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House Bill HR808

Campaigning for a U.S. Department of Peace
The Arizona Department of Peace (AZDOP) Campaign is a grassroots, inclusive, nonpartisan,
proactive, solution-oriented organization which supports the creation of a national Dept. of Peace which
will research, articulate, and facilitate nonviolent solutions to domestic and international conflicts.

News

Meetings & Other Monthly Activities

"Peace within Reach:
People and Politics Partnering for Our Common Security"

 AZDOP Meeting, April 7, 2009 Topic: AZDOP Updates on the Washington  Dept. of Peace conference March 20-23.)

Speakers:

• Terri Mansfield
• Rebecca Hardcastle
• Lynne Ericksson
• Susanna Holt
• Mark Klym

The CASA
Franciscan Renewal Center
5802 E. Lincoln Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85253

Doors open at 6:30 pm, meeting begins at 7 pm
In the GARCES room, behind the Peace Pole and Fountain, left of the main entrance.

Contact: Terri Mansfield
terri@azdopcampaign.org

Guest Speaker:
DR. LYNNE KITEI, MD
The Phoenix Lights & Peace
www.thephoenixlights.net

Dr. Lynne is a medical doctor, author and director of the award winning documentary "The Phoenix Lights". On March 13, 1997, thousands of us witnesses in Arizona saw an enormous craft in the night sky. What was it? Where did it come from? What did former Gov. Symington see?

What does former astronaut and moon walker Dr. Edgar Mitchell believe? Dr. Lynne has been investigating this incident with top experts in academia, science, military, government.  Please see the link below, with John Podesta who was President Obama's co-chair of the Transition Team, and President Clinton's Chief of Staff.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWPBvZhW_b8

Doors open at 6:30 pm,
meeting begins at 7 pm
In the Tekakwitha room, in the back of the campus.

The CASA
Franciscan Renewal Center
5802 E. Lincoln Dr. /
Scottsdale, AZ 85253

On March 15, 2009, Harkins Shea Theater in Scottsdale will host 3 showings of the "The Phoenix Lights" documentary, at 1 pm, 4 pm, 7 pm. Dr. Lynne will speak at each showing.

October Activities for
Peace in AZ

OCT. 7, TUESDAY:

Johndennis Govert
"PEACE THROUGH THE EARTH"
 
Johndennis Govert is a Tibetan Buddhist Lama, Zen Roshi and practitioner of a number of Zen arts. Author of Feng Shui: The Art and Harmony of Place, Johndennis has served as an international feng shui consultant for 22 years for homes and businesses, and as a feng shui teacher for both national professional associations and Arizona community colleges.   Tea ceremony, Japanese calligraphy, Zen gardens, Chinese medicine, feng shui and qi gong are the arts he weaves together with western management perspective and skills in a life work of healing and awakening.

@ The Casa / Franciscan Renewal Center
5802 E. Lincoln Dr. / Scottsdale, AZ 85253
in "The Brother Anthony" room
across from the cafeteria
Doors open: 6:30 pm
Meeting begins @ 7 pm
FREE & Everyone Is Invited...Peace Donations$ Gratefully Accepted!
 
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=+5802+E.+Lincoln+Drive+Scottsdale &sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=43.172547,58.886719&layer=&ie=UTF8&z=16&om =1&iwloc=addr

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OCT. 13, MONDAY:
IMMIGRATION:
CREATING THE PATH TO SOLUTIONS
ASU School of Public Affairs and Voices for Civil Dialogue present panel discussion
with moderators Annie Loyd and James Garcia,
and panelists Deedra Aboud, Johndennis Govert, Julie Erfle, Sheridan Bailey, Genoveva Acosta-Bueno, Ron Wakabayashi
More info to follow.
http://www.voicesforcivildialogue.com/

TIME: 7-9 pm
PLACE: ASU Phoenix Walter Cronkite School of Journalism
555 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004
http://cronkite.asu.edu/
Free Admission
 
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OCT. 14, TUESDAY
Fr. John Dear, S.J.

Rev. John Dear, SJ is a Jesuit priest, pastor, peace activist, organizer, lecturer, retreat leader, and the author/editor of 25 books on peace and justice. He coordinates Pax Christi New Mexico, and lectures to tens of thousands of people each year in churches and schools across the country.

A longtime practitioner and teacher of nonviolence, John Dear has written hundreds of articles and given hundreds of talks on nonviolence. Fr. John's most recent book is an autobiogaphy called

A Persistent Peace.  In it John explains the most important disarmament of all is the one that happens inside each heart—when we finally let go of our own self-righteousness, resentment, and anger.            

