat’s mission to put God’s love into action to build homes, communities, and hope. He has also traveled to China, El Salvador, Paraguay, Malawi, South Africa, the Dominican Republic, and Vietnam to build homes with Habitat for Humanity.
He enjoys traveling, running, watching movies, politics, and reading in his spare time.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Rose Leibowitz
Reflector: Carolfrances Likins** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 07/28/23
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)-----
Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
08.04.23 program: Sonia Tuma: AFSC Apartheid-Free Campaign
_____________________________________________PLEASE SUPPORT ICUJP'S FERVENT CALL THAT RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES MUST STOP BLESSING WAR AND VIOLENCE BY MAKING A GENEROUS DONATION
Since 2001, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been advocating for a more peaceful and inclusive world, often in the face of constant war, violence, disinformation and cynicism. With a small part-time staff and lots of volunteers, your donations help us meet our budget and expand our reach.
So far this year alone we have presented a series of exceptional Friday Forums exploring:
- Susan Stouffer from the Peace Center on why and how do we teach peace;
- Richard Zaldivar of The Wall Las Memorias on building the nation's only AIDS monument and establishing a premier health prevention organization in Los Angeles;
- Anthony Manousos of Making Housing and Community Happen on dispelling myths about affordable housing and homelessness;
- Elizabeth Gonzalez of Public Counsel’s Consumer Rights and Economic Justice Project;
- Mark Gale and Richard Bunce of the National Alliance on Mental Illness on how the justice system fails people struggling with mental illness;
- A performance of Dave Brubeck's The Gates of Justice with Rev. Dr. Ken Walden of Holman UMC, and Mark Kligman and Jeff Janeczko of the Milken Archive of Jewish Music at UCLA:
- Dean Wallraff on his book Earthling - Climate Ethics;
- Greg Palast on recent and ongoing attempts to disenfranchise voters;
- Taher Herzallah of American Muslims for Palestine;
- Denise Duffield of Physicians for Social Responsibility on Local Organizing to Prevent Nuclear War;
We know that you are asked to support a wide array of worthy organizations. All we ask is that you include ICUJP among them with as generous a contribution as you can afford.
We are especially grateful to whose who can make a sustaining monthly donation of $5, $10, $25, $50, or $100. If you're able to give an annual contribution of $250, $500, or $1,000, it would allow us to mount more events and conferences throughout the year. If you belong to a congregation or organization, please explore whether they can make a donation or grant.
Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 06:00 PM
07.21.22friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
July 21st, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Blacklist: The Hollywood Red Scare
Event Description:
In October 1947, the House Un-American Activities Committee called on Hollywood figures to testify about allegations of Communist propaganda in American films. Although the committee never found evidence of this, the film industry responded by becoming the first mass employer to adopt a blacklist against employees whose political beliefs ran counter to prevailing ideals.
Making its West Coast debut at the Skirball Cultural Center with newly added artifacts, Blacklist: The Hollywood Red Scare, on view through September 3, shines a spotlight on the proceedings, investigations, motives, and choices of those caught in the crosshairs—including the many Jewish creatives and executives who suffered under and enforced the blacklist.
The result is an emotionally complex and compelling exhibition that demonstrates how the politics of Hollywood can shape the entire country.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Cate Thurston is the coordinating curator of Blacklist: The Hollywood Red Scare.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Rubi Omar
Reflector: Chris Ponnet** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 07/21/23
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)-----
Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
07.28.23 program: The Face of Interfaith Chaplaincy
_____________________________________________PLEASE SUPPORT ICUJP'S FERVENT CALL THAT RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES MUST STOP BLESSING WAR AND VIOLENCE BY MAKING A GENEROUS DONATION
Since 2001, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been advocating for a more peaceful and inclusive world, often in the face of constant war, violence, disinformation and cynicism. With a small part-time staff and lots of volunteers, your donations help us meet our budget and expand our reach.
So far this year alone we have presented a series of exceptional Friday Forums exploring:
- Susan Stouffer from the Peace Center on why and how do we teach peace;
- Richard Zaldivar of The Wall Las Memorias on building the nation's only AIDS monument and establishing a premier health prevention organization in Los Angeles;
- Anthony Manousos of Making Housing and Community Happen on dispelling myths about affordable housing and homelessness;
- Elizabeth Gonzalez of Public Counsel’s Consumer Rights and Economic Justice Project;
- Mark Gale and Richard Bunce of the National Alliance on Mental Illness on how the justice system fails people struggling with mental illness;
- A performance of Dave Brubeck's The Gates of Justice with Rev. Dr. Ken Walden of Holman UMC, and Mark Kligman and Jeff Janeczko of the Milken Archive of Jewish Music at UCLA:
- Dean Wallraff on his book Earthling - Climate Ethics;
- Greg Palast on recent and ongoing attempts to disenfranchise voters;
- Taher Herzallah of American Muslims for Palestine;
- Denise Duffield of Physicians for Social Responsibility on Local Organizing to Prevent Nuclear War;
We know that you are asked to support a wide array of worthy organizations. All we ask is that you include ICUJP among them with as generous a contribution as you can afford.
We are especially grateful to whose who can make a sustaining monthly donation of $5, $10, $25, $50, or $100. If you're able to give an annual contribution of $250, $500, or $1,000, it would allow us to mount more events and conferences throughout the year. If you belong to a congregation or organization, please explore whether they can make a donation or grant.
Friday, July 14, 2023 at 07:30 AM · 3 rsvps
07.14.23friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
July 14th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
The Parliament of the World’s Religions: A Call to Conscience
Event Description:
We will hear from Nitin Ajmera, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Parliament of World Religions about the upcoming Parliament Convening in Chicago this coming August, and how we can augment the Parliament's message of inclusion, understanding and peace.
The Parliament of the World’s Religions cultivates harmony among the world’s spiritual traditions and fosters their engagement with guiding institutions in order to achieve a more peaceful, just, and sustainable world.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Mr. Nitin Ajmera is Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Parliament of World Religions (PoWR). He played a leading role in organizing a virtual convention in October 2021 that delivered more than 500 programs and having luminary speakers from around the world. Prior to that he was treasurer of PoWR.
Mr. Ajmera belongs to the Jain faith. Since 2008 he has held more than a dozen positions including President of Jain Center of America in New York.
Mr. Nitin Ajmera lives with his wife Shefali who is also an MBA, in Plainview, Long Island NY. They have one son, who is a rising Senior at University of Chicago and a Bharatnatyam dancer.
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Carolfrances Likins
Reflector: Steve Rohde** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 07/14/23
(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
07.21.23 program: Cate Thurston/Skirball - Blacklist: The Hollywood Red Scare
_____________________________________________PLEASE SUPPORT ICUJP'S FERVENT CALL THAT RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES MUST STOP BLESSING WAR AND VIOLENCE BY MAKING A GENEROUS DONATION
Since 2001, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been advocating for a more peaceful and inclusive world, often in the face of constant war, violence, disinformation and cynicism. With a small part-time staff and lots of volunteers, your donations help us meet our budget and expand our reach.
So far this year alone we have presented a series of exceptional Friday Forums exploring:
- Susan Stouffer from the Peace Center on why and how do we teach peace;
- Richard Zaldivar of The Wall Las Memorias on building the nation's only AIDS monument and establishing a premier health prevention organization in Los Angeles;
- Anthony Manousos of Making Housing and Community Happen on dispelling myths about affordable housing and homelessness;
- Elizabeth Gonzalez of Public Counsel’s Consumer Rights and Economic Justice Project;
- Mark Gale and Richard Bunce of the National Alliance on Mental Illness on how the justice system fails people struggling with mental illness;
- A performance of Dave Brubeck's The Gates of Justice with Rev. Dr. Ken Walden of Holman UMC, and Mark Kligman and Jeff Janeczko of the Milken Archive of Jewish Music at UCLA:
- Dean Wallraff on his book Earthling - Climate Ethics;
- Greg Palast on recent and ongoing attempts to disenfranchise voters;
- Taher Herzallah of American Muslims for Palestine;
- Denise Duffield of Physicians for Social Responsibility on Local Organizing to Prevent Nuclear War;
We know that you are asked to support a wide array of worthy organizations. All we ask is that you include ICUJP among them with as generous a contribution as you can afford.
We are especially grateful to whose who can make a sustaining monthly donation of $5, $10, $25, $50, or $100. If you're able to give an annual contribution of $250, $500, or $1,000, it would allow us to mount more events and conferences throughout the year. If you belong to a congregation or organization, please explore whether they can make a donation or grant.
Friday, July 07, 2023 at 07:30 AM
07.07.23friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
July 7th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Clergy Standing Up For Our LGBTQ Community
Event Description:
There has been a concerted effort on the part of the far-right in this country to find the next enemy, the next imagined villain to gather around their followers for their two-minutes hate rallies that pass as political and religious protests.
These efforts have extended to public libraries and school board meetings, where the ideas of empathy, compassion and understanding are painted as Un-Christian, demonic, or an attempt to "groom" children.
Many brave clergy and religious leaders have spoken up for the defiled and oppressed in board meetings, legislatures, and houses of worship themselves. We will be hearing from those that are doing the work of standing up with our LGBTQ+ community and speaking their truth.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Photo Credit: Dirk BolleRev. Dr. Pat Langlois is Senior Pastor of Metropolitan Community Church United Church of Christ in the Valley (MCCUCCV), as well as an organizer of the Los Angeles Queer Interfaith Clergy Council (LAQuICC), which serves as an umbrella organization for LGBTQ-affirming congregations in the region.
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Phil Way
Reflector: Jasmine Hailey** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 07/07/23
(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
07.14.23 program: The Parliament of the World's Religions
_____________________________________________PLEASE SUPPORT ICUJP'S FERVENT CALL THAT RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES MUST STOP BLESSING WAR AND VIOLENCE BY MAKING A GENEROUS DONATION
Since 2001, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been advocating for a more peaceful and inclusive world, often in the face of constant war, violence, disinformation and cynicism. With a small part-time staff and lots of volunteers, your donations help us meet our budget and expand our reach.
So far this year alone we have presented a series of exceptional Friday Forums exploring:
- Susan Stouffer from the Peace Center on why and how do we teach peace;
- Richard Zaldivar of The Wall Las Memorias on building the nation's only AIDS monument and establishing a premier health prevention organization in Los Angeles;
- Anthony Manousos of Making Housing and Community Happen on dispelling myths about affordable housing and homelessness;
- Elizabeth Gonzalez of Public Counsel’s Consumer Rights and Economic Justice Project;
- Mark Gale and Richard Bunce of the National Alliance on Mental Illness on how the justice system fails people struggling with mental illness;
- A performance of Dave Brubeck's The Gates of Justice with Rev. Dr. Ken Walden of Holman UMC, and Mark Kligman and Jeff Janeczko of the Milken Archive of Jewish Music at UCLA:
- Dean Wallraff on his book Earthling - Climate Ethics;
- Greg Palast on recent and ongoing attempts to disenfranchise voters;
- Taher Herzallah of American Muslims for Palestine;
- Denise Duffield of Physicians for Social Responsibility on Local Organizing to Prevent Nuclear War;
We know that you are asked to support a wide array of worthy organizations. All we ask is that you include ICUJP among them with as generous a contribution as you can afford.
We are especially grateful to whose who can make a sustaining monthly donation of $5, $10, $25, $50, or $100. If you're able to give an annual contribution of $250, $500, or $1,000, it would allow us to mount more events and conferences throughout the year. If you belong to a congregation or organization, please explore whether they can make a donation or grant.
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 06:00 PM
06.30.23friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
June 30th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
A Conversation with Sonali Kolhatkar
Event Description:
Sonali Kolhatkar's new book Rising Up offers a timely exploration of how truthful narratives by and about people of color can be used to advance social justice in the United States.
While people of color are fast becoming the majority population in the United States, the perspectives of white Americans still dominate the vast majority of the media created and consumed every day. Media makers of color, long shut out of the decision-making process, are rising up to advance a set of different narratives, offering stories and perspectives to counter the racism and disinformation that have long dominated America’s political and cultural landscape.
In Rising Up, award-winning journalist Sonali Kolhatkar delivers a guide to racial justice narrative-setting. With a focus on shifting perspectives in news media, entertainment, and individual discourse, she highlights the writers, creators, educators, and influencers who are successfully building a culture of affirmation and inclusion.
Join us in a conversation with Sonali on her new book Rising Up, and on the larger media landscape overall.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Sonali Kolhatkar is an award-winning journalist, activist, and artist, and the founder, host, and executive producer of the popular weekly program Rising Up With Sonali which airs on KPFK, KPFA, and dozens of other radio stations, as well as in television format on Free Speech TV. She is the author of Rising Up: The Power of Narrative in Pursuing Racial Justice (City Lights, 2023) and the racial justice and civil liberties editor at YES! Magazine. She is also Senior Correspondent and Writing Fellow of the Independent Media Institute‘s Economy for All project and was formerly a weekly columnist at Truthdig. Sonali is also the founding Co-Director of the Afghan Women’s Mission, a US-based non-profit solidarity organization that funds the work of RAWA.
Her earlier book, co-authored with James Ingalls, is Bleeding Afghanistan: Washington, Warlords, and the Propaganda of Silence (2006, Seven Stories). She lives in Pasadena with her husband and two sons.
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Steve Rohde
Reflector: Rose Leibowitz** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 06/30/23
(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
_____________________________________________PLEASE SUPPORT ICUJP'S FERVENT CALL THAT RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES MUST STOP BLESSING WAR AND VIOLENCE BY MAKING A GENEROUS DONATION
Since 2001, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been advocating for a more peaceful and inclusive world, often in the face of constant war, violence, disinformation and cynicism. With a small part-time staff and lots of volunteers, your donations help us meet our budget and expand our reach.
So far this year alone we have presented a series of exceptional Friday Forums exploring:
- Susan Stouffer from the Peace Center on why and how do we teach peace;
- Richard Zaldivar of The Wall Las Memorias on building the nation's only AIDS monument and establishing a premier health prevention organization in Los Angeles;
- Anthony Manousos of Making Housing and Community Happen on dispelling myths about affordable housing and homelessness;
- Elizabeth Gonzalez of Public Counsel’s Consumer Rights and Economic Justice Project;
- Mark Gale and Richard Bunce of the National Alliance on Mental Illness on how the justice system fails people struggling with mental illness;
- A performance of Dave Brubeck's The Gates of Justice with Rev. Dr. Ken Walden of Holman UMC, and Mark Kligman and Jeff Janeczko of the Milken Archive of Jewish Music at UCLA:
- Dean Wallraff on his book Earthling - Climate Ethics;
- Greg Palast on recent and ongoing attempts to disenfranchise voters;
- Taher Herzallah of American Muslims for Palestine;
- Denise Duffield of Physicians for Social Responsibility on Local Organizing to Prevent Nuclear War;
We know that you are asked to support a wide array of worthy organizations. All we ask is that you include ICUJP among them with as generous a contribution as you can afford.
We are especially grateful to whose who can make a sustaining monthly donation of $5, $10, $25, $50, or $100. If you're able to give an annual contribution of $250, $500, or $1,000, it would allow us to mount more events and conferences throughout the year. If you belong to a congregation or organization, please explore whether they can make a donation or grant.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 06:00 PM
06.23.23friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
June 23rd, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Photo Credit: Robert Corsini/Videocratic Media
Freedom From Torture Is a Human Right
Event Description:
In all but the most extreme and distorted views, people of faith and conscience have spoken with one voice: Torture is a moral issue, and it degrades both the victim and the perpetrator. It takes many forms in our society, from force-feeding detainees in Guantanamo to subjecting people to solitary confinement in U.S. prisons, jails and immigrant detention centers.
For 12 years, ICUJP has held a "Close Guantanamo" event at the Los Angeles Federal Building to mark the 21st anniversary of the opening of the Guantanamo Bay prison camp and the human rights violations and torture it spawned. At its peak, the illegal detention center at Guantanamo Bay held some 800 men and boys of Muslim faith - most of whom were never charged with a crime. Today, 35 prisoners still languish there.
Filmmaker Robert Corsini has directed a documentary on the human rights abuses at Guantanamo, the former prisoners speaking out against their torture, and the involvement of political figures in initiating these abuses and covering up their involvement. Please join us as we screen segments of the documentary and talk about how we can prevent these inhuman atrocities from happening in our name.
The National Religious Campaign Against Torture (NRCAT) mobilizes people of faith to end torture in U.S. policy, practice, and culture. A nationally recognized interfaith membership organization based in Washington, DC, NRCAT is comprised of more than 300 religious organizations and more than 75,000 individuals have participated in our programs and activities. Our diverse partners share a common commitment to advancing the values of human dignity, human rights and an end to torture, without exception. To achieve its mission, NRCAT engages in grassroots organizing, public education, and state and national policy advocacy.
Join the conversation with our speakers:
Robert Corsini is the owner of Videocratic Media Inc. and has 30 years of experience producing and directing documentary content for features, specials, and a wide range of entertainment projects. Since its inception in 2014, Videocratic Media has embarked on a wide range of Documentary and Entertainment projects including feature documentaries on genocide and Anti-Semitism, disability rights, and grassroots peacemakers in Israel and Palestine.
Rev. Ron Stief, an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, is the executive director of the National Religious Campaign Against Torture, an interfaith organization of more than 325 religious organizations committed to ending U.S.-sponsored torture. He is a national leader and faith strategist on ending CIA torture and ending the torture of solitary confinement in U.S. prisons.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Rose Leibowitz
Reflector: Rick Banales** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 06/23/23
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)-----
Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
_____________________________________________PLEASE SUPPORT ICUJP'S FERVENT CALL THAT RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES MUST STOP BLESSING WAR AND VIOLENCE BY MAKING A GENEROUS DONATION
Since 2001, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been advocating for a more peaceful and inclusive world, often in the face of constant war, violence, disinformation and cynicism. With a small part-time staff and lots of volunteers, your donations help us meet our budget and expand our reach.
So far this year alone we have presented a series of exceptional Friday Forums exploring:
- Susan Stouffer from the Peace Center on why and how do we teach peace;
- Richard Zaldivar of The Wall Las Memorias on building the nation's only AIDS monument and establishing a premier health prevention organization in Los Angeles;
- Anthony Manousos of Making Housing and Community Happen on dispelling myths about affordable housing and homelessness;
- Elizabeth Gonzalez of Public Counsel’s Consumer Rights and Economic Justice Project;
- Mark Gale and Richard Bunce of the National Alliance on Mental Illness on how the justice system fails people struggling with mental illness;
- A performance of Dave Brubeck's The Gates of Justice with Rev. Dr. Ken Walden of Holman UMC, and Mark Kligman and Jeff Janeczko of the Milken Archive of Jewish Music at UCLA:
- Dean Wallraff on his book Earthling - Climate Ethics;
- Greg Palast on recent and ongoing attempts to disenfranchise voters;
- Taher Herzallah of American Muslims for Palestine;
- Denise Duffield of Physicians for Social Responsibility on Local Organizing to Prevent Nuclear War;
We know that you are asked to support a wide array of worthy organizations. All we ask is that you include ICUJP among them with as generous a contribution as you can afford.
We are especially grateful to whose who can make a sustaining monthly donation of $5, $10, $25, $50, or $100. If you're able to give an annual contribution of $250, $500, or $1,000, it would allow us to mount more events and conferences throughout the year. If you belong to a congregation or organization, please explore whether they can make a donation or grant.
Friday, June 16, 2023 at 07:30 AM
06.16.23friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
June 16th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
The Death Penalty is Dead Wrong, and Should Be Put To Rest
Event Description:
The movement to abolish capital punishment is reaching a tipping point in the United States. Today, in addition to the 23 states and the District of Columbia which have outlawed the death penalty, 8 states have formally or informally suspended its use and in 8 more states there hasn't been an execution in 10 years. The Biden administration has suspended capital punishment pending a thorough review. That leaves only 11 states in which an execution has taken place in the last 10 years.
Join us as activists trace the history of the movement to abolish capital punishment, debunk the myths that law and order politicians continue to peddle to justify the death penalty, discuss how people of faith are actively seeking to end this immoral form of punishment, and explore how we can finally put an end to state killing.
Join the conversation with our speakers:
Mary Kate DeLucco is Communications Consultant for Death Penalty Focus. She has spent most of her career as a writer, reporter, and producer in television news before her interests led her into communications work in the nonprofit world. Before joining Death Penalty Focus she worked for two Bay Area hospice organizations on staff, and as a volunteer. She is a member of the Petaluma Recreation, Music, and Parks Commission, is a volunteer at the Petaluma Library Bookstore. She has a BS in Journalism from Ohio University.
Father Chris Ponnet has been pastor at Saint Camillus Center for Spiritual Care since 1995, as well as Chaplain/Director of LAC/USC Medical Center. He is also a longtime member of the Board of Directors of Death Penalty Focus.
Philip Hansten is Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington, where he teaches philosophy of science and drug interactions. His books on drug interactions have sold more than one million copies, and have been translated into seven languages. He became involved in the death penalty debate after being asked to consult on the drugs used for lethal injection. His recent book, Death Penalty Bullshit. Fifteen Absurd Claims of Death Penalty Supporters is a philosophical assessment of the validity (or lack thereof) of the arguments used by death penalty supporters.
Stephen Rohde is a lecturer, writer, political activist, and retired constitutional lawyer. In addition to his role as a founder and Chair of ICUJP, he is a past Chair of the ACLU Foundation of Southern California, past Chair and board member of Death Penalty Focus, and Chair Emeritus of Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice. Steve authored the books American Words of Freedom and Freedom of Assembly and is co-author of Foundations of Freedom, published by the Constitutional Rights Foundation.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Carolfrances Likins
Reflector: Steve Rohde** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 06/16/23
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
_____________________________________________PLEASE SUPPORT ICUJP'S FERVENT CALL THAT RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES MUST STOP BLESSING WAR AND VIOLENCE BY MAKING A GENEROUS DONATION
Since 2001, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been advocating for a more peaceful and inclusive world, often in the face of constant war, violence, disinformation and cynicism. With a small part-time staff and lots of volunteers, your donations help us meet our budget and expand our reach.
So far this year alone we have presented a series of exceptional Friday Forums exploring:
- Susan Stouffer from the Peace Center on why and how do we teach peace;
- Richard Zaldivar of The Wall Las Memorias on building the nation's only AIDS monument and establishing a premier health prevention organization in Los Angeles;
- Anthony Manousos of Making Housing and Community Happen on dispelling myths about affordable housing and homelessness;
- Elizabeth Gonzalez of Public Counsel’s Consumer Rights and Economic Justice Project;
- Mark Gale and Richard Bunce of the National Alliance on Mental Illness on how the justice system fails people struggling with mental illness;
- A performance of Dave Brubeck's The Gates of Justice with Rev. Dr. Ken Walden of Holman UMC, and Mark Kligman and Jeff Janeczko of the Milken Archive of Jewish Music at UCLA:
- Dean Wallraff on his book Earthling - Climate Ethics;
- Greg Palast on recent and ongoing attempts to disenfranchise voters;
- Taher Herzallah of American Muslims for Palestine;
- Denise Duffield of Physicians for Social Responsibility on Local Organizing to Prevent Nuclear War;
We know that you are asked to support a wide array of worthy organizations. All we ask is that you include ICUJP among them with as generous a contribution as you can afford.
We are especially grateful to whose who can make a sustaining monthly donation of $5, $10, $25, $50, or $100. If you're able to give an annual contribution of $250, $500, or $1,000, it would allow us to mount more events and conferences throughout the year. If you belong to a congregation or organization, please explore whether they can make a donation or grant.
Thursday, June 08, 2023 at 06:00 PM
06.09.23friday_forum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
June 9th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Summer of Solidarity: Faith Communities Showing Up with Hospitality and Tourism Workers!
Event Description:
CLUE invites the faith leaders and communities of Southern California to join us this summer in direct action and mutual aid in solidarity with 17,000 hospitality, tourism, hotel and food service workers represented by UNITE HERE! Local 11 who are preparing to go on strike in July! We will discuss why so much is at stake in this struggle for the workers and all of our communities, share numerous opportunities to support this campaign throughout the summer, and in particular invite ICUJP leaders to take direct action with us on Century Boulevard on the afternoon of Thursday, June 22!
Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE) educates, organizes, and mobilizes the faith community to accompany workers and their families in their struggle for good jobs, dignity, and justice.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Matthew Hom (he/him) is the Faith-Rooted Organizer in Los Angeles and Santa Monica at CLUE (Clergy & Laity United for Economic Justice). He grew up in a multiracial and interfaith Chinese and Ashkenazi Jewish family in Cerritos, studied history and music at UC Irvine, and earned a Master’s in Jewish Studies at NYU. Since pursuing a career in social justice organizing, he has worked with the California Democratic Party and CAIR on electoral campaigns and Census outreach, and served in volunteer leadership roles with Jewish progressive organizations.
In his role at CLUE, he organizes clergy and congregational leaders from diverse faith traditions as they build communities of action for economic and racial justice, and in solidarity with workers and immigrants. Matthew teaches Hebrew School at Temple Isaiah, is a member of the Boyle Heights Chavurah, and serves on the Grant Advisory Committee of the Jews of Color Initiative. He feels called by his faith and identities to help build a vibrant and transformative multiracial democracy in Southern California.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Rubi Omar
Reflector: Phil Way** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 06/09/23
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)-----
Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
_____________________________________________PLEASE SUPPORT ICUJP'S FERVENT CALL THAT RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES MUST STOP BLESSING WAR AND VIOLENCE BY MAKING A GENEROUS DONATION
Since 2001, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been advocating for a more peaceful and inclusive world, often in the face of constant war, violence, disinformation and cynicism. With a small part-time staff and lots of volunteers, your donations help us meet our budget and expand our reach.
So far this year alone we have presented a series of exceptional Friday Forums exploring:
- Susan Stouffer from the Peace Center on why and how do we teach peace;
- Richard Zaldivar of The Wall Las Memorias on building the nation's only AIDS monument and establishing a premier health prevention organization in Los Angeles;
- Anthony Manousos of Making Housing and Community Happen on dispelling myths about affordable housing and homelessness;
- Elizabeth Gonzalez of Public Counsel’s Consumer Rights and Economic Justice Project;
- Mark Gale and Richard Bunce of the National Alliance on Mental Illness on how the justice system fails people struggling with mental illness;
- A performance of Dave Brubeck's The Gates of Justice with Rev. Dr. Ken Walden of Holman UMC, and Mark Kligman and Jeff Janeczko of the Milken Archive of Jewish Music at UCLA:
- Dean Wallraff on his book Earthling - Climate Ethics;
- Greg Palast on recent and ongoing attempts to disenfranchise voters;
- Taher Herzallah of American Muslims for Palestine;
- Denise Duffield of Physicians for Social Responsibility on Local Organizing to Prevent Nuclear War;
We know that you are asked to support a wide array of worthy organizations. All we ask is that you include ICUJP among them with as generous a contribution as you can afford.
We are especially grateful to whose who can make a sustaining monthly donation of $5, $10, $25, $50, or $100. If you're able to give an annual contribution of $250, $500, or $1,000, it would allow us to mount more events and conferences throughout the year. If you belong to a congregation or organization, please explore whether they can make a donation or grant.
Thursday, June 01, 2023 at 06:00 PM
06.02.23friday_forum
Please join us online
ICUJP Friday Forum
June 2nd, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
John Cobb: Confessions
Event Description: "I wanted to write once to state, if only for myself, what I really felt most keenly about, without worrying about whom I might offend. That primary concern has, for many years, been the global crises and the policies of my own country that, on the whole, speed up the move to the destruction of civilization and the physical world that supports life. I have felt called by Jesus’ Abba to do what I could for the healthy survival of the biosphere and for an ecological civilization for humans.”
In these pages, a “here I stand” near the end of a long and prestigious career, Cobb declares his faith, tells us his view of the world, names the dangers we face, and urges us to act.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
John Cobb is an American theologian, philosopher, and environmentalist known for his work across multiple disciplines and sectors of society. He taught theology at the Claremont School of Theology from 1958 to 1990. Author of more than 50 books, most recently Confessions (2023), his work For the Common Good: Redirecting the Economy Toward Community, Environment, and a Sustainable Future (1989), co-authored with Herman Daly, won the Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order. In 2014, Cobb was elected to the prestigious Academy of Arts and Sciences.In retirement John Cobb lives at Pilgrim Place in Claremont, California. In 1973, with David Griffin, he established the Center for Process Studies. Throughout his career he has contributed to Whitehead scholarship and promoted numerous process programs and organizations. In recent years he has given special attention to supporting work toward the goal of becoming an ecological civilization. Toward this end he led the efforts to found Pando Populus in 2014, Institute for Ecological Civilization in 2015, Cobb Institute in 2019, and Living Earth Movement in 2022.
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Rick Banales
Reflector: Carolfrances Likins** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
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_____________________________________________PLEASE SUPPORT ICUJP'S FERVENT CALL THAT RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES MUST STOP BLESSING WAR AND VIOLENCE BY MAKING A GENEROUS DONATION
Since 2001, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been advocating for a more peaceful and inclusive world, often in the face of constant war, violence, disinformation and cynicism. With a small part-time staff and lots of volunteers, your donations help us meet our budget and expand our reach.
So far this year alone we have presented a series of exceptional Friday Forums exploring:
- Susan Stouffer from the Peace Center on why and how do we teach peace;
- Richard Zaldivar of The Wall Las Memorias on building the nation's only AIDS monument and establishing a premier health prevention organization in Los Angeles;
- Anthony Manousos of Making Housing and Community Happen on dispelling myths about affordable housing and homelessness;
- Elizabeth Gonzalez of Public Counsel’s Consumer Rights and Economic Justice Project;
- Mark Gale and Richard Bunce of the National Alliance on Mental Illness on how the justice system fails people struggling with mental illness;
- A performance of Dave Brubeck's The Gates of Justice with Rev. Dr. Ken Walden of Holman UMC, and Mark Kligman and Jeff Janeczko of the Milken Archive of Jewish Music at UCLA:
- Dean Wallraff on his book Earthling - Climate Ethics;
- Greg Palast on recent and ongoing attempts to disenfranchise voters;
- Taher Herzallah of American Muslims for Palestine;
- Denise Duffield of Physicians for Social Responsibility on Local Organizing to Prevent Nuclear War;
We know that you are asked to support a wide array of worthy organizations. All we ask is that you include ICUJP among them with as generous a contribution as you can afford.
We are especially grateful to whose who can make a sustaining monthly donation of $5, $10, $25, $50, or $100. If you're able to give an annual contribution of $250, $500, or $1,000, it would allow us to mount more events and conferences throughout the year. If you belong to a congregation or organization, please explore whether they can make a donation or grant.
Friday, May 26, 2023 at 07:30 AM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
May 26th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Mariana Marroquin, Los Angeles LGBT Center: Ending LGBT Bigotry
Event Description: From passing oppressive state and local legislation to cultural shunning and marginalization, the LGBT community has been systematically targeted by cynical political actors for electoral gains.
Since 1969 the Los Angeles LGBT Center has cared for, championed, and celebrated LGBT individuals and families in Los Angeles and beyond, and we will hear about ways that the community is countering the rhetoric and consolidating support from allies.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Mariana Marroquin, Program Director for the Trans Wellness Center, is the former Anti-Violence Project Manager at the Los Angeles LGBT Center.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Phil Way
Reflector: Rubi Omar** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
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Friday, May 19, 2023 at 07:30 AM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
May 19th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
The Power of Protest: The Movement and the "Madman"
Event Description:
The Movement and the "Madman" tells how two antiwar demonstrations in the fall of 1969 helped prevent a massive escalation of the Vietnam war, including the possible use of nuclear weapons. At the time, the protesters had no idea of the impact of their actions.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Robert Levering is the executive producer of the film The Movement and the "Madman" which premiered on PBS's American Experience on March 28th when it was watched by more than a half-million people. He was a fulltime antiwar organizer from 1967 to 1973. After the war, he worked as a journalist, wrote 8 books about the corporate workplace, and for 20 years coauthored Fortune magazine's popular annual feature "The 100 Best Companies to Work For." He was a producer of The Boys Who Said No!, a 2021 film about the draft resistance movement.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Steve Rohde
Reflector: Jasmine Hailey** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
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Friday, May 05, 2023 at 07:30 AM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
May 5th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Richard Zaldivar, The Wall Las Memorias: God Speaks, we must Listen!
Event Description: A conversation with Richard Zaldivar, the founder of The Wall Las Memorias, who will speak about his journey of activism in Los Angeles, from coming out of the closet to building the nation's only AIDS monument and establishing a premier health prevention organization in Los Angeles.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Richard Zaldivar is a nationally renowned and well-respected leader in both the Latino and LGBTQ communities. Based in Los Angeles, California, he is often sought for his expertise, leadership and strategic thinking in the topics of community engagement, empowerment, HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, mental health, LGBTQ issues, faith and community politics.
Richard is the founder and executive director of The Wall Las Memorias Project, a ground-breaking community health and wellness organization dedicated to serving Latino, LGBTQ and other underserved populations through advocacy, education and building the next generation of leadership.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Anthony Manousos
Reflector: Rick Banales** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
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Upcoming Forum:
May 12th- Anthony Manousos: Making Housing and Community HappenFOLLOW US! Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 06:00 PM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
April 28th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
The Wildlands Conservancy's Wind Wolves Preserve
Event Description: Founded in 1995, The Wildlands Conservancy (TWC) is dedicated to preserving the beauty and biodiversity of the earth and providing programs so that children may know the wonder and joy of nature. In working to achieve this mission, TWC has established the largest nonprofit nature preserve system on the West Coast, comprising 23 preserves encompassing 192,000 acres of diverse mountain, valley, desert, river, and coastal landscapes. These preserves are open to the public free of charge for passive recreation, including camping, hiking, picnicking, birding, and more.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Ann Wempe is the Outdoor Education Director at Wind Wolves Preserve. She has been working for The Wildlands Conservancy for 3.5 years.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Phil Way
Reflector: Steve Rohde** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
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Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 06:00 PM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
April 21st, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
The Task Ahead of Us: What Mother Earth Needs Us to Do
Event Description: Every day is Earth Day, but it’s good to have one day set aside for Her. On this day before Her day, we will celebrate Her with a bit of poetry, but we’ll also get down to work on learning facts about Her troubles and look at possible solutions. It’s about seeing how militarism and white supremacy connect with environmental destruction, but also what environmental justice looks like.
If you have a favorite poem celebrating our Mother, bring it.Join the conversation with our speaker:
Carolfrances Likins is an ICUJP board member, a writer, and a retired teacher.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Rose Leibowitz
Reflector: Rubi Omar** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
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Friday, April 14, 2023 at 07:30 AM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
April 14th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Street Symphony: Creating beloved community at the CROSSROADS
Event Description: A discussion and demonstration of how Street Symphony programs create new works of music from the intersection of community participants living in Skid Row shelters or SRO's and musical/performing artists.
CROSSROADS programs create new communities of audiences, combining Skid Row community participants with the public at large.Join the conversation with our speakers:
Vijay Gupta is a violinist, speaker and collaborative artist. He currently serves as the Artistic Director of Street Symphony, an organization he founded in 2011 which provides thousands of musical experiences for people in reentry from homelessness, addiction and incarceration in Los Angeles. Gupta is also the co-founder of Skid Row Arts Alliance, which creates artistic experiences in collaboration with Skid Row arts providers. Gupta is the recipient of a 2018 MacArthur Fellowship.
Street Symphony, founded by Gupta in 2011, has provided thousands of musical experiences for people experiencing homelessness, incarceration, addiction, and poverty in Los Angeles county. Recognized as a national model for community engagement through music, Street Symphony partners with Skid Row service providers, and Los Angeles county jails to create musical experiences of the highest artistic quality, bringing together musicians from the LA Phil, Master Chorale, and countless other musical artists from a variety of genres, to create music for, and with, people living in Skid Row.
Kendall Moran graduated from California State University, Long Beach in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing & Communication Studies. Prior to that, she had been working in the Events & Hospitality industry since 2014, and now has almost a decade of experience specializing in the coordination & production of a wide variety of events.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Website: Street Symphony
Upcoming Concert: 'When the Violin' on April 29 at 6pm at All Saints Church, Pasadena.7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Anthony Manousos
Reflector: Carolfrances Likins** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
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Friday, April 07, 2023 at 07:30 AM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
April 7th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
José Woss/Friends Committee on National Legislation - A struggle for human rights from the prison cell to statelessness
Event Description: Human rights is not merely an academic notion, we see them violated by the warehousing of Black people and stripping Dominicans of Haitian descent of their citizenship. We will look at policies that seek to advance human rights, but often a prohibition of the deprivation of human rights.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
José Woss is a life-long justice seeker. He is the son of immigrants, a former social worker, interpreter for survivors of torture, and current Director for Justice Reform at the Friends Committee on National Legislation.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Rick Banales
Reflector: Carolfrancis Likins** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 06:00 PM · 1 rsvp
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ICUJP Friday Forum
March 31st, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Back from the Brink: Local Organizing to Prevent Nuclear War
Event Description: The threat of nuclear war is real and rising. Vladimir Putin has threatened to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, tensions are rising between the United States and China, and a new global nuclear arms race is underway.
Back from the Brink: Bringing Communities together to Abolish Nuclear Weapons is mobilizing local communities throughout the country to demand that our leaders in Washington take bold action toward nuclear abolition and common sense policies that can prevent nuclear war.
Here in California, our demand can be especially impactful. California has long led the nation on important environmental and social policies and we must do so again, this time on the critical issue of nuclear weapons.Join the conversation with our speaker:
Denise Duffield is Associate Director of Physicians for Social Responsibility-Los Angeles and directs its Nuclear Threats program, which advocates for health protective policies related to nuclear weapons and nuclear energy. She serves on the steering committee of Back from the Brink: Bringing Communities Together to Abolish Nuclear Weapons and leads PSR-LA's efforts for a full cleanup of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL). Denise also serves on the board of the Alliance for Nuclear Accountability (ANA), a national network of organizations that works to address issues of nuclear weapons production and waste cleanup.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Carolfrancis Likins
Reflector: Anthony Manousos** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Upcoming Forums:
04.07.23 - Jose Woss - Friends Committee on National LegislationFOLLOW US! Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 06:00 PM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
March 24th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Earthling - Climate Ethics
Event Description: A discussion of the main ethical issues relating to climate change, highlighting intergenerational equity and the moral standing of non-human animals.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Dean Wallraff is an attorney and Executive Director of Advocates for the Environment, a public-interest law firm and environmental advocacy organization. He represents public-interest groups such as the Sierra Club, Center for Biological Diversity, and the California Native Plant Society in environmental, land-use, water-law and open-government litigation. His legal practice focuses on reducing the impacts of climate change.
Dean is a graduate of the University of Arizona and Loyola Law School. He lives in Shadow Hills with his wife Benita and a large Kuvasz dog named Bartok.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Website:
Ethics Press: Earthling: New Ethics for the Anthropocene
Dean Wallraff: Climate Ethics on Substack
Dean Wallraff: Climate Ethics Newsletter
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Steve Rohde
Reflector: Jasmine Hailey** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
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Upcoming Forums:
03.31.23 - Denise Duffield: Physicians for Social ResponsibilityFOLLOW US! Friday, March 17, 2023 at 07:30 AM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
March 17th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Care First, Jails Last: Why can't California keep people with mental illness out of jail and how do we fix this?
