Pax Christi related Events and Actions 2012

9 May (London) Protest and Candle-lit vigil in support of Jeju Island

• Where: Outside the Republic of Korea Embassy, 60 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6AJ
• Time: 2 - 5 pm

This vigil is in solidarity with people of Gangjeong Village, Jeju Island who are working to demand a halt to the building of a naval base on their Island. The island is of strategic importance to the US in its attempts to control China. Protests on the island have included many church leaders, communities and priests. Pax Christi is supporting this vigil. Find out more here

12 May, (West Kirby, Wirral). The Life of the Spirit

• Where: St Agnes Parish Hall, Darmonds Green, West Kirby.
• Time: from 10.30 am ending at 4.00pm
• Presentations from: Pat Gaffney of Pax Christi on Peaceful resistance to conflict in the Holy Land , Fr Denis Marmion, Encountering the Spirit in Ordinary Life and Friends of the Holy Land.
• Contact: 0151 625 3287

12 May (Walsall) Doing Justice and Peace

• Where: St Patrick’s, Wolverhampton Road, New Cross, Wolverhampton WV10 0QQ
• Time 10.00 - 4.00pm
• Facilitators: Brian Davies (J&P Commission),Ann Farr ( Pax Christi), Lukano Omunson (Refugee & Migrant Centre), Erik Pearse ( Wolverhampton J&P)
• Organised by Birmingham J&P Commission                 
                 

14 May (Liverpool) Olive Trees and Settlers. Life in the West Bank

• Where: St. Michael's Presbytery, Horne Street, Liverpool, L6 5EH
  Time: 7.00 pm She will report on her 3 months as a human rights observer in the
  Speaker: Ann Farr, Pax Christi executive committee member and Ecumenical Accompanier will give an eye witness account of her time in the Occupied Palestinian Territories
• Organsied by Liverpool Pax Christi. If you require any further information, please contact us on
  0151 263 5623 or at janharper1@yahoo.co.uk.

19 May (Sat) Bristol - Pax Christi Annual General Meeting.

• Where: St Nicholas of Tolentino Church, Lawford's Gate, Bristol BS5 0RE. 
• Time: 10.30 – 4.00pm
• Speaker, Oliver McTernan, co-founder and CEO of Forward Thinking, An organisation set up to  promote a more inclusive peace process in the Middle East and to facilitate a global dialogue between the religious and secular worlds.
• Map and travel : Bristol Temple Meads is the nearest station. St Nicholas is about a 20 minute walk. For those driving there is parking in the school car park access from Pennywell Road, then walk through the school grounds to the Church - parish hall at the rear.
• Please RSVP here or telephone the office on 0208 203 4884

21 May - (International) Feast Day of Blessed Franz Jagerstatter

• Celebrate the feast day of Franz using some of the Pax Christi resources we have available, including a powerpoint of his life.
• Another excellent video resource is Conscientious Objector based on the poem Edna St Vincent Millay

28 May - 3 June (International) World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel

An opportunity for churches, schools, groups to focus on the 2012 theme "Displacement and Dispossession". Why not hold a prayer vigil or ensure prayers of intercession in your community Mass or mount an exhibition. Pax Christi have images that could be used. See leaflet here and order more direct from the office. Pax Christi is a sponsor of the week.

Additional resources that may help you plan events or services and below

Prayer from the Churches in Jerusalem

Send a prayer to Palestine

3 June - Day of Prayer against the arms trade

Organised by the CAAT Chirstian Network, the 2012 Day of Prayer looks at UK arms sales to the Middle East (so could link with the Week for Peace in Palestine Israel and 4th June Day for Children as victims of war). Download leaflet here and order the Day of Prayer Pack

 

17 June, Sport in the Service of Peace service at Chelmsford Cathedral

• Where: Chelmsford Cathedral, New Street  Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1TY (map)
• Time: 2.30 pm
• Speaker: Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell, Bishop of Chelmsford

A celebration of the Olympic spirit organised by a range of Christian peace groups More info jonathanbarker5512@gmail.com

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Pax Christi and the 100 Days of Peace - Olympic Peace Legacy

The ICON, made in the Monastery of St John in the Desert, near Jerusalem,is wonderful focus for prayer, meditation, discussion on the theme of peace and reconciliation.

Read here comments from people who have used the ICON and here ideas on how the ICON can be used.

Here are some images of the ICON at St Ethelburga's Centre for Peace and Reconciliation, London 2010.

We have created this opportunity for Pax Christi Members and Supporters in England and Wales to share in the hosting of the Icon. Download a leaflet here with more practical information and booking form.

In the direction of nonviolence...moving from a culture addicted to war and violence to a culture where our first choice is peace and nonviolence?

A good idea, but how do we get there?

Pax Christi can offer a variety of themed sessions which can stand alone or be put together as a mini-course. Download information and booking form here.

We also offer a range of resources, from brochures to study-guides on this theme. Download order form here