In 2008 he was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Time: 7 PM
PLACE: Franciscan Renewal Center / The CASA
5802 E. Lincoln Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Free Admission
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OCT. 18, SATURDAY:
From Booming to Blooming Workshop:
"Learning to see your World in 4-D”

1 day Experiential Workshop
Facilitators: Arlene Hougland- Shirley Catanzaro- Marianne Petrillo

WHEN: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
PLACE: Scottsdale Community College,
Chaparral Rd. & 101, Scottsdale, AZ
Fee: $125
Class No.: 45453
Location: TBA

Call SCC Community Education Dept at 480-423-6313 to register
Contact Marianne at 480-361-6221 for additional information/clarification.
 
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OCT. 25, SATURDAY
AZDOP Campaign & Terri Mansfield one hour workshop:
 
Regional Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Arizona
"Church on the Edge /  the Department of Peace"
 
 
WHEN: 1:15-2:15 pm
PLACE: Tucson, AZ
CONTACT: Lea Nessmith
602-468-3815
lnessmith@arizonadisciples.com
Regional Minstry Administrator
Christian Church in Arizona

  
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OCT. 25, SATURDAY:
 
BELIEVE: A CONCERT FOR LIFE
 
WHEN: 8 pm
WHERE: The Orpheum Theater
Orpheum Theatre ~
203 West Adams Street,
Phoenix, AZ 85003
 
Proceeds benefit the Fullness of Life Foundation, a non-profit organization which provides public information, education and awareness regarding the use of complementary medicine in the prevention and treatment of cancer and other chronic disease.
www.fullnessfoundation.org

Sept. 11 - 8 am
Peace Ceremonies and Peace Pole re-dedication
Starshine Academy
2801 N. 31st St.,
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Contact:
Amber Halvorson, 602-957-9557
 
Sept. 11
Steve McCarty concert
(also on Sept. 21)
Contact:
Amber Halvorson: 602-957-9557
www.starshineacademy.org
 
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Sept. 14 - 10:30 am
Peace Service:
Interfaith Unity Church of Mesa
Guest Speaker: Terri Mansfield
1731 W. Baseline Rd. # 108
Mesa, AZ 85202
Contact: Rev. Julianne Lewis
480-946-9481

Sept. 14 - 7 pm
Peace Stories Concert:
Community Christian Church
Guest Speaker: Terri Mansfield, etc.
1701 S. College Ave., Tempe
Contact: Pastor Doug Bland: 480-967-5266
 
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Sept. 16 - 1 pm
Thunderbird School of Global Management:
Guest Speakers: Lyle Skillen & Terri Mansfield
15249 N. 59th Ave., Glendale, AZ 85306, in the Distance Learning Classroom in the Yount Center Building
Contact: Barbara Stephenson, 602-978-7327
See AZCentral

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Sept. 20 - 1-4 pm
MUFON-Phoenix "The Phoenix Lights 3: What's Next?"
Guest Speakers: Terri Mansfield, Lynne Kitei, MD, Rebecca Hardcastle, PhD, and Larry Lowe
Mesa Public Library / the Saguaro Room
64 E. 1st St., Mesa, AZ
Contact:
Jim Mann,
480-201-4569 www.phoenixmufon.com
 
9 am to 3 pm
"Re Dressing Injustice Redux"
Transnational Advocacy for the Women of Juarez
Make a dress in honor of one of these women who died violently
ASU West Campus , Room 241
View the exhibition in the ASU West Campus Library, through Sept. 30, 2008
Talk about the issues that affect all of us with another individual.
Contact: Judy Butzine
 
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Sept. 21 - 6-7:30 am
4th AZ Dept. of Peace Campaign PEACE SUNRISE SERVICE
(International Day of Peace)
Peace messages starting at Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine, then walk to Peace Pole, then walk the Labyrinth
Peace Proclamation by Paradise Valley Mayor Vernon Parker
The Franciscan Renewal Center,
5801 E. Lincoln Dr.,
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Contact:
Terri Mansfield, 602-885-9058
 
Sept. 21
Steve McCarty concert
(also on Sept. 11)
Contact:
Amber Halvorson, 602-957-9557
www.starshineacademy.org
 
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Sept. 22 - 7 pm
"DOMESTIC VIOLENCE THE MUSICAL "
presented by Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Herberger Theater - Stage West
222 E. Monroe, Phoenix, AZ
Tickets can be purchased online thru the Herberger Theater website.
Contact:
Linda King
 

ANNIE LOYD, former AZ Congressional Candidat
"VOICES FOR CIVIL DIALOGUE"

Community Leaders Creating Civil Dialogue for and Paths to Solutions for the Immigration Challenge

We are transpartisan, inclusive, proactive, and solution oriented.

The Casa
Franciscan Renewal Center
5802 E. Lincoln Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
in "The Brother Anthony" room across from the cafeteria
Doors open: 6:30 pm
Meeting begins @ 7 pm

FREE & Everyone Is Invited...Peace Donations$ Gratefully Accepted!