Event Description: People do not "get well in a cell." Jail is the wrong place for people struggling with mental illness. In Los Angeles, 40% of the men and 66% of the women incarcerated in our jail system live with a severe mental illness. New laws and programs bring hope for more understanding, resources, and justice in California, but our statewide efforts have lacked scale and commitment. We have a long way to go.
Join the conversation with our speakers:
Mark Gale is the Criminal Justice Chair of NAMI (National alliance on Mental Illness) Greater Los Angeles County and serves on advisory committees for the LA County District Attorney's Office and the Office of Diversion and Reentry. He attends various county meetings on behalf of NAMI GLAC and engages the system at both the county and state levels. Mark has been honored with several awards for his hard and creative work in the criminal justice field as it relates to mental illness. He is the father of a son with a serious mental illness.
Dick Bunce's career combined pastoral ministry with various forms of social work. He is a former chair of ICUJP. Regarding the mental health field, he has been executive director of the Pomona Valley Chapter of NAMI and subsequently interim ED of NAMI LA County Council (now called NAMI Greater Los Angeles County.) Dick is now retired, though busy with community work.
His son was afflicted with paranoid schizophrenia during his college years. For the next twenty years he rotated through hospitals, jails, homelessness, and times of relative stability.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Phil Way
Reflector: Steve Rohde** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
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Friday, March 10, 2023 at 07:30 AM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
March 10th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
03.10.23 Friday Forum - Palestine in America: Activism, Advocacy, and Adversity
Event Description: Arguably the most crucial battleground for the Palestinian struggle outside of Palestine, the United States has seen an intensification in the discourse surrounding Palestinian rights and liberation in the past decade. From major electoral victories to strategic boycott wins and large-scale mobilizations to Netflix shows centering on the Palestinian narrative, the discourse and trajectory of Palestine activism have shifted dramatically. This has created significant opportunities for the Palestine movement in the US on campuses, in Congress, and beyond.
American Muslims for Palestine has been at the center of the action since 2015 and has organized some of the largest and most effective Palestine advocacy campaigns in the US.Join the conversation with our speaker:
Raised in Southern California, Taher Herzallah came of age in a vibrant Muslim and Palestinian activism scene and was the president of MSA West and his local Students for Justice in Palestine chapter at UC Riverside where he completed his undergraduate degree in Political Science and International Affairs. As the Director of Outreach & Community Organizing for American Muslims for Palestine, Taher facilitates national coalition-building and expands the organization’s grassroots presence across the US.
Mr. Herzallah is one of the 'Irvine 11,' a group of students who were arrested and prosecuted for expressing their constitutionally protected rights of free speech and political dissent when they walked out of a speech given by Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren at UC Irvine in 2010. Mr. Herzallah was also one of six people arrested for protesting the appointment of David Friedman as US ambassador to Israel at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing in February 2017.
Mr. Herzallah is currently doing his PhD in American Studies and his research interests focus on Muslim and Palestinian political and social activism in the context of the ongoing settler-colonization of Palestine and ongoing military-style police warfare against people of color in the US. Mr. Herzallah’s research lies at the intersections of Middle East and Islamic Studies, Indigenous Studies, Critical Ethnic Studies, Black Studies, and Religious Studies while bringing an important Critical Muslim Studies dimension to the American Studies Department.
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Dave Clennon
Reflector: Dr. Rubi Omar** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
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Saturday, March 04, 2023 at 07:30 AM · 2 rsvps
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ICUJP Friday Forum
March 3rd, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
03.03.23 Friday Forum - Carey Shenkman: The Espionage Act and Freedom of the Press
Event Description: A Century of Repression offers an unprecedented and panoramic history of the use of the Espionage Act of 1917 as the most important yet least understood law threatening freedom of the press in modern American history. It details government use of the Act to control information about U.S. military and foreign policy during the two World Wars, the Cold War, and the War on Terror.
The Act has provided cover for the settling of political scores, illegal break-ins, and prosecutorial misconduct. The cases of Eugene Debs, John S. Service, Daniel Ellsberg, Chelsea Manning, Edward Snowden, and Julian Assange, among others, reveal the threat posed to whistleblowers, government critics, and journalists alike.
Join us for a discussion on this obscure but far-reaching example of government overreach.Join the conversation with our speaker:
Carey Shenkman is a lawyer, author, and litigator focusing on freedom of speech. He testified in the Assange extradition proceedings, and is co-author of the book A Century of Repression: the Espionage Act and Freedom of the Press.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Rose Leibowitz
Reflector: Rick Banales** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
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ICUJP Friday Forum 03/03/23
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Friday, February 24, 2023 at 07:30 AM
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February 24th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
2.24.23 Friday Forum - Dialogue between the Black and Jewish communities through music: Brubeck's "The Gates of Justice" at Holman UMC
Event Description: By the time Dave Brubeck was commissioned to write a piece of music by the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, the bond formed by the Jewish and African American communities during the civil rights movement had weakened and was starting to break down in the wake of the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
On Tuesday, February 28th, the Lowell Milken Center for Music of American Jewish Experience at UCLA in collaboration with Holman United Methodist Church will be presenting a concert in their Music and Justice series at Holeman UMC that features a performance of Dave Brubeck's The Gates of Justice. This powerful work of interfaith and intercultural unity and hope is a work that pulls from biblical and Hebrew liturgical texts, Martin Luther King’s speeches, African American spirituals and from the writings of the Jewish sage Hillel, and this Dave Brubeck composition with lyrics by Iola Brubeck still resonates today.Please join us for a discussion on the Milken Center, the ongoing work of Holeman UMC, and the intersection of art and activism in the context of music and Black freedom.
“When King said, ‘We must live together as brothers,’ people didn’t hear it. Now they damn well hear it.”
— Dave BrubeckJoin the conversation with our speakers:
Rev. Dr. Ken Walden was born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in Saint George, South Carolina. At an early age he served in leadership positions within various organizations such as the Junior Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Boy Scouts of America, and church congregations. He is an ordained clergy-member of the California-Pacific Conference of The United Methodist Church.
Prior to being named Senior Pastor of Holman United Methodist Church, Dr. Walden served as the 16th President of Gammon Theological Seminary at the Interdenominational Theological Center located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Mark Kligman is the Inaugural holder of the Mickey Katz Endowed Chair in Jewish Music at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music where he is a Professor of Ethnomusicology and Musicology. He specializes in the liturgical traditions of Middle Eastern Jewish communities and various areas of popular Jewish music. Professor Kligman is the Director of the Lowell Milken Center for Music of American Jewish Experience.
Jeff Janeczko is the Curator and Chief Operating Officer of the Milken Archive of Jewish Music and a Visiting Researcher with the Lowell Milken Center for Music of American Jewish Experience at UCLA. He holds a Ph.D. in ethnomusicology from UCLA, where he has taught courses on Jewish music and ethnomusicology.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Carolfrancis Likins
Reflector: Phil Way** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
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ICUJP Friday Forum 02/24/23
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Friday, February 17, 2023 at 07:30 AM
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February 17th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Friday Forum - Carrying on the NAACP's legacy and mission
Event Description: The NAACP seeks to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights without discrimination based on race.
The Pomona Valley Branch serves five cities in San Bernardino County and five cities in Los Angeles County., and we will hear about the priorities and initiatives of the Pomona Valley office and the NAACP overall.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Jeanette Ellis Royston serves as the President of the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Pomona Valley Branch.
Chris Lodgson is a lead organizer with CJEC, the Coalition for a Just and Equitable California, and ARCC, the American Redress Coalition of California, which are grassroots, California-based organizations working for Reparations and Reparative Justice for descendants of US Chattel Slavery living in California. CJEC is one of seven Community Organizations selected by the California Reparations Task Force to conduct community outreach and engagement for Reparations. CJEC helped write the final version, and was instrumental in the passage, of AB3121, the law that created California's first-in-the-nation Reparations Task Force.
Raphael H. Plunkett is a 28 year volunteer in literacy, political and civic endeavors. Credited for her work with CJEC and NAASD as a grassroots organizer, she has been working on behalf of the CA Reparations Task Force process, honored with the NAASD Stellar Award, a Diamond Bar Volunteer of the Year Award, and the Fred Hampton Scholarship Fund Image Award.The NAACP Pomona Valley motto:
“Together We Are Stronger.”
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Anthony Manousos
Reflector: Jasmine Hailey** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
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UPCOMING FRIDAY FORUMS:
February 24th: Dave Brubeck and his legacy of social justice.FOLLOW US! Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 06:00 PM
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February 17th, 7:30-9:30 am PacificFriday Forum - Carrying on the NAACP's legacy and mission
Event Description: The NAACP seeks to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights without discrimination based on race.
The Pomona Valley Branch serves five cities in San Bernardino County and five cities in Los Angeles County., and we will hear about the priorities and initiatives of the Pomona Valley office and the NAACP overall.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Jeanette Ellis Royston serves as the President of the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Pomona Valley Branch.The NAACP Pomona Valley motto:
“Together We Are Stronger.”
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Anthony Manousos
Reflector: Jasmine Hailey** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
UPCOMING FRIDAY FORUMS:
February 24th: Dave Brubeck and his legacy of social justice.FOLLOW US! Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 06:00 PM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
February 17th, 7:30-9:30 am PacificFriday Forum - Carrying on the NAACP's legacy and mission
Event Description: The NAACP seeks to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights without discrimination based on race.
The Pomona Valley Branch serves five cities in San Bernardino County and five cities in Los Angeles County., and we will hear about the priorities and initiatives of the Pomona Valley office and the NAACP overall.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Jeanette Ellis Royston serves as the President of the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Pomona Valley Branch.The NAACP Pomona Valley motto:
“Together We Are Stronger.”
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Anthony Manousos
Reflector: Jasmine Hailey** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
UPCOMING FRIDAY FORUMS:
February 24th: Dave Brubeck and his legacy of social justice.FOLLOW US! Thursday, February 09, 2023 at 06:00 PM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
February 10th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Friday Forum - CASA of Los Angeles: Advocating for Children
Event Description: Children in the dependency and juvenile justice court system face obstacles in receiving the basic care that all children need, like emotional support and a chance for a stable and loving home. They often lack appropriate education and vocational training, medical and mental health care. Angela Daughtry of CASA of Los Angeles will be sharing with us on how the organization trains committed, consistent and caring adults who provide equitable access to resources and life-affirming connections.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Angela Daughtry is the recruitment and outreach manager at CASA of Los Angeles, and an advocate for education, diversity, equity, inclusion, and most importantly, for our youth.
She is currently serving with a board of directors for Eastern Michigan University's Higher Education Student Affairs (HESA) Alumni Association, Children's Center of Antelope Valley, and MomHouse of AV.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Steve Rohde
Reflector: Anthony Manousos** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
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UPCOMING FRIDAY FORUMS:
February 17th: Jeanette EllisRoyston, Pomona Valley NAACPFOLLOW US! Thursday, February 02, 2023 at 06:00 PM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
February 3rd, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Friday Forum: Censorship, Intellectual Freedom, and Social Justice: Where are We at Today?
Event Description: Joyce McIntosh will share information about the current state of censorship and challenges in the United States and lead into the ways each one of us can identify a path to advocacy in hopes of protecting access to information for all. We will share a time of questions and conversation following.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Joyce McIntosh is the Assistant Program Director for the Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF), an organization dedicated to First Amendment education, litigation, and advocacy. She has worked at the intersection of intellectual freedom, communication, and the First Amendment for three decades. Her background and education in journalism and library and information science have led her to work for newspapers, non-profits, and for the last two decades in libraries. She worked in a public library outside of Chicago, IL providing reference, programming, outreach, and assistive technology before joining FTRF.In addition to her work with FTRF, Joyce has worked for the Sierra Club Mackinac Chapter (Michigan) and has participated in an anti-racism training program called White Women Fighting Racism. Joyce strives to apply her values of faith and social justice to every role, conversation, and training she is part of.
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Rick Banales
Reflector: Carolfrances Likins** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
UPCOMING FRIDAY FORUMS:
February 10th: Charity Chandler-Cole, CASA of Los AngelesFOLLOW US! Friday, January 27, 2023 at 07:30 AM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
January 27th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Friday Forum: Get On The Bus - Keeping Families Connected During COVID-19
Get On The Bus (GOTB) helps bring children and their incarcerated loved ones together for a specialized visiting day. One of the newest and biggest challenges that families with incarcerated loved ones face today is an additional barrier to conducting visiting: COVID-19. Learn about how GOTB helped families maneuver through barriers and how you can help.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Kristal Corona is the Program Coordinator for Get On The Bus since 2022. She has worked in the restorative justice field for 7 years and focuses on finding ways to help heal families and communities through conflict resolution, mediation, and community dialogue. She has led national and international workshops on peacebuilding and research theories.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Rose Leibowitz
Reflector: Steve Rohde** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
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UPCOMING FRIDAY FORUMS:
February 3rd: Joyce McIntosh - American Library Association's Office for Intellectual FreedomFOLLOW US! Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 06:00 PM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
January 20th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Friday Forum - Elizabeth Gonzalez: How Public Counsel Protects Consumer Rights and Economic Justice
Learn about ways Public Counsel’s Consumer Rights and Economic Justice Project serves Los Angeles County residents who are low-income. Supervising Staff Attorney Elizabeth Gonzalez will discuss the areas of practice we assist with, and will provide information about our free debt collection defense, foreclosure prevention, and bankruptcy clinics.
This is an information session and legal advice will not be provided. However, you will learn how to contact Public Counsel’s Consumer Rights and Economic Justice Project for assistance.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Elizabeth Gonzalez serves as a Supervising Staff Attorney with Public Counsel’s Consumer Rights and Economic Justice Project. Elizabeth has assisted consumers who are low-income in all areas of consumer law for over a decade, including student loans, debt collection defense, home equity scams, and bankruptcy.
Elizabeth serves on the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation’s Debt Collection Advisory Committee, has presented to national audiences on student loans and bankruptcy, and has testified in front of the United States Senate Judiciary Committee on bankruptcy reforms to assist student loan borrowers.
Elizabeth Gonzalez is also a Lecturer in Law at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Phil Way
Reflector: Richard Bunce** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
UPCOMING FRIDAY FORUMS:
January 27th: Kristal Corona: Get On The Bus/Center for Restorative Justice WorksFOLLOW US! Friday, January 13, 2023 at 07:30 AM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
January 13th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Friday Forum - Greg Palast on Vote Supression
"Those who rage against and work against expanding the electorate know what's at stake. The goal is to block access to the ballot and to policy making because letting the agitators inside might yield new laws to remedy inequality or injustice". -- Stacy Abrams
The push to prevent people from voting has always been an American tradition - from Poll Taxes to supposed "literacy tests", those who want to suppress the rights of citizens have always known that the power is not in who votes, but in who counts the votes.
Investigative reporter Greg Palast will be informing us on recent and ongoing attempts to disenfranchise voters, and the ongoing work to make sure that everyone has equal access to the ballot box.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Greg Palast Greg Palast is known for his investigative reports for The Guardian, BBC Television and Democracy Now. Palast is author of several New York Times bestsellers including "The Best Democracy Money Can Buy".
Palast’s new film, "Vigilante: Georgia’s Vote Suppression Hitman", produced by Martin Sheen and narrated by Rosario Dawson, will be released later this year.7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Steve Rohde
Reflector: Rose Leibowitz** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
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UPCOMING FRIDAY FORUMS:
January 20th: Elizabeth Gonzalez - publiccounsel.orgWednesday, January 11, 2023 at 12:00 PM · 7 rsvps
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Photo: Mohammed TajsarClose Guantanamo NOW!
SAVE THE DATE!
Please join ICUJP and allies in-person or online at:
ICUJP Close Guantanamo Live Stream
Wed., Jan. 11, 2023, 12:00 - 1:30 pm Pacific Time
Downtown LA Federal Bldg.,
300 N. Los Angeles St.,
Los Angeles 90012
Free and open to allPlease join ICUJP and allies online or in-person Wednesday, January 11, to mark the 21st anniversary of the opening of the Guantanamo Bay prison camp and the human rights violations and torture it spawned.
At its peak, the illegal detention center at Guantanamo Bay held some 800 men and boys of Muslim faith - most of whom were never charged with a crime. Today, 35 prisoners still languish there.
After the Guantanamo Bay prison camp was opened, the Bush Administration commissioned the torture memos, a series of documents designed to retroactively provide a pseudo-legal justification for crimes against humanity. To date no one in the Bush administration has been called to account for writing and implementing these documents.Let's send a message to President Biden:
Close Guantanamo NOW and release all detainees!
End torture NOW and prosecute the torturers and those who authorized them.Speakers:
- Estee Chandler, Jewish Voice for Peace
- Jim Lafferty, National Lawyers Guild LA
- Shane Que Hee, Out Against War
- Mohammad Tajsar, ACLU of Southern California
- Atra Flemons, CAIR
- Michael Rapkin, Guantanamo Bar
- Shakeel Syed, South Asian Network
- Ysabel Gonzalez, Code Pink
- Vincent DeStefano, AssangeDefense.org
- Tarek Shawky, Shawky Law Office
Thank you to our event sponsors and endorsers!
Co-sponsors:
National Religious Campaign Against Torture • Out Against War
Endorsers:
ACLU of Southern California •
Addicted To War • American Muslims for Palestine
Anti-racist Action/LA • CAIR •
Defending Rights and Dissent •
Jewish Voice for Peace • KPFK 90.7FM • National Lawyers Guild LA •
North Carolina Stop Torture Now • Out Against War • Reprieve UK •
September 11 Families for Peaceful Tomorrows • St. Camillus Center • Topanga Peace Alliance • Witness Against TorturePlease assist ICUJP in fulfilling its mission:
Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence
Wednesday, January 04, 2023 at 06:00 PM · 4 rsvps
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ICUJP Friday Forum
January 6th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Friday Forum - WHY IS GUANTANAMO STILL OPEN?
A group of thought leaders and activists on the issue of Guantanamo discuss its dreadful history, how it clashes with America's stated ideals, and the prospects for its closure.
Joining longtime ICUJP member and "Close Guantanamo" event organizer Jon Krampner are the Rev. Ron Stief of the National Religious Campaign Against Torture, Mohammad Tajsar of the ACLU of Southern California, and Michael Rapkin, a member of the Guantanamo Bar.
Join the conversation with our speakers:
MOHAMMAD TAJSAR has been a staff attorney at the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California since 2017. One of his areas of primary concentration is national security and counter-terrorism policy, with a particular focus on the impacts of national security law on Arab, Muslim, Middle Eastern, and South Asian communities.
MICHAEL RAPKIN, along with his son, is a senior partner in the Marina Del Rey law firm of Rapkin and Associates. He has been a real estate lawyer for 46 years and, since 2005, a member of the Guantanamo Bar. He had two clients in Guantanamo, both of whom were transferred out after undergoing torture and indefinite detention at the hands of the U.S. government. Charges were never filed against either of them.
REV. RON STIEF, an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, is the executive director of the National Religious Campaign Against Torture, an interfaith organization of more than 325 religious organizations committed to ending U.S.-sponsored torture. He is a national leader and faith strategist on ending CIA torture and ending the torture of solitary confinement in U.S. prisons.
JON KRAMPNER (moderator) has organized ICUJP's “Close Guantanamo” protest rally in front of the Downtown Los Angeles Federal Building for the last 12 years; before that he solo picketed there every January 11. His article “The Fog Machine,” about the CIA's “extraordinary rendition” (torture taxi) program appeared in the summer 2016 issue of The Brooklyn Rail.7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Dave Clennon
Zoom Host: Rick Banales** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Join us in-person or online:
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Downtown LA Federal Building,
300 N. Los Angeles St.,
Los Angeles 90012
12:00 - 1:30 pm Pacific Time
Free and open to all
ICUJP CLOSE GUANTANAMO LIVE STREAM
Speakers:
- Estee Chandler, Jewish Voice for Peace
- Jim Lafferty, National Lawyers Guild LA
- Shane Que Hee, Out Against War
- Mohammad Tajsar, ACLU of Southern California
- Atra Flemons, CAIR
- Michael Rapkin, Guantanamo Bar
- Shakeel Syed, South Asian Network
- Ysabel Gonzalez, Code Pink
- Father Chris Ponnet, St. Camillus Center
- Vincent DeStefano, AssangeDefense.org
- Tarek Shawky, Shawky Law Office
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS AND ENDORSERS!
Co-sponsors:
National Religious Campaign Against Torture • Out Against War
Endorsers:
ACLU of Southern California •
Addicted To War • American Muslims for Palestine
Anti-racist Action/LA • CAIR •
Defending Rights and Dissent •
Jewish Voice for Peace • KPFK 90.7FM • National Lawyers Guild LA •
North Carolina Stop Torture Now • Out Against War • Reprieve UK •
September 11 Families for Peaceful Tomorrows • St. Camillus Center • Topanga Peace Alliance • Witness Against TortureThursday, December 29, 2022 at 06:00 PM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
December 30th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Friday Forum: Year-End Reflections and New Year Aspirations
"A battle lost or won is easily described, understood, and appreciated, but the moral growth of a great nation requires reflection, as well as observation, to appreciate it". -- Frederick Douglass
Let’s look back together on 2022 from a personal, community, and global perspective. Where have we succeeded and where have we failed? What lessons have we learned? What are our fondest hopes for 2023 and how are we actually going to achieve them?
ICUJP invites all to join us in looking back on 2022, sharing your own reflections, and preparing for the challenges and opportunities ahead.7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Rose Leibowitz
Zoom Host: Rick Banales** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Photo: Mohammed TajsarClose Guantanamo NOW!
SAVE THE DATE!
Join us in-person or online:
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Downtown LA Federal Building,
300 N. Los Angeles St.,
Los Angeles 90012
12:00 - 1:30 pm Pacific Time
Free and open to all
ICUJP CLOSE GUANTANAMO LIVE STREAMFriday, December 16, 2022 at 07:30 AM · 1 rsvp
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ICUJP Friday Forum
December 16th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Friday Forum: ICUJP Holiday Gathering and Call for Ukraine/Russia Christmas Truce
In December 1914, small pockets of French, German, Belgian and British troops held impromptu cease-fires across the Western Front, with reports of some on the Eastern Front as well. Some accounts suggest a few of these unofficial truces remained in effect for days. These troops honored each other's humanity when the leaders of their countries just wanted to wage war.
We are honored to host Medea Benjamin from Code Pink, who will be talking about the call for a Christmas Truce in Ukraine as well as observations highlighted in her new book War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict, and we will have reflections from other ICUJP presenters sharing their thoughts on the past year, their work, and ways that we in ICUJP can be of service in creating a more peaceful and just world in the upcoming year and beyond.Join the conversation with our speaker:
Medea Benjamin is an American political activist who was the co-founder of Code Pink with Jodie Evans and others. Along with activist and author Kevin Danaher, she created the fair trade advocacy group Global Exchange. Benjamin was the Green Party candidate in California in 2000 for the United States Senate, receiving the highest raw vote total of any Green Party U.S. Senate candidate.
As part of Code Pink's mission, Benjamin helped organize many International Women's Day Marches and Mother's Day Calls for Peace, the latter to bring back the original intent of Mother's Day as women mobilizing against war. These included bringing women from war-torn countries such as Iraq, Palestine, and Afghanistan to the U.S. to speak about their experiences. Between 2003 and 2010, Benjamin helped organize anti-war mass mobilizations in Washington, D.C., New York City, and San Francisco.
Benjamin organized the campaign Bring Our War Dollars Home, which fought to divert money from the Pentagon into social programs at home.
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General, your tank
is a powerful vehicle
it smashes down forests
& crushes a hundred men.
but it has one defect:
it needs a driver.
General, your bomber is powerful
it flies faster than a storm
& carries more than an elephant.
but it has one defect:
it needs a mechanic.
General, man is very useful.
He can fly & he can kill.
but he has one defect:
He can think. -- Bertolt BrechtLearn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Facilitator: Steve Rohde
Zoom host: David Clennon** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----
Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Photo: Mohammed TajsarClose Guantanamo NOW!
SAVE THE DATE!
Join us in-person or online:
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Downtown LA Federal Building,
300 N. Los Angeles St.,
Los Angeles 90012
12:00 - 1:30 pm Pacific Time
Free and open to all
UPCOMING FRIDAY FORUMS:
December 23rd - No Meeting - Enjoy the Holidays!
December 30th - Year End ReflectionsWednesday, December 07, 2022 at 06:00 PM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
December 9th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
12.09.22 Friday Forum - The Brazilian elections, the MST and challenges of the new government
The Brazilian Landless Rural Workers Movement – MST -- is a Brazilian social movement fighting for land, agrarian reform, and social change. It is the result of a long history of land concentration and social inequality and is inspired by various forms of resistance and popular struggles for social justice and the sovereignty of people.
For 38 years the MST has organized landless peasants throughout Brazil to fight for their land and produce healthy food, building a better life for their families with education, health, and culture, based on cooperation and respect for each other and for nature.
The MST has organized more than 1.5 million people in about 1,200 cities located in 23 states and the Federal District.
The MST is part of La Via Campesina, an international coalition of more than 170 peasant movements from 80 countries worldwide.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Cassia Bechara has been a member of the MST since 2001. She has taken on different tasks in the Movement, such as in the communications sector and grassroots organizer. Today she is a member of MST National Board and coordinates the International Relations Collective.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Veda Veach
Facilitator: Carolfrances Likins
Zoom host: Rick Banales** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----ICUJP Partners with Ten Thousand Villages This Holiday Season!
Drop into a non-profit Ten Thousand Villages shop in Pasadena or in Redondo Beach, between November 28 and December 12, immerse yourself in the amazing handiwork of women and men of the world, and buy at least one gift for someone you were shopping for.
If you say “ICUJP” to the volunteer when you check out, 15% of your purchase will go to ICUJP!
-----Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Photo: Mohammed TajsarClose Guantanamo NOW!
SAVE THE DATE!
Join us in-person or online:
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Downtown LA Federal Building,
300 N. Los Angeles St.,
Los Angeles 90012
12:00 - 1:30 pm Pacific Time
Free and open to allThursday, December 01, 2022 at 06:00 PM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
December 2nd, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
The William Grant Still Arts Center - Fun and Games: The 42nd Annual Black Doll Show
Join us for a discussion on the history of The William Grant Still Arts Center in Los Angeles, and a preview of this year's annual exhibition featuring dolls, games, quilts and multi-media art.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Amitis Motevalli is the director of the William Grant Still Arts Center, a multi-arts exhibition and educational space focusing on community histories and broadening canons through the arts. The William Grant Still Arts Center is a facility of the City of Los Angeles, Department of Cultural Affairs. Amitis is also a multimedia artist born in Iran. Within her practice as an artist, she explores the culture and survival of people living in poverty, conflict and/or war. Her experience as a trans-national migrant is foundational in her work. Motevalli is invested in research, collaboration, and the potential of art to expand thought.
As the director of the William Grant Still Arts Center, Motevalli has broadened the pedagogical and exhibition programming by bringing a focus to grassroots archives, in particular within South Central Los Angeles. She also directed a city wide program called LA/Islam Arts Inititative in partnership with the Doris Duke Foundation. Motevalli is now also responsible for the upcoming Charmette Bonpua Art and Cultural Center, a satellite space to the William Grant Still Arts Center, with a specific arts focus on exhibition, education and a repository of South Central Los Angeles Archives. She currently lives and works in Los Angeles exhibiting art internationally.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Jasmine Hailey
Facilitator: Rick Banales
Zoom host: David Clennon** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----ICUJP Partners with Ten Thousand Villages This Holiday Season!
Drop into a non-profit Ten Thousand Villages shop in Pasadena or in Redondo Beach, between November 28 and December 12, immerse yourself in the amazing handiwork of women and men of the world, and buy at least one gift for someone you were shopping for.
If you say “ICUJP” to the volunteer when you check out, 15% of your purchase will go to ICUJP!
-----Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Photo: Mohammed TajsarClose Guantanamo NOW!
SAVE THE DATE!
Join us in-person or online:
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Downtown LA Federal Building,
300 N. Los Angeles St.,
Los Angeles 90012
12:00 - 1:30 pm Pacific Time
Free and open to all
UPCOMING FRIDAY FORUMS:
December 9th: Brazilian elections/activismThursday, November 24, 2022 at 06:00 PM
11.25.22Fair_Trade_Week
It's Fair-Trade Shopping Week at ICUJP!
ICUJP is taking a break from our Friday Forums this week, no Forum Nov. 25th.
On this week of giving thanks, we wish you all a wonderful time with friends and family.
Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace encourages all of our friends to shop responsibly and mindfully this holiday season. Please check out this past Friday's forum presented by Carolfrances Likins: Fair Trade Gift-Giving as Acts of Solidarity.
Palm-Leaf Bowl, Mexico
Carolfrances Likins and ICUJP have also compiled our First Annual Fair-Trade Shopping List, with links to local and international sources for Fair-Trade, handmade items made by local artisans from all over the globe.
Oil-Drum carving, Haiti
Please consider making at least one holiday purchase from one of these great resources for beautiful pieces of art made by real, local craftspeople, and support these communities and traditions.
One of the longest-running and best places to shop for Fair-Trade products is Ten Thousand Villages, and from November 28th through December 12th, if you mention ICUJP Ten Thousand Villages will make a donation to Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace! So shop responsibly and support community artisans as well as ICUJP!
Olivewood carving, PalestineLearn More/Here's how YOU can help:
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SAVE THE DATE!
Join us in-person or online:
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Downtown LA Federal Building,
300 N. Los Angeles St.,
Los Angeles 90012
12:00 - 1:30 pm Pacific Time
Free and open to all
No meeting on November 25th, get some fair-trade gifts for your friends and family!
UPCOMING FRIDAY FORUMS:
December 2nd: Ami Motevalli: The William Grant Still Arts CenterFOLLOW US! Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 06:00 PM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
November 18th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Carolfrances Likins: Fair Trade Gift-Giving as Acts of Solidarity
When you start gift shopping – whether your traditional gift-giving time will be this December or next April – will your money go to enrich a capitalist corporation? Or will it go straight to a village or town where women and men will put it toward a school, a clinic, a water purification system, or whatever else the workers vote to use it on after paying themselves the agreed-on amount?
Most Fair Trade producers are women and men who have broken out of the capitalist hold by forming worker-owned co-ops. No bosses. And in place of the profiteering middle-man, Fair Trade companies form long-term relationships with the workers, buying at a fair price, and selling to us through a non-profit store chain like Ten Thousand Villages, small shops, pop-up bazaars, websites, or in some cases major stores.
From bars of chocolate to major gifts, what we give makes a difference in the world.
We will see a large array of gifts available through Fair Trade networks. You might want to screenshot some of them, so if you don’t know how to do this, you might want to learn beforehand.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
Carolfrances Likins is a retired teacher with three decades in elementary schools of Watts and Compton. She has traveled as an internationalist to places where people ask for our solidarity, from Latin America to the Middle East.
She is a board member of Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace.
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Rubi Omar
Facilitator: Rose Leibowitz
Zoom host: Rick Banales** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
-----Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Photo: Mohammed TajsarClose Guantanamo NOW!
SAVE THE DATE!
Join us in-person or online:
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Downtown LA Federal Building,
300 N. Los Angeles St.,
Los Angeles 90012
12:00 - 1:30 pm Pacific Time
Free and open to all
UPCOMING FRIDAY FORUMS:
No meeting November 25th, get some fair-trade gifts for your friends and family!
December 2nd: Ami Motevalli: The William Grant Still Arts CenterFOLLOW US! Wednesday, November 09, 2022 at 06:00 PM · 5 rsvps
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ICUJP Friday Forum
November 11th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Roundtable: Julian Assange and Freedom of the Press
Why is President Biden actively pursuing the prosecution of Julian Assange brought by President Trump and rejected by President Obama, which poses a grave danger to the freedom of the press? Learn the latest about the international movement to end the prosecution of Assange and what you can do about it
Join the conversation with our speakers:
Vincent De Stefano is founding member of Assange Defense in Southern California. He also sits on the National steering committee and is their National Organizing Director. He currently serves as President of the Pasadena/Foothill chapter of the ACLU and sits on the ACLU Affiliate board and the Executive Committee. He has been involved with Amnesty International for more than four decades and was the recipient of Amnesty’s 2019 Urgent Action Hero award.
Jim Lafferty is the Executive Director Emeritus of the National Lawyers Guild in Los Angeles, co-host of The Lawyers Guild Show on KPFK, and co-host of the national public affairs show, Law & Disorder. He is a board member of the ACLU of Southern California, a fellow of The Institute for the Humanities at the University of Southern California, and a founding member of the national Julian Assange Defense Committee and its Los Angeles affiliate.
Marjorie Cohn is a retired criminal defense attorney, professor emerita at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, former president of the National Lawyers Guild, and member of the advisory board of Assange Defense and the bureau of the International Association of Democratic Lawyers. Marjorie is a legal and political analyst who writes a regular column for Truthout, does frequent media commentary, and has published several books. She is co-host of the nationally broadcast radio show “Law and Disorder.”
Carey Shenkman is a lawyer, author, and litigator focusing on freedom of speech. He testified in the Assange extradition proceedings, and is co-author of the book A Century of Repression: the Espionage Act and Freedom of the Press.
Stephen Rohde is a lecturer, writer, political activist, and retired constitutional lawyer. In addition to his role as a founder and Chair of ICUJP, he is a past Chair of the ACLU Foundation of Southern California, past Chair and board member of Death Penalty Focus, and Chair Emeritus of Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice. Steve authored the books American Words of Freedom and Freedom of Assembly and is co-author of Foundations of Freedom, published by the Constitutional Rights Foundation.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Dick Bunce
Facilitator: Phil Way
Zoom host: Carolfrances Likins** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----
Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Photo: Mohammed TajsarClose Guantanamo NOW!
SAVE THE DATE!
Join us in-person or online:
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Downtown LA Federal Building,
300 N. Los Angeles St.,
Los Angeles 90012
12:00 - 1:30 pm Pacific Time
Free and open to all
UPCOMING FRIDAY FORUMS:
November 18th: Carolfrances Likins - Gift giving and Fair Trade
FOLLOW US! Friday, November 04, 2022 at 06:00 PM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
November 4th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Friday Forum 11/04 - John Parker: The role of the U.S. in Ukraine, from the perspective of the Donbass region
John will be discussing the history of the U.S. influence in Ukraine before 2014 and to the present and also sharing eyewitness accounts from interviews with the people of the Donbass region taken while visiting there last May.
Join the conversation with our speaker:John Parker is a 2022 Socialist Unity Party and Peace and Freedom Party candidate for the U.S. Senate from California. Parker has been a union organizer, public school teacher, and member of the Black Alliance for Peace, and the Coordinator of the Harriet Tubman Center for Social Justice.
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Jasmine Hailey
Facilitator: Steve Rohde
Zoom host: Dave Clennon** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP is a non-partisan 501 (c) (3) organization and takes no position on candidates for elective office. The appearance of any candidate at any ICUJP program should not be understood as an endorsement of such person.
-----Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Photo: Mohammed TajsarClose Guantanamo NOW!
SAVE THE DATE!
Join us in-person or online:
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Downtown LA Federal Building,
300 N. Los Angeles St.,
Los Angeles 90012
12:00 - 1:30 pm Pacific Time
Free and open to all
UPCOMING FRIDAY FORUMS:
November 11th:
Julian Assange and Freedom of the Press.
FOLLOW US! Wednesday, November 02, 2022 at 06:00 PM
ICUJP Friday Forum November 4th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
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ICUJP Friday Forum
November 4th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Friday Forum 11/04 - John Parker, Black Alliance for Peace
The Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) seeks to recapture and redevelop the historic anti-war, anti-imperialist, and pro-peace positions of the radical black movement. Through educational activities, organizing and movement support, organizations and individuals in the Alliance will work to oppose both militarized domestic state repression, and the policies of de-stabilization, subversion and the permanent war agenda of the U.S. state globally.
Join the conversation with our speaker:
John Parker is a member of the Socialist Unity Party and a senatorial candidate on the Peace and Freedom party ticket in California for 2022. Earlier this year he was on a fact-finding trip to Russia and Ukraine. He is also a member of the Black Alliance for Peace
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Jasmine Hailey
Facilitator: Steve Rohde
Zoom host: Dave Clennon** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----ICUJP is a non-partisan 501 (c) (3) organization and takes no position on candidates for elective office. The appearance of any candidate at any ICUJP program should not be understood as an endorsement of such person.
-----Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Photo: Mohammed TajsarClose Guantanamo NOW!
SAVE THE DATE!
Join us in-person or online:
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Downtown LA Federal Building,
300 N. Los Angeles St.,
Los Angeles 90012
12:00 - 1:30 pm Pacific Time
Free and open to all
UPCOMING FRIDAY FORUMS:
November 11th:
Julian Assange and Freedom of the Press.
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 06:00 PM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
October 28th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Susan Stouffer: Why and how do we teach peace and how can we get more peace education in our communities?
SOLA Community Peace Center has been partnering with ICUJP to do peace education with children and families in South L.A. for more than 16 years. We have learned some things during that time about the "how" of peace education and always learn more from ICUJP partners. Together we can create takeaways, as well as actions to address barriers and increase peace education opportunities. Bring your ideas, energy, and hopes.
Join the conversation with our speakers:
Dr. Susan Stouffer has been working in Peace Education in South LA since she helped found Peace Camp more than 16 years ago. She has a Ph.D. in Occupational Science from USC. She loves peace education and working with and supporting/mentoring young people. She loves creating curricula, writing stories, gardening, and cooking. Her experience with a terminal cancer diagnosis at the age of 11 helped shape her valuing of people and their struggles, and her desire to have a positive impact.
Shawntelle Augustine is a student at West Los Angeles College studying health professions and public health. She is the Peace Camp Assistant Director. She works with the younger kids group ages 5-7. She wants to make an impact by becoming a pediatric nurse practitioner and building a practice in South LA in the future.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Website:Sola Community Peace Center
(includes a weekly blog by Shawntelle)Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Rubi Omar
Facilitator: Phil Way
Zoom host: Rick Banales** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
Photo: Mohammed TajsarClose Guantanamo NOW!
SAVE THE DATE!
Join us in-person or online:
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Downtown LA Federal Building,
300 N. Los Angeles St.,
Los Angeles 90012
12:00 - 1:30 pm Pacific Time
Free and open to allFriday, October 21, 2022 at 07:30 AM · 1 rsvp
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ICUJP Friday Forum
October 21st, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Luis J. Rodriguez: In A Time of Crisis, Time for Rebirth
Presently Los Angeles City is reeling with four Latino leaders speaking against Blacks, Indigenous, LGBTQ people, Jews, and Armenians. We must reset and regenerate a new vision, with inclusivity and embracement, for all Angelenos. And set the foundation of a new type of governance in the city.
