“We are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now. In this unfolding conundrum of life and history there is such a thing as being too late.” Martin Luther King Jr.
A Community Reflection led by Maureen Aumand
Friday, August 17, 2018 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM
First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany,
405 Washington Ave, Albany, NY
The framework for the afternoon will be derived from the work of the deep ecologist Joanna Macy whose vision for The Great Turning has led her to create the " Work That Reconnects”. This “Work” is used worldwide by activists to foster resilience, active hope, a deep love and concern for people and planet and to cultivate life affirming change.
River Boat Cruise - Friday, August 17th , 2018, 6:30 PM
With Ann Wright, Rosemary Armao, Kathy Kelly, Ray McGovern, William Rivers Pitt & Gretta Zarro
Music by Terri Roben, Mark Emanatian, Sheri Bauer and Bob Green - Come and Celebrate Peace!
Peace Writers Contest - First Prize $100. Second Prize $50. No Entry Fee
Veterans For Peace, Chapter 10 and the Kateri Tekakwitha Interfaith Peace Conference are sponsoring a writing contest to help celebrate the 20th Kateri Tekakwitha Peace Conference. First prize is $100. Second prize is $50. Third prize is 2 tickets to our river boat cruise. Prizes will be awarded in two categories. Young adults 18 or under and adult, age 19 to infinity. Entry is free.
Friday, August 17, 2018
1:00 - 4: 00 PM
The Light to See, the Strength to Act, the Courage to Love