August 5 AZDOP Meeting:
William Georgevich,
Astronomer
"New Energy for a New Earth"

"There can never be peace in the world as long as humans believe that limited, non-renewable energy resources are civilization's only option. Our talk will explore breakthrough renewable energy technologies that could be in place today -- ending world conflict around fossil fuels.

There is a lot of discussion in the press about renewal energy, but to many, how it all works remains a mystery. This talk will reveal the science behind the mystery, so you can make informed decisions about supporting various energy options.

A working scale-model hydrogen fuel cell electric car, complete with a hydrogen filling station that makes hydrogen from ordinary water powered by solar cells, will be available for audience inspection. As part of AZDOP's "Peace in Space" initiative, we will conclude the talk with a plan to harvest the sun's energy directly from space using solar satellites. This technology was seriously researched by NASA during the first oil crisis and has scientists interested once again. Find out how much closer we are to this "New Energy for a New Earth" - 35 years later."

You can also get sense of this presentation by visiting Bill and his team at their blog. Two of Bill’s other important projects are:
WindowpaneObservatory
and
GalaxiesForPeace

@ The Casa / Franciscan Renewal Center
5802 E. Lincoln Dr. / Scottsdale, AZ 85253
in "The Brother Anthony" room
across from the cafeteria
www.thecasa.org

Doors open: 6:30 pm
Meeting begins @ 7 pm

FREE & Everyone Is Invited...Peace Offering$ Gratefully Accepted!

July 1, AZDOP Meeting.
Special Guest

Uqualla
Havasupi Spiritual Emmisary & Cultural Guardian

"I am of the people of the Blue-Green Waters: Havasupai. Birthed to the Grand Canyon in the season of the hunts and seed gatherings. My journey's path began with life on the rim of the Grand Canyon.
My spirit memories began with gatherings of the neighboring clans. The oratory, songs, and dances created my spiritual foundation. I have seen many walks as I have led my people as tribal chief, a ceremonial dresser, traditional advisor, and steward of cultural events.
As ceremonial Facilitator, I have been given the responsibility of bridging the physical and spiritual. I am guided by the medicines, spirits, and all the Wisdom Keepers of time.
I invite you to share with me the blessings of the Great Spirit."

...Uqualla...
WWW.UQUALLA.COM

@ The Casa
Franciscan Renewal Center
5802 E. Lincoln Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
in "The Brother Anthony" room
across from the cafeteria
www.thecasa.org
Doors open: 6:30 pm
Meeting begins @ 7 pm
Peace Pole blessing...finale.
FREE & Everyone Is Invited!

June 3:
AZDOP monthly meeting:

Lyle Skillen:
Humanitarian Work in Darfur

Lyle Skillen is an adventurer who has followed his heart to the far ends of the earth. He retired from the US Navy where he supported Navy SEAL's for 17 1/2 years, retiring in 2000. He has protected American Diplomats in Iraq for Blackwater USA. He has taken an 8 ft. aluminum Peace Pole to the Iraqi Institute of Peace in Baghdad Iraq. Most recently he has done humanitarian work in Darfur, Sudan.

AZDOP Campaign and Friends facilitated twin Peace Pole dedications in Feb. 2005, one for the City of Phoenix, AZ  and one for the City of Baghdad, Iraq.

The above photo is of the twin Peace Poles in Phoenix's Hard Rock Cafe, with Terri Mansfield, Lyle Skillen, Collen O'Donnell Pierce, Trish McCarty, & HardRock managers.  The Peace Pole on the left was dedicated to the City of Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2005. Its twin on the right was hand-carried by Lyle Skillen from Phoenix to Baghdad, Iraq, in January 2005.

The below photo is with the Phoenix Peace Pole in Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon's office, with Sandy Rogers, Lyle Skillen, Terri Mansfield, Mayor Gordon, Trish McCarty in January 2005.

LYLE SKILLEN @ The Casa
5802 E. Lincoln Dr.
Paradise Valley
"The Brother Anthony" room
across from the cafeteria

Doors open: 6:30 pm
meeting begins @ 7 pm

FREE & Everyone Is Invited!

Read More from Lyle's Phoenix Episcopal Diocese at:
http://azdiocese.org/http://azdiocese.org/dfc/newsdetail_2/342

May 6: AZDOP Campaign meeting: Greg Peterson of URBAN FARM

May 8 & 9: Apple Pies for Peace to Senate and Congressional offices in Arizona

Ongoing: "THE VOICE" DVD by David Sereda.

Ongoing: Oprah and Eckhart's New Earth webcast on YouTube

May 6: AZDOP monthly meeting:

Greg Peterson, URBAN FARM
"Living Green, What does it mean?"

