Peacemaking Workshop XXII
An ecumenical gathering - April 3-4, 2009
| THANKS to Anna Baltzer and all who made the 20009 Peacemaking Workshop a success. The planning committee is begining compilation of a Palestine Action page with information on local events, action steps, and organizational links. Check back often. |
Anna Baltzer is a 29 -year-old Jewish American Columbia graduate, Fulbright scholar, author, and the granddaughter of Holocaust refugees. As a volunteer with the International Women's Peace Service, Baltzer documents human rights abuses in the West Bank and supports Palestinian-led nonviolent resistance to the Occupation. When not in Palestine, Baltzer spends most of her time on tour with her acclaimed presentation, "Life in Occupied Palestine: Eyewitness Stories & Photos," and her popular full-color book, 'Witness in Palestine: A Jewish American Woman in the Occupied Territories.' For more information about Baltzer's book, DVD, speaking tours, and reports from Palestine, visit www.AnnaInTheMiddleEast.com
Schedule of Events Friday, April 3 -1:00 PM Address: Conflict & Peacemaking in Israel/Palestine: A Historic Overview Miller Lab Theater, Lincoln, NE The theater building is number 6 (just off Huntington Avenue between 51st and 52nd Sts.) on this campus map.
Friday, April 3 - 7:00 PM Address: Life in Occupied Palestine: Eyewitness Stories and Photos 2723 N. 50th St. Lincoln, NE 68504 402-466-1906
Saturday, April 4 - 8:30 AM The Next Step: Taking Action for Peace with Justice in Israel/Palestine! 7300 Holdrege St. Lincoln, NE 68505 402-467-1526
Sponsors Aldersgate United Methodist Church Asian Community and Cultural Center Bethany Christian Church Blue River District, United Methodist Church Bread for the World Citizens Against Racial Discrimination Cotner College First Mennonite Church First Plymouth Congregational Church Peace & Justice Committee First Presbyterian Church First United Methodist Church Havelock Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Heritage Presbyterian Lincoln Friends Meeting Larry Moffet NAACP - Lincoln Branch Nebraskans Against the Death Penalty Nebraskans for Peace Nebraska Wesleyan University- Jamie Norwich McLennan Our Savior Lutheran Church Peace with Justice Ministries - Nebraska United Methodist Church Prairie Peace Park St. Andrew's Lutheran Church St. Mark's Episcopal Church Saint Paul United Methodist Church Coleen Seng Timothy F. Shaw Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'i Faith Trinity United Methodist Church Union College Amnesty International Union College Peace & Social Justice Club Unitarian Church of Lincoln United Nations Association-USA Lincoln Chapter #100 Vine Congregational Church Westminster Presbyterian Church Dr. William Wehrbein | Life in Occupied Palestine: Eyewitness Stories and Photos Anna Baltzer will tell stories and show slides recounting first-hand experiences with the conflict while living with Palestinians in the West Bank.
Witness in Palestine: A Jewish American Woman in the Occupied Territories Composed of Anna's photographs and writings, Witness in Palestine describes her eight months working with the International Women's Peace Service in the West Bank, documenting human rights abuses and supporting Palestinian and Israeli nonviolent resistance against the Occupation. Meet Munira, who has lost her freedom and land to the Wall that encages her home and family. Meet Hessa, whose village is separated from the nearest hospital by a checkpoint that is closed all night long. Meet Rafat, whose warm smile belies the war zone that his body attests to. Meet Omar, who has chosen the path of nonviolent resistance after six months imprisonment without charge and the losses of his best friend, cousin, and brother. Meet the people of Palestine and the Israeli and international volunteers supporting their nonviolent movement for freedom.
Resources READ - Anna's most recent report from the region. READ - Anna's blog
Peacemaking Workshop Brochure (PDF) Peacemaking Workshop Flyer (PDF) Poster (PDF) Promotional Annoucements in WORD or PDF format Printed copies of promotional materials are available from First United Methodist Church. Exhibitors Alterations All - Afghan Sisters Bread for the World First Plymouth Congregational Church Peace & Justice Committee Nebraskans Against the Death Penalty Nebraskans for Peace Palestinian Rights Task Force Prairie Peace Park Soul Desire Ten Thousand Villages United Nations Association-USA Lincoln Chapter #100
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