Join the conversation with our speaker:For 50 years, Luis J. Rodriguez has been working with gang youth, the homeless, prisoners, labor, the undocumented, Indigenous people, poets, and artists. He's co-founder of Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural & Bookstore and founding editor of Tia Chucha Press. He has 16 multi-genre books including the memoirs "Always Running, La Vida Loca, Gang Days in L.A." and "It Calls You Back: An Odyssey Through Love, Addiction, Revolutions & Healing." From 2014-2016, Luis served as Los Angeles' official Poet Laureate.
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Rubi Omar
Facilitator: David Clennon
Zoom host: Rick Banales** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
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UPCOMING FRIDAY FORUMS:
Oct. 28th: Susan Stouffer: On Teaching and Education
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October 14th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Anthony Manousos: The Quaker Peace Testimony
Description: Anthony Manousos will discuss the history of the Quaker Peace Testimony and how Quakers have provided alternatives to war during the past 350 years.Join the conversation with our speaker:
Dr. Anthony Manousos is a Quaker peace activist, retired college professor, and author who co-founded a housing justice nonprofit called Making Housing and Community Happen(MHCH) and serves on the board of directors for several organizations, including the Friends Committee for National Legislation and Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace. He has edited or written seven books, the most recent being "Transformative Quakers" and "Howard and Anna Brinton: Reinventors of Quakerism in the 20th century." He earned a Ph.D, in English literature from Rutgers University, a B.A. from Boston University (where he studied poetry with Anne Sexton) and taught at numerous colleges and universities, including Carleton College, Rutgers, Pepperdine, UC San Bernardino, San Bernardino Valley College, etc.
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Making Housing & Community Happen equips congregations, community leaders, and neighbors with practical tools needed to transform their communities to end homelessness, and to stabilize the cost of housing through education, advocacy, organizing, and advisement. Please go to the MHCH website to find out how you can help support their work.
Website: Making Housing & Community Happen
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Steve Rohde
Facilitator: Carolfrances Likins
Zoom host: Rick Banales** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
UPCOMING FRIDAY FORUMS:
OCT 21: Luis J. Rodriguez: A life of activism, writing and Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural
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Kent Wong: The Future of the Labor Movement
Description: UCLA Labor Center Director Kent Wong will provide an analysis of the current state of the labor movement, and the critical importance of advancing social justice unionism
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Kent Wong is the director of the UCLA Labor Center where he teaches Labor Studies and Ethnic Studies. The UCLA Labor Center recently purchased a permanent home in the Pico Union neighborhood, and renamed the building the UCLA James Lawson Jr. Worker Justice Center. The UCLA Labor Center is currently supporting the launch of six new Labor Centers throughout the University of California during the coming academic year.
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
The UCLA Labor Center is launching six new Labor Centers statewide and 3 new Labor Centers in Mexico. This provides exciting opportunities to advance labor and community alliances. Please go to the Labor Center's website to find out how you can help support their work.
Website: UCLA Labor Center
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayer9:35 Board Meeting
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Reflection: Chris Ponnet
Facilitator: Stephen Fiske
Zoom host: David Clennon** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
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ICUJP Friday Forum 10/07/22
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UPCOMING FRIDAY FORUMS:
OCT 14: Anthony Manousos - Quaker Peace Testimony: Alternatives to Violence
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September 30th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Crimea: Key to Ending War in Ukraine - Opinio Juris
Description: John Quigley was appointed in 1994 by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to go to Ukraine to examine the situation in Crimea and to make recommendations to avert conflict there. He engaged in shuttle diplomacy over the following year. Based on this experience, he will discuss how he sees possibilities for ending the war in Ukraine.
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John Quigley is Professor Emeritus at the Moritz College of Law, The Ohio State University. His field is international law and ethnic conflict.
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayer9:35 Board Meeting
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Reflection: Rick Banales
Facilitator: Rubi Omar
Zoom host: Dave ClennonHere's how to join the online meeting:
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ICUJP Friday Forum 9/30/22
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Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 07:30 AM
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September 23rd, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Non-Violence Themes of Pope Francis and Artist John August Swanson (Sept 23 1st Anniversary)
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Father Chris Ponnet - Catholic pastor at Camillus since 1995
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Michael Novick
Facilitator: Carolfrances Likins
Zoom host: Rick BanalesHere's how to join the online meeting:
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ICUJP Friday Forum 9/23/22
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)Option 1: Join video conference here
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PASSCODE: 483142Option 2: Dial in by phone only:
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UPCOMING FRIDAY FORUMS:
SEP 23: John Quigley - Complicated Issues Around the War in Ukraine
FOLLOW US! Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 06:00 PM
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September 16th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
30 Years Teaching in Watts and Compton
What can we learn from the lessons that many students in Watts and Compton taught their teacher? And what lessons developed there could be used by teachers and their advocates in other working class environments? When children feel powerless, and when some among them feel that acting out and disrupting their classrooms is their only means to feel empowered, how can we heal them with hope and the knowledge of other paths?
Carolfrances Likins taught elementary school for about three decades, mostly in Compton and Watts, where she sometimes was supported by the administrations, sometime strongly opposed by them, as she strove to be a catalyst to her students discovering what their cultures have in common with those of others. She will share stories of her lessons and their learnings.Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Jasmine Hailey
Facilitator: David Clennon
Zoom host: Michael NovickHere's how to join the online meeting:
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UPCOMING FRIDAY FORUMS:
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EDINA LEKOVIC
(authoritative voice on American Muslim landscapes)AND
RECENTLY ANNOUNCED HONOREES!DOLORES HUERTA
(labor activist and a leader of Chicano civil rights movement)STEVE EARLE
(acclaimed singer-songwriter)REV. LOUIS A. CHASE
(minister of community outreach, Holeman United Methodist Church)MEDEA BENJAMIN
(co-founder of CODEPINK, social justice activist)JODIE EVANS
(co-founder of CODEPINK, social justice activist)With Special Guests
REV. JAMES LAWSON
(Holman United Methodist Church)
LUIS J. RODRIGUEZ
(poet and community & peace activist)With Musical Performances by
AGAPE INTERNATIONAL CHOIR AND GLOBAL CHOIR
Only days after the devastating 9/11 attacks, the late Rev. George F. Regas brought together Christians, Jews, Muslims, Quakers, humanists and people of many faiths and beliefs to found Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace. Acutely aware that this dire moment posed a grave threat to peace and justice, George knew instinctively that peacemakers needed to create 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 from 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 a variety of statements, petitions and policy papers on a wide range of international and domestic issues; provided scholarships to deserving peace activists; supported the work of our allies in the cause of peace and racial and economic justice; and provided a loving, safe, and compassionate home for anyone committed to the struggle to replace war with peace and oppression with justice.
To celebrate the ongoing work of ICUJP, to honor George's life and legacy, and to recognize deserving individuals with the 2022 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Award, please join us at:Pursuing Justice and Peace
ICUJP 2022 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Virtual Awards Presentation
Sunday, September 11, 2022 • 4:45-6:00 pm live streamed online
We're delighted to recognize the following remarkable individuals as 2022 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemakers:
Watch for the announcement of additional special guests!
ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for over 20 years through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. Like so many other organizations, our ability to raise donations has been hampered during the COVID pandemic. The annual George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Awards event is our primary fundraising activity of the year. We are eager to sustain - and expand - our work. We are committed to doing that with your generous help.
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1. Visit ICUJP's donation page and input your donation amount next to "REGAS EVENT: Donation or Tribute Book" Follow the instructions to complete your donation.OR2. For checks, please mail to the address below. Please write "Regas Awards 2022” in the “memo” or “for” line of the check.
ICUJPc/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836Los Angeles, CA 90046Please become a co-sponsor of Pursuing Justice and Peace. The benefits included at each level of sponsorship are shown below. Please purchase a package and submit a Tribute Ad honoring the life and legacy of Rev. George Regas, or the inspiring work of the extraordinary individuals we are honoring, or the over 20 years of important work done by ICUJP, or all of these in the largest Tribute Ad you can afford.
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Thanks very much for your generous support. We look forward to your co-sponsorship.
Our Host
Edina Lekovic is a Montenegrin-American who defines herself as a strategist, storyteller, and trainer who works in multi-faith spaces throughout the country. Edina Lekovic has served as an authoritative voice on American Muslim landscapes for many public media outlets for over a decade. During her experience as the Communications Director for the Muslim Public Affairs Council, Lekovic regularly spoke on CNN, BBC, MSNBC, the History Channel, and other national sources sharing American Muslim perspectives. For over 15 years, Edina Lekovic has served as a voice on American Muslims and an inter-community builder between diverse faith traditions. She is a co-founder and board member of New Ground: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change, a board member of multi-faith house of worship The Pico-Union Project, and a lay leader at the Islamic Center of Southern California. From 2017-2018, she was also an On Being Fellow, an opportunity she used to launch her own podcast, which was named one of the best new podcasts of 2018. In each episode of "Meeting the Moment", Edina talks with people she admires about their journey and how they have been able to find opportunities within life's big challenges. In 2015, she was named one of L.A.'s 10 most inspiring women game-changers by Los Angeles Magazine. She was also named one of the 500 most influential Muslims in the world by Georgetown University and the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre in 2009.
Announcing the 2022 Honorees!
Co-founder of the United Farm Workers Association, Dolores Clara Fernandez Huerta is one of the most influential labor activists of the 20th century and a leader of the Chicano civil rights movement. Born on April 10, 1930 in Dawson, New Mexico, Huerta was the second of three children of Alicia and Juan Fernandez, a farm worker and miner who became a state legislator in 1938. Her parents divorced when Huerta was three years old, and her mother moved to Stockton, California with her children. Huerta’s grandfather helped raise Huerta and her two brothers while her mother juggled jobs as a waitress and cannery worker until she could buy a small hotel and restaurant. Alicia’s community activism and compassionate treatment of workers greatly influenced her daughter.
The recipient of many honors, Huerta received the Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award in 1998 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012. As of 2015, she was a board member of the Feminist Majority Foundation, the Secretary-Treasurer Emeritus of the United Farm Workers of America, and the President of the Dolores Huerta Foundation.
Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. A protege of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, he quickly became a master storyteller in his own right, with his songs being recorded by Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, The Pretenders, and countless others. 1986 saw the release of his debut record, Guitar Town, which shot to No. 1 on the Country Charts and is now regarded as a classic of the Americana genre. Subsequent releases like The Revolution Starts...Now (2004), Washington Square Serenade (2007), and TOWNES (2009) received consecutive GRAMMY® Awards. Restlessly creative across artistic disciplines, Earle has published both a novel and a collection of short stories; produced albums for other artists such as Joan Baez and Lucinda Williams, and acted in films, television (including David Simon’s acclaimed The Wire), and on the stage. He currently hosts a radio show for Sirius XM. In 2009, Earle made his off-Broadway theatre debut in the play Samara, for which he also wrote a score that The New York Times described as “exquisitely subliminal.” Earle wrote music for and appeared in Coal Country, a riveting public theater play that dives into the most-deadly mining disaster in U.S. history, for which he was nominated for a Drama Desk Award. Earle was also previously nominated for a Primetime Emmy in 2010 for Outstanding Music and Lyrics in the drama series Treme.
His 2020 album Ghosts of West Virginia was named as one of “The 50 Best Albums of 2020 So Far” by Rolling Stone. Mr. Earle was recently (Nov. 2020) inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and released his 21st studio album J.T. in January 2021 as an homage to his late son Justin Townes Earle. In May 2022, Earle released his most recent album Jerry Jeff, a 10-track collection comprised of hit tracks and deep-cuts from Jerry Jeff Walker to pay tribute to the colorful cowboy troubadour who passed away in October 2021.
OUR OTHER REMARKABLE HONOREES!
The Rev. Louis A. Chase is currently Minister of Community Outreach at Holman United Methodist Church, Los Angeles. He serves on the Board of STAND - LA. (Stand Together Against Neighborhood Drilling) an environmental justice coalition of community groups that seeks to protect the health and safety of Angelenos.
He entered the retired relationship in the California - Pacific Conference of the United Methodist Church after serving for two years at Magnolia UMC, Burbank 2013-2015, Hamilton UMC for fifteen (15) years (1997-2013) and at Lynwood UMC for eleven (11) years (1986-1997), and internships at Compton United Methodist Church, with Dr. Odis Fentry and Holman United Methodist Church with Dr. James M. Lawson in the Long Beach and Los Angeles Districts, respectively.
He is a graduate of Claremont School of Theology, CA (Master of Divinity). There he obtained the Pomona Trinity Urban Award and the Wilshire Preaching Award and was the second black student to receive this award. The first was Rev Dr. Cecil “Chip” Murray, pastor of First AME Church, Los Angeles. He also underwent training at the Vancouver School of Theology, Canada and Ruskin College, Oxford, England (Diploma in Development Studies) He also underwent studies at Warwick University, Coventry, England (Sociology) and Cliff College, Calver, England (Cliff College Diploma)
He served in several capacities during his years in the local parish, including, Chairperson of Missions in the Long Beach District, and at the Conference level, Chair of Religion and Race and Chair of Peace with Justice ministries. Louis also served as Chairperson of the Methodist Federation for Social Action (MFSA) and Black Methodists for Church Renewal (BMCR) and served on the national boards, including Witness for Peace During this time, he visited Mexico, Nicaragua, Honduras and Haiti during seasons of political instability.
Louis is a community activist and a fierce advocate for equality and justice for all. He was a member of a Wednesday morning group engaged in opposition to the dictatorships, and violence in El Salvador and American foreign policy in Latin America.
CODEPINK was founded in 2002 as a response to President GWBush frightening the American people into a war in Iraq with color-coded alerts of orange, red, and yellow. We called CODEPINK for peace and have worked for the last 20 years to end war and bring the money home to the life-giving needs of our communities.Your event is 20 years after we called CODEPINK outside the white house, on the steps of Congress and in a Congressional hearing. We have not stopped calling out power to end their militaristic ways and instead cultivate peace.
Medea Benjamin is the co-founder of the women-led peace group CODEPINK and the co-founder of the human rights group Global Exchange. She has been an advocate for social justice for more than 40 years. Described as "one of America's most committed -- and most effective -- fighters for human rights" by New York Newsday, and "one of the high profile leaders of the peace movement" by the Los Angeles Times, she was one of 1,000 exemplary women from 140 countries nominated to receive the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of the millions of women who do the essential work of peace worldwide.
She is the author of ten books, including Drone Warfare: Killing by Remote Control and Kingdom of the Unjust: Behind the U.S.-Saudi Connection. Her most recent book, Inside Iran: The Real History and Politics of the Islamic Republic of Iran, is part of a campaign to prevent a war with Iran and instead promote normal trade and diplomatic relations. Her most recent book is War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless War.
Her articles appear regularly in outlets such as The Guardian, The Huffington Post, CommonDreams, Alternet and The Hill. Medea can be reached at: [email protected] or @medeabenjamin.
Jodie Evans has been a peace, environmental, women's rights, and social justice activist for over fifty years. She is the co-founder of CODEPINK which works to stop US Military interventions overseas and promotes diplomatic solutions and Peace. She served in the administration of Governor Jerry Brown and ran his presidential campaigns. Her books include "Stop the Next War Now" with Medea Benjamin and "Twilight of Empire." She has produced several documentary films, including the Oscar and Emmy-nominated "The Most Dangerous Man in America," And "The Square." and Naomi Klein’s; “This Changes Everything”. Jodie is the board chair of Rainforest Action Network and sits on many boards, including 826LA, Institute for Policy Studies, Global Girl Media, and the California Arts Council.Thanks for everything you do in pursuit of justice and peace.
On behalf of ICUJP's Board of Directors,
Stephen Rohde
ChairFriday, September 09, 2022 at 07:30 AM
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September 9th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Beyond Linear Thinking
Many of the conflicts, divisions, and problems we confront individually, socially, and globally can be traced to the linear, hierarchical, competitive thinking we have been doing for 5,000 years. A new way of thinking is being used by the military, aviation, corporations, and governments to create a more cooperative, kinder, and effective way of relating to each other. Linda Seger will talk about this new thinking model she calls Web Thinking, based on the spider web and world wide web.
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Dr. Linda Seger has a ThD in Religion and the Arts and M.A. degrees in Feminist Theology, Religion and the Arts, and Drama. Her new book, Beyond Linear Thinking, reveals her underlying philosophical approach to personal, professional, and spiritual fulfillment. the Arc.
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Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Rubi Omar
Facilitator: Michael Novick
Zoom host: Carolfrances LikinsHere's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
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Sunday, September 11, 2022 • 4:45-6:00 pm (Pacific Time)
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September 2nd, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
WHY WE NEED TO TEACH PEACE AND JUSTICE IN AMERICA’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Description: Just when students in the United States are most in need of learning the best and the worst in American history, the right of teachers to teach free of censorship and government interference is under assault.
Join us for a timely discussion exploring these vital issues. Why do students deserve to learn about peace and justice, as much as reading, writing, and arithmetic? How has the American educational system addressed the teaching of peace and justice and how can it do a better job? What happens to teachers who try to teach outside the patriotic boundaries of permitted material? How has the training of teachers in the United States perpetuated White Supremacy? What’s behind efforts in Congress and state legislatures to ban the teaching of The 1619 Project, Critical Race Theory, and a People’s History of the United States? How can we fight back? https://www.aclu.org/press-releases/florida-educators-and-students-file-lawsuit-challenging-stop-woke-censorship-law
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Stephen Rohde is a lecturer, writer and political activist and retired constitutional lawyer. In addition to his role as a founder and Chair of ICUJP, he is a past Chair of the ACLU Foundation of Southern California, past Chair and bosrd member of Death Penalty Focus, and Chair Emeritus of Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice. Steve authored the books American Words of Freedom and Freedom of Assembly and is co-author of Foundations of Freedom, published by the Constitutional Rights Foundation. He has written for the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Daily Journal, Ms Magazine, American Prospect, Los Angeles Lawyer and is a contributor to Los Angeles Review of Books. For over 45 years, Steve practiced law first in New York and then in Los Angeles, specializing in communications and intellectual property law, civil and appellate litigation and constitutional and civil rights law. A graduate of Northwestern University and Columbia Law School, he has been honored for his work by the American Bar Association, the ACLU, the Beverly Hills Bar Association, and Bend the Arc.
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ICUJP 2022 George F. Regas Courageous PeacemakerVirtual Awards Presentation
Sunday, September 11, 2022 • 4:45-6:00 pm
(Live Streamed Online)Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayer
9:35 - TBD Board MeetingStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Steve Rohde
Facilitator: Phil Way
Zoom host: David ClennonHere's how to join the online meeting:
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ICUJP Friday Forum 9/2/22
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August 26th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
FOOD SECURITY IN NICARAGUA: LESSONS FOR LOCAL SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE
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Description: Rachel Bruhnke went to Nicaragua this summer with the Friends of the ATC on a trip that takes people down to work with and learn from local farmers. Rachel is also an urban farmer and her farm is called Harbor Farms. This presentation will discuss Food Security in Nicaragua, and ideas/examples of its urgency in Los Angeles, and how it can transform California agriculture so ALL can win, including our state's future!
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Rachel Bruhnke earned an M.S. in Environmental Resource Engineering researching Cuba's energy transition after the fall of the Soviet Union. She has been working on Just Transition analysis, activism and lobbying in the U.S. for over 10 years.
Rachel teaches Horticulture, Spanish and Environmental Resource Engineering to High School students, whose values and dreams inspire her daily. She lives with her partner and her daughter on an urban farm (FB: Harbor Farms San Pedro), and continues to be involved in the Peace/Anti-War Movement. She was a candidate for the California State Assembly in 2018 with the Green Party. She looks forward to sharing and discussion with you all.
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ICUJP 2022 George F. Regas Courageous PeacemakerVirtual Awards Presentation
Sunday, September 11, 2022 • 4:45-6:00 pm
(Live Streamed Online)Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayer
9:35 - TBD Board MeetingStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Stephen Fiske
Facilitator: Rose Leibowitz
Zoom host: Rick BanalesHere's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
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SEP 2: Teaching Peace and Justice in the Public Schools
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Friday, August 19, 2022 at 07:30 AM
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August 19th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
TIME, BEAUTY AND WELLBEING
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Description: John de Graaf will focus his remarks on the loss of both time and beauty in our society resulting from our addiction to consumerism, and why both time and beauty are essential for human wellbeing and happiness. He will explore ways to bring more time, beauty and happiness into our lives. www.johndegraaf.com
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John de Graaf is a filmmaker, author and international public speaker. He is the co-founder of TAKE BACK YOUR TIME, THE HAPPINESS ALLIANCE, and AND BEAUTY FOR ALL. He is currently producing a film about the life of former Interior Secretary Stewart Udall. He lives in Seattle and has taught at The Evergreen State College. In 2018, he was named a "distinguished alumnus" of the University of Wisconsin--Superior.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Website: andbeautyforall.orgPassing the Virtual Bucket
We can't pass the bucket in person, but ICUJP still needs your support. Please give as generously as you can:• On our donation page. (Set up recurring gifts!)• Text a gift amount to 323-701-1467
• Send a check to ICUJP c/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz, 1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836, LA 90046
Thank you!----------Help Support Families in Need
The need for Immanuel Presbyterian's Food Pantry is greater than ever. Please donate here. Thank you
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayer
9:35 - TBD Board MeetingStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Phil Way
Facilitator: Stephen Rohde
Zoom host: Michael NovickHere's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
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If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
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Pursuing Justice and Peace
ICUJP 2022 George F. Regas Courageous PeacemakerVirtual Awards Presentation
Sunday, September 11, 2022 • 4:45-6:00 pm
(Live Streamed Online)Friday, August 12, 2022 at 07:30 AM
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August 12th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
A Life of Activism: Howard Zinn (1922–2010)
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To raise hand: *9Description: This presentation will take place on the 100th anniversary month of Howard Zinn’s birth on August 24, 1922, in Brooklyn. Although Howard died in 2010, his work continues to inform and inspire educators around the world. His most popular book, A People’s History of the United States, has sold more than 4 million copies.
We will hear from two people who play a leadership role with initiatives designed to carry on and expand the work of Howard Zinn and other people's historians -- Voices of a People's History and the Zinn Education Project. They will describe their work in the context of these times, including how an increasing number of teachers and students are committed to education beyond the confines of a traditional textbook. This interest in learning honestly about the history of white supremacy is being met by an orchestrated attack by the right wing with draconian laws and McCarthy like teacher hit lists. In this Howard Zinn Centennial year, learn what you can do to defend the teaching of people's history.Join the discussion with our speakers:
Deborah Menkart, Zinn Education Project | Co-director for Teaching for Change Deborah Menkart is executive director of Teaching for Change. She is co-editor of Beyond Heroes and Holidays: A Practical Guide to K-12 Multicultural, Anti-Racist Education and Staff Development and Putting the Movement Back into Civil Rights Teaching A Resource Guide for Classrooms and Communities.
Anthony Arnove is the editor of several books, including Voices of a People’s History of the United States, which he co-edited with Howard Zinn. He also wrote the introduction for the new 35th anniversary edition of Zinn’s classic book A People’s History of the United States. Arnove cofounded the nonprofit education and arts organization Voices of a People’s History of the United States with Zinn; wrote, directed, and produced the documentary The People Speak; and has directed stage and television versions of The People Speak in Dublin with Stephen Rea, in London with Colin Firth, and across the United States with various arts groups, including Lincoln Center, the Brooklyn Academy of Music, and the Sundance Film Festival. He also produced the Academy Award-nominated documentary Dirty Wars.Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
E-Newsletter List: https://www.howardzinn.org/contact-sign-up/Passing the Virtual Bucket
We can't pass the bucket in person, but ICUJP still needs your support. Please give as generously as you can:• On our donation page. (Set up recurring gifts!)• Text a gift amount to 323-701-1467
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Thank you!----------Help Support Families in Need
The need for Immanuel Presbyterian's Food Pantry is greater than ever. Please donate here. Thank you
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Veda Veach
Facilitator: Rick Banales
Zoom host: Rick BanalesHere's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
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Pursuing Justice and Peace
ICUJP 2022 George F. Regas Courageous PeacemakerVirtual Awards Presentation
Sunday, September 11, 2022 • 4:45-6:00 pm
(Live Streamed Online)Friday, August 05, 2022 at 07:30 AM
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August 5th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
2022 Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) Programs Overview + Music
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Description: In 2010, Heart of LA partnered with the Los Angeles Philharmonic to launch a youth orchestra program.The Youth Orchestra LA (YOLA) at Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) is the second site of Gustavo Dudamel’s signature program and features several youth orchestras. HOLA also provides a structured Music Studios program, including jazz and rock bands and now also a premiere Intergenerational Orchestra, Choir and Big Band Programs!!
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Tony Brown has been the Executive Director and now CEO of Heart of LA since 2006. Since then, Tony has led the sustainable growth of the organization reaching over 3,100 annually which is 74% more underserved young people in Central and South Central LA with programs and supports that give them opportunities to realize their full potential. He has numerous awards. In 2017, he was recognized by the James Irvine Foundation for Leadership Innovation.
Tony holds a BA from Loyola Marymount University, an MS from the University of Tennessee, and was a Stanford University Graduate Fellow in the Business School's Social Innovation Program for Non-Profit Leaders. Since then, he served on the Advisory Board for Scripps College and was also President of the Dean’s Board of Advisors at the University of Tennessee. For his exemplary service, Tony has been named as a Distinguished Alumni by both Loyola Marymount University and the University of Tennessee. Tony served on the Leadership Council for L.A.'s Promise Zone and is an appointed Commissioner of the California Senate Rules Committee as one of twelve Commissioners working at the state level to provide information and advice to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Secretary for Education, and the State Board of Education regarding state and federal policy and funding issues affecting before and after school programs.
Tony, as co-founder of YOLA at HOLA and the Intergenerational Music Programs, is also currently serving on the Advisory Committee for the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Consider participating in HOLA's free Intergenerational Music Programs, our Scientific Arts Programs and our South Central Arts and STEM programs. Specifically, Intergenerational Choir and Big Bands and Clarinetists in our Orchestra Program by sharing this link: heartofla.org/intergenerational-music-programsSign up for HOLA's Scientific Arts Program: WWW.BIT.LY/SCIARTSFALL22Are you interested in attending HOLA's free Arts and STEM programs at our South Central Campus at Augustus Hawkins Nature Park this fall? Communities around the park can register here: https://a112268.socialsolutionsportal.com/apricot-intake/07f7cd60-6720-47ca-b720-f05cf476c198-----
Passing the Virtual Bucket
We can't pass the bucket in person, but ICUJP still needs your support. Please give as generously as you can:• On our donation page. (Set up recurring gifts!)• Text a gift amount to 323-701-1467
• Send a check to ICUJP c/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz, 1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836, LA 90046
Thank you!----------Help Support Families in Need
The need for Immanuel Presbyterian's Food Pantry is greater than ever. Please donate here. Thank you
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Stephen Rohde
Facilitator: David Clennon
Zoom host: Dave ClennonHere's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
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If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
SAVE THE DATE!
Pursuing Justice and Peace
ICUJP 2022 George F. Regas Courageous PeacemakerVirtual Awards Presentation
Sunday, September 11, 2022 • 4:45-6:00 pm
(Live Streamed Online)
UPCOMING FRIDAY FORUMS:
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For inquiries about our other programs, please email [email protected]To learn more about ICUJP, please visit our website.Friday, July 29, 2022 at 07:30 AM · 1 rsvp
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July 29th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
The Constitution and Our Challenges Today
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Description: What should we celebrate about our Constitution? What is asked of us now?
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Hector Villagra is Executive Director at the ACLU of Southern California, a post he has served since February 2011.Hector launched the Orange County Office of the ACLU of Southern California in September 2005 and served as its director until October 2009, when he became legal director for the affiliate.
Before joining ACLU SoCal, Hector served as regional counsel for the Los Angeles Regional Office of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) from 2001 to 2005 and as a staff attorney at MALDEF from 1999 to 2001. He has led numerous civil rights cases involving such issues as educational equity, religious discrimination, immigrants’ rights and voting rights.
Hector received the Daniel Levy Award for outstanding achievement in immigration law from the National Lawyer’s Guild in 2008. In 2012, he received the Attorney of the Year Award from the Hispanic Bar Association of Orange County, the Excellence in Leadership Award from the National Latina/o Law Student Association and the Latino Law Students Association of Columbia Distinguished Alumnus Award.
Hector graduated from Columbia University and Columbia University School of Law, where he received the Jane Marks Murphy Prize, awarded to students who show promise of a professional career applying the highest standards of the lawyer’s craft to service of the public interest. After graduation, he served as a law clerk to the Honorable Robert Wilentz, Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court, and the Honorable Stephen Reinhardt of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
He currently serves on the board of Just Detention International and the California Immigrant Policy Center.
Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Other Links (website, past presentations, relevant articles):
https://www.thenation.com/article/society/church-state-supreme-court/
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Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Rick Banales
Facilitator: Carolfrances Likins
Zoom host: Rick BanalesHere's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
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Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 06:00 PM · 1 rsvp
7.22.22 Friday Forum
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July 22nd, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
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CLUE: Building Our Faith-Rooted Community for Worker, Immigrant and Racial Justice
Description: For almost 30 years, Clergy & Laity United for Economic Justice has been educating, mobilizing and organizing the faith community of Southern California to take sustained and transformative action for worker justice in solidarity with our union and labor movement partners. We are incredibly proud of how we met the moment time and again during the past few years of the Trump and Biden eras with powerful actions and campaigns, while also extending into our work a profound value of immigrant and racial justice. Join us this Friday morning, July 22 as we celebrate the incredible work that CLUE and UNITE HERE! Local 11 have done already in 2022, for example our successful campaign to pass the Hotel Worker Protection Ordinance in the City of LA, and offer to the interfaith community the electrifying opportunity to join us in building power for justice in the coming years.
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Matthew Hom (he/him) is the Faith-Rooted Organizer in Los Angeles and Santa Monica at CLUE (Clergy & Laity United for Economic Justice). He grew up in a multiracial and interfaith Chinese and Ashkenazi Jewish family in Cerritos, studied history and music at UC Irvine, and earned a Master’s in Jewish Studies at NYU. Since pursuing a career in social justice organizing, he has worked with the California Democratic Party and CAIR on electoral campaigns and Census outreach, and served in volunteer leadership roles with Jewish progressive organizations. In his role at CLUE, he organizes clergy and congregational leaders from diverse faith traditions as they build communities of action for economic and racial justice, and in solidarity with workers and immigrants. Matthew teaches Hebrew School at Temple Isaiah, is a member of the Boyle Heights Chavurah, and serves on the Grant Advisory Committee of the Jews of Color Initiative. He feels called by his faith and identities to help build a vibrant and transformative multiracial democracy in Southern California. Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:
Other Links (website, past presentations, relevant articles):
https://www.cluejustice.org/ (webpage)
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2022-06-21/la-city-housekeepers-workload-ballot-measure (article about Los Angeles' passing of the Hotel Worker Protection Ordinance, thanks in part to CLUE's comprehensive campaign earlier this year to gather petition signatures from the faith community)
https://prospect.org/labor/local-governments-tackle-labor-issues/ (article about the significance of the Hotel Worker Protect
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Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Rick Banales
Facilitator: Carolfrances Likins
Zoom host: TBDHere's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
UPCOMING FRIDAY FORUMS:
JULY 29 - ACLU SoCal
Friday, July 15, 2022 at 07:30 AM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
July 15th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
All About Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Los Angeles
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To raise hand: *9Description: Learn more about the largest civil rights organization in the nation serving the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities.
Join the discussion with our panel:
Liana Liang is the Communications Specialist at Asian Americans Advancing Justice-LA. She supports the communications team by uplifting the work of our policy team and programs.Before she graduated UCLA with an International Development Studies B.A. and an Entrepreneurship Minor in 2019, she worked with the Asia Pacific Center, HKTDC, and nonprofits that furthered her interest in the activism and social justice realm. She has worked on several projects including COVID-19 relief funds, 2020 Census, voting rights, and dual-language immersion. In her free time, you can find her painting, dancing, or cooking.
Jeff DeGuia is Asian Americans Advancing Justice-LA’s Community Relations Lead. He supports the organization's external network by connecting with regional CBO partners and service providers.
Before Advancing Justice-LA, Jeff previously worked in the Wedding/Special Events industry, interned with FilAm ARTS and their Festival of Pilipino Arts and Culture (FPAC) and was an Impact Fellow with Advancing Justice-Chicago in 2010. At the age of 19, Jeff founded ManilaStar Events, an Asian American nonprofit focused on the arts with the mission to increase the representation of Asian Americans in mainstream media and to inspire younger generations to pursue their artistic and creative dreams.Here's how YOU can help:
AAAJLA/AJSocal offers an array of free legal services to AANHPI and non-AANHPI community members in the greater Los Angeles area. You can share our in-language helpline numbers or by filling out an in-language form here: https://advancingjustice-la.org/contact/
You can also learn how to safely intervene when you see an incident of hate, sign up for our Bystander Trainings here: https://advancingjustice-la.org/bystander-intervention-trainings
Look out for volunteer opportunities: https://advancingjustice-la.org/volunteer/
Other Links (website, past presentations, relevant articles):
Website: https://advancingjustice-la.org/
Social Media channels:
Facebook: https://advancingjustice-la.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advancingjustice_la/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/aaaj_LA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asian-americans-advancing-justice-los-angeles
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We can't pass the bucket in person, but ICUJP still needs your support. Please give as generously as you can:• On our donation page. (Set up recurring gifts!)• Text a gift amount to 323-701-1467
• Send a check to ICUJP c/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz, 1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836, LA 90046
Thank you!----------Help Support Families in Need
The need for Immanuel Presbyterian's Food Pantry is greater than ever. Please donate here. Thank you
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Jasmine Hailey
Facilitator: Stephen Rohde
Zoom host: Michael NovickHere's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
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If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
UPCOMING FRIDAY FORUMS:
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For inquiries about our other programs, please email [email protected]To learn more about ICUJP, please visit our website.Friday, July 08, 2022 at 07:30 AM
Online Zoom Meeting7_8_22FridayForum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
July 8th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Photo from Flickr by Wordshore
Alternatives to Capitalism
(RSVP BELOW FOR ZOOM LINK)
Description: Join us as we recognize that, while we must work for social change within the system – such as stopping police forces from brutalizing people of color and fighting corporations that are polluting our environment – we will always have an uphill battle as long as capitalism continues to reward the bourgeoisie for devastating the working class and the environment. We will look at alternatives that offer hope.
Join the discussion with our panel:
“Why Capitalism Can’t Work”: Carolfrances Likins, retired teacher and UTLA member, screenwriter and poet, and current ICUJP board member, who has traveled nine times to Cuba.
“Why We Should Fight for Communism and Nothing Less”: Bonnie Blustein, a member of the editorial collective of Red Flag/Bandera Roja newspaper, the AFT 1521 Social Justice Committee, and a former ICUJP board member.
“Why Capitalism is Inherently Racist and Imperialistic – and Why Socialism is the Answer”: Michael Novick, retired teacher and UTLA member, chair of the local station board of KPFK, author of the book White Lies, White Power,* editor of “Turning the Tide,” and former ICUJP board member.
“Cuba, a Living Example of Socialism”: Manolo De Los Santos, co-coordinator of the People’s Summit for Democracy, co-executive director of the People’s Forum, researcher at Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research, and co-editor of the books, Viviremos: Venezuela vs. Hybrid War and Comrade of the Revolution: Selected Speeches of Fidel Castro.***Common Courage Press
**Both at LeftWord Books/1804 BooksPassing the Virtual Bucket
We can't pass the bucket in person, but ICUJP still needs your support. Please give as generously as you can:• On our donation page. (Set up recurring gifts!)• Text a gift amount to 323-701-1467
• Send a check to ICUJP c/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz, 1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836, LA 90046
Thank you!----------Help Support Families in Need
The need for Immanuel Presbyterian's Food Pantry is greater than ever. Please donate here. Thank you
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Carolfrances Likins
Facilitator: Phil Way
Zoom host: Carolfrances LikinsHere's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
UPCOMING FRIDAY FORUMS:
FOLLOW US! You are receiving this email because you are a part of the ICUJP Mailing List. You cannot reply to everyone through this email.
If you wish to join the ICUJP discussion list, sign into Google Groups, search for ICUJP, and use the "Ask to join group" button.
For inquiries about our other programs, please email [email protected]To learn more about ICUJP, please visit our website.Friday, July 01, 2022 at 07:30 AM
Online Zoom Meeting7_1_22FridayForum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
July 1st, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
THE DANGEROUS ARROGANCE OF THE REACTIONARY SUPREME COURT MAJORITY IS A THREAT TO AMERICA
Description: From abortion to gun safety to separation of church and state, the far-right Supreme Court, emboldened by three Trump nominees, is systematically dismantling long established precedents protecting fundamental constitutional rights. How did this happen and what can we do about it? Join a discussion about one of the most monumental series of decisions in the history of the Supreme Court.
Speaker:
Stephen Rohde is a lecturer, writer and political activist and retired constitutional lawyer. In addition to his role as a founder and Chair of ICUJP, he is a past Chair of the ACLU Foundation of Southern California, past Chair and bosrd member of Death Penalty Focus, and Chair Emeritus of Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice. Steve authored the books American Words of Freedom and Freedom of Assembly and is co-author of Foundations of Freedom, published by the Constitutional Rights Foundation.
He has written for the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Daily Journal, Ms Magazine, American Prospect, Los Angeles Lawyer and is a contributor to Los Angeles Review of Books. For over 45 years, Steve practiced law first in New York and then in Los Angeles, specializing in communications and intellectual property law, civil and appellate litigation and constitutional and civil rights law. A graduate of Northwestern University and Columbia Law School, he has been honored for his work by the American Bar Association, the ACLU, the Beverly Hills Bar Association, and Bend the Arc.
Here's how YOU can help:
Learn More: icujp.org
IMPORTANT - Your Ideas Needed to Strengthen Our Committee!
Join us after the July 1 Friday Morning Forum to offer your ideas on strengthening our committee work. We are contracting them from three Fridays per week to one, consolidating the Program Committee, the Outreach/Advocacy Committee, and Working Group on Ending Systemic Racism into one committee whose work will be really productive because it had your ideas to help direct its formation.-----
Passing the Virtual Bucket
We can't pass the bucket in person, but ICUJP still needs your support. Please give as generously as you can:• On our donation page. (Set up recurring gifts!)• Text a gift amount to 323-701-1467
• Send a check to ICUJP c/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz, 1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836, LA 90046
Thank you!----------Help Support Families in Need
The need for Immanuel Presbyterian's Food Pantry is greater than ever. Please donate here. Thank you
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Stephen Rohde
Facilitator: Rick Banales
Zoom host: Dave ClennonHere's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
-----Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
UPCOMING FRIDAY FORUMS:
FOLLOW US! You are receiving this email because you are a part of the ICUJP Mailing List. You cannot reply to everyone through this email.
If you wish to join the ICUJP discussion list, sign into Google Groups, search for ICUJP, and use the "Ask to join group" button.