Greg earned a masters degree in Urban and Environmental Planning from ASU in 2006 and has a long rich history of farming/gardening in drylands. In 2001 Greg created a new concept called the Urban Farm, a real world environmental showcase home in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. Utilizing his extensive background, he developed an innovative holistic sustainability site, the Urban Farm (http://www.UrbanFarm.org) The Urban Farm is located on a 1/3-acre lot and features almost entirely edible landscape, rainwater and greywater harvesting, solar applications, and green building and remodeling. Greg is a writer, teacher and lecturer on many aspects of living green. His passion is to present green living in a way that the receivers can conceptualize and implement the concepts into their own lives and spaces. He currently is a contributing writer for both Edible Phoenix Magazine, and Phoenix Magazine. In addition he is a primary writer and host for the new television show Smart Spaces: Inside & Out ).

www.urbanfarm.org
@ The Casa
5802 E. Lincoln Dr. / Paradise Valley
in "The Brother Anthony" room www.thecasa.org
across from the cafeteria
Doors open: 6:30 pm
Meeting begins @ 7 pm
FREE & Everyone Is Invited!

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May 8 & 9: MOTHERS DAY, APPLE PIES & PEACE

Sponsored by AZDOP & DOP Campaigns (Peace Alliance)

The seed for Mothers Day was planted by great women, including Julia Ward Howe, who during the Civil War, 1861-65, encouraged mothers all over this  beautiful Earth to urge their sons to lay down their weapons and live in peace.

For the 4th year in a row, advocates for the US Department of Peace & Nonviolence  deliver apple pies to the offices of Senators McCain & Kyl, and Representatives Renzi, Franks, Shadegg, Pastor, Mitchell, Flake, Grijalva and Giffords. We urge then to join Rep. Grijalva in sponsoring the HR808 legislation in Congress to create the U.S. Dept. of Peace & Nonviolence.

We alert them to the fact that "Peace" wants a "piece" of the "pie", 1-2% of the federal discretionary spending budget. (See attached chart)

Your donation$ and participation are gratefully accepted:
AZDOP Campaign / P.O. Box 99047 / Phoenix, AZ 85060

APRIL 8: AZDOP Campaign's 5th Anniversary

APRIL 10: ASU: "What Do We Mean When We Say We Want Peace?"

APRIL 18: "Global Peace in Action" Concert

APRIL 20: Marianne Williamson in Scottsdale

APRIL 24: Arizona Interfaith Movement' "GOLDEN RULE" Banquet

APRIL 24: Body Positive's "Dining Out for Life"

APRIL 27: "Peace on Earth Day" Festival

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April 10, 2008: The ASU Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict
Free and open to the public.

“What Do We Mean When We Say We Want Peace?”
Ira Chernus

Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Author of nine books and former Co-director of UC-Boulder’s Peace and Conflict’s Studies Program 

Thursday, April 10 @ 7:00pm
College of Law Great Hall, ASU Tempe Campus

This lecture is part of the Initiative in Religion, Conflict and Peace Studies, a three year project made possible by the generous contributions of a private donor. The initiative includes lectures and symposia, support for new course development, and scholarships and fellowships for undergraduate and graduate students.

www.asu.edu/csrc. 
Reception & book signing to follow.

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April 18: Global Peace in Action Concert:

PHOENIX, AZ
The new Global Peace in Action Ministry is proud to announce its first event in celebration of Earth Day: Performers include our own Jessica Murphy and Cerise and special guest Ahria
Creative Living Fellowship

602-906-4080

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April 20: Marianne Williamson in Scottsdale!

New Vision Center is bringing Marianne to Arizona!
Marianne started the Dept. of Peace Campaign movement in April 2003...we were there with her in Washington, D.C.!

New Vision Center is bringing Marianne to Scottsdale on April 20th!
Get your tickets NOW; it'll likely be a sell-out...

Tickets will also be available in the bookstore Sunday.
New Vision Spiritual Growth Center
9659 N. Hayden Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
480-391-1126

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April 24: Arizona Interfaith Movement Golden Rule Banquet Phoenix, AZ

We very much hope that you will be able to join hundreds of others on April 24th for this great event.  For more information and to order tickets on-line, please click here, or you're always welcome to contact our office at 602-261-6703.  For a short time we are offering a "table discount" for sponsoring a table of 10.
The Banquet will be held at the Phoenix Civic Center and Pat McMahon will be the M.C.

www.interfaitharizona.com 
602-261-6703

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April 24: BodyPositive Dining Out for Life in Metro Phoenix

www.bodypositive.org  
602-307-5330 ext. 2220
www.diningoutforlife.com
 

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April 27: 2nd Annual Peace on Earth Day Celebration

@ Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix
SIGN UP NOW TO PARTICIPATE!

March Events

"CONSCIOUS BIRTHING: RETURNING TO THE SACREDNESS OF THE WOMB"
March 10, 2008

We are honored to host our dear friend Dr. Gladys McGarey, MD, MDH "Mother of Holistic Medicine" and a pioneer in "Living Medicine".
 
