5 results for author: Carolyn and Claudette


A Peace Diologue Event

A Peace Diologue Event Please Join Us for the Documentary Movie Gaza Followed by discussion led by Elaine Strite, John Viste and Rick Scott Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6 pm First United Methodist Church 903 Third Street Wausau, WI This unforgettable documentary film, Gaza, by Andrew McConnell and Gary Keanu, takes us to a unique place beyond the reach of television news reports to reveal a world rich with eloquent and resilient characters, offering us a cinematic and enriching portrait of a people attempting to lead meaningful lives against the rubble of perennial conflict. Throughout its entire history, the Gaza Strip has been witness ...

RALLY ON SATURDAYS WITH US

Friends for Peace, We will be walking around the 400 Block in Wausau each Saturday morning at 10 am until about 11:30.  Many come to walk and many come to sit on the corners of the 400 Block with signs and flags to be present for people who want to stop to talk. Please join us as you are able! Bring a new sign if you have time.  We do have some to share if you need one! All of our hearts should be open, and in doing this we will be strengthened to take actions in support of a peaceful solution. In Solidarity, Carolyn, Claudette, Nancy and David

Peace Dialogue Event: Gaza, the Movie

A Peace Dialogue Event Please Join Us for The Documentary Movie Gaza Followed by Discussion led by Elaine Strite, John Viste and Rick Scott Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6 pm First United Methodist Church 903 Third Street Wausau, WI This unforgettable documentary film, Gaza, by Andrew McConnell and Gary Keanu, takes us to a unique place beyond the reach of television news reports to reveal a world rich with eloquent and resilient characters, offering us a cinematic and enriching portrait of a people attempting to lead meaningful lives against the rubble of perennial conflict. Throughout its entire history, the Gaza Strip has been ...

Friends for Peace

Following is a special opportunity to participate in a UN Committee discussion regarding the settlement policies on the Palestinian population.  Do take time to read the following information and join the Zoom meeting if you can.   We also hope you can join us for the event at the Marathon County Library on Tuesday, July 25 at 6 pm for a presentation and discussion by our honored guests, Karen and Tom Getman who have devoted their lives to advocacy for peace in Palestine and Israel.   This UN event will be livestreamed as outlined below.   “The impact of Israeli settlement policies on the Palestinian population in ...

A Special Primer on Peace Initiatives Between Israel and Palestine

Please Join Our Peace Dialogue Group For A Special Primer on Peace Initiatives Between Israel and Palestine   Tuesday, July 25 6 to 7 pm Marathon County Library Meeting Room   Featured Speakers:  Karen and Tom Getman, Lifelong Activists and Humanitarians from Washington, DC   We are honored to have Karen and Tom Getman visiting Wausau this July.  Tom was the Director of World Vision for 25 years. Tom and Karen have lived and worked in South Africa, Palestine, Israel and Geneva, Switzerland supporting social justice and humanitarian concerns.  As Director of World Vision, Tom oversaw programs in Jerusalem, the ...