For inquiries about our other programs, please email [email protected]To learn more about ICUJP, please visit our website.Friday, June 24, 2022 at 07:30 AM
Online Zoom Host6_24_22FridayForum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
June 24th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Skid Row and How to Solve America’s Homeless Problem
Description: A 25-minute discussion on how to solve America’s homeless problem with “Skid Row” as the center-point!
Speaker:
Melvin Ishmael Johnson. Founder of Dramastage-Qumran and Veterans Community Theater Workshop. Born December 1, 1947, in Greenville, Mississippi. Graduated from Coleman High School (1966). United States Marine Corp (1969-71).
After being honorably discharged from the services attended Eastern Michigan University. One of the Co-Founders of the African Renaissance Theater Company of Detroit, Michigan. (1973-1980) Author of plays: Voice from the Village, Bright New Day, Surviving the Nickel, Catch the Tiger, Number One Recruit, Nail Heads and The Emperor's Last Performance. Co-Author: The 101 Club with Judith Bowman and If the SHU Fits: Voices from Solitary
Confinement with Andy Griggs. Developed the Anti-Violence Situation Coping Group as a conflict resolution group for military veterans and author of the play, Soldier to Soldier about homeless military veterans. *Host of the weekly Internet radio show: The Qumran Report
(qumranreport)Here's how YOU can help:
Melvin Ishmael Johnson contact:
email: [email protected]
Website: dramastage-qumran.org
Home: 213-908-6495
Cell: 213-352-8610Learn More: Dramastage-qumran.org
IMPORTANT - Your Ideas Needed to Strengthen Our Committee!
Join us after the July 1 Friday Morning Forum to offer your ideas on strengthening our committee work. We are contracting them from three Fridays per week to one, consolidating the Program Committee, the Outreach/Advocacy Committee, and Working Group on Ending Systemic Racism into one committee whose work will be really productive because it had your ideas to help direct its formation.-----
Passing the Virtual Bucket
We can't pass the bucket in person, but ICUJP still needs your support. Please give as generously as you can:• On our donation page. (Set up recurring gifts!)• Text a gift amount to 323-701-1467
• Send a check to ICUJP c/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz, 1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836, LA 90046
Thank you!----------Help Support Families in Need
The need for Immanuel Presbyterian's Food Pantry is greater than ever. Please donate here. Thank you
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: TBD
Facilitator: Jasmine Hailey
Zoom host: Rick BanalesHere's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 6/24/22
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)Option 1: Join video conference here
Meeting ID:822 1749 5506
PASSCODE:139363Option 2: Dial in by phone only:
+1 669 900 6833 US (California)
Meeting ID: 822 1749 5506
PASSCODE: 139363(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
-----Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Friday, June 17, 2022 at 07:30 AM
Online Zoom Meeting6.17.22FridayForum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
June 17th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Description: Join Maraky from BAJI (Black Alliance for Just Immigration) as they share the current state of Black migrants in CA and at the US-Mexico border. Black migrants continue to be under attack due to rampant anti-Blackness across the Americas. Come and learn about the harm that the United States is exporting to other countries with its racist policies & practices.
Speaker:
Maraky Alemseged is BAJI’s Los Angeles Organizer. She is a second-generation Ethiopian immigrant who was born and bred in Los Angeles to two revolutionaries.
As a result, Maraky has spent her lifetime challenging unjust systems of oppression with the knowledge that “the personal is political and the political is personal.” Their nascent professional career is built atop years of community organizing, with heavy involvement in local, national, and international Black migrant communities. Maraky is a Pan-African abolitionist and believes in approaching social justice issues from an intersectional lens.
Here's how YOU can help:
Call on your Senators and the Biden administration to immediately put an end to racist policies like Title 42 and offer permanent protections for Black migrants. Read BAJI's newest report on racist immigration policies that trap Black migrants in Mexico. The report will be launched on BAJI's website on World Refugee Day (Monday 6/20).
Learn More: https://baji.org/
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Passing the Virtual Bucket
We can't pass the bucket in person, but ICUJP still needs your support. Please give as generously as you can:• On our donation page. (Set up recurring gifts!)• Text a gift amount to 323-701-1467
• Send a check to ICUJP c/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz, 1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836, LA 90046
Thank you!----------Help Support Families in Need
The need for Immanuel Presbyterian's Food Pantry is greater than ever. Please donate here. Thank you
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection:Dr. Rubi Omar
Facilitator: Rose Leibowitz
Zoom host: Michael NovickHere's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
-----Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Friday, June 10, 2022 at 07:30 AM
6_10_22fridayforum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
June 10th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
United to House LA: Why Housing Should Be a Human Right!
(SCROLL DOW TO RSVP FOR ZOOM LINK)
Description: Discussion of “United to House LA”ballot measure, which if passed will create the largest investment in affordable housing in the history of the City of Los Angeles. This presentation will cover the background, current status, and potential future impacts of this important local ballot measure – as well as how it relates to the larger goals of ending housing insecurity, advancing a right to housing, and ending criminalization of poverty. There will also be Q & A and several opportunities to take action.
Speaker:
Kath Rogers is a staff attorney on the ACLU SoCal Dignity for All project where she works to advance the rights of unhoused community members through litigation and policy advocacy.Prior to joining the ACLU, Kath served as Program Manager and Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern California, helping to launch and develop Agents of Change: Civil Rights Advocacy Initiative - a first of its kind undergraduate clinical program. She also served as Executive Director of the National Lawyers Guild Los Angeles where she collaborated with coalition partners and stakeholders to advance policies relating to free speech, housing justice, and labor and immigrant rights.
Kath also maintained a solo legal practice focused on civil rights cases. Her legal work included defending unhoused clients and activists, as well as co-counseling on a federal constitutional class action lawsuit, Arundel v. City of San Diego, challenging criminalization of houselessness, which resulted in a settlement to change discriminatory policing practices.
Kath graduated with High Honors from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego and received her BA in History with Provost Honors from the University of California San Diego. Prior to her law career, Kath worked as a community organizer for more than a decade on local and state campaigns to advance social justice.
Here's how you can help:
Learn more about “United to House LA,” follow the campaign on social media, help to gather endorsements for the campaign, and help with voter outreach and get-out-the-vote efforts. As we approach the election, it will be important to tell friends and family members to vote yes on this measure.
Learn More: https://www.unitedtohousela.com/
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Passing the Virtual Bucket
We can't pass the bucket in person, but ICUJP still needs your support. Please give as generously as you can:• On our donation page. (Set up recurring gifts!)• Text a gift amount to 323-701-1467
• Send a check to ICUJP c/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz, 1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836, LA 90046
Thank you!----------Help Support Families in Need
The need for Immanuel Presbyterian's Food Pantry is greater than ever. Please donate here. Thank you
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Rose Leibowitz
Facilitator: TBD
Zoom host: Carolfrances LikinsHere's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
-----Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
UPCOMING FRIDAY FORUMS:
Jun 17 -The Current State of Black Immigrants in California and the US
FOLLOW US! Friday, June 03, 2022 at 07:30 AM · 1 rsvp
Online Zoom Meeting6_3_22fridayforum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
June 3rd, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
How Anti-Muslim Animus is Fueling the Great Replacement Conspiracy Theory
Description: The discussion will center around the narrative of the replacement theory that is being pushed by right-wing media, that Jews are financing Muslim immigrants to take over America. This theory began in Europe when a French ethno-nationalist coined the idea of “Eurabia” and is spreading around the globe. Working together toward a pluralistic democracy is the counter-narrative that deflates the idea that Muslims are here to replace white civilization.
Speaker:
Salam Al-Marayati is President and co-founder of the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC). Nationally recognized for his commitment to improving the public understanding of Islam and policies impacting American Muslims, he oversees MPAC’s groundbreaking civic engagement, public policy, and advocacy work.An expert on Islam in the West, Muslim reform movements, human rights, democracy, national security, and Middle East politics, Salam has spoken at the White House, on Capitol Hill, and represented the U.S. at international human rights and religious freedom conferences.Salam is an adjunct faculty member at Bayan Claremont, a board member of the Muslim Reform Institute, and an advisor to several
political, civic, and academic institutions seeking to understand the role of Islam and Muslims in America and throughout the world.
Deeply involved in interfaith activities, Salam was co-chair of the Interfaith Coalition to Heal Los Angeles, which formed in the wake of the 1992 uprisings.Salam’s writings have appeared in every major national news publication including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times. He has been interviewed on
national and international news outlets including CNN, MSNBC, Fox News and C-SPAN.Here's how you can help:
ICUJP can help by uniting with us to build a movement to silence false narratives about other humanities.
Learn More: Muslim Public Affairs Council - mpac.org
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Passing the Virtual Bucket
We can't pass the bucket in person, but ICUJP still needs your support. Please give as generously as you can:• On our donation page. (Set up recurring gifts!)• Text a gift amount to 323-701-1467
• Send a check to ICUJP c/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz, 1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836, LA 90046
Thank you!----------Help Support Families in Need
The need for Immanuel Presbyterian's Food Pantry is greater than ever. Please donate here. Thank you
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Veda Veach
Facilitator: Rick Banales
Zoom host: Dave ClennonHere's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
UPCOMING FRIDAY FORUMS:
Jun 10 - ACLU - "Housing is a Human Right" - Support the House LA Ballot Measure
FOLLOW US! Friday, May 27, 2022 at 07:30 AM
Zoom5_27_22fridayforum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
May 27th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
An Open Discussion About Gun Violence, and the Faith Community's Response to this Epidemic
Join video conference here
Call in by phone: +1 669 900 6833*
Meeting ID: 854 4081 7329 PASSCODE: 563271
*Meeting controls for call-in attendees:
To mute/unmute yourself: *6
To raise hand: *9Description:Please join us for this open forum where we will talk about gun violence in the United States and the role of the faith community in mitigating the violence.
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Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection:Rev Richard Bunce
Facilitator: Dr. Rubi Omar
Zoom host: Michael Novick* Link to this week's agenda. *** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 5/27/22
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)Option 1: Join video conference here
Meeting ID: 854 4081 7329
PASSCODE: 563271Option 2: Dial in by phone only:
+1 669 900 6833 US (California)
Meeting ID: 854 4081 7329
PASSCODE: 563271(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
-----Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Friday, May 20, 2022 at 07:30 AM · 1 rsvp
Online Zoom Meeting5_20_22FridayForum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
May 20th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Introduction to KAILASA - The First Nation of Hindus
Description: A presentation about KAILASA, including what can be offered towards interfaith building and community support through humanitarian initiatives as well as peace-building.
Speakers:
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Passing the Virtual Bucket
We can't pass the bucket in person, but ICUJP still needs your support. Please give as generously as you can:• On our donation page. (Set up recurring gifts!)• Text a gift amount to 323-701-1467
• Send a check to ICUJP c/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz, 1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836, LA 90046
Thank you!----------Help Support Families in Need
The need for Immanuel Presbyterian's Food Pantry is greater than ever. Please donate here. Thank you
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Rick Banales
Facilitator: Rose Leibowitz
Zoom host: Carolfrances LikinsHere's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 5/20/22
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
-----Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Friday, May 13, 2022 at 07:30 AM · 1 rsvp
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ICUJP Friday Forum
May 13th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
photo from Getty Images by ThanumpornBeing Peace in the Fog of War
Description: How do we engage for peace in this fog of war? Come learn what the movement is doing globally and where can you plug in.
Speaker:
Jodie Evans is the co-founder of CODEPINK and the after-school writing program 826LA, and serves as Board chair of Rainforest Action Network. She also sits on the board of Institute for Policy Studies, California Arts Council and the Schumacher Center for a New Economy.
Here's how you can help:
- Consider getting involved with Diplomacy Now
- Travel to Washington DC for the PPC convergence in JuneLearn More: peaceinukraine.org peoplessummit.org codepink.org/together
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Passing the Virtual Bucket
We can't pass the bucket in person, but ICUJP still needs your support. Please give as generously as you can:• On our donation page. (Set up recurring gifts!)• Text a gift amount to 323-701-1467
• Send a check to ICUJP c/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz, 1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836, LA 90046
Thank you!----------Help Support Families in Need
The need for Immanuel Presbyterian's Food Pantry is greater than ever. Please donate here. Thank you
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Jasmine Hailey
Facilitator: Rick Banales
Zoom host: Dave ClennonHere's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
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Friday, May 13, 2022 at 07:30 AM · 1 rsvp
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ICUJP Friday Forum
May 13th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
photo from Getty Images by ThanumpornBeing Peace in the Fog of War
Description: How do we engage for peace in this fog of war? Come learn what the movement is doing globally and where can you plug in.
Speaker:
Jodie Evans is the co-founder of CODEPINK and the after-school writing program 826LA, and serves as Board chair of Rainforest Action Network. She also sits on the board of Institute for Policy Studies, California Arts Council and the Schumacher Center for a New Economy.Here's how you can help:
- Consider getting involved with Diplomacy Now
- Travel to Washington DC for the PPC convergence in JuneLearn More: peaceinukraine.org peoplessummit.org codepink.org/together
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Passing the Virtual Bucket
We can't pass the bucket in person, but ICUJP still needs your support. Please give as generously as you can:• On our donation page. (Set up recurring gifts!)• Text a gift amount to 323-701-1467
• Send a check to ICUJP c/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz, 1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836, LA 90046
Thank you!----------Help Support Families in Need
The need for Immanuel Presbyterian's Food Pantry is greater than ever. Please donate here. Thank you
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Jasmine Hailey
Facilitator: Rick Banales
Zoom host: Dave ClennonHere's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
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Friday, May 06, 2022 at 07:30 AM · 1 rsvp
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ICUJP Friday Forum
May 6th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Sowing Seeds of Hope in Turbulent Times
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Description: How do we encourage, challenge, and support kids to grow into peacemakers and peace leaders? What have we learned about what helps - keys to the kin-dom of justice and peace.
Speaker:
Dr Susan Stouffer, Executive Director of SOLA Community Peace Center. She has a B.A. in Math/Secondary Education, an M.S. in Occupational Therapy, and a Ph.D. from USC in Occupational Science. She was the founder of Peace Camp/Peace Projects programs and has directed these peacemaking programs for 16 years. Three years ago she became the Executive Director of SOLA Community Peace Center. As the Peace Center Director, she has acquired skills and experience as a Peace Educator as she has taught peacemaking skills to hundreds of children and families. She has become a grant writer, fundraiser, and curriculum developer. She has been able to support children growing up as more peaceful and just human beings and taking on leadership roles due to their involvement with these peace programs.Here's how you can help:
Susan Stouffer - "Prayers, volunteering, financial support, advocacy for ongoing governmental support for peacemaking and peace-building such as a Department of Peace and Ongoing support for Violence Prevention Programs."Website: www.solacommunitypeacecenter.orgDonate: CLICK HERE-----Passing the Virtual Bucket
We can't pass the bucket in person, but ICUJP still needs your support. Please give as generously as you can:• On our donation page. (Set up recurring gifts!)• Text a gift amount to 323-701-1467
• Send a check to ICUJP c/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz, 1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836, LA 90046
Thank you!----------Help Support Families in Need
The need for Immanuel Presbyterian's Food Pantry is greater than ever. Please donate here. Thank you
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Anthony Manousos
Facilitator: Stephen Rohde
Zoom host: Michael NovickHere's how to join the online meeting:
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Friday, April 29, 2022 at 07:30 AM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
April 29th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
We Insist! Jazz & Social Justice
Description: A conversation with Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz West Coast Director Daniel Seeff and student Darynn Dean about jazz education, outreach and social justice.
Speaker:
Daniel Seeff is the program director of the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance at The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. He also directs the Institute’s Los Angeles public school outreach programming, including Jazz in the Classroom and BeBop to Hip-Hop, and serves as an associate producer of the Institute’s annual International Jazz Competition. Seeff coordinated the Institute’s summer jazz colony for six years and has produced dozens of Institute educational concerts in Los Angeles. He is the host and producer of the hip-hop and jazz radio show ExcursionsRadio on KJazz in Los Angeles. Seeff is also a bassist and guitarist who has toured internationally and performed on many major label albums with artists such as Eminem, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Cypress Hill. He co-wrote and played bass on the Billboard hit song “The Man” by Aloe Blacc and wrote music for and played on Grammy-nominated albums by Anderson .Paak, Ledisi, and the soundtrack to the Oscar-winning animated feature film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Darynn Dean was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. She graduated from the New England Conservatory of Music with a B.A. in Jazz Vocal Performance and a minor in Cultural Studies. She hails from a musical family: her father, Donald Dean, Jr., and grandfather, Donald Dean, Sr., are renowned drummers and her cousin, Jamael Dean, is a rising star pianist. Dean participated in the 2019 Betty Carter Jazz Ahead Residency and was mentored by Dee Dee Bridgewater and Jason Moran. She has performed with Freddie Cole, Dave Holland, Dave Koz, Hubert Laws and Aaron Parks. Dean placed first in the National YoungArts Foundation, Dolo Coker and NAACP ACT-SO competitions, and was a finalist in The Music Center Spotlight Awards. She performed at the 2021 Detroit Jazz Festival with The Woodshed Network and sang at the Los Angeles Jazz Society’s “Celebrating the World of Quincy Jones” tribute. Darynn created and taught the "Music and Social Justice" course at the Huntington Avenue YMCA Teen Center in Boston, Massachusetts.
Here's how you can help:
Donate: https://hancockinstitute.org/support/how-your-gift-helps/
Learn More/Get Involved: hancockinstitute.org
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We can't pass the bucket in person, but ICUJP still needs your support. Please give as generously as you can:• On our donation page. (Set up recurring gifts!)• Text a gift amount to 323-701-1467
• Send a check to ICUJP c/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz, 1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836, LA 90046
Thank you!----------Help Support Families in Need
The need for Immanuel Presbyterian's Food Pantry is greater than ever. Please donate here. Thank you
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Phil Way
Facilitator: Susan Stouffer
Zoom host: TBDHere's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
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Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 06:00 PM
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PLEASE SUPPORT ICUJP'S FERVENT CALL THAT RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES MUST STOP BLESSING WAR AND VIOLENCE BY MAKING A GENEROUS DONATION
DONATE TO ICUJP
As Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace enters its third decade and as war and violence and injustice wreak havoc around the world and in our own country, we are so grateful to our supporters who have helped sustain our work educating and advocating for the cause of justice and peace. With a small part-time staff and lots of volunteers, your donations help us meet our budget and expand our reach.
ICUJP began the year on January 11 with our 17th annual Close Guantanamo Rally in front of the Federal Building in Downtown Los Angeles (and live-streamed on social media) condemning the ongoing human rights violations at the infamous detention center, featuring speakers from the ACLU of Southern California, the National Lawyers Guild, Code Pink, Out Against War, American Muslims for Palestine, Jewish Voice for Peace, and the Council on American Islamic Relations.
So far this year alone we have presented a series of exceptional Friday Forums exploring:- the Life and Struggles of Archbishop Desmond Tutu;
- the Call for Reparations;
- Insurrection, the Supreme Court, and the Future of American Democracy;
- Environmental Justice;
- the sacred sites of the Anishinaabe Peoples in Northern Minnesota;
- the Crisis in Yemen: Ending U.S. Involvement in War and Blockade;
- the pilgrimage along the Migrant Trail from Guatemala City to Tapachula, Mexico;
- Challenges to Democracy from Right-wing Nationalists, Populist and Strongman Movements;
- non-violent direct action support for the people of Myanmar/Burma;
- Ukraine: The Path to Peace; Practicing Non Violence in the Context of the Oscars and Ukraine;
- and the transformative work by the The Actors’ Gang (TAG) Prison Project for inmates and those recently released.
In addition, our Anti-racism Committee meets each week (except the third Friday) immediately after the Friday Forum to explore how ICUJP can initiate a broad interfaith movement to challenge systemic racism. This gives us the intersectionality of covering the problem in all its forms: racism in policing, health care, housing, the economy, the military, the environment, and every other aspect of society. We have and will continue to organize public events and gatherings.
We know that you are asked to support a wide array of worthy organizations. All we ask is that you include ICUJP among them with as generous a contribution as you can afford.
We are especially grateful to whose who can make a sustaining monthly donation of $5, $10, $25, $50, or $100. If you're able to give an annual contribution of $250, $500, or $1,000, it would allow us to mount more events and conferences throughout the year. If you belong to a congregation or organization, please explore whether they can make a donation or grant.
We appreciate your contributions, large and small, monthly or annually. We have been in this struggle for over twenty years, and, with your help, we are committed to continuing our work so long as war, violence, and injustice plague humanity and obstruct the search for justice and peace.
Thank you for your generous support.
Stephen Rohde
Chair, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace
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April 22nd, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
ICUJP Celebrates Earth Day 2022
Description: A brief history of the environmental movement, and the current, local impact of global warming on our changing climate will precede a Q&A and group discussion. Learn how you can participate in the vital mission to heal our planet.
Speaker:
Rev Stephen Longfellow Fiske is a musician, author, poet, environmental activist, and Interfaith Minister. He has produced a dozen albums of his music and is the author of the "Art of Peace" (New Paradigm Books), and is finishing up his second book, "The Call to Interfaith and Wholeness, Democracy, Earth Stewardship, and the Individual." Former Producer of the Venice Ecofest, Stephen is a long time Board Member of ICUJP and has performed and presented widely across the U.S. and overseas. Stephen began his environment activism as a backpacker/mountaineer, hiking extensively through Eastern and Western mountains, especially California's Sierra Nevadas. Founding Director of The Jerusalem Prayer Project with filmmaker Robert Corsini, Stephen looks forward to completing their first feature documentary shot in Israel/Palestine this year.
Andrew Ellis began his environmental science career characterizing toxic chemical waste sites for the Environmental Protection Agency and spent the balance of his career in risk management with the insurance industry. He is currently retired. Andrew’s scientific education includes a Bachelors degree and a Master of Science degree in plant ecology. His current research interests are devoted to the study of paleontology, mass extinctions and their relation to climate change. Andrew has been a volunteer with The Climate Reality Project as a Leadership Corps Member since being trained in Chicago in 2013. He currently serves as chair of Climate Reality LA’s Legislative Committee and formerly headed up the chapter’s Climate Business Working Group. He previously served on the Climate Reality LA Chapter Leadership Team as Chapter Chair. He has been active on environmental issues related to the extraction and burning of fossil fuels and nuclear power for his entire adult life.-----
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Rev Stephen Longfellow Fiske
Facilitator: Rev Stephen Longfellow Fiske
Zoom host: Michael NovickHere's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
-----Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
UPCOMING FRIDAY FORUMS:
APR 29: International Jazz Day - Herbie Hancock Institute
FOLLOW US! Friday, April 15, 2022 at 07:30 AM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
April 15th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
The Actors’ Gang (TAG) Prison Project
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Description: The Actors’ Gang (TAG) Prison Project is a nationally recognized rehabilitation program launched in response to California’s huge recidivism rate and extreme overcrowding in 2006. Our program starts as a 7-day, 4-hours a day, intensive theatrical arts program which transitions to an ongoing weekly peer-led class managed by the program director and overseen by the teaching artists. The program uses a highly physical and emotional style of theater as a tool to create a safe space for participants to develop self-assurance, self-respect, acceptance of others and community, while fostering core/soft skills and promoting personal responsibility, “I am a master of my mind, not a victim of my thinking.”
This year we will be running 16 programs inside 14 California state prisons.
To date more than 1700 incarcerated people have participated in The Prison Project.
FACTS:
- Impact Justice reports an 89% decrease in disciplinary incidents, known as 115’s, for participants who have completed our program.
- According to CDCR preliminary analysis, people who have completed our program have a 10.6% recidivism rate.
Speakers:
Ezequiel Gonzalez My name is Ezequiel Gonzalez Lemus. I am 29 years old. I was detained at 15 years old and sentenced to 23-years in state prison. After 12-years, I was commuted, released, and deported back to my native country, Mexico. Since my release a year and a half ago, I dedicated what I gained in prison to serve my community. I teach free art classes at a local community center, I'm starting my Mexican food business, and together with a group of women, I am founding Comedia del Arte Tecate, a theater company based on The Actors' Gang Prison Project.
Henry Palacio My name is Henry Palacio and I was introduced to The Actors' Gang in 2017 and participated in 2019. This is the first time I was able to tap into the four states of emotion: Happy, Sad, Angry & Fear. Together with the states and exercises, I was able to utilize the skill to navigate my institutional behavior and navigate my re-entry to society. Now I mirror the compassion that was demonstrated to me by the Teaching Artists who continue to teach me. I give this same compassion to incarcerated youth and adults. Actors' Gang is being utilized as an intervention to slow the pipeline to incarceration.
John Dich - My Name is John Dich. I joined The Actors’ Gang Prison Project in 2016 while serving a life sentence. During my participation while incarcerated, TAG gave me tools to reconnect to the lost individual I was. I developed soft skills, with an emphasis on how to properly manage my emotions which I utilized daily. Since my release in 2019, I was hired onto The Actors’ Gang Staff as the Alumni Advocacy Coordinator, continuing to serve those incarcerated and released back into society.
Montrell Harrell - My name is Montrell Harrell, and I am 33 years old. I joined the Actors' Gang in 2012 at CRC Prison where I was serving a 10 year sentence. The Actors' Gang has completely changed my life and given me the tools to be successful in life. I work for the Actors' Gang Prison project and now go back to prison where I promised myself I would never return. Actors' Gang also gave me a career.
Robert Chavez My name is Robert Chavez, I am a Los Angeles native, and first generation Mexican American. Both of my parents migrated to the U.S with the hopes of a better quality of life. At the age of 19 I was sentenced to a Life term within the California Department of Corrections. This was a journey of violence and self-discovery. Initially I lived a life that was void of hope, as a lifer I was condemned to spend the rest of my life in prison.
In 2016 I was introduced to The Actors' Gang, a program that would have a significant impact on my overall outlook on life. I began to challenge years of ingrained gang cultural beliefs, ultimately gaining insight to a deeper, authentic identity that had always existed within me. I began to give myself an opportunity to address past and current traumas. This inner freedom allowed me to regain my physical freedom, and in 2018 I was given an opportunity to address The Board of Parole Hearings.
I was fortunate that day, and I was granted parole on my initial hearing. Upon my release I joined The Actors' Gang as an alumni, and then soon became a Teaching Artist. In addition, I am a Life Coach for The Anti- Recidivism Coalition, and above all, I am a father of a beautiful two-year-old. I am proud and humbled to be part of a great movement, no longer a person that contributed to the destruction of my community, but someone that builds and thrives for a brighter society.
Richard Loya - My name is Richard Loya. I am a first generation Mexican-American, born in East Los Angeles, California, raised by immigrant parents. I am 50 yrs old, and formerly incarcerated. At 16 yrs old, I committed a crime, and right before my 18th birthday, I was sentenced to 27 years to life. I ended up serving 30 years in the California prison system. It was there that I learned of the Arts. The Actors’ Gang Prison Project came to Avenal State Prison and introduced to us (me), these methods and techniques on how to tap into, channel, even control my emotions through this highly intense style of theater. Four years later, I am now Program Manager of The Prison Project. I’m off parole, and have continued doing the work out here in the community. I go back inside into the thirteen prisons we’re currently working in. We’re in re-entry, and recently have been cleared by Probation to work with the Youth.
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Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Dr. Rubi Omar
Facilitator: Rose Leibowitz
Zoom host: Carolfrances LikinsCommittee MTG: Board
Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
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Friday, April 08, 2022 at 06:00 PM
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April 8th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
ICUJP Friday Forum 4/1/22 - 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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April 1st, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Ukraine: The Path to Peace
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To raise hand: *9Description: Brian Becker, National Director of the ANSWER Coalition, Host of The Socialist Program podcast will discuss the US/NATO Role in the creation of the Ukraine Crisis.
Ukraine as a Pawn w/ Vijay Prashad
Follow Brian on TwitterSpeaker:
Brian Becker is the National Director of the ANSWER Coalition and the host of The Socialist Program podcast. He is also a founder of the Party for Socialism and Liberation.
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Passing the Virtual Bucket
We can't pass the bucket in person, but ICUJP still needs your support. Please give as generously as you can:• On our donation page. (Set up recurring gifts!)• Text a gift amount to 323-701-1467
• Send a check to ICUJP c/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz, 1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836, LA 90046
Thank you!----------Help Support Families in Need
The need for Immanuel Presbyterian's Food Pantry is greater than ever. Please donate here. Thank you
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Stephen Rohde
Facilitator: Carolfrances Likins
Zoom host: Michael NovickHere's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
-----Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
Friday, March 25, 2022 at 07:30 AM
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ICUJP Friday Forum
March 25th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
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US Non-violent Direct Action Support for Myanmar/Burma
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Description: In February 2021, the military in Burma seized control following a general election in which Aung San Suu Kyi's NLD party won by a landslide. Since then there have been mass protests, armed resistance and killings. This forum will serve as an important update on the coup in Myanmar/Burma.
Speakers:
Hannes Siebert
Peace Appeal
Co-Founder and Co-DirectorAs an international peace process and negotiations adviser and facilitator, Hannes Siebert has worked in many of the world’s most conflict-ridden societies. He continues to provide technical and facilitation support to national dialogues and peace structures and to political reform processes, including those in Lebanon, Myanmar/Burma, Cyprus and Zimbabwe.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Siebert served as director in South Africa’s National Peace Secretariat, the multi-party body mandated to implement its 1992 National Peace Accord. Post-1994 he assisted the Special Presidential Task Force in key intractable conflicts, focusing on de-militarization of youth militia.
Mr. Siebert co-founded the Peace Appeal with James Wine, Colin Jones and five Nobel Peace Laureates in 2000, in support of the “Appeal of the Nobel Peace Laureates for Peace and Non-Violence for the Children of the World.” In 2001, he was invited to serve as an associate and fellow at the Center for War, Peace and the News Media at NYU, where he coordinated the West-Dar al Islam Media Dialogues program, facilitating dialogue between major media institutions in the U.S. and the Middle East.
In his work with the Peace Appeal, Mr. Siebert advised Sri Lanka’s peace secretariats and facilitated the confidential dialogue forum, One Text; he co-facilitated and contributed to the drafting of key agreements in Nepal’s peace process, including co facilitating talks between the Nepali (?) Army and the Maoist Army and supporting the establishment of the multi-party dialogue process (NTTP); and he has engaged in supporting peace and dialogue processes in many other countries. He continues to contribute to the development of two Peace Appeal initiatives that he co-founded: “Peace Tools” and the “Peace and Dialogue Platform.”
Randall Novak
Shirts Across America
Co-Founder and Executive DirectorMr. Novak has over 25 years of executive leadership experience in the sports & broadcast media industries and the non-profit world. As an executive, Randall has excelled in the areas of media, public relations, broadcast production and grass roots organizing. Most recently, Mr. Novak’s passion for effecting change led him to create the non-profit organization, Shirts Across America.
Mr. Novak has worked with global leaders to tackle the role of Human Rights and Civil Rights in America. He has utilized his extensive media background to put together a grass roots movement that has seen over 4,000 high school students rebuild New Orleans and Mississippi over the last fourteen years. Randall’s goal is to create thoughtful leaders, challenging high school students to become the leaders of today by connecting our past to the present to move forward in a positive direction.
Bob Zellner
Civil Rights Activist – Member of SNCC
(Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee)Bob Zellner brings to life the victories, struggles and heartbreaks of the Civil Rights era in a way that empowers and instructs audiences and the modern-day movement.
Bob is one of the most influential leaders in the Civil Rights Movement, from the 1960s to today. The son and grandson of Ku Klux Klan members, he risked his life – and nearly
lost it – many times in the fight to achieve The Second Emancipation. As an organizer of The Freedom Rides of 1961 and the first white southerner to serve as field secretary for the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, he worked alongside Martin Luther King, Jr., John Lewis, Rosa Parks, Julian Bond, Diane Nash and many other civil rights leaders. Famous for battles with the KKK, lynch mobs, and violent police, he is now the individual that a new generation turns to with questions on the racial, historical and cultural assumptions on which they were raised, as they ask themselves, "What is my place in this struggle?"
Bob captivates audiences with the untold stories of the Civil Rights Movement and his dedication to fighting for the rights of others. Drawing on decades of experience guiding the movement and his ongoing active role, he presents a modern-day message for combating deep-seated racism, discrimination and prejudice and sparking widespread social change. The highly anticipated film Son of the South, based on Bob's autobiography The Wrong Side of Murder Creek, was released February 5, 2021.
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Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection:Rick Banales
Facilitator: Rev. Rubi Omar
Zoom host: TBDHere's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
UPCOMING FRIDAY FORUMS
APR 1: Non-violent Response to Russia's War in Ukraine
FOLLOW US! Friday, March 18, 2022 at 07:30 AM
Online Zoom Meeting3_18_22FridayForum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
March 18th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
(SCROLL DOWN TO RSVP FOR ZOOM LINK!) Contact [email protected] with any questions - thanks!
Challenges to Democracy from Right-wing Nationalists, Populist and Strongman Movements
Description: A PowerPoint presentation will provide an overview of Trump’s six years, including his campaign for president in 2016, his presidency for four years, his loss of the Nov. 2020 election, and the ongoing “Big Lie” that he won. The presentation will also touch on Trump's many Russian ties - including Putin- his love of dictators, and his view of democracy as weak. We will discuss how Trump's increasing appeals to white racism and his efforts to stay in power via several coup attempts which culminated in the Jan. 6 capitol insurrection, two impeachments, and his ongoing hold on the Republican Party (demanding total one-way loyalty). Many investigations have been made into his finances and possibly criminal actions. However, now that Trump has had to leave office his stated desire is to run for president again in 2024. Finally, we will discuss how Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and the resulting targeting of civilians and wholesale carnage to the country may be forcing some Republicans to re-examine their support for right-wing nationalist and populist strongman dictators, like Putin and Trump even as right-wing strongman trends are occurring in many other countries today.
Speaker:
Linda Groff is Director, Global Options & amp; Evolutionary Futures Consulting, and Emeritus
Professor, California State University, Dominguez Hills, where she taught for over 40 years. She does talks/workshops, courses, research, and writing, in the USA and globally, on: (1) global futures/evolution/change; (2) peace/conflict resolution/nonviolence; (3) intercultural/interfaith dialogue and unity-diversity issues; and (4) spiritual/consciousness topics to a wide range of professional, educational, and community organizations. She is active for years in professional and community organizations working in these areas. She has published over 85 articles, with two “big picture” books forthcoming: (1) Sustainable Peace building in a Rapidly-Changing World: Holistic, Evolving Aspects of Peace, Nonviolence, and Community Engagement (2022) and (2) Big Picture Evolutionary Futures: Cutting-Edge Issues for Humanity and the World.-----
Passing the Virtual Bucket
We can't pass the bucket in person, but ICUJP still needs your support. Please give as generously as you can:• On our donation page. (Set up recurring gifts!)• Text a gift amount to 323-701-1467
• Send a check to ICUJP c/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz, 1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836, LA 90046
Thank you!----------Help Support Families in Need
The need for Immanuel Presbyterian's Food Pantry is greater than ever. Please donate here. Thank you
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Stephen Fiske
Facilitator: Rose Leibowitz
Zoom host: Carolfrances LikinsHere's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
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If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
UPCOMING FRIDAY FORUMS
MAR 25: Non-Violent Direct Action Support for Myanmar/Burma
FOLLOW US! Friday, March 11, 2022 at 07:30 AM · 1 rsvp
Online Zoom Meeting3_11_22FridayForum
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March 11th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Reflections from the Migrant Trail: Guatemala City to Tapachula, Mexico
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Description: Southern Californian Episcopalians set out on January 16 for a week of pilgrimage, accompaniment, fact-finding, and witness along the “migrant road” — a route commonly taken by people from around the world who have been forcibly displaced by violence, environmental disaster, extreme poverty, and racism. The small group included clergy, laity, and diocesan staff, most of whom were seasoned church immigration activists who had been to the region before. The purpose of the visit to Guatemala and, later in the week, to Tapachula Mexico, was to strengthen ties with partners in both countries while learning more about personal narratives of those who set out on the migrant road. Upon returning, the hope was to deepen our fellow Episcopalians’ understanding of the human dimensions of the crisis and become more effective advocates for just U.S. policies in the region. Grace Dyrness was a member of the delegation and she will report on some of what the group discovered along the way.
Speaker:
Grace Dyrness is a private consultant in local, grassroots community development and a part-time associate professor in the Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California where she teaches in the areas of public service in an urban setting, social context of planning, and sustainable communities. She has graduate degrees from the Ateneo de Manila University and the University of Southern California. Her doctoral work focused on the growth of the informal sector of the Los Angeles economy, particularly on a project with the city’s street vendors. She serves on a variety of boards including founding Board Member of ICUJP, Housing Works, The Christian-Muslim Consultative Group, the Epiphany Trust, the CommunityAdvisory Council of The Wall Las Memorias Project, the Center for Latino Church Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary.
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Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Veda Veach
Facilitator: Fernando Fernando
Zoom host: Dave Clennon** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
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-----Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
UPCOMING FRIDAY FORUMS
MAR 25: Non-Violent Direct Action Support for Myanmar/Burma
FOLLOW US! Friday, March 04, 2022 at 07:30 AM
Online Zoom Meeting3_4_22FridayForum
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March 4th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Outreach to L.A.'s Catholic Church for Nuclear DisarmamentJoin video conference here
Call in by phone: +1 669 900 6833*
Meeting ID: 828 9146 6715 PASSCODE:776260*Meeting controls for call-in attendees:
To mute/unmute yourself: *6
To raise hand: *9Description:
Develop with ICUJP an appeal to L.A.'s Archbishop José Horacio Gómez, President of the Catholic Conference of Bishops, to join the Vatican and Sante Fe's Archbishop John Wester in calling for concrete steps towards global nuclear disarmament. Appeal to the Archbishop of Los Angeles to publish a letter in support of the U.S. signing the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.Presenters:
Nyabingi Kuti is a community organizer currently working with CODEPINK and Progressive Democrats of America to expand and enhance the anti war movement in the Black and clergy communities.
Marcy Winograd is the Coordinator of CODEPINK Congress, a campaign for demilitarization and a progressive foreign policy. She also co-chairs the End Wars and Occupations Team for Progressive Democrats of America.
To read the ICUJP endorsed letter to L.A.'s Archbishop José Horacio Gómez, click here.
To read Santa Fe Archbishop John Wester's letter on nuclear disarmament, click here.