Dr. Gladys' years of experience delivering thousands of babies and counseling parents, bridges the gap between pro choice & pro life...there is so much more to consider, and much healing to facilitate.
 
Dr. Gladys will have her book "BORN TO LIVE" available for purchase:
$14.95, checks or cash please.
 
March 10, 2008
7-8:30 PM
Doors open at 6:45 PM
 
The Casa de Paz Y Bien,
The Franciscan Renewal Center:
5802 E. Lincoln Dr.,
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(In "Tekawitha" room, East (right) of the main entrance, around the corner, beyond the pool. )

Show your support for a Department of Peace: name a galaxy for Peace on Earth and Peace in Space!

Click here for PDF

After being inspired by Robert McCall's masterpiece painting "Peace on Earth and Peace in Space" (image on right) created for schoolchildren at NASA in 2000, and as an example of connecting, collaborating and co-creating... the Arizona Department of Peace (AZDOP) Campaign and Windowpane Observatory in Ajo, Arizona, bring you a unique opportunity to have a galaxy named for you...in peace.

Click here to name a galaxy

The "Galaxies for Peace" website has been created by Windowpane Observatory scientists and artists to be a fundraiser for peace... peace in action on Earth and in Space.

This Galaxies for Peace fundraiser launches on the United Nations International Day of Non-Violence, Oct. 2, the day of Gandhi's Birthday.

We humans are invited to become galactic ambassadors of peace, as we create peace within our own hearts, which then emanates to our families, our communities, our country, our Planet Earth, our Galaxy, and into all of Space. We are all connected.

All contributions support AZDOP's campaign for a U.S. Department of Peace as well as the science of astronomical discovery at Windowpane Observatory. The AZDOP Campaign is a grassroots, inclusive, nonpartisan, proactive, solution-oriented organization which supports the creation of a national Dept. of Peace which will research, articulate, and facilitate nonviolent solutions to domestic and international conflicts.

Windowpane Observatory is searching for comets, earth-crossing asteroids, and supernovae in far distant galaxies. Their philosophy is that by finding our place in the universe, we can expand our awareness beyond the confines of this planet and gain a more cosmic perspective to cope with our daily challenges here on Earth.

Dec 3-7: Call for a Department of Peace

Dec 7: MLK Interfaith Prayer Breakfast

Dec 7:Ghandi King Ikeda Exhibition

Monday Dec. 3rd through Friday Dec. 7th:
CALL FOR A DEPT. OF PEACE

Americans of all generations will unite to telephone the offices of our Federal House of Representatives every 30 minutes to “Call for a Department of Peace!” This national action is being organized by the Student Peace Alliance (SPA) in partnership with The Peace Alliance and the general campaign for a Department of Peace.
                                                                          
Please join in this national action, by visiting www.callforadepartmentofpeace.org and follow the simple directions to find your member of Congress’ action page, and sign up for one of the 30-minute time slots. Ask family, friends, young people to show our congressional representatives, the passion of this movement for change!

7:00 - 9:00 AM
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 23rd Annual Interfaith Prayer Breakfast:
Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church
1401 East Jefferson Street in Phoenix.

For RSVPS please contact
Betty Lou Long
39 E. Jackson Street; 
Phoeniz, AZ  85004 or
Fax: 602-252-3598. 
$30               
www.interfaitharizona.com 

Opening Interfaith Ceremony at 6:00 PM Gandhi, King, Ikeda Exhibition

Phoenix City Hall, 1st Floor Atrium:
200 W. Washington Street. 
FREE Through Dec. 21        
www.interfaitharizona.com

November

Nov. 1: "RUMI RETURNING" FUNDRAISER

Nov. 2:AZDOP at Prescott College

Nov. 9:AZDOP & Interfaith Unity Host "JERUSALEM WOMEN SPEAK"

Nov. 15: AZDOP speaks @ ENGAGE IT! First Annual Engagement Day

A workshop on the Campaign, locally and nationally, to create the US Department of Peace.
6 pm
www.c4pj.org
 

• Wedjan Jaber
• Abir Kopty
• Hagit Ra'Anan

7 pm – 8:30 pm
Interfaith Unity Church of Mesa
1731 W. Baseline Rd. #108, Mesa, AZ 85202

RSVP to 480-946-9481

Donations gratefully accepted

Presentations:

• Amnesty International: "Who Deserves Amnesty?"
• Arizona Dept. of Peace Campaign: Terri Mansfield: "Peace: What Is It Good For?"
• Heifer.org: "Teaching a Village to Fish"
• Mesa Community College: Dr. Keith Krudup: "Gaia: She's Got a Fever"

9 am to 3 pm
Red Mountain Community College: in Kirk Student Center, Navajo Room
7110 E. McKellips Road,
Mesa, AZ 85207   

October

Oct. 23: Peace & Animals - Monthly AZDOP Meeting

Sept. 9: AZDOP Campaign receives Interfaith Unity Church 2nd Annual Community Award of Excellence

Sept. 15: SUMMIT: Education+Health+Community= Peace

Sept. 21: International Day of Peace: Sunrise meditation / Sunset Peace Pals

Sept. 25: Monthly AZDOP meeting : "An Inconvenient Truth" + Discussion

Read details on each below:

7 - 8:30 PM
Our Guest speakers are Megan Mosby and staff from Liberty Wildlife.  Liberty Wildlife rescues and rehabilitates injured or abused wild birds, and provides environmental education.

