Photo-Ops:Banner Painting, Training, Candlelight Vigil in Preparation for Sat. Peace March

Submitted by kelly on Wed, 03/12/2008 - 10:16am.
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For Immediate Release
Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Contact:
Rachel Larson, 503-274-2720 rachel@oregonpsr.org
Kelly Campbell, 503-720-1815 kcampbell@afsc.org

PHOTO-OP

Banner Making, Peacekeeper Training, Candlelight Service in Preparation for Sat. Peace March
Photo-ops this week before March 15 "World Without War" Rally, March and Action Camp

Portland--In preparation for the Saturday, March 15 World Without War event, organizers are gathering to paint banners on Wednesday, to train as march peacekeepers on Thursday, and to pray for peace on Friday, March 14.

Banner and Sign Painting
What: Artists gather to paint colorful 10 foot banners in preparation for Saturday, March 15 peace march
Where: Shop People (corner of SE Oak and Grand in Portland) Call Katie at 703-859-0038 to be let in the door
When: Wednesday, March 12, 6:00 PM
Visuals: volunteers painting colorful, large banners

Peacekeeper Training
What: Training for peacekeepers (security) for March 15 peace march
Where: Multnomah Friends Meetinghouse, Social Hall, 4312 SE Stark St
When: Thursday, March 13, 7:00 PM
Note: media will only be allowed with consent of the participants.
Who: Joe Keating will be leading the training, contact him at 503-234-2613 or keats@aracnet.com
Visuals: interactive training exercises

All Denominations Gathering for Peace with Lighting of Candles
What: Faith leaders from many Christian traditions will lead an all denominations gathering to bear witness for peace, marking the fifth anniversary of the war in Iraq. The evening will include reflections, music, unity and lighting of candles.
Where: First Congregational Church, 1126 SW Park Ave, Portland
When: Friday, March 14th 7-8 P
Who: Service led by clergy and faith leaders from traditions including:
Presbyterian, United Church of Christ, United Methodist, Congregationalist, Mennonite, Quaker, Unitarian Universalist, and others.
Everyone is Welcome, Families Are Encouraged
Co-sponsored by Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon.
Visuals: lighting of candles, singing

These events are in preparation for the March 15 "World Without War" march, rally and action camp at the South Park blocks. Visit http://www.pdxpeace.org for more details.

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