Peace

Visions of Peace at the Crossroads

KC Crossroads flyer graphic

Crossroads peace flyer graphic

Lend us your hands for peace and justice.

Friday, June 1, 2012 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Join us for a peace festival on the First Friday in June celebrating and deepening our vision and commitment to a peaceful and just world and community. Help create the “Lend Us Your Hands for Peace” art creation, participate in the Visions of Peace video project and the Parades for Peace, Enjoy the performances, find out how to get involved in local work for social change; learn what you can do…

Contact Information: 

American Friends Service Committee, 816 931-5256

Email: 
afsckc@afsc.org
Documents: 
Flyer 2012 Visions of Peace Festival
Invitation to Educators & Youth Program Leaders in KC Area
Support 2012 Visions Of Peace Festival

Flyer 2012 Visions of Peace Festival

KC Crossroads flyer graphic

Crossroads peace flyer graphic

Lend us your hands for peace and justice.

Flyer for 2012 Visions of Peace at the Crossroads, June 1, 2012 at the First Friday Art Walk

application/pdf iconFlyer 5-15-2012.pdf

Legacies of War and Lessons for the Future

Legacies forum -KCMO

 At the forum, an Iranian panel member shared the words of the Persian prophet Zoraster who said, “I will only fight against darkness, but I will not fight with the sword, instead by bringing a light into it." 

 

On  March 19, the Anniversary of the Iraq war, at UMKC a panel provided five insightful perspectives on the legacy of the Iraq war and lessons for the future. Several peacemaking groups such as AFSC were exploring the factors that might avoid a repetition of war with Iran.

9 Anniversary - Time to Reflect

Ninth Anniversary of Iraq War a good time to reflect on the legacies of the Iraq war and the U.S.’s obsession with military action.

application/pdf iconNinth Anniversary of Iraq War-Time to Reflect.pdf

Legacies of Iraq War / Lessons for U.S. Iran Policy

Monday, March 19, 2012 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm

How do we evaluate the legacy of nine years of war in Iraq and prevent our repeating mistakes in Iran and elsewhere?

First steps are facing the truth about how the U.S. public was manipulated and frightened into accepting war and the truth about the devastation the war has wrought for Iraq and the U.S.

Hear a panel speak about the human, economic and political impacts of the Iraq war on Iraq and the U.S., analysis of U.S. Iran relations and how lessons from Iraq can guide U.S. Iran policy.

Panel members include:

Contact Information: 

For more information contact AFSC at 816 931-5256 or afsckc@afsc.org, or www.afsc.org/kansascity/

Email: 
afsckc@afsc.org
Documents: 
Flyer Legacies of Iraq War

Flyer Legacies of Iraq War

Flyer for March 19, 2012, 7:00pm, Legacies of the Iraq War / Lessons for U.S. Iran Policy

UMKC, Haag Hall, Rm 301

application/pdf iconFlyer Legacies of the Iraq War.pdf

Former US Strategist Speaks in Greensboro, NC on Bringing War Dollars Home

Matt Hoh speaks in Greensboro, NC, Feb2012

Matt Hoh speaks in Greensboro, NC, Feb2012

The Makings of a Grassroots Movement Brewing: Greensboro comes Alive

By Victor Lopez, Intern – AFSC Office of the Carolinas

 

KC World Peace Meditation Keynote Talk Urged Inner Peace and Activism

KC Peace Mediation12-2011

AFSC KC Program Coordinator, Ira Harritt gave keynote address at the 26th annual Kansas City World Peace Mediation on December 31, 2011

Over 100 area residents young and old attended the 2011 Kansas City World Peace Mediation event arriving at 5:30am. Activities included prayers for peace made by leaders of fifteen faith traditions; the awarding of the annual Boddhi Satva Award to Rev. Sam Mann; musical performances; and a keynote address on peace.

KC Peace Meditation Talk

Keynote Talk delivered by Ira Harritt, Kansas City Program Coordinator at the KC World Peace Meditation, December 31, 2011 

application/pdf iconKCMO Peace Meditation Talk 12-31-11.pdf

Occupy the Dream Flyer 2012

Flyer for 2012 Kansas City MLK Holiday Forum: Occupy the Dream

application/pdf iconFlyer -Occupy the Dream-1-9-2012 forum.pdf

Who we are

AFSC is a Quaker organization devoted to service, development, and peace programs throughout the world. Our work is based on the belief in the worth of every person, and faith in the power of love to overcome violence and injustice. Learn more

Where we work

AFSC has office around the world. To see a complete list see the Where We Work page.

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