SPECIAL EVENT @ 7 PM:  "Release" of rehabilitated owl, at the Casa,...a very blessed event, not to be missed!

The Casa's annual "Blessing of the Animals" takes place on Oct. 27-28. AZDOP promotes the honoring of all Animals in Peace.

Location:The Casa,
5802 E. Lincoln Dr.,
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
In "Brother Anthony" room, East (right) of the main entrance, around the corner, across from the cafeteria.

Interfaith Unity Church
1731 W. Baseline, #108, Mesa, AZ 85202
(SE corner of Pennington & Baseline, 1 block east of Dobson, in the Coppertree Plaza)

On Sunday, September 9th, Interfaith Unity Church will award their Second Annual Community Award of Excellence to the Arizona Department of Peace Campaign. In 1792, Founding Father Dr. Benjamin Rush wrote an extraordinary essay titled "A Plan of a Peace Office for the United States." 215 years later, this Campaign to create a cabinet level Department of Peace in the federal government has grown from an idea to a local movement to a national movement to an international movement. Interfaith Unity honors the exciting work toward global peace that this organization embodies.

Representing the AZ Department of Peace Campaign will be cofounder and executive director Terri Mansfield, and assistant state coordinator Rev. Mitzi Lynton. Special music for the 10:30AM service will be provided by local Valley combo Jazz Blue.

The theme for the entire month at Interfaith Unity is a celebration of World Religions, including an Interfaith Peace Service at 7:00PM on Wednesday, September 12, in honor of Unity World Day of Prayer.

For more information, click here or contact: Rev. Julianne Lewis or Chaplain Lori Elward 480.946.9481

Presented by AZDOP Campaign, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Murphy School District.

9 am-11 am
Arthur Hamilton Elementary School, Murphy School District
2020 W. Durango, Phoenix
Free & Open to the public

The Murphy School District
has its own free health clinic for the students and their families, staffed by physicians from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.

In addition to strong community support from families, Rotary 100 and other service organizations, we see here a model for what peace can look like in our communities. www.azdopcampaign.org
ALL ARE INVITED.

Read More

REP. MARK ANDERSON;

CHRIS DOVE;

REV. PAUL EPPINGER;

LAL FERNANDO; 

DILARA, IMRAN,

JASMINE HAFIZ;

REV. MITZI LYNTON;

TERRI MANSFIELD;

STEVE MCCARTY;

RENEE MORGAN BROOKS;

JANNAH SCOTT;

UQUALLA

...and more.

Program:
6 AM: gather at Our Lady of Guadalupe stone wall for prayers and songs
6:30 AM: walk to Peace Pole for blessing
6:45 AM: walk Labyrinth in silence
7 AM: Circle of Peace to close
 
AND
 
Starshine Academy
5 PM to 8 PM;
North American Peace Pals Art Celebration at:
Historical First Studio,
631 N. 1st Ave.,
Phoenix 85003

Lora will give a presentation  about the Academy Award winning documentary “An Inconvenient Truth” followed by Q & A.

7:00 - 8:30 PM

Location:The Casa,
5802 E. Lincoln Dr.,
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
In "Brother Anthony" room, East (right) of the main entrance, around the corner, across from the cafeteria.

August

AUGUST 11: David Bercelli's
TRE (Trauma Release Exercise) seminar
Where: The Casa Franciscan Renewal Center
When: 8:45am to noon
Cost: $20

David is teaching this technique to the military at the Air Force Academy, and Luke Air Force Base to help reduce PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) ...it is of enormous benefit to all humans who experience trauma and desire to heal themselves. This is a great opportunity for us to learn this simple and powerful technique from David.