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Passing the Virtual Bucket
We can't pass the bucket in person, but ICUJP still needs your support. Please give as generously as you can:• On our donation page. (Set up recurring gifts!)• Text a gift amount to 323-701-1467
• Send a check to ICUJP c/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz, 1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836, LA 90046
Thank you!----------Help Support Families in Need
The need for Immanuel Presbyterian's Food Pantry is greater than ever. Please donate here. Thank you
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Carolfrances Likins
Facilitator: TBD
Zoom host: Michael NovickHere's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
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If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 3/4/22
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)Option 1: Join video conference here
Meeting ID: 828 9146 6715
PASSCODE:776260Option 2: Dial in by phone only:
+1 669 900 6833 US (California)
Meeting ID: 828 9146 6715
PASSCODE: 776260(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
-----Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
UPCOMING FRIDAY FORUMS
MAR 25: Non-Violent Direct Action Support for Myanmar/Burma
FOLLOW US! Friday, February 25, 2022 at 07:30 AM
Online Zoom Meeting2_25_22Friday Forum
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February 25th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Crisis in Yemen: Ending U.S. Involvement in War and Blockade(Scroll down to register and receive Zoom link)
Description:
One year after the Biden administration announced an end to U.S. support for the Saudi-led coalition’s offensive operations in Yemen, critical forms of U.S. military support remain, including ongoing spare parts transfers and maintenance for Saudi warplanes. As the war approaches the seven-year mark the conflict continues to escalate, and Yemeni civilians suffer the consequences. This event will offer reflections on the Biden administration’s Yemen approach over the past year and discuss steps Congress can take to resolve the crisis.
Our conversation comes at a desperate moment with roughly 16.2 million Yemenis at risk of famine. The UN warned in March 2021 that 400,000 children under the age of 5 could perish from severe acute malnutrition without urgent action. Despite growing pressure from lawmakers, civil society, and Yemeni-American activists against the Saudi blockade of Yemen the Saudi-led coalition only allowed 5% of Yemen's fuel needs into its Red Sea ports in December and conducted multiple airstrikes on Sana’a Airport, closing the runway to UN-aid flights. The lack of fuel has driven the price of food and water beyond the reach of many Yemenis, increasing the risk of malnutrition and starvation. Over 15,000 Yemeni civilians were displaced by the conflict in December, and over 350 civilians were killed directly by the conflict.
At this event Hassan El-Tayyab, FCNL's Middle East policy lead, will offer updates on the war and blockade, the ongoing humanitarian crisis, and the US's role; highlight stories from the ground in Yemen; analyze the Biden administration’s policies over the past year; and offer perspectives on what role Congress can play in ending U.S. involvement in the war and blockade.Speaker:
Hassan El-Tayyab is FCNL’s legislative director for Middle East policy. His passion for foreign affairs is rooted in his desire to make life better for people in the Middle East, including his extended family in Jordan. He is convinced that advancing a more peaceful and diplomacy-based foreign policy in the Middle East is critical, not only for the family he loves, but for peace and stability worldwide.Prior to joining FCNL in August 2019, he was co-director of the national advocacy group Just Foreign Policy, where he led their lobbying work to advance a more progressive foreign policy in the Middle East and Latin America. He played a major role in the successful passage of the War Powers Resolution to end U.S. military participation in the Saudi-led coalition’s war and blockade on Yemen.
His writings and commentaries have been featured in numerous news outlets, including CNN, BBC World News, Politico, The Hill, Al Jazeera, The Huffington Post, The Intercept and more.
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Passing the Virtual Bucket
We can't pass the bucket in person, but ICUJP still needs your support. Please give as generously as you can:• On our donation page. (Set up recurring gifts!)• Text a gift amount to 323-701-1467
• Send a check to ICUJP c/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz, 1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836, LA 90046
Thank you!----------Help Support Families in Need
The need for Immanuel Presbyterian's Food Pantry is greater than ever. Please donate here. Thank you
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Steve Rohde
Facilitator: Phil Way
Zoom host: TBD* Link to this week's agenda. *** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
-----Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
UPCOMING FRIDAY FORUMS
MAR 4: Outreach to L.A.'s Catholic Church for Nuclear Disarmament
FOLLOW US! Friday, February 18, 2022 at 07:30 AM
Online Zoom Meeting2_18_22FridayForum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
February 18th, 7:30-9:30 am PacificNOTE: Margot Johnson (California Advocacy Corps Organizer for the Friends Committee for National Legislation) was originally scheduled to present on February 4, but was unable to attend. Happily her presentation has been rescheduled for February 18th, 2022. See below! 
Let's Talk About Environmental JusticeJoin video conference here
Call in by phone: +1 669 900 6833*
Meeting ID:885 2372 0563 PASSCODE:559889*Meeting controls for call-in attendees:
To mute/unmute yourself: *6
To raise hand: *9Description: What is Environmental Justice? How can we address environmental injustice? How can we highlight young adult voices in our efforts? Join us on Friday 2/4 to discuss these questions and more with Environmental Justice organizer Margot Johnson with the Advocacy Corps of FCNL.
Speaker:
Margot Johnson is the California Advocacy Corps Organizer for the Friends Committee for National Legislation. She focuses on Environmental Justice and lobbying for the Environmental Justice for All Act. She is a graduate of Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania, with a bachelor’s degree in political science.-----
Passing the Virtual Bucket
We can't pass the bucket in person, but ICUJP still needs your support. Please give as generously as you can:• On our donation page. (Set up recurring gifts!)• Text a gift amount to 323-701-1467
• Send a check to ICUJP c/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz, 1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836, LA 90046
Thank you!----------Help Support Families in Need
The need for Immanuel Presbyterian's Food Pantry is greater than ever. Please donate here. Thank you
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Avon Leekley
Facilitator: Michael Novick
Zoom host: Carolfrances LikinsHere's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 2/18/22
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)Option 1: Join video conference here
Meeting ID: 885 2372 0563
PASSCODE: 559889Option 2: Dial in by phone only:
+1 669 900 6833 US (California)
Meeting ID: 885 2372 0563
PASSCODE: 559889(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
-----Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
UPCOMING FRIDAY FORUMS
FEB 25: Stories from Yemen: Ending U.S. Involvement in War and Blockade - more info coming soon!
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For inquiries about our other programs, please email [email protected]To learn more about ICUJP, please visit our website.Friday, February 11, 2022 at 07:30 AM
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February 11th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
We Did It For The Water
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Description: In the style of a personal essay, Antoinette Scully and Jolly Hollamon will recount their experiences in Northern Minnesota at the Line 3 Pipeline. This will include their travel as well as the history around the sacred sites home to the Anishinaabe Peoples.
Speakers:
Antoinette Scully and Jolly Hollamon are activists living and working in the San Fernando Valley. Antoinette uses her talents as a writer and activist to speak publicly on social justice, race, and literary activism. That passion for racial justice work lead to her collaboration with Jolly and his Climate Justice work to focus on Environmental Justice campaigns in Los Angeles. Jolly has traveled to Washington DC to directly lobby with our congressional representatives for progressive Climate Justice and is now the Climate Justice Organizer for the UU Justice Ministry of California. Together, they co-founded the Valley Justice Coalition, an organization that creates justice projects centered in the San Fernando Valley through direct action and mutual aid. They also work for NoHo Home Alliance as Outreach Workers and run the Studio City Drop-In Location to provide resources for our houseless neighbors. -----
Passing the Virtual Bucket
We can't pass the bucket in person, but ICUJP still needs your support. Please give as generously as you can:• On our donation page. (Set up recurring gifts!)• Text a gift amount to 323-701-1467
• Send a check to ICUJP c/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz, 1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836, LA 90046
Thank you!----------Help Support Families in Need
The need for Immanuel Presbyterian's Food Pantry is greater than ever. Please donate here. Thank you
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Anthony Manousos
Facilitator: Rose Leibowitz
Zoom host: Dave ClennonHere's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
UPCOMING FRIDAY FORUMS
FEB 25: Stories from Yemen: Ending U.S. Involvement in War and Blockade - more info coming soon!
FOLLOW US! Friday, February 04, 2022 at 07:30 AM
Zoom2.4.22FridayForum
Please join us online
ICUJP Friday Forum
February 4th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific Let's Talk About Environmental Justice
Description: What is Environmental Justice? How can we address environmental injustice? How can we highlight young adult voices in our efforts? Join us on Friday 2/4 to discuss these questions and more with Environmental Justice organizer Margot Johnson with the Advocacy Corps of FCNL.
Speaker:
Margot Johnson is the California Advocacy Corps Organizer for the Friends Committee for National Legislation. She focuses on Environmental Justice and lobbying for the Environmental Justice for All Act. She is a graduate of Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania, with a bachelor’s degree in political science.Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Chris Ponnet
Facilitator: Steve Rohde
Zoom host: Michael NovickHere's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 06:00 PM
2.4.22FridayForum
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ICUJP Friday Forum
February 4th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific Let's Talk About Environmental Justice
Description: What is Environmental Justice? How can we address environmental injustice? How can we highlight young adult voices in our efforts? Join us on Friday 2/4 to discuss these questions and more with Environmental Justice organizer Margot Johnson with the Advocacy Corps of FCNL.
Speaker:
Margot Johnson is the California Advocacy Corps Organizer for the Friends Committee for National Legislation. She focuses on Environmental Justice and lobbying for the Environmental Justice for All Act. She is a graduate of Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania, with a bachelor’s degree in political science.Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Chris Ponnet
Facilitator: Steve Rohde
Zoom host: Michael NovickHere's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
Friday, January 21, 2022 at 06:00 PM
1_21_22FridayForum
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January 21st, 7:30-9:30 am PacificAn ICUJP "Round Robin" Discussion
*Meeting controls for call-in attendees:
To mute/unmute yourself: *6
To raise hand: *9During this Friday Forum meeting, members of ICUJP will voice their concerns and hopes for the upcoming year. As a nation, we are officially one year into the Biden administration. Many people are wondering what exactly is going to happen next. With so many issues to consider, what should our priorities be as those committed to justice and peace? Join us tomorrow morning as we tackle these questions and more! All intelligent thoughts and opinions are welcome. In addition, ICUJP leadership will discuss the upcoming special "event," Faith-Based Networking on Ending System Racism. The discussion will take place on Sunday, January 23rd at 4 PM on Zoom. CLICK HERE to register.
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Faith-Based Network on Ending Systemic Racism
Date: Sunday, January 23, 2022
Time: 4 PM - 6 PM
Location: Online Zoom MeetingREGISTER FOR THIS MEETING
(after registering you will receive link and passcode)
Start your morning with us!
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerReflection: Darrel Myers
Facilitator: Fernando Fernando
Zoom host: Carolfrances LikinsHere's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward.
If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.
ICUJP Friday Forum 1/21/22
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)(To find a dial-in number closer to you, go here.)
-----Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SUN JAN 23: Faith-Based Network on Ending Systemic Racism - REGISTER HERE
Passing the Virtual Bucket
We can't pass the bucket in person, but ICUJP still needs your support. Please give as generously as you can:
• On our donation page. (Set up recurring gifts!)• Use the Give+ app for iPhone or Android
• Text a gift amount to 323-701-1467
• Send a check to ICUJP c/o Rod Sprott, Church-Biz, 1125 N Fairfax Ave #46836, LA 90046
Thank you!----------
Help Support Families in Need
The need for Immanuel Presbyterian's Food Pantry is greater than ever. Please donate here. Thank you
Friday, January 14, 2022 at 07:30 AM
Online Zoom Meeting1_14_22FridayForum
Reparations, Land Back and the Ally Response
The word reparations raises so many questions. For instance, what are they, how do they relate to settler colonialism and slavery, and how can we, people committed to justice and peace, respond to the call for reparations on stolen land. We hope to provide some answers to these questions, and direction for possible action. We’ll hear from Karen Hilfman about reparations in general plus three amazing panelists active in the reparations and land back movements - traci kato-kiryama, Ian Schiffer, and David Gardinier - about why reparations is important to them and the kinds of work they do.
Speakers:
Karen Hilfman (she/her) is a long-time Los Angeles economic, racial justice and feminist organizer, most recently active with White People 4 Black Lives (the L.A. affiliate of Showing Up for Racial Justice), the Fund For Reparations NOW!, and Jewish Voice for Peace – Los Angeles. She’s retired from a human resource career at Jewish Family Service, Los Angeles. Karen’s been learning a lot from the younger generations about how the “abolition” movement is a more nuanced, grounded, and constructive approach to dismantling racialized capitalist and imperialist systems of oppression than was the “revolutionary” movement of the 1970’s. Her top interests are movement organization and relationship building and writing.
traci kato-kiriyama (they+she) --based on unceded Tongva land in the south bay of Los Angeles-- is an award-winning multi-, inter- and transdisciplinary artist, recognized for their work as a writer/performer, theatre deviser, cultural producer, and community organizer. As a storyteller and Artivist, tkk is grounded in collaborative process, collective self-determination, and art+community as intrinsically tied and a critical means toward connection and healing. She is a performer & principal writer for PULLproject Ensemble, two-time NET recipient; NEFA 2021-22 finalist for their show TALES OF CLAMOR. tkk —presented for over 25 years in hundreds of venues throughout North America as a writer, actor, poet, speaker, guest lecturer, facilitator, Artist-in-Residence, and organizing / arts & culture consultant— has come to appreciate a wildly hybrid career.
Ian Schiffer (he/him) is an organizer, resource mobilizer, and ritual leader born and raised in Tovaangar/LA. Through his role as Community Weaver with Nefesh, an open-hearted spiritual community, he supports bridge-building, and inner-outer multi-faith Tikkun. Ian works with boys and men in building nurturance culture and is honored to be connected to the Tongva Tahrahat Paxaavxa conservancy. He's interested in offering spiritual, radical real estate, and ancestral support to other settlers interested in being good guests/kuuyam through land rematriation/teshuvah. Ian is a life-long Dalai Lama Fellow, loves ritual walks at the beach, and spacious time with kin.
David Gardinier (he/she/they) is working to build a healthy anti-racist white identity both within themself and with the white people in their community, and it is this vision that led them to found the Fund for Reparations NOW!. David comes from Spokane, WA, but now lives in Los Angeles, CA, where they are an active member of the Alliance of White Anti Racists Everywhere (AWARE) - LA. Over the years, David has come to see reparations work as their highest calling, and they are eager to see the payment of formal reparations to African Americans within their lifetime.Start your morning with us!
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerReflection: Stephen Fiske
Facilitator: Michael Novick
Zoom host: Dave ClennonHere's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
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Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 12:00 PM · 29 rsvps
Downtown Los Angeles Federal Building in Los Angeles, CAClose Guantanamo Now Rally 2022
Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace (ICUJP) will hold its eleventh annual "Close Guantanamo Now" protest rally
WHEN: Tuesday, January 11, 2022 from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Downtown Los Angeles Federal Building at 300 N. Los Angeles St. 90012 (in front of the building)Grace Dyrness, activist/ ICUJP Board member emeritus, will serve as moderator. Speakers who have so far accepted include:
- Mohammad Tajsar of the ACLU of Southern California
- Jim Lafferty of the National Lawyers Guild
- Carley Towne of Code Pink
- Shane Que Hee of Out Against War
- Shakeel Syed of American Muslims for Palestine
- Estee Chandler of Jewish Voice for Peace
- Fayaz Nawabi of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR)
There will be a tableau of kneeling, orange-jumpsuited, black-hooded detainees. The event will also be live-streamed on Facebook HERE.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
ICUJP demands that the U.S. shut down Guantánamo Bay detention camp, a promise that President Obama made during his first presidential campaign in 2008. Read more HERE.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH Senate Judiciary Committee on Twitter: "We must stop turning a blind eye to injustice." Recently, Majid Khan became the first Guantanamo detainee to testify about his torture in a CIA black site. "Close Guantanamo" sung to the melody of "Guantanamera" words by Stephen Longfellow Fiske
Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace (ICUJP) asked our resident folksinger, Stephen Fiske, and our videographer, Robert Corsini, to create this song and video for our third annual protest against Guantanamo held on Jan. 11, 2014. We are thrilled with the results and thank all those who supported this effort, particularly the National Religious Campaign Against Torture (www.nrcat.org).
- Mohammad Tajsar of the ACLU of Southern California
Friday, January 07, 2022 at 06:00 PM · 6 rsvps
1/7/22FridayForum
The Best Tribute to Desmond Tutu Would Be Freedom for All
In a series of reflections on his decades of personal and political connections with Archbishop Tutu, inter-faith activist and human rights academic Matt Meyer will tell stories about his times with the Arch, share political campaigns of importance to his legacy, and suggest ways in which his particular praxis - of radical nonviolence based on justice and liberation - is especially relevant for the 21st Century. There will be time for prayers, questions, and dialogue, and as would be a requirement of the Archbishop: there will also be some jokes!
Speaker:
Matt Meyer is an internationally noted historian, orator, and organizer who serves as Secretary-General of the International Peace Research Association, the world’s leading consortium of university-based professors, scholars, students, and community leaders. Meyer is the Senior Research Scholar of the University of Massachusetts/Amherst’s Resistance Studies Initiative, active also with the International Fellowship of Reconciliation and the War Resisters’ International. The author/editor of over a dozen books, Meyer’s work focuses on African Peace and Nonviolence Studies; 21st Century Decolonization; the Strategies and Tactics of Movement-building; and Political Prisoners of Conscience and the Abolition of White Supremacy. South African Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu, in his Introduction to Meyer’s first book Guns and Gandhi in Africa (co-authored with Pan-African pacifist Bill Sutherland), noted that they “have looked beyond the short-term strategies and tactics which too often divide progressive peoples…and begun to develop a language which looks at the roots of our humanness.” Argentine Nobel Peace Laureate Adolfo Perez Esquivel, in his Introduction to Meyer’s encyclopedic look at issues of US imprisonment Let Freedom Ring, added that his “consistent work as a coalition-builder…provides tools for today’s activists.”Start your morning with us!
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerReflection:
Facilitator: Rose Liebowitz
Zoom host: Michael NovickHere's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
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Friday, January 07, 2022 at 07:30 AM
Online Zoom1/7/22FridayForum
The Best Tribute to Desmond Tutu Would Be Freedom for All
(RSVP Below for Zoom Link)
In a series of reflections on his decades of personal and political connections with Archbishop Tutu, inter-faith activist and human rights academic Matt Meyer will tell stories about his times with the Arch, share political campaigns of importance to his legacy, and suggest ways in which his particular praxis - of radical nonviolence based on justice and liberation - is especially relevant for the 21st Century. There will be time for prayers, questions, and dialogue, and as would be a requirement of the Archbishop: there will also be some jokes!
Speaker:
Matt Meyer is an internationally noted historian, orator, and organizer who serves as Secretary-General of the International Peace Research Association, the world’s leading consortium of university-based professors, scholars, students, and community leaders. Meyer is the Senior Research Scholar of the University of Massachusetts/Amherst’s Resistance Studies Initiative, active also with the International Fellowship of Reconciliation and the War Resisters’ International. The author/editor of over a dozen books, Meyer’s work focuses on African Peace and Nonviolence Studies; 21st Century Decolonization; the Strategies and Tactics of Movement-building; and Political Prisoners of Conscience and the Abolition of White Supremacy. South African Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu, in his Introduction to Meyer’s first book Guns and Gandhi in Africa (co-authored with Pan-African pacifist Bill Sutherland), noted that they “have looked beyond the short-term strategies and tactics which too often divide progressive peoples…and begun to develop a language which looks at the roots of our humanness.” Argentine Nobel Peace Laureate Adolfo Perez Esquivel, in his Introduction to Meyer’s encyclopedic look at issues of US imprisonment Let Freedom Ring, added that his “consistent work as a coalition-builder…provides tools for today’s activists.”Start your morning with us!
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerReflection:
Facilitator: Rose Liebowitz
Zoom host: Michael NovickHere's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
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Friday, December 31, 2021 at 07:30 AM
Online Event (ZOOM)12_31_21FridayForum
ICUJP Celebrates the Life and Struggles Of Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Description: On December 31st, ICUJP celebrated the life and struggles of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Desmond Tutu (7 October 1931 – 26 December 2021) was one of South Africa’s most well-known human rights activists, winning the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in resolving and ending apartheid. Born in 1931 in Klerksdorp, Transvaal, South Africa, he became the first Black Anglican Archbishop of both Cape Town and Johannesburg. Known as the voice of the voiceless Black South Africans he was an outspoken critic of apartheid. Tutu also supported the economic boycott of South Africa, while constantly encouraging reconciliation between various factions associated with apartheid. (Sánchez, Youth for Human Rights, 2021)
SPECIAL GUEST - Pastor William D. Smart Jr., President/ CEO Southern Christian Leadership Conference -Southern California
Rev. William D. Smart is the President and CEO of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) of Southern California. He is also Co-Pastor of the Christ Liberation Ministries in Los Angeles, where he serves with his wife. He recently served as Director of External Training and Outreach at the Los Angeles Alliance for A New Economy a nationally recognized nonprofit organization, where he served for 9 plus years.
Rev. Smart worked as an adjunct professor of world religion and biblical studies at Lane College in Jackson, TN where he also served as interim Vice President. He was President of the NAACP in Jackson, TN, a board member of the SCLC in Birmingham, AL President of the Forest City Ministerial Alliance and State Director of Economic Development for the NAACP in Tennessee. He served as Co-Chair of the Black-Brown Unity Commission, a board member of Community Call to Action in Los Angeles, and currently serves as the Chairman of the Board for Greater Los Angeles Southern Christian Leadership Conference and a national advisory board member of the American Values Network. (DiPrima, 2021)
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Rev Rubi Omar
Facilitator: Phil Way
Zoom host: Dave ClennonHere's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
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*References
Sanchez, O. A. (2021). Champions of Human Rights Desmond Tutu (b. 1931). Retrieved from Youth for Human Rights: https://youthforhumanrights.org/voices-for-human-rights/champions/desmond-tutu.html
DiPrima, D. (2021). Rev. William D. Smart Jr. Retrieved from dominiquediprima.com: https://dominiquediprima.com/rev-william-d-smart-jr/
Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know.
UPCOMING FRIDAY FORUMS
JAN 7: The Best Tribute to Desmond Tutu Would Be Freedom for All
JAN 14: Funds For Reparations NOW! PanelUPCOMING EVENTS
JAN 11: Close Guantanamo Now! Rally 2022 - CLICK TO REGISTER
Friday, December 17, 2021 at 07:30 AM
Online Zoom Event12.17.21 Friday Forum
ICUJP's Annual Holiday Party
Friday, December 17th, 2021 7:30 am - 9:30 am
(RSVP FOR ZOOM LINK)Please join us for our 2021 Annual Holiday Party where all of us will together offer a group reflection answering the question: "What gives me hope for 2022?" We will also find inspiration in additional excerpts from the brilliant interview with Rev. George Regas produced by Julie Thompson and Brogan de Paor. And we'll enjoy some Holiday sing-a-longs with Stephen Fiske. Plus some other surprises. In these troubled times, please be a part of the ICUJP Family as we celebrate our solidarity in the cause of justice and peace.
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: All of us!
Facilitator: Steve Rohde
Zoom host: Carolfrances LikinsFriday, December 10, 2021 at 07:30 AM
Online Zoom Meeting12.10.21 Friday Forum
Rethinking Human RightsRSVP Below for Zoom Link and Password
We all know there are nations that are terribly cruel violators of sacred human rights. However, on this International Human Rights Day, we will not be delving into those because we already know about them. Instead, on this seventy-third anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), we will spend time analyzing situations in which some of the rights spelled out in this document are pitted against others, and we’ll be voting on how best to deal with such situations. We will question what governments, organizations, and individuals we should oppose and which ones deserve our solidarity. We may or may not always agree with the organizations we believe in; what’s important is that we deepen our awareness of realities faced when people make life-determining decisions far away from the comforts we have in making ours.
Speaker:
Carolfrances Likins is an ICUJP board member and the chair of its outreach and advocacy committee. She is a retired elementary school teacher with three decades experience, mostly in Compton and Watts. She’s also a screenwriter, novelist, children’s book author, and poet. She has traveled nine times to Cuba, six to Nicaragua, twice each to Palestine, Guatemala, and El Salvador, and once each to Venezuela and México – always as an internationalist, not a tourist. For the seventieth anniversary of the UDHR, she developed an interactive cooperative game exploring the document, through which she led the ICUJP and one university class.
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and brief introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayerStart your morning with us!
Reflection: Stephen Fiske
Facilitator: Rose Leibowitz
Zoom host: Dave ClennonFriday, December 03, 2021 at 07:30 AM · 2 rsvps
Online Zoom Event12.03.21 Friday Forum
Outside the Law: The Legal War Against Unhoused PeopleRSVP Below for Zoom Link and Password
Event description: Unhoused Californians face discrimination daily. They are cited and jailed for lacking a house. They are forcibly segregated and banished to remote and dangerous areas. Local governments withdraw lifesaving resources from them, harass and try to shut down the places they seek refuge, and disrupt the humanitarian efforts of individuals and groups attempting to meet their survival needs. Much of the state persecution they endure is harmful and even deadly. It is also not recognized as discrimination under the law. Learn about a growing campaign to end discrimination against our unhoused neighbors and what you can do now to fight these forms of state violence against our most economically vulnerable community members.
More info on the ACLU's Groundbreaking Report
Presenter:
Eve Garrow joined the ACLU of Southern California in November 2014. She is the Policy Analyst and Advocate for the Dignity for All Project, which seeks to promote policies that prevent and reduce housing displacement and end the criminalization of persons who are unhoused. Her work includes policy analysis, research, public education, and advocacy to promote policy changes that will secure the human right to housing, end housing displacement and the criminalization of people who are unhoused and increase the human dignity of all people.
Prior to joining the ACLU, Eve was an Assistant Professor of Social Work at the University of Michigan, where she engaged in research and policy analysis on the implementation of social policies that target marginalized populations, including people who are unhoused.
Eve receive her B.A. in Cultural Anthropology from the University of California Santa Barbara and her M.S.W. and Ph.D. in Social Welfare from the University of California Los Angeles.
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and brief introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayer-----
Start your morning with us!
Reflection: Michael Novick
Facilitator: Dave Clennon
Zoom host: Michael NovickFriday, November 19, 2021 at 07:30 AM
Zoom Meeting (RSVP for Link and Password)11/19/21 Friday Forum - Debrief on the Recent Faith-Based Network Event on Ending Systemic Racism
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The conveners of the Program, the ICUJP Advocacy/Outreach and Ending Systemic Racism working groups, which collaborated in putting on the recent network-launching program (watch video here) will lead a debriefing discussion of the presentations and small group discussions. We will discuss next steps to followup on the program, which was designed to help build an ongoing network of faith based groups that are challenging systemic racism, in order to combine and reinforce each others' efforts with the goal of reaching a critical mass that could have a material impact.
Presenters:
Michael Novick is a member of Anti-Racist Action-LA, United Teachers Los Angeles-retired, and Jewish Voice for Peace-LA, a board member of ICUJP, and chair of the Local Station Board at KPFK. He was the convenor of the Program working group of ICUJP, that collaborated with the Advocacy/Outreach and Ending Systemic Racism working groups in putting on the recent networking event. He is also on the editorial and production crew of Change Links community calendar, which was a co-sponsor.
Carolfrances Likins is a writer, a poet, an activist and a retired elementary school teacher. She is a board member of ICUJP as well as its outreach/advocacy committee chairperson. She also is active with the Harlem-based IFCO/Pastors for Peace (Inter religious Foundation for Community Organization) to recruit students from medically underserved communities to study community-based health care in Cuba so they can graduate with their medical degrees debt-free and return to serve in underserved communities.
Fernando Fernando is a longtime community progressive activist, resident of Los Angeles for 50 years, an Antiwar Veteran, and a former member of Veterans for Peace Marching with Answer Coalition, stopping U.S. war machines everywhere. The former L.A. County Commissioners on Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs and Alcohol for 20 years, Fernando served as a chair on the Planning and Budget Committee to Bridge the Gap Between Government and Communities(for 2 years). He is a former spokesperson for four major organizations, including CHIRLA, Pilipino Workers Center, Garment Workers Center, and KIWA in defending Immigrant Rights. He is also a former Steering Committee member of the March 25th Coalition that lead General Strike in Los Angeles. Currently, Fernando is working on "Ending Systemic Racism " with ICUJP.
Schedule:
7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and brief introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayer-----
Start your morning with us!
Reflection: Rose Leibowitz
Facilitator: Michael Novick
Zoom host: Carolfrances Likins* Link to this week's agenda. *** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **-----
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Friday, October 29, 2021 at 07:30 AM
Online10.29.21 Friday Forum
A New Generation of Peace Leaders
Shawntelle Augustine, Mark Mendez, and Dr. Susan StoufferJoin videoconference here
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To raise hand: *9What does it mean to walk with a generation of young people and their families as they grow into peacemakers and peace leaders? This is what we have been doing for the last 15 years through the Peace Programs of SOLA Community Peace Center in South L.A.
Two of SOLA's young adult leaders - Shawntelle Augustine and Mark Mendez - will join us to talk about the impact these programs have had on their lives and answer questions. Dr. Susan Stouffer, Executive Director of SOLA and an ICUJP Board member, will also be present to discuss the programs and answer questions.
Shawntelle Augustine is the Assistant Peace Camp Director and Mark Mendez is the lead Youth Teacher in Peace Camp for ages 11-13. Additionally, Mark was the Margaret Lindgren ICUJP Youth Intern for two years when he was in high school.Dr. Susan Stouffer founded SOLA in 2019, building on many previous years of work through the UUC Peace Center. The Center's mission is to offer life-transforming programs to create a more peaceful and just community and world. Young people, families, and community members, particularly those who are economically disadvantaged, are empowered to succeed in life through peace education, leadership skills, and self-development.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 06:00 PM
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All Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena, CAPursuing Justice and Peace for 20 Years
With very special guestsRev. James Lawson
Rachael Worby, Artistic Director and Creator, MUSE/IQUESaturday, September 11 • 4:00 - 6:00 pm Pacific time
Dear friends,
Twenty years ago, only 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 faiths and beliefs to found Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace. Acutely aware that this dire moment posed a grave threat to peace and justice, George knew instinctively that peacemakers needed to create a place to gather, organize, pray, and act together united by the fundamental principle that Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.
You are warmly invited to join us in person or online, 4:00-6:00 pm Pacific time to celebrate ICUJP's 20th Anniversary, honoring Rev. Regas's life and legacy. The celebration will include the 2021 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Awards, recognizing people and organizations whose work exemplifies Rev. Regas's principles of peace and justice. (Please note that at the in-person event, we will strictly adhere to all COVID restrictions required by the Pasadena Public Health Department and the CDC at that time.)
We're thrilled to honor:
U.S. Representative Judy Chu, D-CA-27
for her ongoing commitment to justice and peaceIn addition, we will honor the following organizations for their efforts in 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 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
Two Ways to Join the Event
1. In-person program and reception: Admission tickets are 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.)
GET TICKETS 2. Live streamed: Watch the free online event. Details coming soon.
Become an Event Co-sponsor
We also invite you or your organization to become an event co-sponsor. Choose from several packages; each includes admission ticket(s) to the in-person event and an ad or listing in the online and print tribute books. Please visit the co-sponsorship page for details, and purchase packages on the Tickets page.
If you have questions about co-sponsorships or admission tickets, please email Daryn Kobata. Again, we hope you can join us one way or the other to celebrate Rev. Regas and these inspiring peacemakers who continue his legacy. Thanks very much for your generous support!
On behalf of ICUJP's Board of Directors,
Stephen Rohde
ChairGrace Dyrness
Vice ChairSunday, June 27, 2021 at 02:00 PM
OnlineBacklash to Justice II
Moderated by Jody D. Armour,
Roy P. Crocker Professor of Law, USCJoin us online
Sunday, June 27
2:00 - 4:00 pmFree and open to all
Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace (ICUJP) is pleased to once again host Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón and Black Lives Matter leader Dr. Melina Abdullah. The event will be moderated by Jody D. Armour, law professor, scholar, and author.This forum will continue the conversation from our first Backlash to Justice event in March. The conversation will include situation updates and discussion on actions that people seeking racial justice can take. Together, we can push forward needed changes in the criminal justice system and push back efforts to reinforce mass incarceration and other repressive, racist measures in the name of victims' rights.
Speakers:
George GascónIn November 2020, George Gascón was elected Los Angeles District Attorney after promising to fight the “machine of mass incarceration,” end tough-on-crime prosecutions, free people from overcrowded prisons, and hold police accountable for misconduct. He defeated his predecessor, Jackie Lacey, who was under fire for her ties to police unions, refusal to prosecute police officers accused of abuse, and continued support for the death penalty.
Since taking office, DA Gascón has announced his department will stop seeking the death penalty, prosecuting children as adults, filing gang enhancements, and filing three-strikes charges (requiring life sentences). These changes provoked an immediate backlash. Law enforcement leaders statewide have launched a campaign to thwart DA Gascón’s reforms, including challenges from DAs and from the union of his own deputy prosecutors. Another campaign, backed by the LA County Sheriff, aims to recall him from office. The outcome of Gascón's reforms could significantly impact similar efforts across the U.S.
Dr. Melina Abdullah
In 2020, Dr. Abdullah was a chief spokesperson for "Jackie Lacey Must Go!" - an effort to replace Lacey as Los Angeles DA, led by families of those killed by law enforcement with impunity. A womanist scholar-activist and prolific author, Dr. Abdullah is a recognized expert on race, gender, class, and social movements. One of the original group whose convening led to the creation of Black Lives Matter, she co-founded Black Lives Matter-LA and continues serving as a leader in the local and national movement.
Dr. Abdullah is Professor and former Chair of Pan-African Studies at California State University, Los Angeles. She is co-host and co-producer of the KPFK radio program Beautiful Struggle and has appeared on MSNBC, CNN, ABC, PBS, Al-Jazeera and other TV news outlets. She serves on the boards of numerous academic and community action organizations and is the recipient of a wide range of awards for her work in racial justice, human rights, and community service.
Jody D. Armour
Jody David Armour is the Roy P. Crocker Professor of Law at the University of Southern California, currently teaching Criminal Law, Accident Law (Torts), and a seminar on Stereotypes, Prejudice, and the Rule of Law. A widely published scholar and popular lecturer, he studies the intersection of race, law, morality, psychology, politics, ordinary language philosophy, and the performing arts.
Armour’s latest book, N*gga Theory: Race, Language, Unequal Justice, and the Law, looks at America’s criminal justice system – among the deadliest and most racist in the world – through deeply interdisciplinary lenses. His award-winning book, Negrophobia and Reasonable Racism: The Hidden Costs of Being Black in America addresses three core concerns of the Black Lives Matter movement: racial profiling, police brutality, and mass incarceration. In addition to authoring numerous articles, Armour appears as a legal analyst on NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, PBS, MSNBC, NPR, and many other media outlets.
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Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 02:45 PM
Online in Los Angeles, CABacklash to Justice: Overcoming Roadblocks to Dismantling System Racism
THANK YOU to our speakers and to all who joined this vital conversation!
Watch the video:
Take action! View Resources PageInterfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace (ICUJP) is grateful to Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón, Black Lives Matter leader Dr. Melina Abdullah, Kelly Savage-Rodriguez of the California Coalition for Women Prisoners, and everyone who joined us yesterday. The forum included situation updates and discussion on actions that people seeking racial justice can take. Together, we can push forward needed changes in the criminal justice system and push back efforts to reinforce mass incarceration and other repressive, racist measures in the name of victims' rights.
Speakers:
George GascónIn November 2020, George Gascón was elected Los Angeles District Attorney after promising to fight the “machine of mass incarceration,” end tough-on-crime prosecutions, free people from overcrowded prisons, and hold police accountable for misconduct. He defeated his predecessor, Jackie Lacey, who was under fire for her ties to police unions, refusal to prosecute police officers accused of abuse, and continued support for the death penalty.
Since taking office, DA Gascón has announced his department will stop seeking the death penalty, prosecuting children as adults, filing gang enhancements (additional punishments added to sentences), and filing three-strikes charges, which require life sentences. He also has promised to stop sending DAs to parole hearings to oppose release and to re-evaluate thousands of cases for resentencing.
These policy changes have provoked an immediate and growing backlash. Law enforcement leaders statewide have launched an aggressive campaign to thwart DA Gascón’s reforms, including challenges from DAs and from the union of his own deputy prosecutors. Another campaign, backed by the LA County Sheriff, aims to recall him from office. The success or failure of Gascón's criminal justice reforms could significantly impact similar efforts across the U.S.
Dr. Melina Abdullah
In 2020, Dr. Abdullah was a chief spokesperson for "Jackie Lacey Must Go!" - an effort to replace Lacey as Los Angeles DA, led by families of those killed by law enforcement with impunity. A womanist scholar-activist and prolific author, Dr. Abdullah is a recognized expert on race, gender, class, and social movements. One of the original group whose convening led to the creation of Black Lives Matter, she co-founded Black Lives Matter-LA and continues serving as a leader in the local and national movement.
Dr. Abdullah is Professor and former Chair of Pan-African Studies at California State University, Los Angeles. She is co-host and co-producer of the KPFK radio program Beautiful Struggle and has appeared on MSNBC, CNN, ABC, PBS, Al-Jazeera and other TV news outlets. She serves on the boards of numerous academic and community action organizations and is the recipient of a wide range of awards for her work in racial justice, human rights, and community service.
Kelly Savage-Rodriguez
Kelly Savage-Rodriguez is the new coordinator for DROP LWOP (Life Without Parole), a program of CCWP. Recently released from prison at 46 years old, Kelly was incarcerated for 23 years. Governor Jerry Brown commuted her life without parole sentence in December 2017, and she was finally released on parole in November 2018. As a domestic violence survivor, Kelly was forced to experience the similarities between domestic violence and the violence of incarceration. She was an inside member of CCWP for 15 years and helped initiate CCWP’s campaign to end life without parole.
Monday, January 11, 2021 at 10:00 AM · 14 rsvps
Online event in Los Angeles, CAClose Guantanamo 2021
Photo: Mohammad Tajsar
DOWNLOAD FLYERMonday, January 11, 2021
10:00-11:30 a.m. PacificJoin ICUJP and allies online to mark the 19th anniversary of the opening of Guantanamo Bay and the human rights violations and torture it spawned.
At its peak, the illegal detention center at Guantanamo Bay held some 800 men and boys of Muslim faith - most of whom were never charged with a crime. Today, 40 prisoners still languish there.
Let's send a message to President Trump and President-elect Biden:
Close Guantanamo NOW and release all detainees!
End torture NOW and prosecute the torturers and those who authorized them.Speakers:
- Estee Chandler, Jewish Voice for Peace
- Jim Lafferty, National Lawyers Guild LA
- Shane Que Hee, Out Against War
- Michael Rapkin, Guantanamo Bar
- Clive Stafford Smith, Reprieve UK
- Shakeel Syed, former director, Islamic Shura Council
- Mohammad Tajsar, ACLU of Southern California
- And other friends
- Music by Stephen L. Fiske and Fidel Sanchez
Thank you to our event sponsors and endorsers!
Co-sponsor:
National Religious Campaign Against Torture
Endorsers:
ACLU of Southern California • Anti-racist Action - LA • CODEPINK LA • Council on American-Islamic Relations • Courage to Resist • Defending Rights and Dissent • Guantanamo Bar • Martin Luther King Coalition of Greater Los Angeles • National Lawyers Guild LA • No More Guantanamos • Out Against War • Physicians for Social Responsibility-LA • St. Camillus Center
Friday, September 11, 2020 at 05:00 PM
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Celebrate the 2020 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Awardees and Rev. Regas' 90th Birthday!
