hunger

If your enemy is hungry feed him” “ Romans 12:20

I know that many of you out there are likely planning your own event to observe the upcoming anniversary of the Iraq War, but I would like to invite you to join the Summit Interfaith Peace Coalition in what we hope will become at least a statewide movement in NJ, but who knows how far it could spread. No matter what your plans we ask that you incorporate a food drive into your observance. If the peace groups can reinforce the same theme that we choose to spend money on bullets and bombs and neglect to feed our children I think at the very least we can get some good media attention.

The Summit Interfaith Peace Coalition, of which Pax Christi Summit is a member, is reorganizing. Instead of monthly vigils and peace walks we will begin meeting monthly to promote a broader agenda of peace and justice. Our first meeting is this Thursday January 10th at 7:00 pm at the Unitarian Church at the corner of Waldron and Springfield Avenue in Summit.
On the Agenda is the planning of the annual observance of the anniversary of the Iraq War.

The Music of U2 Refreshing the Liturgy of Social Justice on November 2nd 2007. Capital District Progressive Christians will present an evening of lively worship, progressive community, and social justice opportunities at Page Hall, SUNY Albany. You'll have a chance to meet and worship with activists from the region who are working on the UN Millenium Goals, and sign to sign onto the their projects that interest you. Put it on your calendar. I'll post reminders here and new information as it becomes available.

Prophetic messages delivered by prophet-like people make us squirm.

We don't like "in your face" challenges, especially when they call us to task, suggest that we change and/or do things in a completely different way.

Recently, a note from SoJo mail, the list serve for Sojourners magazine and community, shared this quote with everyone:

"There is no dearth of Christian service today. But because much of it is service without prophetic compassion, it is powerless to bring about a radical change in individuals and society." Vishal Mangalwadi, quoted in "Cry Freedom", by Charles Ringma.