AUGUST 13: Monthly AZDOP morning meeting
Where: 7th Heaven, 7:30am

AUGUST 25: Double Feature for Peace
Double Documentary Feature: "Flashing on the Sixties"
by Lisa Law
“Mr. Conservative”
by CC Goldwater,

Where: Harkins' Tempe Town Lake Theater
COST: $15
 

AUGUST 26: Authors of Change
T & T (Terri Mansfield & Trish McCarty) present
3rd Annual "AUTHORS OF CHANGE...Summer of Love" brunch,

When: 10:30 am - 2 pm
Where: The Sanctuary Resort in Paradise Valley
Cost:  $67       

AUTHORS OF CHANGE:

• Charlene Costanzo
• Dr. Irving Dardik
• Rev. Paul Eppinger
• William French
• CC Goldwater
• Dr. Lynne Kitei
• Lisa Law, Pete Sanders

Singers & Musician: 

• Renee Morgan Brooks
• Steve McCarty & Tom Horn

AUGUST 28: Monthly AZDOP evening meeting
Where: @ the Casa, 7pm,
Guest speaker:
CHARLES GOYETTE
Radio talk show host

June AZDOP Meetings

June 11:
AZDOP Monthly Breakfast Mtg
Celebrating Human Greatness!
7:30-9 am (note slight change in time)
7th Heaven Eatery
2501 E. Camelback Rd.
at the Esplanade
Phoenix
Free Validated Parking
www.seventhheaven-restaurants.com
 
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June 26:
AZDOP Monthly Evening Mtg
Celebrating Human Greatness!
7-8:30 pm
The Casa
Franciscan Renewal Center
www.thecasa.org
5802 E. Lincoln Dr
Paradise Valley-Scottsdale
"Brother Anthony" room, East of the main entrance, just around the corner

JULY 17: "FIRE THE GRID"
Global meditation focusing on peace, love, light, and healing for Mother Earth and all of us on her.

TIME: 4:11 am to 5:11 am, Arizona time, PDT, 11:11 am GMT

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JULY 24: Monthly AZDOP Mtg
SPECIAL GUEST SINGER & SPEAKER: DANIEL NAHMOD

Where: The Casa Franciscan Renewal Center
When: 7-8:30 pm

We’ll be in the "Brother Anthony" room, East of the main entrance, just around the corner, across from the cafeteria

Donation: $10

Please watch & listen to this powerful video with Marianne Williamson, Azim Khamisa, Vance Hartke and others on the importance of the Dept. of Peace.
 
May 1: Immigration March:
AZDOP sponsored Continental Breakfast following Ministers' Prayer gathering before Phoenix Immigration March.
6-8 am
Greater Progressive Christian Church
1529 W. McDowell
Phoenix
 
May 2: Lisa McLeod
An original Author of Change, 2005, supporter of the Dept. of Peace Campaign, here to discuss her new book
"Finding Grace When You Can't Even Find Clean Underwear"
copies will be available for purchase
4-6 pm   FREE
7th Heaven Eatery
The Esplenade
2501 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix
 
May 3: Conversations with Elizabeth Kucinich
7 pm
UA Plumbers & Pipefitters
3109 N. 24th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
 
May 7: Tai Chi, Harp & Inner Peace
7 pm   $5 donation
The Church of the Beatitudes
5555 W. Glendale
Phoenix
 
May 10: "Mothers Day, Apple Pie & Peace"
Event to thank the Legislature for initial bipartisan support to urge Congress to create the Dept. of Peace.
Arizona State Legislature (if still in session!)
10 am to 12 noon
Capitol Rotunda Ice Cream Parlor
1700 W. Washington, Phoenix
(Thank you for your donation$ to purcha$e apple pie$.)
 
May 11: "Mothers Day, Apple Pie & Peace"
Deliver apple pies to AZ offices of Senators McCain & Kyl, Reps. Renzi, Franks, Shadegg, Pastor, Mitchell, Flake, Grijalva, Giffords
"Peace" wants a "PIECE" of the Pie = Federal Budget
Dept. of Peace legislation = HR808

May 13: MOTHERS DAY!!!!!!!

May 14: AZDOP Monthly Breakfast meeting
7:30-9 am (note slight change in time)
7th Heaven Eatery
The Esplenade
2501 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix
 
May 14: Tai Chi, Harp & Inner Peace
7 pm   $5 donation
The Church of the Beatitudes
5555 W. Glendale, Phoenix
 
May 17: DR. DOT MAVER
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE PEACE ALLIANCE will speak about the creation of the DEPARTMENT OF PEACE www.thepeacealliance.org
FUNDRAISER
6-8 pm
@ the home of Veva & Steve Eickelberg in Paradise Valley.
Directions will be given with your RSVP
RSVP: kebba@kebba.com
480-250-1177
FREE, but bring your checkbook or credit card!
 
May 21: Tai Chi, Harp & Inner Peace
7 pm $5 donation
Church of the Beatitudes
5555 W. Glendale
Phoenix

May 22: Monthly AZDOP Mtg
7-8:30 pm
The Casa
Franciscan Renewal Center 
5802 E. Lincoln Dr
Paradise Valley-Scottsdale
"Brother Anthony" room, East of the main entrance, just around the corner

Let's begin the morning with our AZDOP Campaign meeting to connect with people on their way to work, school, play, etc.