Join us online:
Friday, September 11
5:00-6:15 pm Pacific Time
Free and open to all
Dear friends,
ICUJP exists because of an extraordinary peace advocate - the Rev. George F. Regas. In the days after 9/11, he called together Buddhist, Christian, Islamic, Jewish, Quaker and other faith leaders and activists to oppose the forces pressing for war and its devastating consequences.
Nineteen years later, the struggle for justice and peace goes on. So it's a fitting time for ICUJP to recognize those who, in the spirit of Rev. Regas, continue to oppose the tragic folly of endless war and violence at home and worldwide.
We're excited to announce the 2020 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Award recipients:
For Justice:
- Black Lives Matter - Los Angeles
For Peace:
- The Most Rev. Desmond Tutu, Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town, South Africa
- Jewish Voice for Peace
- World BEYOND War
We're also delighted to use this occasion to celebrate Rev. Regas' upcoming 90th birthday on Oct. 1! 🎂🎉🎈🎁🌟💕
You are warmly invited to a special online program honoring the award recipients and celebrating Rev. Regas' milestone. The event will include live music, video presentations, and appearances by Rev. Regas and other special guests. To RSVP, please visit the event registration page.
This event is free, but we need your generous donations to continue our work to end war and violence and promote peace and justice. Please visit our donation page, or just text a gift amount to 323.701.1467. Thank you!
We look forward to your joining us and celebrating the 2020 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Award recipients and Rev. Regas!
Warmly,
Stephen Rohde, Chair
Grace Dyrness, Vice Chair
ICUJPSunday, June 07, 2020 at 01:00 PM
OnlineOne World: Ending Endless War and Creating a Just, Peaceful, Healthy Planet
A Virtual Conference
Sunday, June 7, 1:00-4:00 pm PDT
Free and open to all
Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace began planning a conference, One World: Ending Endless War and Creating a Just, Peaceful, Healthy Planet, several months ago. Little did we know how prophetic that title would become.With the entire world now engulfed in a pandemic, we’re seeing as never before how interdependent we all are – and how much we need to stand together to fight militarism, racism, poverty, and injustice. If you're as alarmed as ICUJP about our country’s march toward increased militarism and endless war, we invite you to stand with us in helping to stop this insane cycle and the horrific toll it exacts on people, societies, and our planet.
Please join us online for One World on Sunday, June 7! This virtual conference is a time for organizations and communities to join forces, confront the serious challenges facing us, and – most importantly - initiate solutions and actions to create a peaceful and prosperous world for all.
Keynote Speaker
- Rev. James Lawson, Pastor Emeritus, Holman United Methodist Church
Breakout Sessions
Peace with Justice
Amid the COVID 19 pandemic, the United States continues to suffer from another deadly and chronic disease: addiction to war. For generations, leaders of both political parties have pathologically pursued a failed foreign policy of warmaking and intervention. With 800 military bases around the world, since 9/11 the US has squandered over $6 TRILLION on wars, causing a catastrophic loss of life and destruction of societies. The Pentagon outspends the world’s seven next largest militaries combined. And the US sells more weapons - to 98 countries in the last five years - than any other nation. This session will examine America’s blind commitment to armed supremacy and military dominance. And it will explore how we can strengthen diplomatic and humanitarian alternatives to war and build a world of pluralism and peace.
Session 1, 1:45 pm:
- Jodie Evans, Cofounder and Director, CODEPINK
- Shakeel Syed, Regional Director, American Muslims for Palestine
Session 2, 2:45 pm:
- Salam Al-Marayati, President, Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC)
- Dr. Douglas Becker, Assistant Professor of International Relations, University of Southern California
Environmental Justice
Environmentalists have been warning that with a rise in the earth’s temperature, we will see increased climate disasters, devastation, rising seas, higher temperatures that result in more virulent strains of viruses and bacteria, destruction of crops, and resulting hunger, among other things. COVID-19 could well be a result of this climatic change.* ICUJP has long held that in addition to the above, wars continue to play a big role in the destruction of the earth. Yet many are working for change in policy and in personal actions. This session will highlight some of the ways that environmentalists are providing a way forward to restore us to a healthy planet. (*James Kingsland, Medical News Today, 4/3/20)
Session 1, 1:45 pm:
- Hop Hopkins, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Sierra Club
- Dr. John Cobb, Founder, Center for Process Studies; Process and Faith
Session 2, 2:45 pm:
- Lisa Smithline, Old Dog Documentaries, discussing the film ROLLBACKS: An Assault Against Life on Earth
Racial and Religious Justice
The COVID 19 pandemic has exposed a serious “pre-existing condition” in American society: racism and bigotry. Deep-seated racism - the legacy of slavery, Jim Crow, and segregation - has contributed to severe disparities in health care, housing, food, jobs, incarceration, and other features of American life. Today, black, brown and native Americans are suffering twice the death rate from COVID 19 compared to the white population. Meanwhile, long simmering anti-Semitism, Islamophobia and prejudice toward immigrants and refugees (fostered and condoned at the highest levels of government) are breeding White Nationalism. And, inflamed by President Trump, ugly anti-Asian prejudice has flared. This session will examine racism and religious bigotry in America and will offer an opportunity to discuss how progressives and people of faith can embrace movements of liberation to create a multiracial, diverse democracy.
Session 1, 1:45 pm:
- Hyepin Im, Founder and CEO, Faith and Community Empowerment
- Dr. Zaman Stanizai, Professor of Political Science, Cal State Dominguez Hills
Session 2, 2:45 pm:
- Rabbi Mel Gottlieb, PhD, President, Academy for Jewish Religion | CA
- Tahil Sharma, North American Coordinator, United Religions Initiative
Economic Justice
The COVID-19 pandemic has uncovered how the current economic system is not working. Based on a form of capitalism that has become exploitative and oppressive, it has slowly increased inequality and eroded the middle class, where the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. Some people are calling out for a jubilee of economics, based on a system of debt forgiveness across the board.** ICUJP has long held that U.S. prioritization of the military industrial complex has created a budget that is heavily invested in this sector with a disproportionately minuscule amount allotted to our social welfare and thus has produced the stark poverty we have today. This breakout session will look at how this has impacted the lower-income and working class and will offer solutions for a new way forward. (**Washington Post 3/21/20; Marketplace Morning Report 4/2/20)
Session 1, 1:45 pm:
- Ashley Gonzales, Faith Rooted Organizer, Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE)
- Ben Poor, Community Organizer, UniteHere! Local 11
Session 2, 2:45 pm:
- Ashley Gonzales, Faith Rooted Organizer, Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE)
- Ben Poor, Community Organizer, UniteHere! Local 11
Please register at https://oneworldonline.eventbrite.com. You must register in order to receive access to the online conference. You'll have the chance to choose two breakout sessions from the above options. Note that we can't guarantee everyone will be able to join their sessions of choice, but we will do our best.
Once you register, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a button that takes you to the Eventbrite Links page. This page will give you details for joining the the conference on Zoom. We will also send the direct link to the online event to registered attendees the
ICUJP is presenting this conference free of charge so that all can attend. If you’d like to help offset our costs, we gratefully welcome your support at http://icujp.org/donations.
For questions, please contact ICUJP at (213) 373-4006 or [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you there!
Friday, January 10, 2020 at 09:15 AM
Federal Building in Los Angeles, CAClose Guantanamo 2020
Join ICUJP and allies Friday, Jan. 10, to mark the 18th anniversary of Guantanamo's opening and the human rights violations it represents.
President Trump: Guantanamo and torture are illegal. CLOSE IT NOW! Prosecute government officials involved in torture and release or fairly try detainees!
SPEAKERS:
- Mohammad Tajsar, ACLU of Southern California
- Michael Rapkin, Guantanamo Bar
- Carley Towne, Code Pink
- Fayaz Nawabi, Council on American-Islamic Relations
- Shane Que Hee, Out Against War
- And other speakers
- Moderated by Rev. Louis Chase, ICUJP
- Music by Stephen L. Fiske and Fidel Sanchez
EVENT ENDORSERS:
ACLU of SoCal • Code Pink LA • Council on American-Islamic Relations • Courage to Resist • Defending Rights and Dissent • Martin Luther King Coalition of Greater LA • National Lawyers Guild • National Religious Campaign Against Torture • No More Guantanamos • Out Against War • Physicians for Social Responsibility-LA
Friday, December 13, 2019 at 07:00 AM · 2 rsvps
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAHoliday Party 2019
Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace invites you to join us and celebrate another year of fostering love, compassion, and activism to make this a better world for all. We're honored to have the Rev. James Lawson, an ICUJP founder and a leading proponent of nonviolence, join us to give a special holiday reflection.
Please bring a breakfast item or beverage to share. Also, in the holiday spirit, please join us in supporting Get On The Bus and help reunite families! GOTB is a nonprofit program of the Center for Restorative Justice Works that unites children with parents who are incarcerated. Currently, 48 buses bring over 1,100 kids and their caregivers to 14 California prisons near Mother's and Father's Day, at no cost to families. Learn more: https://crjw.us/programs/get-on-the-bus/
ICUJP is collecting items for backpacks for the 2020 visits. These help make the long trips easier for the kids and caregivers. Please bring any of the following (unwrapped) on Dec 13:
- backpacks
- crayons or colored pencils
- coloring books for children and adults
- small games for toddlers and children
- family board games (must be new; no dice or loose metal objects)
- books for children and teens (new/used)
- crossword puzzles
- stationery and note cards
- stickers
- stuffed animals
- blankets and neck pillows
- portable power banks
- earbud headphones
- picture frames
- past magazine issues (e.g., People, Time, Glamour, home and garden, cooking)
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you!
Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 09:00 AM
Holman United Methodist Church in Los Angeles, CAWhy Gandhi and King Matter Today
Holman United Methodist Church Nonviolence Workshop presents
Why Gandhi and King Matter Today
Honoring the Legacy of Non-violence Through Intersectional Social Movements in the 21st Century
Panelists will include:
• Dr. Mary Elizabeth King, Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies, University for Peace
• Rev. James Morris Lawson, Jr., Civil Rights Icon
• Dr. Joseph Prabhu, Gandhi Scholar
• Tahil Sharma, Faith Outreach Manager, Brave New FilmsCosponsored by ICUJP. Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 am to 3 pm
Holman Methodist Church, 3320 W Adams Blvd, LA 90018Donations for lunch greatly appreciated. RSVP at [email protected]
Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 09:30 AM
Ramona Secondary High School, Holy Family Room in Alhambra, CASister Pat Krommer, CSJ: A Woman of Faith in Action
A gathering for international peace and
honoring the memory of Sister Pat Krommer, CSJ (1932-2019)Friends: Sister Pat Krommer committed her life to humanity. Please join ICUJP and Pax Christi Southern California in celebrating her life on Saturday, Sept. 21. She was a faithful advocate and an enthusiastic supporter of ICUJP, which has established in her honor the Sister Pat Krommer, CSJ Peace in Action Fund. We would appreciate your generous donations in her name and we promise that every penny will be devoted to the struggles for justice and peace to which Pat devoted her life. See below for donation information.- 9:30 Fellowship and networking
- Interfaith gathering, storytelling, music, and sharing
- Action for public witness: Campaign for Nonviolence
- ICUJP 2019 George Regas Peacemaker and Pax Christi Nonviolent Witness Awards
- 12:45 Simple vegetarian lunch and networking (freewill donations welcomed)
- Storytelling and action planning continues
- 2:30 Closing service and calls to action
- 3:30 Optional Pax Christi Catholic mass in Sr. Pat’s honor - open to all
Please RSVP to St. Camillus Center: 323.225.4461 x111/221 or [email protected].
Donations
To give to the Sr. Pat Krommer Fund online, please visit http://www.icujp.org/donations. Checks can be made out to ICUJP (memo: Sr. Pat Krommer Fund) and mailed to ICUJP, 3300 Wilshire Blvd., LA 90010. For questions about donating to the Fund, please email [email protected].
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Sister Pat’s Partners in Justice
CSJ Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet • Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace • Pax Christi LA • Pax Christi So Cal • Catholics Against the Death Penalty • Dolores Mission Parish • Humanitarian LawProject • LA Peace Center • Death Penalty Focus LA • California People of Faith • Ignatian West Volunteers • Eastlake Juvenile Hall • St. Camillus team • Associates of St. Camillus • LA Archdiocese Peace and Justice Commission • Spiritual Direction • All Saints Episcopal Church • Cal-Pac Conference of UMC • NETWORK • Archbishop Romero Relief Fund • Humanitarian Law Project • CRISPAZ • LAVOICE • PICO
Friday, August 30, 2019 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CA8.30.19 Friday Forum
Most Everything I Need to Learn about Peace, I Learned at Peace Camp – Susan Stouffer
Friday, August 23, 2019 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CA8.23.19 Friday Forum
Displacement for Profit: The Racist Roots of LA’s Housing Crisis - Chris Roth
Friday, August 16, 2019 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CA8.16.19 Friday Forum
What Comes to Mind When You Think of the Death Penalty? – Nancy Haydt, Executive Director, Death Penalty Focus
Friday, August 09, 2019 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CA8.9.19 Friday Forum
Cuba Today: A Report from ICUJP Board members who traveled to the island as acts of civil disobedience to challenge U.S. imperialism - Carolfrances Likins and Michael Novick
Friday, August 02, 2019 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CA8.2.19FridayForum
Calling for NO WAR ON IRAN from Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA, USA– Tsukuru (Fors) Lauritzen, Fukushima Support Committee
Friday, July 26, 2019 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church7.26.19FridayForum
Confronting White Privilege
Download articles for discussion:
White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack - Peggy McIntosh
Friday, July 19, 2019 at 07:00 AM · 1 rsvp
Immanuel Presbyterian Church7.19.19FridayForum
Friday, July 12, 2019 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church7.12.19FridayForum
Friday, July 05, 2019 at 06:00 PM
7.5.19 Friday Forum
A Decent and Affordable Home for Everyone: ¡Si, Se Puede! with Dr. Anthony Manousos
Friday, June 28, 2019 at 06:00 PM
6.28.19 Friday Forum
Sunday, June 23, 2019 at 02:30 PM · 2 rsvps
St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Los Angeles, CASave Peace Camp!
Sunday, June 23, 2:30 - 4:30 pmSt. Mark's Lutheran Church
3651 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles- Live music and sing-alongs featuring Stephen L. Fiske, Fidel Sanchez and friends
- Presentations by members of Peace Kids
- Refreshments
Please join us in supporting the 2019 Peace Camp program and its new parent organization, the SoLa Community Peace Center! Since 2005, this transformative day camp has enabled South Los Angeles young people ages 5-17 to learn about one another, themselves, and how to create nonviolent social change.
By helping offset costs, your donation will send economically disadvantaged young people to Peace Camp, July 1–26, 2019. Funds must be raised each year to enable them to attend. Learn more: www.solacommunitypeacecenter.org
General Admission: $25 suggested donation
Seniors and Students: $10
Pay what you can: Donations of all sizes welcome
Friday, June 21, 2019 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CA6.21.19 Friday Forum
Friday, June 14, 2019 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CA6.14.19 Friday Forum
Friday, May 10, 2019 at 07:00 AM · 1 rsvp
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forum 5.3.19
Fidel Sanchez and CISPES colleagues report on the El Salvador elections
In El Salvador's February 3 presidential election, Nayib Bukele, the former mayor of San Salvador, beat the two ruling party candidates - Carlos Calleja of the conservative Arena Party and Hugo Martínez of the incumbent Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front. The victory sent a decisive message to the two parties, which have held power since El Salvador’s brutal civil war in the 1980s.
"Voters appeared to be willing to gamble on a relative newcomer to confront the country’s poverty and violence, shutting out the
right- and left-wing parties that have dominated Salvadoran politics for three decades" (New York Times).ICUJP board member Fidel Sanchez and colleagues from CISPES (Committee in Solidarity with
the People of El Salvador) traveled to the country as monitors to ensure free and fair elections. Join us for a discussion on the election, its results and how it may impact the country going forward.-----
Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know so you can be seated accordingly.
Friday, April 19, 2019 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forum 4.19.19
Prisoners Are Not Erased: Trauma-Informed Lawyering to Empower Incarcerated People
Peter Borenstein, Restorative Justice Fund
This forum will be live streamed on the ICUJP Facebook page. Please visit https://facebook.com/ICUJP starting around 7:30 am.
Many people who are or have been in prison face huge injustices and challenges in navigating life on the outside. Peter Borenstein, a 2014 Loyola Law School graduate, started the Restorative Justice Fund (RJFund) to advocate for, design, and deploy innovative interventions on behalf of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people at every level of the criminal justice system. He will discuss the many and complex issues they face, and RJFund's work to support them.
Following graduation, Peter consulted with the Los Angeles City Attorney to develop the Neighborhood Justice Program, a pre-charge diversion program for first-time, low-level, adult offenders, This work led to his founding of RJFund in 2015. After passing the bar, Peter began hosting a free legal clinic for newly released lifers at a transitional housing facility. The first three men he met reported a strikingly similar issue: During their incarceration, they had all been stolen from by people on the outside, mostly siblings, spouses, and former business partners. This fateful meeting led to RJFund's flagship program: The Lifer Legal Clinic provides legal representation to recover property (houses and cash) stolen from clients while they were in prison. To date, the clinic has recovered more than a million dollars worth of real property and liquid assets on behalf of clients.RJFund's newest initiative supports clients who, while incarcerated, have learned to successfully litigate cases through decades of study in prison law libraries. Nevertheless, they're unable to leverage this expertise into good jobs due to bias and lack of finances. RJFund is partnering with Goodwill Industries to subsidize paralegal certification for these skilled jailhouse lawyers and help them gain work that utilizes their unique skills.
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know so you can be seated accordingly.
Friday, April 12, 2019 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forum 4.12.19
The End of the Death Penalty with Stephen Rohde
On March 13, Governor Gavin Newsom granted reprieves to all 737 inmates on California’s death row—the largest in America. This action blocks executions while he is in office. But the death penalty is still on the books and the battle for abolition goes on.
In announcing the moratorium, Newsom called the death penalty a failure. “It has provided no public safety benefit or value as a deterrent. It has wasted billions of taxpayer dollars. But most of all, the death penalty is absolute, irreversible and irreparable in the event of a human error.” Sen Kamala Harris praised Newsom’s decision, calling the death penalty “immortal, discriminatory, ineffective, and a gross misuse of taxpayer dollars.”Growing numbers in the U.S. agree. Twenty states and the District of Columbia have now banned the death penalty, recognizing what every other civilized nation in the world has realized.
Join ICUJP Chair Stephen Rohde, an outspoken death penalty opponent, for a comprehensive look at the fatal flaws in the capital punishment system and the growing abolition movement in California and across the country. Learn what you can do to end state killing.Stephen Rohde is a constitutional scholar, lecturer, writer and political activist. He represented a death row inmate and was part of the clemency team for Stanley Tookie Williams. A founder and current Chair of Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace, Stephen has served on the Board of Directors of Death Penalty Focus for 20 years. He is the author of two books, American Words of Freedom: The Words That Define Our Nation and Freedom of Assembly, and coauthor of Foundations of Freedom: A Living History of Our Bill of Rights.
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know so you can be seated accordingly.
Friday, March 01, 2019 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forum 3.1.19: El Salvador Election Report
Fidel Sanchez and CISPES colleagues report on the El Salvador elections
In El Salvador's February 3 presidential election, Nayib Bukele, the former mayor of San Salvador, beat the two ruling party candidates - Carlos Calleja of the conservative Arena Party and Hugo Martínez of the incumbent Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front. The victory sent a decisive message to the two parties, which have held power since El Salvador’s brutal civil war in the 1980s.
"Voters appeared to be willing to gamble on a relative newcomer to confront the country’s poverty and violence, shutting out the
right- and left-wing parties that have dominated Salvadoran politics for three decades" (New York Times).ICUJP board member Fidel Sanchez and colleagues from CISPES (Committee in Solidarity with
the People of El Salvador) traveled to the country as monitors to ensure free and fair elections. Join us for a discussion on the election, its results and how it may impact the country going forward.-----
Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know so you can be seated accordingly.
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Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forum 2.22.19: Continuing the #MeToo Conversation
In our third forum focusing on the #MeToo and women's movements, ICUJP members Susan Stouffer and Marium Mohiuddin will facilitate a discussion on sexual harassment and sexual assault, where things stand with the movements, and how far we still need to go to create a world in which all people are treated with respect.
in October 2017, soon after widespread sexual misconduct allegations against film mogul Harvey Weinstein, the #MeToo hashtag went viral as countless women and men shared about their own experiences on social media. It was a disturbing wakeup call that demonstrated - almost two decades into the new millennium - the continuing prevalence of sexual assault and harassment, especially in the workplace.
Join us for a compelling conversation on how we can help move this forward.
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Please note: Our Friday Forums and other events are open to the public. By attending, you consent to having your voice and likeness recorded, photographed, posted on ICUJP's website and social media, and included in ICUJP materials and publications for noncommercial purposes. If you do not want to be photographed or recorded, please let the facilitator know so you can be seated accordingly.
Friday, February 01, 2019 at 07:20 PM · 5 rsvps
Laemmle Music HallFilm Screening: Jihadists
Friday, Feb. 1 and Saturday, Feb. 2
7:20 pm
Special screening of Jihadists, followed by an interfaith discussion with director François Margolin
Sponsored by ICUJP
Feb 1 panelists:
• Salam Al-Marayati, Muslim Public Affairs Council
• Michal Meulenberg, Fuller Seminary
• Ani Zonneveld, Muslims for Progressive Values
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Feb 2 panelists:
• Salam Al-Marayati, Muslim Public Affairs Council
• Michal Meulenberg, Fuller Seminary
• Estee Chandler, Jewish Voice for Peace and host/producer, Middle East in Focus, KPFKICUJP is sponsoring the screening of the new documentary Jihadists. According to the French producers, the film “goes deep into the heart of the Salafi movement, to reveal the inner workings of extremist Islam." A pair of Western filmmakers were granted unparalleled access to fundamentalist movements in Mali, Tunisia, Iraq and Afghanistan. The film exposes the exploitation of sharia law that became a propaganda tool for recruiting suicide bombers and soldiers for ISIS. Without experts contextualizing these events, the film, which inspired the Oscar-nominated feature Timbuktu, paints a stark portrait of everyday life under religious authoritarianism.
ICUJP, which was founded on the principle that “Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence,” believes this film is important in helping to understand the roots of religious violence and the role the U.S. and other countries play in contributing to this dangerous phenomenon. The misuse of religion is not unique to Islam; it cuts across all religious beliefs. This film is about those who have hijacked a faith and are acting out in ways contrary to the fundamental teachings of that faith, but are driven by the delusion they are the true believers. The documentary cautions us all to understand the roots of extreme religious fundamentalism and how easy it is for people to be misled and coerced into violence, thereby betraying their genuine beliefs.
In Los Angeles, the film will premiere Thursday, Jan. 31, 7:30 pm at the Laemmle Royal and then will show Feb. 1-7 at the Laemmle Music Hall, Beverly Hills. Please join us at the Music Hall Friday, Feb. 1 and Saturday, Feb. 2 for the 7:20 pm screening, which will include a discussion with director François Margolin and interfaith experts. Tickets now available on the Laemmle Theaters website.
Parking information: https://www.laemmle.com/theaters/locations/4
Friday, January 11, 2019 at 11:00 AM
Federal Building in Los Angeles, CAClose Guantanamo Now!
ICUJP will stage a protest on Friday, January 11, the 17th anniversary of the Kafka-esque nightmare that is Guantanamo Bay detention camp. We're hoping to enlist your participation.
We will return to the downtown Federal Building at 300 North Los Angeles Street (90012), where, between 11am and 1pm, we will have a tableau of hooded, jump-suited prisoners, speakers from progressive organizations and local attorneys who represent prisoners in Guantanamo, and possibly other features as well.
If you have any questions about attending or supporting this event, please contact the ICUJP office (817 W. 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90089) or at [email protected].
Hoping to see you on January 11.
Endorsers
- ACLU of Southern California
- Cafe Intifada
- Close Guantanamo
- Code Pink LA
- Council on American-Islamic Relations
- Courage to Resist
- Defending Rights and Dissent
- Hadsell Stormer & Renick LLP
- If the SHU Fits Collaborative
- LA Laborfest
- National Religious Campaign Against Torture
- No More Guantanamos
- Office of the Americas
- WE Empowerment Center
Friday, October 05, 2018 at 07:00 AM · 3 rsvps
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forum: Hard Conversations Workshops with Cecilia Sibony, Founder and CEO of Sesamaise Tahini
Hard Conversations Workshops with Cecilia Sibony, Founder and CEO of Sesamaise Tahini
Friday, September 28, 2018 at 07:00 AM · 3 rsvps
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forum: Peace and Environmental Activism in Hawaii
Peace and Environmental Activism in Hawaii with Anthony Manousos
Friday, September 21, 2018 at 07:00 AM · 3 rsvps
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forum: Michael Novick of Puerto Rican Independence Day
Friday, September 14, 2018 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forum: Alex Sherman of Legal Reform
Friday, September 07, 2018 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forum: Robert Link, ICUJP Member
Liza Diniakis who is working with detainees at Adelanto ICE Processing Center through an organization called Freedom for Immigrants.
Friday, August 31, 2018 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forum: Michael Singh, Director of "Valentino’s Ghost"
Friday, August 31, 2018 at 07:00 AM
Los Angeles Federal Building in Los Angeles, CAVigil: Protest US Backed Attack on Yemeni Children
Members of ICUJP and CodePink will protest US support for and cooperation with the brutal Saudi-led attack on Yemen by holding a vigil in front of the Downtown Los Angeles Federal Building.
A bomb made by Lockheed Martin was used by the Saudi Air Force in an August 9 attack on a school bus that killed dozens of Yemeni children. According to CNN, the bomb was sold to the Saudis as part of a US State Department-sanctioned arms deal with Saudi Arabia. U.S.-made bombs have also been used by the Saudis in other aerial mass slaughters of Yemenis, such as the October 2016 attack on a funeral hall that killed 155 and left hundreds more wounded.
In addition, the U.S. helps to refuel Saudi combat aircraft and assists them with targeting decisions.
"I will tell you that we do help them plan what we call, kind of targeting," US Secretary of Defense James Mattis told CNN, proceeding to make a distinction that eludes most non-specialists in aerial combat. "We do not do dynamic targeting for them."
Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 07:15 PM
Los Angeles Trade–Technical CollegeICUJP Panel at Left Coast Forum
A Muslim, a Christian and a Jew will speak of the values lifted up by their faith traditions and what propels them to work for justice and for peace.
Speakers: Carolfrances Likins, Ani Zonneveld, Devorah Brous, and the Rev. Art Cribbs
Click here to register for the weekend forum.
Friday, August 24, 2018 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forum: "Pray the Devil Back to Hell" Part 2
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Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forum: Liza Diniakos of Freedom for Immigrants
On any given day, over 40,000 children and adults are languishing in immigrant jails and prisons. They don't have access to a court-appointed attorney, a free phone call, or a speedy trial. Many of them are subjected to medical neglect, sexual and physical assault, and other forms of human rights abuses. Two-thirds of people in U.S. immigration detention are in private prisons and the rest are locked up in county and city jails, all of which profit off their misery. The U.S. government and the private prison industry have been exporting immigration detention to governments across the globe. This is unacceptable.
This Friday, we are excited to welcome Liza Diniakis of Freedom for Immigrants. Freedom for Immigrants is dedicated to creating new models that treat people with dignity and keep them within their communities.
Friday, August 10, 2018 at 07:00 AM · 1 rsvp
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forum: Marium Mohiuddin: Muslim Journey: Star Wars and Beyond
Friday, August 03, 2018 at 07:00 AM · 1 rsvp
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forum: Parliament of World's Religions
Our world is at a strange crossroads. On one hand, we long for peace and harmony in our lives and in the world, but on the other hand the sad reality is one of division and strife. WHAT CAN WE DO?
Each one of us can do something, but our efforts are magnified and made more effective when we come together as a community and act with a common purpose.
This Friday, members of the Southern California Committee for a Parliament of the World's Religions will be speaking at our Friday Forum about the purpose of their upcoming interfaith, inter-generational event, "Sharing Our Stories: Celebrating Harmony in Our Broken World." The program will strive to provide a balm of compassion that can heal a broken world by sharing stories that speak truth to power and rebuild the moral foundation of beloved community.
Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 05:00 PM
Saban Media Center - Television Academy in North Hollywood, CANo Emmy for Burns - Informational Picket
Interfaith Communities United for Justice & Peace Veterans for PeaceInformational PICKET at the Television Academy(Uncover the lies about past wars to prevent the next war)THIS Saturday, July 28NO EMMYS For KEN BURNSand the twisted history in his PBS series"THE VIETNAM WAR"Ken Burns and co-director Lynn Novick,side with the Pentagonand smear the peace movementWHEN:Saturday, July 28, 2018 -6:00pm to 8:00pm PDT(We should be in place at 5pm -- Break for dinner, during the ceremony, 6:30 to 7:30 -- stay 'til8:30?)WHERE:Saban Media Center - Television Academy1 & 1/2 blocks from MetroRail StationWe will have leaflets and placards. Feel free to bring your own.Contact: Dave Clennon [email protected]Friday, July 27, 2018 at 07:00 AM · 1 rsvp
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forum: Dr. Arik Greenburg of Institute of Religious Tolerance
Dr. Arik Greenburg (PhD, President) is the founder of the Institute for Religious Tolerance, Peace & Justice and will speak on the topics of his personal religious journey, and how this led to his founding of the Institute — the crystallization of his life’s work—and will highlight several of their programs, including the Interfaith Solidarity Marches, the Interfaith Ambassador Program, and the newly launched "Our Muslim Neighbors" forum. He will also touch on the possible roles of religion in the 21st century and beyond, in an age of simultaneously increasing secularization and fundamentalism, as well as the need to reach out to our more conservative colleagues in what is the next frontier in interfaith work.
Dr. Greenberg is an ardent advocate for interfaith dialogue and collaboration as pathways to world peace. Having studied numerous world religions, he received his Ph.D. in Religious Studies from Claremont Graduate University, specializing in New Testament and Christian Origins, with emphasis on the diversity of belief within early Christianity. He currently serves on the Theology faculty of both Loyola Marymount University and Ezra University.
Friday, July 20, 2018 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forum: Andy Schweibert of Immanuel Presbyterian
For more than 15 years, we have been gathering at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, and this Friday we are excited to welcome Rev. Andy Schwiebert, Immanuel Presbyterian Church's Transitional Co-Pastor, to the Forum to talk about the church and all this house of worship does to serve its community.
Prior to Immanuel, Rev. Schwiebert served the First Congregational Church of Pasadena for 8 years as Lead Pastor of New Ministries and over the past year was a part-time faith-rooted organizer at CLUE(Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice).
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Facilitator: Stephen RohdeFriday, July 13, 2018 at 12:00 PM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forum: Frances Motiwalla of Peace Action
Sunday, May 06, 2018 at 04:00 PM
Orange Grove Friends Meeting (Quaker) in Pasadena, CAGive Peace a Chance in Korea
As we saw during the "Peace Olympics," North and South Koreans want unity and peace, not war. How can we respond effectively to this historic opportunity? Learn about a national campaign to avert war with North Korea, and what peace groups are doing to promote understanding and peace in this critical region.
Speakers:
Sue Park and Hyun Hur, Mennonite pastors, founded ReconciliAsian, a peace organization that teaches conflict transformation skills.Shan Cretin, former head of the American Friends Service Committee, has traveled to North Korea to visit AFSC's programs there.
Thank you to all of our Sponsors:
ReconciliAsian, Unity and Diversity Council, Montrose Peace Vigil, Progressive Asian Network for Action, Ban the Bomb—LA, Physicians for Social Responsibility, Office of the Americas, Veterans for Peace, Orange Grove (Quaker) Meeting Peace.Thursday, December 07, 2017 at 11:30 AM · 4 rsvps
Unite Here in Los Ange, CAConfronting the Human Toll of Poverty
ICUJP's last "Speak Truth to Power" Justice Luncheon of 2017 continues with an important conversation on Thursday, Dec 7, about building a lasting movement for economic justice in an era of limitless greed and scapegoating.
Tickets (including lunch): $20
Students & Seniors: $10
No one is turned away
Panel Speakers:
LARRY GROSS: Executive Director of the Coalition for Economic SurvivalJESS FARRIS: Director of Criminal Justice/Policy and Advocacy Counsel for the ACLU of Southern California
RABBI JONATHAN KLEIN: Executive Director of CLUE
Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 11:30 AM · 11 rsvps
First United Methodist Church, Pasadena in Pasadena,, CAAre We Facing a Nuclear Disaster?
ICUJP's fifth "Speak Truth to Power" Justice Luncheon continues with an important conversation on Thursday, Aug. 24, about the ultimate threats to the survival of life on this planet.
Tickets (including lunch): $20
Students & Seniors: $10
No one is turned away
Panel Speakers:
U.S. REP. JUDY CHU:
Co-sponsor of H.R.669 - "Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2017," introduced by Rep. Ted Lieu (CA-33) and co-sponsored by 50 House colleagues.DR. ROBERT DODGE:
Physicians for Social Responsibility and Nuclear Age Peace Foundation. Present at UN drafting of treaty to ban use of nuclear weapons worldwide.
REV. HARRY FUJIMOTO:
Hiroshima survivor and retired Christian minister, who has dedicated his life to forgiveness & reconciliation.
Parking:
Pasadena's First Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, accessible from Green Street (one block south of Colorado Blvd, one-way eastbound, between Los Robles and Oakland Avenues: http://fumcpasadena.org/directions/The church has a parking lot (capacity 40 to 50) immediately to the west of the building; accessible from Green Street. The Kaiser facility mentioned in the link above will be unavailable due to construction, but street parking (with restrictions) is available on Green Street and further south.
Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 11:30 AM · 5 rsvps
St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church in Studio City, CARenewing the Campaign Against Torture in the Age of Trump
ICUJP's third "Speak Truth to Power" Justice Luncheon continues with an important conversation on Tuesday, June 27, about our current policies on torture.
Tickets (including lunch): $20
Students & Seniors: $10
No one is turned away
Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 08:00 AM · 37 rsvps
Episcopal Diocese of LA in Los Angeles, CAGod Behind Bars: An Interfaith Pilgrimage to Visit People in Immigration Detention
June 20 is World Refugee Day.
Globally we remember the strength, courage, and resilience of millions of refugees. Sadly, here in the United States, we are detaining thousands of people who should be protected and supported from the violence and trauma they have fled. They are refugees but we treat them as criminals, imprisoning them in deplorable conditions, separating parents from their children, and denying them the basic rights to which they are entitled.
ICUJP's third "Speak Truth to Power" Justice Luncheon continues with an important conversation on Tuesday, June 20, about how we as people of faith and of conscience need to stand in solidarity with these immigrants. Let's travel together to pray and to make a visible statement at the Adelanto Immigrant Detention Center, thus creating awareness about what is happening there and about our moral responsibility to speak truth to power, welcome the stranger, pursue release for the prisoner, and care for the widow and the orphan.
Tickets (including lunch): $30
Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 11:30 AM · 7 rsvps
Islamic Center of Southern California in Los Angeles, CATrauma at Our Borders
ICUJP's second "Speak Truth to Power" Justice Luncheon continues with an important conversation on Tuesday, May 16, about our current immigration system and treatment of refugees. We are honored to have the following panelists join us for this urgent and pressing topic:
Dr. Lisseth Rojas-Flores of the School of Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary will present on the effects of immigration enforcement on children. Little research has been done to systematically document the psychological distress and academic challenges that children experience when their parents are detained or deported. The Latino Families Project, which Dr. Rojas directs, seeks to examine how immigration enforcement activities affect the well-being of immigrant families and citizen children. The goals of the study are to identify practical responses for immigration policymakers and to inform the development and practice of effective family and child mental health interventions for young Americans. She will describe the experiences of children and families affected by parental detention and deportation, and the consequences that pose unique mental health challenges for children.
Jose Luis Hernandez, a young migrant from Honduras, will share his story of falling from the train (La Bestia) and losing his leg, arm and part of the other hand. Today he is president of an association of young people who have been mutilated along the migrant route.Location: Islamic Center of Southern California
(434 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020)Tickets (including lunch): $20
Students & Seniors: $10
No one is turned away
Saturday, May 06, 2017 at 06:00 PM
USA in Utah, NYPlanning a move in this summer?
As summer is on peak, it seems everyone wants to move their home as it is the perfect time to move to a place of your choice. Are you planning to sell or buy a home in this summer? Is so then have you considered contacting a moving company whose services are you going to use? May be not, it is usually a last minute decision. They make your process go smoothly by helping you organize in advance of your move.
Here are some tips to make your move easier:
- Get quotes for moving. Just post a job to collect the quotes
- Research about the mover’s prices so that you can prepare your budget
- Know what items you are going to dispose
- Follow a guide for house move
These tips help you relax knowing that moving home this summer is going to be easy. Moving to a new place can be a great idea, it can also be totally overwhelming. Making decisions on what to keep and what to release, finalizing a moving packing, packing your items and unpacking them at the destination, these tasks make the move totally stressful.
Following these tips make the process a lot easier. However at first you should plan early. The last thing to be added is the stress of not being ready for the move as the things are not completely done.
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What does you need and what don’t:
Before packing, choose what you will keep and what you would get rid of. Decide this in advance to spare sufficient of time to sell the things that you no longer need or want to carry. Make a list of the items that you are taking with you to the destination. Then separate the items that you would carry yourself rather leaving for mover to transport in the truck such as family photos, jewelry and important documents.
Choosing a moving company
Consult with many movers in your area and get their quotes before finalizing one. Get recommendations and suggestions from friends and family who have already taken the services. Ask for the charges and other things in advance to be clear of all doubts. Make sure there are no hidden charges. Also the moving company you choose should provide insurance.
Packing your items
Before start packing, get good quality packaging materials including boxes, packaging tape, marker, wrapping paper and newspaper. Keep zip lock covers and plastic bags in hand. Boxes you choose should be strong and sturdy. Tape the bottoms of boxes to secure them. If you Don’t want to put your clothes in boxes, get sufficient of wardrobe boxes with hanger bars.
- Pack your electronics in original boxes if you have them.
- Pack the delicate items and keep them close to each other in small size boxes.
- Keep books in flat and stack them up uniformly
- Wrap the fragile items with sufficient of wrapping paper. Cushion them with blankets or linens as required. Keep them on the top of the pile. Mark them as fragile and also keep the side up to ensure that the items are always on the top of all things.
- Disassemble your furniture and cover the items.
Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 06:00 PM
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The Profits Infinity Software features a super-fast computer which processes millions of trades each day. The system uses the existing market infrastructure and the high-speed computer, which gives this binary program an advantage over other systems.
This software has only lost one trade in 4 years of 1478 trades. The accuracy of trades is very high, so it’s no wonder that most reviews are positive for the Profits Infinity Trading App.
The system signals performs trades with 163 exchanges in 35 nations and the number of trades it processes each year is astounding — 4 million!
The name of the company behind this signals system is very good. This company plans to release its second IPO (Initial Public Offering) on the 25th September, 2016. In 2015, this Trading App earned $723 million in profits, which was 11% higher than the profits of 2014.
