May 3rd workshop: A Just Peace in Palestine and Israel
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- Published on Tuesday, 12 April 2016 11:00
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Hi,This workshop is being organized by the United Church but we are opening it up to any and all who are interested in deepening their understanding about this important issue. Below are some posters you can use to advertise this as well as the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1145344745498109/ Hope to see some of you on May 3rd. Shalom, Susan
If you're new to this issue and trying to make sense of the continuing tensions in Israel and Palestine;
If you've been following this conflict for a few years now and want to learn more about the United Church's approach and why Palestinians are calling for the use of Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions(BDS) as a tool... to end the occupation;
If you're a long time activist and want to have a deeper conversation about Israel/Palestine with people who appreciate what's at stake;
WE'VE DESIGNED A DAY OF WORKSHOPS AND DISCUSSION SERVING ALL THESE DIVERSE NEEDS.
No charge and no need to register unless you're coming for lunch. Please RSVP Cadboro Bay United church so we know how much food to prepare. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 250-477-2715
FEEL FREE TO ATTEND WHAT IS MOST USEFUL TO YOUR NEEDS AND BUSY SCHEDULE.
10am-12noon Israel/Palestine 101
Philip Sherwood has travelled throughout the West Bank and recently spent 10 days in Hebron as part of a peace-making delegation. He'll be able to answer your questions and bring you up to speed.
1- 3pm Non-violent strategies for change
Barbara Lloyd, Program Coordinator for the UCC's Public Witness program and Rev. Marianna Harris, member of the BC United Network for Justice and Peace in Palestine and Israel will be co-presenting at this interactive workshop. It will examine what a rights-based approach to peace-making looks like and how individuals and communities can work together to further the cause of peace and justice.
7pm Join us for the documentary film "Five Broken Cameras", followed by a deeper conversation that will open hearts and minds and spur us to taking meaningful action.
All are welcome! No faith affiliation is necessary- just a genuine desire to learn and foster justice and peace in Israel/Palestine.
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