DATE: March 12, 2007
TIME: 7-9 AM
PLACE: 7th HEAVEN EATERY

2501 E. Camelback Rd at The Esplanade, 602-954-5119
Phoenix 85016

Great breakfasts and coffee and prices / Validated free parking

TOPICS TO DISCUSS:

• April 2007: AZDOP Campaign 4th Anniversary
• April 22, 2007: Celebrate with ONE PLANET and many more on EARTH DAY
• May 11: PEACE PIES for Congressional offices: "Mothers' Day, Apple Pie, & Peace"
• On-going writing and calling our Congressional Representatives to sponsor HR808, Dept. of
• Peace legislation
• Forming Student Peace Alliance groups in high schools and colleges

Come join our February meeting at The Casa on Feb 20 at 6:00 PM. You can hear from the people who were able to attend the National Conference in Washington DC on February 3-5th.

The Franciscan Renewal Center
“The Casa”
5802 E LINCOLN DR
Directions here

Jan AZDOP Meeting
Seeds of Peace &
DC Conference Planning

Join us January 8th for a special presentation by our friend Columbia University student Hannah Assadi, Founder AZ Teen Chapter of Seeds of Peace.

Hannah will discuss her experiences with the Vision Program of Abraham's Vision, creating a movement of American Jewish, Muslim and Palestinian leaders.

Mandala Tearoom
from 6-8 pm:
7027 East 5th Ave.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(southeast corner of 5th Ave. Goldwater)

Following Hannah's talk, we will host an "Intensive" on what to expect at the 5th national Dept. of Peace Conference in Washington, D.C. Feb. 3-5, 2007.

18 of us Arizonans attended the last DOP Conference, in Sept. 2005. It was an experience of a lifetime.

We are now in the process of organizing 5 back to back meetings in our 8 Congressional Representatives' offices on The Hill in D.C. in 3 separate buildings: we have this down to a science.

It would be fabulous if AZDOP advocates from all 8 Congressional districts attended.  Please come to the planning meeting so we can talk about the details.

The SMOCA docents will give us a free private tour of the very timely and impactful Border Film Project.

Afterwards, we will have a discussion of the role the AZDOP Campaign members can play in addressing immigration issues using mediation and conflict resolution dialogue.

We have also invited AZ State Reps. David Lujan and Mark Anderson to brief us on the pending second introduction of the Dept. of Peace "memorial" into the AZ State Legislature in January 2007.

Your involvement in this process is requested.

SMOCA
7374 East 2nd Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480.874.4666

Please let us know if you will attend.

We have a great evening in store for you! Our very special guest speaker is physicist
Dr. William Tiller, PhD one of the "Stars" of "What the Bleep Do We Know?"

Dr. Tiller will talk about his extraordinary background, his involvement with the "Bleep" experience, and his ongoing studies in consciousness.

• How does this impact the Department of Peace Campaign in Arizona and beyond?
• How does focusing on our consciousness affect the creation of a US Department of Peace?
• What tools can we use to help us to become peace?

Join us for a lively Q & A and find out.

Dr. Tiller's latest book is "Some Science Adventures With Real Magic".

DATE: OCT. 3, 2006, TUESDAY

TIME: 6 PM TO 8 PM

PLACE:
Creative Living Fellowship
6530 N. 7th St. / Phoenix
(in the Fellowship Hall...look for the signs.)

Suggested donation: $10

Come learn "The Secret" to changing your inner world at the monthly AZDOP meeting, where Dr. Mitzi Lynton will present a special showing of the new movie, THE SECRET. Some of the concepts may astonish you, some may irk you, some may cause you to nod your head in agreement.

But all will make you think about the way youve been conducting your life.

Facilitators: Mitzi Lynton & Colleen O'Donnell

Thanks to Rev. Mandira Simental and CLF for sharing the Creative Living Fellowship space with us.

PLACE: StarShine Academy / 2801 N. 31st St. / Phoenix, AZ 85008 (parking in the church parking lot just north of the school.)

GUEST SPEAKERS:
Gerald Richard II, Assistant Phoenix Police Chief & Director of Community Services, 
                 AND
Sgt. Lisa Ruggiero, Police Dept. Patrol Support Division, Community Services Bureau

When we met with Gerald and Lisa a few weeks ago, we found that the Phoenix Police Department and the AZDOP Campaign share many of the same goals...to educate our fellow citizens on practical applications of peace in our community.

Lisa has read many of Marianne Williamson's books, and is thrilled to know that Marianne is the co-founder of our 3 year Campaign to advocate for the creation of a cabinet level Deptartment of Peace in the federal government.

Bring your questions and comments...

We will also share with you the common concerns from our Senate and Congressional offices during our delivery of the Peace Pies during the week of May 8-12.

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