This year, even though it is already September, this software Company has calculated that it will earn $650 million in profits even though there are only six weeks left to trade in.
From past 2 years I was desperately searching for a any legal way to earn money online from home. Following a dream of not having to be stuck in the 9 to 5 job by working my own hours and doing what I wanted in my life and to achieve financial freedom.
Do you know the saying “seek and you shall find?” Despite being told otherwise for most of my adult life I never lost hope and finally found what I was searching for and it’s called Profits Infinity my new way to financial freedom.
With that said I’m not going try to force it on you and say that this is what you have been seeking for, as I don’t know you. But if you are here it means you’re looking for a way to earn money online and I’ll gladly help you decide if this is for you in my Profits Infinity Review.
To learn more about the Profits Infinity 2.0 program or get access to it, click here.
Profits Infinity Review In Depth
The Profits Infinity Binary Options System generates at least $2,000+ a day without putting in any hard work or investing more than 1 hour per day.Well, to be more exact you can spend 2 hours a day and double these pure profits, this is up to you. Profits Infinity is a money-making program currently being offered for free online.
How does the Profits Infinity software work? To use Profits Infinity , you begin by opening an account at a binary options broker and depositing $250 into your account. You then connect Profits Infinity software to your account by following the instructions inside Profits Infinity members area. Profits Infinity then makes trades for you.
Having used the Profits Infinity software for a few days, I’m really excited with the results. Sitting at your laptop and waiting for Profits Infinity to make trades is incredibly boring (it will only make a trade when the conditions are right, so most of the time it does nothing, but you have to leave your laptop running so that it can make a trade whenever it needs to, so I just leave Profits Infinity Software alone and see what it’s done at the end of the trading day.
I deposited the minimum of $250 into Profits Infinity recommended broker account to start off with. Today is my 5 day using it, and when I checked my account last night it was almost at $12,900+, so I’m hoping I go over that magic $19K mark by the end of Week!
After a couple more days of building up my Profits Infinity account I will change the settings in the software to make slightly larger binary trades. This means my risk will basically be the same, but my daily binary options profit will be more. All I know about binary options trading is that it involves selecting 1 of 2 options Put Or Call, and that a trade is obviously profitable when the outcome selected proves to be true. I don’t know anything about the factors the Profits Infinity software has to consider to make trades because no information is provided about this inside Profits Infinity System. I would have liked to have known about that kind of binary options strategies before investing my $250 to get the Profits Infinity software started, but since they weren’t willing to divulge that info I figured $200 was a small enough amount to risk to find out if Profits Infinity really works, which is why I went ahead. I’m obviously glad I did!
Here is what you’re going to get with Profits Infinitys Program: — 100% free access to Profits Infinity strategies, one of a kind trading system — Daily profits of at least $2,000+ — A very detailed Profits Infinity user guide that explains every aspect of the software and strategy if you want to learn more about it — Private VIP access to the best Profits Infinity broker in the industry — One on one coaching with Profits Infinity Team since he want to follow up with you and ensure you get a fast binary profits.
->> Click here to Visit Official Website Now
So, What does the Profits Infinity Software do?
Basically, the Profits Infinity software will notify you when to trade and what to trade. These binary options signals come from the same source the big folks at Wall Street Market use, so they are extremely very profitable. Now, I m not gonna lie, at first I was really skeptical about the whole Profits Infinity signal software, so I put it to the live action. I’m a father first, over marketing so I only had around 1 hour and 20 minutes to activate before I had to commit to my kids, but in that short space of an hour, I received 33 binary signals to trade.
From my 33 binary trade, I had a 95% success rate, which is Awesome! Admittedly I was only using small day trades to get started but later on I once I’ve gotten more confident I will increase my binary options investment portfolio per trade so my return ROI is higher.
The Profits Infinity software also has an automate trading mode which will trade for you, perfect for binary option trader like me who can’t sit at the computer all the time, as long as you leave your Profits Infinity software on, it will continue to trade for you.
What I didn’t like in Profits Infinity Software?
As I stated above, I had a 95% success rate over 33 trades whilst this is good, the sales page states that the Profits Infinity is 95% accurate. Regardless, I’m extremely happy with the results even though I only did a few short binary trades.
Click Here to Download Profits Infinity 2.0 Software Now
Profits Infinity The Bottom Line:
I was VERY skeptical to begin with Profits Infinity software, but after just an hour trading, I’m 95% successful and more importantly — I’m in huge profit!
Granted I’m not a binary millionaire, but as I stated now that I am confident in the Profits Infinity I will increase my trading investment to reap larger rewards. Even for a beginner such as me with limited computer skills and time, I was easily able to setup the Profits Infinity software (plug and play) get started and start trading.
How to Join? Shall i need to Invest High? Summary
First open a Free Account here: Join Profits Infinity Free In the Second page fill up the Broker Account Sign up form Deposit Min of 250 Usd to your Account, this minimum deposit can vary based on the broker they assign to you. Set the Risk level in the Autotrader. Set Risk level Low and Min trade size $25
I have started with $250 deposit and traded $25 with low risk .. I suggest you to follow my same setting.. Currently i have $1780 Profits in 7 trading days
If you sign up “Today” or for the next couple of days at least, you will be able to open an account for free on the Profits Infinity App. If people do not sign with Profits Infinity system now, then it is possible to buy it for the high price of $15,000 later. Now it’s completely Free !!
It would be an individual decision to join the Profits Infinity App. The figures which were presented during one of the Trials say that this Software has a reliable ITM rate of 86%.
So Good Luck…& Click here to get started making $3,874.92 today with this secret Profits Infinity system easily now!
Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 06:00 PM
Profits Infinity 2.0 Review IT IS WORTH?
Official website : profitsinfinity2.0.co
Money-back Promise : Yes (2 months)
Delivery amount : Fast Delivery
Download: Free
Profits Infinity 2.0 Review
Profits Infinity 2.0 is a unique binary trading software system that has been designed to make profiting from binary options easy for practically anyone in the world. If you are looking for an honest Profits Infinity 2.0 review, continue reading.
Have you been thinking about taking part in the binary options trading market? There are a lot of ways for people to become involved in trading these options, but there are inherent problems that come along with any sort of options trading. Many people have traditionally needed to know a lot about the market, so that they could make the right choices, and increase their odds of profiting. This has basically kept the industry closed to outsiders, and anyone who does not have previous knowledge about the market.
>>> CLICK HERE TO GET INSTANT ACCESS TO Profits Infinity 2.0 NOW
What is Profits Infinity 2.0?
Profits Infinity 2.0 is a system that was carefully created to help people make money with binary options trading. Unlike the traditional method of following the options, reading about the different trades, and trying to stay on top of the industry manually – this is a completely automated system. It takes advantage of special Profits Infinity 2.0 Software, which can be used by anyone, no matter how much they know about trading, or how much they know about using a computer.
Like all programs that are intended to help you earn money through trading binary options, the makers of Profits Infinity 2.0 promis a lot. The question is, of course: can it really do everything that it is meant to? Firstly, take a look at the features that the system comes with:
- It is completely free to use, and you will never be asked for money for its use in the future.
- Profits Infinity 2.0 only works with completely legal networks and brokers.
- It will work all over the world.
You don't have to download the software, because it is based online. This also means that it will work through web browsers on any type of PC, smart phone or tablet with internet connection.
This system is guaranteed to increase your chances of making big profits by trading in binary options. You will be able to access your money easily, at any time after earnings are made. This seems like a great set of features, especially the part about not costing anything. However, keep reading to find out how many of these things are actually true.
How Does Profits Infinity 2.0 Work?
The Profits Infinity 2.0 Software must be accessed before you can start to use the system. This can occur once you have completed the free registration. We were able to complete this with ease, and it did not cost any money. So far, so good! Next, the system allowed us to invest some real money, by transferring it into our own private trading account. This money was not used to pay for anything in the Profits Infinity 2.0 program, and it was our money entirely.
The system uses special “signals”, which are basically pieces of information about what trades should be made. Using these signals, the software began to do all of the hard work for us. In fact, there was practically nothing else to do after this point, apart from sit back and watch. Of course, you do not have to actively watch, and you can just leave the software to trade your money for you.
In a small amount of time, it is possible to start seeing real profits from the small amount of money that you decide to invest in the beginning. It is actually amazing to think that the software was able to do everything by itself. Even though an Profits Infinity 2.0 download is not necessary, and there is no installation, the web-based software is extremely powerful, and there were no problems at all.
To learn more about the Profits Infinity 2.0 program or get access to it, click here.
Is Profits Infinity 2.0 Scam?
One of the main reasons that many people miss out on good opportunities, is that they are worried about being scammed. There are other companies around who are pretending to be involved with this trustworthy binary trading software system, and they are giving Profits Infinity 2.0 a bad name. You have probably seen a lot of different “money making schemes” on the Internet, but this is not one of them. We had no trouble accessing our profits, so it is disturbing to learn that people are falling victim to scams from other groups.
Pros of Profits Infinity 2.0:
- Profits Infinity 2.0 Software is completely free of charge;
- Profits Infinity 2.0 Software is fully automated;
- The system is available as a desktop and browser-based software;
- The system is very easy to use;
- It gives you the ability to trade currencies and stocks;
- Allows you to make up to 95% per trade;
- Multiple trading signals updated each day for maximum profit;
- 24 hour access to the trading signals and software.
->> Click here to Visit Official Website Now
Cons of Profits Infinity 2.0:
- Must have PC, smartphone or tablet with internet connection.
- Must have about an hour a day to use it.
- While you can trade a lot in a day with 60 second binary options and potentially make a lot of money, you could also lose a lot. “Over-trading” is common among new traders who want to try to catch every market move, but these aren’t likely high probability trades to win. Good set-ups often take time to develop, and therefore by using 60 second binary options you may be distracted by mediocre or poor trade set-ups, missing the good ones.
Is Profits Infinity 2.0 Worth It?
If you have a little bit of time to spare, and you are willing to take a look at a new piece of software, which is quite easy to use – you might want to join up. This Profits Infinity 2.0 review was written by people who are interested in sharing the best money-making methods that are available online.
Profits Infinity 2.0 delivers, there is no question about it. Trades based from the software are scoring over 88% in accuracy. The key to making money with Profits Infinity 2.0 is to get started. The longer you debate about whether or not to pursue this path, the less money you can make as opportunities fade into the past. Don’t delay, get started today and see what the future can bring you. Profits Infinity 2.0 makes it easy to get in on the binary options markets no matter what your experience level or the amount of funds that you have to invest.
>> Click Here to Download Profits Infinity 2.0 Software Right Now <<
Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 06:00 PM
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YOU Make $3,874.92 With This FREE Secret Profits Infinity System Today! Watch The Video Below NOW!
My Short To The Point Profits Infinity Review & Results!
So, I signed up with the Profits Infinity, deposited the minimum of $250 into their recommended broker account to start off with. Today is my 5th day using it, and when I checked my account last night it was almost at $12,900+, so I’m hoping I go over that magic $19K mark by the end of the week! So, if you are in a hurry & don’t want to read my complete story & full review then Click here to get started making $3,874.92 today with this secret Profits Infinity system easily now!
Profits Infinity Review & My Personal Experience Of Using Profits Infinity App
The Profits Infinity Software features a super-fast computer which processes millions of trades each day. The system uses the existing market infrastructure and the high-speed computer, which gives this binary program an advantage over other systems.
This software has only lost one trade in 4 years of 1478 trades. The accuracy of trades is very high, so it’s no wonder that most reviews are positive for the Profits Infinity Trading App.
The system signals performs trades with 163 exchanges in 35 nations and the number of trades it processes each year is astounding — 4 million!
The name of the company behind this signals system is very good. This company plans to release its second IPO (Initial Public Offering) on the 25th September, 2016. In 2015, this Trading App earned $723 million in profits, which was 11% higher than the profits of 2014.
This year, even though it is already September, this software Company has calculated that it will earn $650 million in profits even though there are only six weeks left to trade in.
From past 2 years I was desperately searching for a any legal way to earn money online from home. Following a dream of not having to be stuck in the 9 to 5 job by working my own hours and doing what I wanted in my life and to achieve financial freedom.
Do you know the saying “seek and you shall find?” Despite being told otherwise for most of my adult life I never lost hope and finally found what I was searching for and it’s called Profits Infinity my new way to financial freedom.
With that said I’m not going try to force it on you and say that this is what you have been seeking for, as I don’t know you. But if you are here it means you’re looking for a way to earn money online and I’ll gladly help you decide if this is for you in my Profits Infinity Review.
To learn more about the Profits Infinity 2.0 program or get access to it, click here.
Profits Infinity Review In Depth
The Profits Infinity Binary Options System generates at least $2,000+ a day without putting in any hard work or investing more than 1 hour per day.Well, to be more exact you can spend 2 hours a day and double these pure profits, this is up to you. Profits Infinity is a money-making program currently being offered for free online.
How does the Profits Infinity software work? To use Profits Infinity , you begin by opening an account at a binary options broker and depositing $250 into your account. You then connect Profits Infinity software to your account by following the instructions inside Profits Infinity members area. Profits Infinity then makes trades for you.
Having used the Profits Infinity software for a few days, I’m really excited with the results. Sitting at your laptop and waiting for Profits Infinity to make trades is incredibly boring (it will only make a trade when the conditions are right, so most of the time it does nothing, but you have to leave your laptop running so that it can make a trade whenever it needs to, so I just leave Profits Infinity Software alone and see what it’s done at the end of the trading day.
I deposited the minimum of $250 into Profits Infinity recommended broker account to start off with. Today is my 5 day using it, and when I checked my account last night it was almost at $12,900+, so I’m hoping I go over that magic $19K mark by the end of Week!
After a couple more days of building up my Profits Infinity account I will change the settings in the software to make slightly larger binary trades. This means my risk will basically be the same, but my daily binary options profit will be more. All I know about binary options trading is that it involves selecting 1 of 2 options Put Or Call, and that a trade is obviously profitable when the outcome selected proves to be true. I don’t know anything about the factors the Profits Infinity software has to consider to make trades because no information is provided about this inside Profits Infinity System. I would have liked to have known about that kind of binary options strategies before investing my $250 to get the Profits Infinity software started, but since they weren’t willing to divulge that info I figured $200 was a small enough amount to risk to find out if Profits Infinity really works, which is why I went ahead. I’m obviously glad I did!
Here is what you’re going to get with Profits Infinitys Program: — 100% free access to Profits Infinity strategies, one of a kind trading system — Daily profits of at least $2,000+ — A very detailed Profits Infinity user guide that explains every aspect of the software and strategy if you want to learn more about it — Private VIP access to the best Profits Infinity broker in the industry — One on one coaching with Profits Infinity Team since he want to follow up with you and ensure you get a fast binary profits.
->> Click here to Visit Official Website Now
So, What does the Profits Infinity Software do?
Basically, the Profits Infinity software will notify you when to trade and what to trade. These binary options signals come from the same source the big folks at Wall Street Market use, so they are extremely very profitable. Now, I m not gonna lie, at first I was really skeptical about the whole Profits Infinity signal software, so I put it to the live action. I’m a father first, over marketing so I only had around 1 hour and 20 minutes to activate before I had to commit to my kids, but in that short space of an hour, I received 33 binary signals to trade.
From my 33 binary trade, I had a 95% success rate, which is Awesome! Admittedly I was only using small day trades to get started but later on I once I’ve gotten more confident I will increase my binary options investment portfolio per trade so my return ROI is higher.
The Profits Infinity software also has an automate trading mode which will trade for you, perfect for binary option trader like me who can’t sit at the computer all the time, as long as you leave your Profits Infinity software on, it will continue to trade for you.
What I didn’t like in Profits Infinity Software?
As I stated above, I had a 95% success rate over 33 trades whilst this is good, the sales page states that the Profits Infinity is 95% accurate. Regardless, I’m extremely happy with the results even though I only did a few short binary trades.
Click Here to Download Profits Infinity 2.0 Software Now
Profits Infinity The Bottom Line:
I was VERY skeptical to begin with Profits Infinity software, but after just an hour trading, I’m 95% successful and more importantly — I’m in huge profit!
Granted I’m not a binary millionaire, but as I stated now that I am confident in the Profits Infinity I will increase my trading investment to reap larger rewards. Even for a beginner such as me with limited computer skills and time, I was easily able to setup the Profits Infinity software (plug and play) get started and start trading.
How to Join? Shall i need to Invest High? Summary
First open a Free Account here: Join Profits Infinity Free In the Second page fill up the Broker Account Sign up form Deposit Min of 250 Usd to your Account, this minimum deposit can vary based on the broker they assign to you. Set the Risk level in the Autotrader. Set Risk level Low and Min trade size $25
I have started with $250 deposit and traded $25 with low risk .. I suggest you to follow my same setting.. Currently i have $1780 Profits in 7 trading days
If you sign up “Today” or for the next couple of days at least, you will be able to open an account for free on the Profits Infinity App. If people do not sign with Profits Infinity system now, then it is possible to buy it for the high price of $15,000 later. Now it’s completely Free !!
It would be an individual decision to join the Profits Infinity App. The figures which were presented during one of the Trials say that this Software has a reliable ITM rate of 86%.
So Good Luck…& Click here to get started making $3,874.92 today with this secret Profits Infinity system easily now!
Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 06:00 PM
Profits Infinity 2.0 Review - system works or Scam?
Product complete : Profits Infinity 2.0
Niche: Binary Options
Official website : profitsinfinity2.0.co
Money-back Promise : Yes (2 months)
Delivery amount : Fast Delivery
Download: Free
Profits Infinity 2.0 Review
Profits Infinity 2.0 is a unique binary trading software system that has been designed to make profiting from binary options easy for practically anyone in the world. If you are looking for an honest Profits Infinity 2.0 review, continue reading.
Have you been thinking about taking part in the binary options trading market? There are a lot of ways for people to become involved in trading these options, but there are inherent problems that come along with any sort of options trading. Many people have traditionally needed to know a lot about the market, so that they could make the right choices, and increase their odds of profiting. This has basically kept the industry closed to outsiders, and anyone who does not have previous knowledge about the market.
>>> CLICK HERE TO GET INSTANT ACCESS TO Profits Infinity 2.0 NOW
What is Profits Infinity 2.0?
Profits Infinity 2.0 is a system that was carefully created to help people make money with binary options trading. Unlike the traditional method of following the options, reading about the different trades, and trying to stay on top of the industry manually – this is a completely automated system. It takes advantage of special Profits Infinity 2.0 Software, which can be used by anyone, no matter how much they know about trading, or how much they know about using a computer.
Like all programs that are intended to help you earn money through trading binary options, the makers of Profits Infinity 2.0 promis a lot. The question is, of course: can it really do everything that it is meant to? Firstly, take a look at the features that the system comes with:
- It is completely free to use, and you will never be asked for money for its use in the future.
- Profits Infinity 2.0 only works with completely legal networks and brokers.
- It will work all over the world.
You don't have to download the software, because it is based online. This also means that it will work through web browsers on any type of PC, smart phone or tablet with internet connection.
This system is guaranteed to increase your chances of making big profits by trading in binary options. You will be able to access your money easily, at any time after earnings are made. This seems like a great set of features, especially the part about not costing anything. However, keep reading to find out how many of these things are actually true.
How Does Profits Infinity 2.0 Work?
The Profits Infinity 2.0 Software must be accessed before you can start to use the system. This can occur once you have completed the free registration. We were able to complete this with ease, and it did not cost any money. So far, so good! Next, the system allowed us to invest some real money, by transferring it into our own private trading account. This money was not used to pay for anything in the Profits Infinity 2.0 program, and it was our money entirely.
The system uses special “signals”, which are basically pieces of information about what trades should be made. Using these signals, the software began to do all of the hard work for us. In fact, there was practically nothing else to do after this point, apart from sit back and watch. Of course, you do not have to actively watch, and you can just leave the software to trade your money for you.
In a small amount of time, it is possible to start seeing real profits from the small amount of money that you decide to invest in the beginning. It is actually amazing to think that the software was able to do everything by itself. Even though an Profits Infinity 2.0 download is not necessary, and there is no installation, the web-based software is extremely powerful, and there were no problems at all.
To learn more about the Profits Infinity 2.0 program or get access to it, click here.
Is Profits Infinity 2.0 Scam?
One of the main reasons that many people miss out on good opportunities, is that they are worried about being scammed. There are other companies around who are pretending to be involved with this trustworthy binary trading software system, and they are giving Profits Infinity 2.0 a bad name. You have probably seen a lot of different “money making schemes” on the Internet, but this is not one of them. We had no trouble accessing our profits, so it is disturbing to learn that people are falling victim to scams from other groups.
Pros of Profits Infinity 2.0:
- Profits Infinity 2.0 Software is completely free of charge;
- Profits Infinity 2.0 Software is fully automated;
- The system is available as a desktop and browser-based software;
- The system is very easy to use;
- It gives you the ability to trade currencies and stocks;
- Allows you to make up to 95% per trade;
- Multiple trading signals updated each day for maximum profit;
- 24 hour access to the trading signals and software.
->> Click here to Visit Official Website Now
Cons of Profits Infinity 2.0:
- Must have PC, smartphone or tablet with internet connection.
- Must have about an hour a day to use it.
- While you can trade a lot in a day with 60 second binary options and potentially make a lot of money, you could also lose a lot. “Over-trading” is common among new traders who want to try to catch every market move, but these aren’t likely high probability trades to win. Good set-ups often take time to develop, and therefore by using 60 second binary options you may be distracted by mediocre or poor trade set-ups, missing the good ones.
Is Profits Infinity 2.0 Worth It?
If you have a little bit of time to spare, and you are willing to take a look at a new piece of software, which is quite easy to use – you might want to join up. This Profits Infinity 2.0 review was written by people who are interested in sharing the best money-making methods that are available online.
Profits Infinity 2.0 delivers, there is no question about it. Trades based from the software are scoring over 88% in accuracy. The key to making money with Profits Infinity 2.0 is to get started. The longer you debate about whether or not to pursue this path, the less money you can make as opportunities fade into the past. Don’t delay, get started today and see what the future can bring you. Profits Infinity 2.0 makes it easy to get in on the binary options markets no matter what your experience level or the amount of funds that you have to invest.
>> Click Here to Download Profits Infinity 2.0 Software Right Now <<
Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 06:00 PM
USA in Utah, NYBSTC 2017 Admit Card For Entrance Exam
University of Kota, Kota has announced the BSTC 2017 Admit Card online for admission into academic session 2017. All candidates can note down that admit card has uploaded online on its official website. All candidates can refer this website and download Rajasthan BSTC 2017 Hall Ticket. A lakhs of applicants has registered online on or before the last date i.e. 28th March 2017. Now BSTC (General) / BSTC (Sanskrit) Pre Exam has scheduled to conduct on 30th April 2017.
Admit Card is required by each and every candidate for appearing in the exam. Candidate needs to follow the BSTC website and see the link of admit card on Home Screen. Once you will get the link and click on it. They will be asked to enter the Application Form Number along with Date of Birth (DOB) & submit it. You will see the admit card on the screen and download it in the pdf format.
Rajasthan BSTC Admit Card 2017
If you will not able to download admit card then you can contact to helpdesk numbers. There are other ways for downloading hall ticket if you forget the application no. Now candidates can keep in mind that only those candidate will able to get admit card who have registered and have the application form number. Without the BSTC Hall Ticket 2017, candidates will not permit to sit in the exam center.
There is most important information available on the admit card which is useful and required by the candidate. You can see Exam Date, Venue of Exam, Time of Exam, Instructions and other details. One thing notes down that you must be having the hard copy of admit card. If you have the soft copy then you will not appear in the exam center as per rules and guidelines.
BSTC Exam Admit Card2017 has uploaded online on 21st April 2017 on BSTC website www.bstc2017.com. If you will find any mistake in the admit card then you can contact immediately to helpline numbers. You must have to carry valid proof of candidate for verification purpose such as Driving License, Voter Card, Aadhar Card etc. We will update more information so keep in touch.
BSTC Helpline Number
Email ID: [email protected]
Helpline: 9672593256, 9649048602
Address: Coordinator BSTC-2017
U.O.K. University Campus, Kota - Rajasthan
Download BSTC Admit Card Here
Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 11:30 AM · 19 rsvps
Zion Hill Baptist Church in Los Angeles, CASolidarity with Targeted Communities
ICUJP kicks off its 2017 Justice Luncheon "Speak Truth to Power" series with a riveting conversation on Tuesday, March 14, about the vulnerable communities and the pressures and threats they are facing. With a focus on the American American and Muslim American communities, we are honored to have two powerful women as our panelists.
Melina Abdullah is Professor and Chair of Pan-African Studies at California State University, Los Angeles. Professor Abdullah is a leader in the fight for Ethnic Studies in the K-12 and university systems and was a part of the historic victory that made Ethnic Studies a requirement in the Los Angeles Unified School District. She was among the original group of organizers that convened to form Black Lives Matter and continues to serve as a Los Angeles chapter lead and contributes to the global leadership. She is co-host and co-producer of the weekly radio program Beautiful Struggle which airs on KPFK, part of the Pacifica radio network.
Duaa Alwan is a co-founder of the Muslim Speakers Network and a board member of the Islamic Shura Council of Southern California, as well as a former president of Islamic Society of Orange County. She earned her Masters Degree in Film Studies from Chapman University. Besides conducting trainings and workshops for teachers and professionals, she is also a consultant and an educator on film and TV representation of the "Other." Duaa enjoys traveling with her family and has been to a dozen countries, 18 States and counting...!
Respondents: Rabbi Jonathan Klein
Rabbi Jonathan Klein proudly serves as the Executive Director at CLUE-LA. Prior to his ordination in 1997 from Hebrew Union College, Jonathan served congregations in Flagstaff, AZ, and Rye, NY. Upon receiving his rabbinical degree, he served three years as Director of KESHER, the Reform Movement’s College Department and then eight years as the Allen and Ruth Ziegler Rabbinic Director of USC Hillel, in Los Angeles. An ardent environmentalist, he promotes sustainability with his communal involvements as a member of the board of the Coalition on the Environment in Jewish Life (COEJL-SC), as a member of the Environmental Commission of Speaker of the Assembly Karen Bass’ district, and by serving on the Environmental Initiatives Committee of the Tel Aviv/Los Angeles Partnership. He also serves on the Executive Committee of the Board of Rabbis of Southern California, and on the executive boards of the Pacific Association of Reform Rabbis and Jews Against the War.We are grateful to Zion Hill Baptist Church for welcoming us for our first Justice Luncheon.
Tickets (including lunch): $20
Students & Seniors: $10
No one is turned away
Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 12:00 PM
Federal Building in Los Angeles, CAClose Guantanamo
ICUJP will stage a protest on Wednesday, January 11, the 15th anniversary of the Kafka-esque nightmare that is Guantanamo Bay detention camp. We're hoping to enlist your participation.We will return to the downtown Federal Building at 300 North Los Angeles Street (90012), where, between noon and 2 p.m., we will have a tableau of hooded, jump-suited prisoners, speakers from progressive organizations and local attorneys who represent prisoners in Guantanamo, and possibly other features as well.Would you like to be a part of this important protest? Please fill out this form and return it at your earliest convenience to the ICUJP office (817 W. 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90089) or at [email protected].Hoping to see you on January 11.
Endorsers
* American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California
* Bill of Rights Defense Committee and Defending Dissent Foundation
* Code Pink LA
* National Religious Campaign Against Torture (NRCAT)
* National Lawyers Guild
* No More Guantanamo
* Out Against War
* Peace Center of University United ChurchFriday, December 30, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, December 23, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, December 16, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, December 09, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, December 02, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, November 25, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, November 18, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, November 11, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, November 04, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, October 28, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, October 21, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, October 14, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, October 07, 2016 at 07:00 AM
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Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, September 30, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Sunday, September 25, 2016 at 02:00 PM · 9 rsvps
Cathedral Center of St. PaulNot in God’s Name: From JUST WAR to JUST PEACE
This 2 part event includes a Conference in the afternoon, followed by a Reception honoring Rev. George Regas.
The conference will explore interfaith responses to war and violence done in the name of religion.
SPONSORED
by Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace, Southern California Committee for a Parliament of the World’s Religions, and All Paths Divinity School.
TICKETS ESSENTIAL: Space limited
Tickets can be purchased for each event or together.
http://not_in_gods_name.eventbrite.com/
Onsite parking!!!!
REGISTRATION
Conference - 2 pm also if attending both events
Regas Reception - 6 pm
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DESCRIPTION OF EVENT:
PANELISTS & REGAS AWARDEES
The first part is a high-level symposium which aims to provide an honest and searching discussion of religion’s implication in violence, war and terrorism and also its potential for both individual and societal peace. Is religion primarily responsible for the violence and conflicts our time, or is it coopted by other forces like politics, culture, race and ethnicity?
After the symposium there will be a reception held for Rev. George Regas followed by the Regas award for emerging interfaith leaders.
List of Speakers for the “Not in God’s Name” panel :
PROF. JACK MILES is Distinguished Professor of English and Religious Studies at University of California, Irvine and General Editor of The Norton Anthology of World Religions. He won the Pulitzer Prize for God: A Biography and was the former editor of the Los Angeles Times Book Review.
PROF. NAJEEBA SYEED is Assistant Professor of Interreligious Education at the Claremont School of Theology and has chaired national conferences on Muslim and Interfaith Peacebuilding. She was trained as a mediation lawyer and named the Southern California Peacemaker of the Year.
PROF. REUVEN FIRESTONE is Professor of Medieval Judaism and Islam at the Hebrew Union College and Senior Fellow at the Center for Religion and Civic Culture at USC. He is the author of Jihad: The Origin of Holy War in Islam, and is President of the International Quranic Studies Association.
PROF. DANIEL SMITH-CHRISTOPHER is Professor of Theological Studies and Director of the Peace Studies Program at Loyola Marymount University. He is an expert on Biblical studies and the editor of the best-selling Subverting Hatred: The Challenge of Nonviolence in Religious Traditions.
PROF. RITA SHERMA is Director of the Center for Dharma Studies and Associate Professor of Dharma Studies at the Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley and former Swami Vivekananda Visiting Professor at USC. She is the founder of the Dharma Association of North America (DANAM) and author of Hinduism and the Divine
PROF. JOSEPH PRABHU (Moderator) is Professor of Philosophy and Religion at California State University, Los Angeles, and recent Visiting Professor at Oxford University. He is the Co-Chair of the Southern California Committee for a Parliament of the World’s Religions (SCCPWR), and editor of The Intercultural Challenge of Raimon Panikkar .
The emerging interfaith awardees are:
EDINA LEKOVIC, Public Affairs Consultant at the Muslim Public Affairs Council
THE REV. FRANSCISCO GARCIA, JR., Priest in Charge, Holy Faith Episcopal Church
RABBI KEN CHASEN, Leo Baeck Temple.
BENEDICTION:
SWAMI SARVAPRIYANANDA, Monk of the Ramakrishna Order, Hollywood Vedanta Society of Southern CA
CONTACT:
Symposium: [email protected]
Regas Reception and Awards: [email protected]
www.icujp.org | www.sccpwr.org | www.allpathsdivinityschool.org
TICKETS ESSENTIAL: Space limited http://not_in_gods_name.eventbrite.com/ Onsite parking.Friday, September 23, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, September 16, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, September 09, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, September 02, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, August 26, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, August 19, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Sunday, August 14, 2016 at 06:00 PM
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Friday, August 12, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, August 05, 2016 at 07:00 AM · 1 rsvp
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, July 29, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, July 22, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, July 15, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, July 08, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, July 01, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, June 24, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, June 17, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, June 10, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, June 03, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, May 27, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, May 20, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, May 13, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, May 06, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, April 29, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, April 22, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, April 15, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, April 08, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, April 01, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, March 25, 2016 at 07:00 AM · 2 rsvps
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, March 18, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, March 11, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Wednesday, March 09, 2016 at 11:30 AM · 20 rsvps
Iman Cultural Center in Los Angeles, CA'Costs of War: Refugees and (Im)Migrants' Justice Luncheon
Wars, conflict and persecution have forced more people than at any other time to flee their homes and seek refuge and safety elsewhere. Globally, one in every 122 humans is now either a refugee, internally displaced or seeking asylum.
What impact does this have on the people and what responsibility do we have as U.S. citizens in communities of faith to stop our government from exacerbating the problem with more wars and violence, and welcome the strangers who seek refuge at our doors?
Come educate yourself:
- Angela Sanbrano, Chair of Central American Resource Center and President of the National Alliance of Latin American and Caribbean Communities, will speak on the situation of immigrants fleeing the violence in Central America.
- Kris Coombs, President of the International Refugee Assistance Project, part of the Immigration Clinic at USC’s Gould School of Law, will speak on the situation of refugees from Syria and Iraq.
- Sabine Freij, PhD candidate in World Politics and Methods at Claremont Graduate University, will share the challenges and joys that a local congregation, All Saints Church Pasadena, has experienced in opening its doors to a Syrian refugee family.
Friday, March 04, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, February 26, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, February 19, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, February 12, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Saturday, February 06, 2016 at 02:00 PM · 3 rsvps
Chuco’s Justice Center in Inglewood, CAFree Leonard Peltier Now!
Join us to demand presidential clemency for our nationʼs longest-held political prisoner!
- Peltier has been designated a political prisoner by Amnesty International.
- Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, 55 Members of Congress and others – including a judge who sat as a member of the court in two of Peltier’s appeals – have all called for his immediate release.
International Day of Solidarity
with Leonard Peltier
(on the 40th anniversary of his arrest)
SPEAKERS:Klee Benally Dineh,
Activist, Artist,
Silversmith, and FilmmakerCorine Fairbanks
Oglala Lakota, AIM SouthernAngela Mooney D'Arcy
Juaneno Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation,
Director of The Sacred Sites Institute CaliforniaLydia Ponce
Idle No More - Los Angeles,
Indigenous Rights & Human Rights ActivistTerri Melendez
Tongva/Chumash Activist,
Native Rights Activistand
The Spirit Lake Drum with George Funmaker
Friday, February 05, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, January 29, 2016 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, January 22, 2016 at 07:00 AM
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How To Speak Peace in A World of Conflict.
Soraya Deen is a mother, an interfaith activist, an author of"Peace Matters: Raising Peace Conscious Children" and our speaker at this week's FridayForum.
Soraya is a powerful force in the American Muslim community, advocating for personal responsibility and nonviolent communication as a grounding path for social justice. She is the founder of the Muslim Women Speakers Movement. Don't miss her presentation.Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Monday, January 11, 2016 at 12:00 PM · 12 rsvps
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ICUJP will stage a protest on Monday, January 11, the 14th anniversary of the Kafka-esque nightmare that is Guantanamo Bay detention camp. We're hoping to enlist your participation.We will return to the downtown Federal Building at 300 North Los Angeles Street (90012), where, between noon and 2 p.m., we will have a tableau of hooded, jump-suited prisoners, speakers from progressive organizations and local attorneys who represent prisoners in Guantanamo, and possibly other features as well.Would you like to be a part of this important protest? Please fill out this form and return it at your earliest convenience to the ICUJP office (817 W. 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90089) or at [email protected].Hoping to see you on January 11.
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* Veterans For PeaceFriday, January 08, 2016 at 07:00 AM
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Happy New Year!
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us for the first meeting of 2016 and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, January 01, 2016 at 07:00 AM
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This Friday, we will not be meeting due to the New Year. We hope you stay warm and have a Happy New Year. See you on Jan. 8 for the first meeting of 2016.
Friday, December 25, 2015 at 07:00 AM
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This Friday, we will not be meeting due to the holiday season. We hope you stay warm and have a happy holidays. See you in the new year.
Friday, December 18, 2015 at 07:00 AM
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This Friday, we hope you will join us for our annual holiday party. Please bring your favorite dish to share with all of us or just come for the festivities and holiday cheer!
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 06:00 PM
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Lazio was in Group G of the Europa League group stages with St-Etienne, Dnipro and Rosenborg and finished first in the group with 14 points in the 6 games played as they won four and drew twice. They have been in a dreadful form in the league and have lost four, drew once in their last five games in the league.
They need to step up if they want to improve from their current position and break into the top 10. They played the defending champions Juventus last time in the league and lost by 0-2 at home. Lazio had the worst start to the game as they conceded an own goal in the 7th minute as Gentiletti scored the own goal.
Lazio’s confidence went down from the starting and they were not able to play their best game. Things got worse for Lazio as Dybala scored in the 32nd minute to give Juventus the 0-2 lead and after that Lazio tried hard but was not able to score and lost the game.
Sampdoria’s season has also been disappointing till now as they crashed out of the Europa league qualifying stages as they lost to FK Vojvodina by 4-2 on aggregate. They have been poor in the league as well with four loses and a draw in the last five games with no signs of improvement.Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 06:00 PM
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They need to step up if they want to improve from their current position and break into the top 10. They played the defending champions Juventus last time in the league and lost by 0-2 at home. Lazio had the worst start to the game as they conceded an own goal in the 7th minute as Gentiletti scored the own goal.
Lazio’s confidence went down from the starting and they were not able to play their best game. Things got worse for Lazio as Dybala scored in the 32nd minute to give Juventus the 0-2 lead and after that Lazio tried hard but was not able to score and lost the game.
Sampdoria’s season has also been disappointing till now as they crashed out of the Europa league qualifying stages as they lost to FK Vojvodina by 4-2 on aggregate. They have been poor in the league as well with four loses and a draw in the last five games with no signs of improvement.Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 06:00 PM
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The Seahawks come into today's game on 7-5, which is a much better position than they looked like they'd get to at one point in the season. However, that is only good enough for second place in the NFC West and they are lagging well behind the 11-2 Arizona Cardinals.
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Meanwhile, the Ravens are third in the AFC North and have a poor record of just 4-8. They have little to no chance of making the postseason from here but their team will know that with an early offseason looming many of them will be fighting for their places for next year over the coming month of the season.
Earlier in Week 14 in the NFL regular season, the Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals faced off on Thursday Night Football in a game full of drama and late twists.
The Cardinals came into the game as favorites, but the Vikings refused to give in and wouldn't fall away despite Arizona's best efforts.
A late rally in the final quarter saw Minnesota almost come back to take the game into overtime, and with just seconds to go they had moved into a perfect field goal position, which would have leveled the scores.
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NFL fans across the country were held on the edge of their seats as the Vikings pulled back from 10 points down in the final quarter and when Bridgewater moved the Vikings to the 31 yard line with what should have been the final drive in the fourth it looked like the game would be heading to a mouthwatering overtime showdown.
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The Bengals come into today's game on 10-2 and the Steelers are back on 7-5, so even a win today for the Steelers will leave them with a lot to do and would require other results to go their way through the final month of the regular season.
Oppositely if the Bengals can win today, then it would put to bed any lingering hopes the Steelers have of catching them, and would confirm Cincinnati as division title winners.
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Cincinnati coach Marvin Lewis has said, "If you're going to be AFC North champs, it's probably fitting that you have to beat them to do that."
Earlier in Week 14 in the NFL regular season, the Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals faced off on Thursday Night Football in a game full of drama and late twists.
The Cardinals came into the game as favorites, but the Vikings refused to give in and wouldn't fall away despite Arizona's best efforts.
