Archive for the 'Peace & Justice Center Events' Category

19 Dec

2012 Spring Film Series

FREEDOM RIDERS
SUNDAY, JANUARY 15
at 6 PM (Note the new time)
FREEDOM RIDERS is the powerful harrowing and ultimately inspirational story of six months in 1961 that changed America forever. From May until November 1961, more than 400 black and white Americans risked their lives—and many endured savage beatings and imprisonment—for simply traveling together on buses and [...]

03 Nov

Looking for ways to sustain your organization?

Two great trainings are coming up at the Peace & Justice Center of Eastern Maine, 96 Harlow St. Suite 100 in Bangor.  Space is limited.  Email info@peacectr.org or call 942-9343 to register today!  
Sustainability Teams*: Does Your Organization Want More Volunteer Leaders? Saturday, November 12 and 19, 9 am – 12 noon

Experienced and skilled educator Joyce Schelling will [...]

20 Sep

Film “Sacred Lands, Wounded Lives” at the Center

Sunday, September 25th, 7 PM
The film “Scarred Lands, Wounded Lives”  recognizes our deep dependence on the natural world and our humanly caused threates to the future of the planet. It also focuses on what is often ignored by environmentalsits: the extreme threat of the envriornmental impact of war and massive preparations for war.
7 PM at [...]

13 Sep

Building Bridges for Peace, Saturday, September 17th 3 – 6 pm

Terry Rockefeller, Keynote Speaker
Saturday, September 17,  3 – 6 pm at First Congregational Church of Brewer, 45 Church Street, with keynote by Terry Rockefeller of Families for Peaceful Tomorrows.
Planned by area religious and social justice organizations in conjunction with the International Day of Peace (on September 21st), the event is free and open to the [...]

24 Aug

Penny Poll at the Orono Festival

Join members of the Peace & Justice Center of Eastern Maine and the Orono Peace group, who are inviting members of the community to share their federal budget priorities. Contact the Center if you would like to help.