A late rally in the final quarter saw Minnesota almost come back to take the game into overtime, and with just seconds to go they had moved into a perfect field goal position, which would have leveled the scores.
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This all AFC North division match up sees first vs second and has big Playoff implications. If the Steelers have any thoughts remaining about catching the Bengals they will need to win this one today, and even that may not be enough.
The Bengals come into today's game on 10-2 and the Steelers are back on 7-5, so even a win today for the Steelers will leave them with a lot to do and would require other results to go their way through the final month of the regular season.
Oppositely if the Bengals can win today, then it would put to bed any lingering hopes the Steelers have of catching them, and would confirm Cincinnati as division title winners.
There is a lot of bad blood built up between these two rivals, and that will add to the passion and tension in today's game. Both teams have on fire offensive units right now, and that should mean we are in for an exciting game of football today.
Cincinnati coach Marvin Lewis has said, "If you're going to be AFC North champs, it's probably fitting that you have to beat them to do that."
Earlier in Week 14 in the NFL regular season, the Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals faced off on Thursday Night Football in a game full of drama and late twists.
The Cardinals came into the game as favorites, but the Vikings refused to give in and wouldn't fall away despite Arizona's best efforts.
A late rally in the final quarter saw Minnesota almost come back to take the game into overtime, and with just seconds to go they had moved into a perfect field goal position, which would have leveled the scores.
However, Dwight Freeney stripped the ball from Teddy Bridgewater with five seconds to play in a hugely disappointing ending for the Vikings. The turnover deprived Minnesota the opportunity to take the game to overtime and allowed the Cardinals to clinch a Playoff berth that night.
NFL fans across the country were held on the edge of their seats as the Vikings pulled back from 10 points down in the final quarter and when Bridgewater moved the Vikings to the 31 yard line with what should have been the final drive in the fourth it looked like the game would be heading to a mouthwatering overtime showdown.
But as Bridgewater went to throw the ball, Freeney managed to get a hand onto the quarterback's arm mid-throw to knock the ball loose. Calls Campbell punched on the loose ball and the game was dramatically and suddenly over.
It would be harsh to blame Bridgewater for the ending, seeing as the Vikings' comeback was very much based on his good work. The quarterback ended the game passing for 335 yards and a touchdown. Carson Palmer threw for 310 yards and two touchdowns for the Cardinals.
Today's big NFL Week 14 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals has a scheduled start time of 1 p.m. ET and can be watched on TV on the CBS network or online through freeMonday, December 14, 2015 at 06:00 PM
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Coming into the game the Buccaneers are on 6-6, tied with the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC South. The Saints are in the basement of the division with a record of just 4-8, and New Orleans chances of making the postseason are now very slim to none.
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For Tampa Bay meanwhile, if they can just put a string of victories together to end the season there is a real chance that they could nab one of the Wild Card spots, however, games like today's against the lowly Saints are definitely the kind of games they simply must win if they are to keep those postseason hopes alive.
The Saints though would like nothing more than to claim a victory today to drag their division rivals down with them, so expect New Orleans to come out and give their all to stop the Buccaneers moving into winning record territory at their expense.
Earlier in Week 14 in the NFL regular season, the Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals faced off on Thursday Night Football in a game full of drama and late twists.
The Cardinals came into the game as favorites, but the Vikings refused to give in and wouldn't fall away despite Arizona's best efforts.
A late rally in the final quarter saw Minnesota almost come back to take the game into overtime, and with just seconds to go they had moved into a perfect field goal position, which would have leveled the scores.
However, Dwight Freeney stripped the ball from Teddy Bridgewater with five seconds to play in a hugely disappointing ending for the Vikings. The turnover deprived Minnesota the opportunity to take the game to overtime and allowed the Cardinals to clinch a Playoff berth that night.
NFL fans across the country were held on the edge of their seats as the Vikings pulled back from 10 points down in the final quarter and when Bridgewater moved the Vikings to the 31 yard line with what should have been the final drive in the fourth it looked like the game would be heading to a mouthwatering overtime showdown.
But as Bridgewater went to throw the ball, Freeney managed to get a hand onto the quarterback's arm mid-throw to knock the ball loose. Calls Campbell punched on the loose ball and the game was dramatically and suddenly over.
It would be harsh to blame Bridgewater for the ending, seeing as the Vikings' comeback was very much based on his good work. The quarterback ended the game passing for 335 yards and a touchdown. Carson Palmer threw for 310 yards and two touchdowns for the Cardinals.
Today's big NFL Week 14 game between the New Orleans Saints and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has a scheduled start time of 1 p.m. ET and can be watched on TV on the Fox network or online through freeMonday, December 14, 2015 at 06:00 PM
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This game has big Playoff implications for the Buccaneers. Today's all NFC South match up will see Tampa Bay look to continue their push to steal one of the Wild Card spots on the NFC.
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Coming into the game the Buccaneers are on 6-6, tied with the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC South. The Saints are in the basement of the division with a record of just 4-8, and New Orleans chances of making the postseason are now very slim to none.
For Tampa Bay meanwhile, if they can just put a string of victories together to end the season there is a real chance that they could nab one of the Wild Card spots, however, games like today's against the lowly Saints are definitely the kind of games they simply must win if they are to keep those postseason hopes alive.
The Saints though would like nothing more than to claim a victory today to drag their division rivals down with them, so expect New Orleans to come out and give their all to stop the Buccaneers moving into winning record territory at their expense.
Earlier in Week 14 in the NFL regular season, the Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals faced off on Thursday Night Football in a game full of drama and late twists.
The Cardinals came into the game as favorites, but the Vikings refused to give in and wouldn't fall away despite Arizona's best efforts.
A late rally in the final quarter saw Minnesota almost come back to take the game into overtime, and with just seconds to go they had moved into a perfect field goal position, which would have leveled the scores.
However, Dwight Freeney stripped the ball from Teddy Bridgewater with five seconds to play in a hugely disappointing ending for the Vikings. The turnover deprived Minnesota the opportunity to take the game to overtime and allowed the Cardinals to clinch a Playoff berth that night.
NFL fans across the country were held on the edge of their seats as the Vikings pulled back from 10 points down in the final quarter and when Bridgewater moved the Vikings to the 31 yard line with what should have been the final drive in the fourth it looked like the game would be heading to a mouthwatering overtime showdown.
But as Bridgewater went to throw the ball, Freeney managed to get a hand onto the quarterback's arm mid-throw to knock the ball loose. Calls Campbell punched on the loose ball and the game was dramatically and suddenly over.
It would be harsh to blame Bridgewater for the ending, seeing as the Vikings' comeback was very much based on his good work. The quarterback ended the game passing for 335 yards and a touchdown. Carson Palmer threw for 310 yards and two touchdowns for the Cardinals.
Today's big NFL Week 14 game between the New Orleans Saints and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has a scheduled start time of 1 p.m. ET and can be watched on TV on the Fox network or online through freeMonday, December 14, 2015 at 06:00 PM
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Detroit managed a short burst of good form, winning three straight games following the firings of team president Tom Lewand and general manager Martin Mayhew and appointment of new offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter.
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However, that winning run came to an abrupt end when Aaron Rodgers threw a 61 yard Hail Mary pass to the end zone with seconds to go to hand the Green Bay Packers a 27-23 win. The Lions had been 20-0 up at one point in the second half, making the defeat that much more painful.
Caldwell said earlier this week: "Some of you will ask me questions about last Thursday. I'm not going back there. The fact is that you have to get focused in on St. Louis in a hurry."
Earlier in Week 14 in the NFL regular season, the Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals faced off on Thursday Night Football in a game full of drama and late twists.
The Cardinals came into the game as favorites, but the Vikings refused to give in and wouldn't fall away despite Arizona's best efforts.
A late rally in the final quarter saw Minnesota almost come back to take the game into overtime, and with just seconds to go they had moved into a perfect field goal position, which would have leveled the scores.
However, Dwight Freeney stripped the ball from Teddy Bridgewater with five seconds to play in a hugely disappointing ending for the Vikings. The turnover deprived Minnesota the opportunity to take the game to overtime and allowed the Cardinals to clinch a Playoff berth that night.
NFL fans across the country were held on the edge of their seats as the Vikings pulled back from 10 points down in the final quarter and when Bridgewater moved the Vikings to the 31 yard line with what should have been the final drive in the fourth it looked like the game would be heading to a mouthwatering overtime showdown.
But as Bridgewater went to throw the ball, Freeney managed to get a hand onto the quarterback's arm mid-throw to knock the ball loose. Calls Campbell punched on the loose ball and the game was dramatically and suddenly over.
It would be harsh to blame Bridgewater for the ending, seeing as the Vikings' comeback was very much based on his good work. The quarterback ended the game passing for 335 yards and a touchdown. Carson Palmer threw for 310 yards and two touchdowns for the Cardinals.
Today's big NFL Week 14 game between the Detroit Lions and the St Louis Rams has a scheduled start time of 1 p.m. ET and can be watched on TV on the Fox network or online through free live stream byMonday, December 14, 2015 at 06:00 PM
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Both of these teams are 4-8 and with little chance of making the Playoffs. Both sides already have one eye on the offseason and know that their jobs could be on the line, meaning the way they perform over the last month of the season could make or break some careers.
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Detroit managed a short burst of good form, winning three straight games following the firings of team president Tom Lewand and general manager Martin Mayhew and appointment of new offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter.
However, that winning run came to an abrupt end when Aaron Rodgers threw a 61 yard Hail Mary pass to the end zone with seconds to go to hand the Green Bay Packers a 27-23 win. The Lions had been 20-0 up at one point in the second half, making the defeat that much more painful.
Caldwell said earlier this week: "Some of you will ask me questions about last Thursday. I'm not going back there. The fact is that you have to get focused in on St. Louis in a hurry."
Earlier in Week 14 in the NFL regular season, the Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals faced off on Thursday Night Football in a game full of drama and late twists.
The Cardinals came into the game as favorites, but the Vikings refused to give in and wouldn't fall away despite Arizona's best efforts.
A late rally in the final quarter saw Minnesota almost come back to take the game into overtime, and with just seconds to go they had moved into a perfect field goal position, which would have leveled the scores.
However, Dwight Freeney stripped the ball from Teddy Bridgewater with five seconds to play in a hugely disappointing ending for the Vikings. The turnover deprived Minnesota the opportunity to take the game to overtime and allowed the Cardinals to clinch a Playoff berth that night.
NFL fans across the country were held on the edge of their seats as the Vikings pulled back from 10 points down in the final quarter and when Bridgewater moved the Vikings to the 31 yard line with what should have been the final drive in the fourth it looked like the game would be heading to a mouthwatering overtime showdown.
But as Bridgewater went to throw the ball, Freeney managed to get a hand onto the quarterback's arm mid-throw to knock the ball loose. Calls Campbell punched on the loose ball and the game was dramatically and suddenly over.
It would be harsh to blame Bridgewater for the ending, seeing as the Vikings' comeback was very much based on his good work. The quarterback ended the game passing for 335 yards and a touchdown. Carson Palmer threw for 310 yards and two touchdowns for the Cardinals.
Today's big NFL Week 14 game between the Detroit Lions and the St Louis Rams has a scheduled start time of 1 p.m. ET and can be watched on TV on the Fox network or online through free live stream byMonday, December 14, 2015 at 06:00 PM
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dominating the St. Louis Rams and Cleveland Browns by a combined score of 68-10. Andy Dalton's career year continued, throwing for five touchdowns and just one interception during that stretch. He's now up to 3,191 yards, 25 touchdowns and just six picks on the season. If Cam Newton, Tom Brady and Carson Palmer are considered the MVP front-runners, then Dalton could well be right behind those three.
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Another red-hot Bengals player is A.J. Green, who shook off a midseason lull to catch three touchdown passes in the past two games. Cincinnati's offense will get another boost this week with Tyler Eifert (the league leader in touchdowns) set to return after sitting out Week 13 with a stinger. With a bevy of weapons on offense and a defense that's allowing the fewest points in the league, the Bengals look well-equipped to get their first playoff win in the Marvin Lewis era.
When these teams last met in Week 8, Ben Roethlisberger was making his first start after missing four games with a knee injury. He was clearly less than 100 percent, throwing three interceptions in a 16-10 loss. Roethlisberger has been banged up for most of the year, but has yet to miss a game since the early-season injury.
Pittsburgh is 7-5 and the offense is firing on all cylinders, coming off a 45-10 dismantling of the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday Night Football. They'll be one of those teams that nobody wants to play in January, but getting to the playoffs could be easier said than done.
The Steelers are currently on the outside of the playoff picture and facing their toughest stretch of the season. After a road loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 12, followed by last week's beatdown of the Colts, the Steelers travel to Cincinnati this week and have a home game with the Denver Broncos in Week 15. They need to at least split the next two games to stay in the wild card hunt, or else hope for letdowns from the teams in front of them (Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets).
It's an uphill climb, but one that the Steelers should make as long as Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown, Martavis Bryant and DeAngelo Williams continue playing at a high level. The offense is plenty explosive enough to make up for a defense that's 29th in passing yards allowed per game.
This game has shootout potential, and with so much at stake -- including rivalry bragging rights -- it has the potential to be one of the best NFL games of the entire season.Monday, December 14, 2015 at 06:00 PM
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The Bengals are back in form after a two-game losing streak, dominating the St. Louis Rams and Cleveland Browns by a combined score of 68-10. Andy Dalton's career year continued, throwing for five touchdowns and just one interception during that stretch. He's now up to 3,191 yards, 25 touchdowns and just six picks on the season. If Cam Newton, Tom Brady and Carson Palmer are considered the MVP front-runners, then Dalton could well be right behind those three.
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Another red-hot Bengals player is A.J. Green, who shook off a midseason lull to catch three touchdown passes in the past two games. Cincinnati's offense will get another boost this week with Tyler Eifert (the league leader in touchdowns) set to return after sitting out Week 13 with a stinger. With a bevy of weapons on offense and a defense that's allowing the fewest points in the league, the Bengals look well-equipped to get their first playoff win in the Marvin Lewis era.
When these teams last met in Week 8, Ben Roethlisberger was making his first start after missing four games with a knee injury. He was clearly less than 100 percent, throwing three interceptions in a 16-10 loss. Roethlisberger has been banged up for most of the year, but has yet to miss a game since the early-season injury.
Pittsburgh is 7-5 and the offense is firing on all cylinders, coming off a 45-10 dismantling of the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday Night Football. They'll be one of those teams that nobody wants to play in January, but getting to the playoffs could be easier said than done.
The Steelers are currently on the outside of the playoff picture and facing their toughest stretch of the season. After a road loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 12, followed by last week's beatdown of the Colts, the Steelers travel to Cincinnati this week and have a home game with the Denver Broncos in Week 15. They need to at least split the next two games to stay in the wild card hunt, or else hope for letdowns from the teams in front of them (Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets).
It's an uphill climb, but one that the Steelers should make as long as Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown, Martavis Bryant and DeAngelo Williams continue playing at a high level. The offense is plenty explosive enough to make up for a defense that's 29th in passing yards allowed per game.
This game has shootout potential, and with so much at stake -- including rivalry bragging rights -- it has the potential to be one of the best NFL games of the entire season.Monday, December 14, 2015 at 06:00 PM
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After spending the first six season of his career with the Eagles, LeSean McCoy makes his return to Philadelphia Sunday, only this time he will be coming out of the visitor's locker room as a member of the Buffalo Bills.
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The lead-up to the game certainly hasn't been boring, with McCoy refusing to back off of his comments where he insinuated his former head coach Chip Kelly was racist and said he wouldn't even shake Kelly's hand before the game.
Besides the off-the-field intrigue, the game itself carries plenty of importance for both teams, as the Eagles look to keep pace with the Washington Redskins and New York Giants for the lead in the NFC East, and the Bills look to keep pace for a playoff spot in the AFC.
Former Oregon Ducks head coach Chip Kelly and the Philadelphia Eagles kick off in Week 14 of the 2015 NFL season with a return home to the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia to face the Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon.
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After spending the first six season of his career with the Eagles, LeSean McCoy makes his return to Philadelphia Sunday, only this time he will be coming out of the visitor's locker room as a member of the Buffalo Bills.
Live NFL : http://usstreams.com/nfl/
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The lead-up to the game certainly hasn't been boring, with McCoy refusing to back off of his comments where he insinuated his former head coach Chip Kelly was racist and said he wouldn't even shake Kelly's hand before the game.
Besides the off-the-field intrigue, the game itself carries plenty of importance for both teams, as the Eagles look to keep pace with the Washington Redskins and New York Giants for the lead in the NFC East, and the Bills look to keep pace for a playoff spot in the AFC.
Former Oregon Ducks head coach Chip Kelly and the Philadelphia Eagles kick off in Week 14 of the 2015 NFL season with a return home to the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia to face the Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon.
Watch American Football online NFL Live Streaming,Watch Live NFL Online,Watch Online ... Watch Buffalo Bills vs Philadelphia Eagles Live Streaming of NFL.
The Buffalo Bills (6–6) host the Philadelphia Eagles (5–7) at Ralph Wilson Stadium on Sunday. The Bills are coming off a 30–21 win over the ...
The Buffalo Bills and the Philadelphia Eagles will face off on Sunday in Week 14 of the NFL 2015 regular season. The Eagles need to win to ...
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Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
This Friday, our Issue Groups will be getting together to discuss #BlackLivesMatter, Weapons and Militarization and Costs of War: Refugees and (Im)Migrants.
ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church.
With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, December 04, 2015 at 02:00 PM
601 South San Pedro Street Los Angeles, CA 90014Midnight Mission
ICUJP is thrilled to announce that for the first time ever, Street Symphony will present a performance of G.F. Handel’s beloved oratorio, “Messiah” on Skid Row, at The Midnight Mission, on Friday, December 4, 2015 from 2 pm to 4 pm in their Gym.
Everyone is invited to lend their voices to this history-making event. Residents of the Skid Row community, and their neighbors (including YOU), will be invited to sing alongside the newly formed Street Symphony Chamber Singers, comprised of members of the LA Master Chorale, with instrumental accompaniment from Street Symphony, including members of the LA Philharmonic.Be sure to bring your own Messiah score if you have one. If you can't carry a tune, come anyway, and be immersed in this glorious music and the uplifting spirit of community which this performance will provide.Read more and see a video clip atFriday, December 04, 2015 at 07:00 AM
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Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, November 27, 2015 at 07:00 AM
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This Friday, ICUJP will not be meeting. We hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, November 20, 2015 at 07:00 AM
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Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, November 13, 2015 at 07:00 AM
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Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, November 06, 2015 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, October 30, 2015 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.This week we invite all those who attended the Parliament of the World's Religions to come and share their experiences and insights.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, October 23, 2015 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.This week our planning committees will work together to organize future events and address current event and issues.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, October 16, 2015 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church.
This Friday, we are excited to welcome Beverly Myers, West Coast Educational Director of the Speak Truth to Power program of the Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Humans Center. Speak Truth To Power is the global human rights curriculum founded by Kerry Kennedy and Nan Richardson, bringing people face-to-face with courageous human rights heroes. This multifaceted project presents inspiring stories of 51 women and men from over 40 countries who have stood up to oppression at great personal risk in the non-violent pursuit of human rights including demilitarization, children of war, environmental activism, and religious self-determination.
We invite you to join us and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 11:30 AM · 20 rsvps
IMAN Cultural Center (3376 Motor Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034)Justice Lunch: Should Peace-Loving People Ever Support Military Intervention?
Join us for this special ICUJP Justice Luncheon....featuring:
HUSSAM AYLOUSH Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) in Southern California
RABBI DR. ARYEH COHEN Professor of Rabbinic Literature, American Jewish University
ANTHONY MANOUSOS Quaker Peace Activist, ICUJP Board MemberSuggested Donation $20, but no one turned away
Or you can mail your check to:
ICUJP
817 W. 34th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90089
or
pay at the door
Friday, October 09, 2015 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, October 02, 2015 at 07:00 AM · 1 rsvp
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Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, September 18, 2015 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, September 11, 2015 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, September 04, 2015 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, August 28, 2015 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, August 21, 2015 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, August 14, 2015 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Prop 13 Reform and the $15 Minimum Wage Update
Michelle White, Executive Director at Affordable Housing Services and a social justice activist from Pasadena, will update us on the current status of Prop 13 and the minimum wage increase. White is a member of the Orange Grove Monthly Meeting, the Greater Pasadena Area Housing Group, the ACLU and other causes and organizations.Join us and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, August 07, 2015 at 07:00 AM · 2 rsvps
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Wednesday, August 05, 2015 at 04:00 PM · 1 rsvp
Chain Reaction Peace Sculpture in Santa Monica, CANever Again Hiroshima
Remembering the Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
and Renewing Our Commitment to a Nuclear Weapons Free Future
On Aug. 6, 1945 (Aug. 5 in North America), the United States dropped the first atomic bomb over Hiroshima, Japan, killing 130,000 people. Three days later, a second bomb exploded over Nagasaki, killing 70,000. Other countries developed their own nuclear weapons, and humanity became hostage to the ever-present threat of nuclear annihilation. Whether by accident of intent, we remain at risk -- and all that we hold dear hangs in the balance.
Please join with us on Aug. 5 to remember Hiroshima and Nagasaki and grow the movement for a nuclear weapons free world. For more information visit www.psr-la.org.
Friday, July 31, 2015 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, July 24, 2015 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
This Friday, we are excited to have guest speaker Amos Buhai, Southwest Regional Director of J Street, join us for a great discussion about many contemporary topics, including the recent Iran Nuclear Deal.Amos has a strong and varied background in the political, public and private sectors, and he has served as a field organizer for John Kerry’s 2004 presidential campaign in Wisconsin, worked as a Field/GOTV Director and Legislative Director for New York City Council Member Jessica Lappin, and managed Steve Warnstadt’s successful 2006 campaign for the Iowa State Senate.
Amos honed his fundraising and communication skills during Obama’s primary campaign for president, serving as a high-donor fundraiser and the New York State Director for DraftObama, a grassroots organization promoting an Obama presidential candidacy. He most recently worked as a consultant for the Personal Democracy Forum, an organization that studies how technology is changing politics, government, and civic engagement.
Join us at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, July 17, 2015 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, July 10, 2015 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, July 03, 2015 at 07:00 AM · 1 rsvp
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, June 26, 2015 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, June 19, 2015 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, June 12, 2015 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, June 05, 2015 at 07:00 AM · 1 rsvp
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, May 29, 2015 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 03:00 PM
Chuco's Justice Center in Inglewood, CAIf the SHU Fits
A Torture Awareness Month Event:
In juvenile facilities across California, children are held in solitary confinement for days, weeks, and months at a time. This unnecessarily harsh disciplinary practice harms young people and exposes them to a lifetime of psychological and developmental trauma.
Endorsed by ICUJP, "If the SHU Fits-Voices from Solitary Confinement," is a production that shares voices of survivors of solitary confinement and their loved ones. This resource powerfully weaves together excerpts of letters, blog entries, government reports and speeches of family members and survivors, all organized into a one-hour Reader's Theatre Format.The production will be followed by a session of:
- Shared Stories
- Strategies to make meaningful change and
- How to take action!
Find out about SB 124 (Leno), which takes California in the right direction by placing limitations on the use of solitary confinement in juvenile justice facilities and encouraging them to explore more positive and developmentally appropriate methods for working with youth.
If the SHU Fits is produced by Dramastage Qumran, LA Laborfest, & Public Works Improvisational Theatre, and supported by the Bill of Rights Defense Center (BORDC), National Religious Campaign Against Torture (NRCAT) and the Prisoner Hunger Strike Solidarity Coalition (PHSSC).
Endorsing Organizations (more to be added): American Friends Service Committee-LA, Anti-Racist Action, Café Intifada, Children’s Defense Fund of California, Global Women’s Strike, Progressive Christians Uniting (PCU), Stop olive Violence, The WE Empowerment Center, Youth Justice Coalition.Friday, May 22, 2015 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, May 15, 2015 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, May 08, 2015 at 09:15 AM
Intersection of Wilshire and Vermont in Los Angeles, CAVigil for Baltimore
Join us this Friday at 9:15, at Vermont and Wilshire, for a vigil in solidarity with Baltimore and people across the country against to protest police brutality and demand accountability!
Justice for Freddie Gray! Black Lives Matter! Brown Lives Matter!
Friday, May 08, 2015 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, May 01, 2015 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 11:30 AM · $20.00 USD · 4 rsvps
Episcopal Cathedral Center of Saint Paul (840 Echo Park Ave., 90026) in Los Angeles, CAJustice Luncheon: The Path to Peace and Reconciliation in Syria and Lebanon
Syria's conflict started in March 2011 with protests against President Bashar al Assad. More than 220,000 people have been killed and almost 4 million people have fled the country since then with ISIS an ISIL now making land grabs across the war-torn nation. Sadly, as the catastrophe grows, some minority communities are feeling the strain a little more. ISIS appears to be conducting a coordinated campaign to eradicate all traces of Christianity from ISIS-held territory in Iraq and Syria. On Feb. 26, photographs were released of ISIS destroying Assyrian treasures and artifacts in the Museum of Mosul, and on March 5, ISIS destroyed the ancient city of Nimrud, a city dating back to 1400 B.C., which was one of the capitals of Assyria. Assyria was one of the world’s great civilizations. Today most Assyrians are members of the Eastern Rite Assyrian church.
Join us as we explore this topic further with Rev. Nadim Nassar (left), an Anglican priest and the Director and Co-Founder of the Awareness Foundation. He was born and raised in Lattakia, Syria, to a Christian family. He studied in Beirut during the Lebanese civil war and was senior chaplain to the universities and colleges in London.
"Syria's Christians can be the catalyst for peace."
We are honored to have Milia Islam-Majeed, the Executive Director of the South Coast Interfaith Council, and Ian McIlraith, the Director of Peace & Community Relations at Soka Gakkai International-USA, provide the interfaith responses
Suggested Donation for the lunch is $20, but no one will be turned away.
You can also mail your check to ICUJP, 817 W. 34th St. Los Angeles, CA 90089Friday, April 24, 2015 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, April 17, 2015 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, April 10, 2015 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forums
Every Friday, ICUJP holds its general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Friday, April 03, 2015 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday General Meetings
This Friday, we are welcoming Rev Paul Nugent, Stephen Fiske, Joseph Prabu, who will speak about the recent "Seeds of Peace" conference. This year's Seeds of Peace conference focused on "Honoring Water Source of Life." Organized by the Southern CA Parliament of the World's Religions, the conference took place on March 8 at the Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.
Jeff Hirsch will close the meeting with a Reflection.
Friday, March 27, 2015 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday General Meetings
Every Friday, ICUJP holds it's general meetings at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. With exciting guest speakers and though-provoking conversation, we invite you to join us and enjoy some bagels, coffee and friendship with us.
We know the meetings are early, but it's a great way to kick off your Friday!
Monday, March 23, 2015 at 12:00 PM · 1 rsvp
Ronald Reagan State Building in Los Angeles, CALA Action to End Solitary Confinement
ICUJP is proud to endorse the Prisoner Hunger Strike Solidarity Coalition's (PHSS) launch of Statewide Coordinated Actions To End Solitary Confinement (SCATESC), which will start Monday, March 23, 2015.
The 23rd of every month is Prisoner Rights Day, a response to a call from the prisoners who went on hunger strike against isolation-torture. This date emphasizes the 23 or more hours every day that people are kept in solitary confinement.
Friday, February 06, 2015 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAFriday Forum on Feb. 6
Sunday, October 26, 2014 at 03:00 PM · 17 rsvps
United University ChurchAn Interfaith Gathering on Police Brutality
After the killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, MO., after the killing of Ezell Ford here in South Los Angeles and several other people of color in the U.S., police brutality and racism have once again been given a national spotlight. How can people of faith and peace-loving people get involved to critically fight these injustices?
Join CopWatch Santa Ana, Spiritual Youth for Justice and Peace (SYJP) and others as we talk critically on how to effectively fight against police terror and racism, especially from a youth and student perspective. Speakers and presenters TBA.Special performance by acclaimed social justice poet Matt Sedillo.
Check out "L.A. is Full of Pigs."
This event is free but donations are encouraged. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Sponsored by: UUC Peace Center and Spiritual Youth for Justice and Peace (a project of Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace (ICUJP))
The event will take place at the United University Church at USC (In the Sanctuary) located at 817 W. 34th St, Los Angeles, CA 90089. For more information, please call (818) 605-7188.
If you're on Facebook, click here.Sunday, October 12, 2014 at 07:00 PM · 201 rsvps
Holman United Methodist ChurchProgram Registration
On Sunday, October 12, 2014, at 7 p.m. Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace (ICUJP) will honor the Rev. Dr. Cecil “Chip” Murray with the George Regas Courageous Peacemaker Award at Holman United Methodist Church. This event is free and open to the public. As a token of our appreciation, guests who attend the free 7 p.m. reception will receive a complimentary desert.
But please be sure to RSVP here.
If you're on Facebook, be sure to click 'going' in the event page.Sunday, October 12, 2014 at 07:00 PM · 10 rsvps
Holman United Methodist ChurchRegas Award Evening Program
To register for the free evening program, click here.
From the flames of a burning Air Force jet, he was called to the pulpit.
From the flames of the 1992 LA uprising following theRodney King verdict, he helped rebuild a city. When the flames died, Rev. Dr. Cecil L. Chip Murray worked ceaselessly to address the social and economic ills that had spawned the unrest.
His dedicated advocacy for all people, public faith, and civic life makes him a contemporary prophet of socially engaged Christianity.
He is truly a Courageous Peacemaker
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ICUJP is pleased to announce that its 2014 George Regas Courageous Peacemaker Award will be presented to Rev. Dr. Cecil L. "Chip" Murray on Sunday, October 12, at 7 pm at Holman United Methodist Church.
We will also present a Special Leadership Award to Congresswoman Barbara Lee for her tireless pursuit of peace.
Join us for the awards presentation, remarks by both honorees and music presented by The Jubilant Voices of Holman UMC
This event is free of charge, but we ask you to RSVP below
If you would also like to become a sponsor, take an ad in our Tribute Journal, attend the Special Ticketed Reception at 5:30 pm, or make a donation, click here for online ordering or download an order form here
Sunday, October 12, 2014 at 05:30 PM
Holman United Methodist Church in Los Angeles, CARegas Award Reception
Sunday, September 28, 2014 at 03:00 PM · 6 rsvps
United University Church in Los Angeles, CAAn Interfaith Gathering on Undocumented Immigrant Rights
Join us as we hear from legal representatives, community and immigrant rights activists who will be leading a workshop on knowing your rights as an immigrant. More and more, the immigrant community – especially undocumented immigrants – are facing with repression, discrimination, detention and deportation.
As people of faith, we need to help in dispelling the myth that undocumented immigrants don’t have rights.
Speakers will include representatives from the law offices of George W. Abbes and IDEPSCA (Instituto de Educacion Popular del Sur de California), leading know-your-rights workshops for undocumented immigrants.More speakers to be announced later.
Be sure to click 'going' in our Facebook event page.
https://www.facebook.com/IDEPSCA?fref=ts
http://www.immigration-attorney-naturalization-lawyer-gardengrove.com/Sunday, June 29, 2014 at 03:00 PM
St. Michael and All Angels Church in Studio City, CAIf the SHU Fits Voices from Solitary Confinement
If the SHU Fits Voices from Solitary ConfinementA Readers Theatre Play by Andy Griggs and Melvin Ishmael JohnsonProduced and directed by Betsy and Hank MeimanFollowed by discussion with Dolores Canales and Virginia Gutierrez-Brown,CA Families Against Solitary Confinement (CFASC) and Ron Stief,Executive Director National Religious Campaign Against Torture (NRCAT)* Reception to follow *Sunday, June 29 - 3pmSt. Michael and All Angels Church3646 Coldwater Canyon Ave. Studio City, CA 91604Wheelchair accessible, childcare availableFor info and RSVP contact: Betsy Hailey [email protected]A Torture Awareness Month event cosponsored byInterfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace (ICUJP) andNational Religious Campaign Against Torture (NRCAT)Thursday, June 26, 2014 at 11:30 AM · $20.00 USD · 6 rsvps
United University Church in Los Angeles, CAClose Guantánamo Justice Luncheon
Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 02:00 PM · 20 rsvps
Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Westminister Chapel in Los Angeles, CAShining a Light on U.S. Torture
A Torture Awareness Month Event:
Shining a Light on U.S. Torture
Featured Speaker:
Dr. Azizah al-Hibri: Founder & Chair of KARAMAH: Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights; Member of The Constitution Project's Task Force on Detainee Treatment
Interfaith Participants:
Rev. William D. Smart, Jr., President, Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Los Angeles
Edina Lekovich, Director of Policy and Programming, Muslim Public Affairs Council
An informal reception will follow the event
This event is wheelchair accessible and disability affirmative. For special accommodations, please contact us at [email protected] or call 213-748-1643
Cosponsors include:
The Constitution Project, ICUJP, KARAMAH, and NRCATFriday, June 06, 2014 at 12:00 PM
Immanuel Presbyterian ChurchVigil to Mark Torture Awareness Week
Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace present a vigil to mark Torture Awareness Week.
Friday, June 6, 2014 from 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. in front of Immanuel Presbyterian Church at 3300 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Tuesday, June 03, 2014 at 07:00 PM
The Vortex in Los Angeles, CAIf the SHU Fits
A Torture Awareness Month Event:
Drama-stage Qumran, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace and Public Works Improvisation Theatre presents:
IF THE SHU FITS: Voices from Solitary Confinement
by Andy Griggs and Melvin Ishmael Johnson, directed by Melvin Ishmael Johnson.
Total Isolation for 23 hours daily.
Sensory deprivation. No contact with family.
Poor food and minimal access to medical needs.
Hear the stories of those who have been held in state-sanctioned torture.Sunday, May 25, 2014 at 03:00 PM
United University Church- The Sanctuary in Los Angeles, CAAn Interfaith Gathering on Worker Justice
What do our faith traditions say about labor, workers’ rights and dignity?
In light of the struggle that is taking place at USC on students and workers fighting for USC to stop using sweatshop goods, join us as we engage with leaders in our communities who are defending workers and their rights. If you’re involved in faith-labor work, come share your story. If you’re not involved, come find out how you can help -- especially at your campus or community.
Featuring a special performance by Lee Boek, of Public Works Improvisational Theatre doing renditions of labor songs and poems.
Featuring a presentation by Guadalupe Garcia, site manager and a couple of day laborers from IDEPSCA (Institute of Popular Education of Southern California, Instituto de Educacion Popular del Sur de California).
This event is free but donations are encouraged. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 12:00 PM · 1 rsvp
United University Church Fellowship Hall in Los Angeles, CADavid Swanson speaks about Peace!
Friday, May 09, 2014 at 07:00 AM · 1 rsvp
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CAThis Friday at ICUJP - Sponsoring Group Meeting
Every Friday, we begin the morning at 7 am with bagels and cream cheese (generously provided by Brooklyn Bagelry), coffee, and networking and camaraderie.
This Friday, ICUJP will hold Working Group meetings, where we develop programming and policy statements around issues of concern to the faith and social justice communities. Our Working Groups are Cost of War/Culture of Peace, Global Context, Islamophobia, and Torture Awareness.
Please join us!
We meet in the Salon of Immanuel, which is on the corner of Berendo and Wilshire, two blocks west of Vermont. Parking is on Berendo just south of the church.
Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 06:00 PM
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Sunday, April 27, 2014 at 03:00 PM
United University Church in Los Angeles, CAAn Interfaith Gathering on Mental Illness
An Interfaith Gathering on Mental Illness
A society that designates its county jails as the largest mental health hospital for people in need is foretelling of an immoral society with backwards priorities. Instead of caring, loving and healing treatment for people in need, we are incarcerating, dehumanizing and criminalizing an entire marginalized community. Enough is enough!
Join us as we hear from people who have struggled first-hand with mental illness and are now engaged in educational advocacy, such as combating mental illness stigmas. Hear from two student activists Joshua Ramirez of USC and Hansook Oh of CSUN.
More speakers to be announced later.
This event is free but donations are encouraged.
Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.April 27, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
United University Church @ USC (In the Sanctuary)
817 W. 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90089
(818) 605-7188Follow us on Twitter for updates!
@ICUJPStaff
@SpiritualYouth1Sponsored by: UUC Peace Center and Spiritual Youth for Justice & Peace (a project of Interfaith Communities United for Justice & Peace (ICUJP))
This event is wheelchair accessible and disability affirmative. For other accommodations, contact us 72 hours in advance.
Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 10:00 AM through April 14, 2014 · 1 rsvp
University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CaliforniaICUJP at LA Times Festival of Books
LA Times Festival of Books @USC
Stop by this Saturday and Sunday, April 12 and 13, to check out the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at the University of Southern California.
ICUJP will be sharing a booth with Frank Dorrel, author of Addicted To War, at booth #910 on campus. Stop by and say hi and check out some of our books, posters and other items and resources!
Friday, March 21, 2014 at 07:00 AM
Immanuel Presbyterian ChurchFridays at ICUJP
Friday, March 21, 2014 7 - 9 am
Hamid Kahn, Stop LAPD Spying Coalition
Reflection by Jeff Warner
ALL are WELCOMED! JOIN US!
For discussions, planning actions, and making commitments! Plus coffee and bagels to start your morning!Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 3300 Wilshire Blvd. (at Berendo, 2 blocks west of Vermont) LA, CA 90010
We have also instituted a "Spare Change for Real Change" donation jar, and ask that each week you empty your pockets, drawers, candy bowls, and socks of any excess change (or bills) to support ICUJP's mission.Friendly Reminder: ICUJP collects canned and packaged food and travel-sized toiletries each week to donate to Immanuel Presbyterian Church's Food Pantry as the need for such continues to increase. Please bring a donation each week!**Meeting will begin promptly at 7:10 a.m. Please arrive on time**UPCOMING EVENTS and ANNOUNCEMENTS
(Sponsored and endorsed Events around town)
Sponsoring Group Meetings
Mar 28- Eisha Mason & Ziba Marashi from AFSC: Developing the next generation's peace builders and social justice activists is a priority for the American Friends Service Committee. In the West Region, three programs working with youth from under-served communities are doing just that.
Reflection by Rubi Omar
Apr 4- Leanna Noble and Hollis Stewart - Our Vietnam Experience: Brief report back and lots of Q and A discussion on teaching and traveling in Vietnam - what do our peoples still share?Reflection by Grace Dyrness*************************************************************Endorsed Events and Events of InterestSat, Mar 22 “A Call to Non-Violence: One Year with Pope Francis” Pax Christi Regional Assembly; 9 am – 5 pm Loyola Marymount University Hall, 1 Loyola Marymount University Dr, LA 90045 Register Online: www.paxchristisocal.org/assembly
Sun, Mar 30 An Interfaith Gathering Against Racism; 3 pm - 5 pm at the United University Church 817 West 34th St LA 90089; More Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/477419805703242/
Tues, Apr 1 The LAPD to NSA Pipeline: Privacy, Profiling and Profits: Justice Luncheon featuring Hamid Khan; 11:30 am to 2 pm at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90013
