Saturday, May 12, 2007

Friendship Square Fountain, Main St. at 4th St., Moscow, ID

* 10 a.m. - Kids and all ages help paint peace flags

** Noon - Rally, with singing and readings

Mother's Day has a meaningful history that precedes Hallmark and breakfast-in-bed!

In 1870, Julia Ward Howe, author of The Battle Hymn of the Republic, issued a Declaration calling for women to join together to end war.

Join in with other Mothers and Children, Families and Friends,
to celebrate and reclaim Mother's Day with sign-making, singing,
and a dramatic reading of Julia Ward Howe's Declaration.

Sponsored by the UU Church of the Palouse Social Action Committee and many local friends of peace.

Contact person: Rebecca Rod, who is in the UUCP directory.

On May 11th come hear Veronica Lassen share exciting news from the Great Turning Gathering held recently in Columbus, OH. Join with others working as part of the international transition to create a sustainable world.

The world has experienced over 5000 years of paternalistic, "Empire" type government and policymaking which has led to almost continuous war, and a growing gap between the very rich and very poor. This "usual" way of doing things is causing issues in the world's support systems. Presenter David Korten, author of The Great Turning, said only a major shift toward cooperation and away from exploitation will prevent a "Great Unraveling."

The evening will include:
* A showing of a David Korten DVD on the Great Turning;
* Info about David Cobb and the 2004 Green ticket presidential candidate's county ordinance making it illegal for non-local (read: deep pockets) corporations to contribute money to local elections;
* Time to explore how to be more effective in our work with global warming, justice, just economics, hunger, poverty, diversity, equality, children, the environment, etc, etc, by building local networks;
* Deconstructing Empire stories, using Compassionate Communication, to have the clarity we need to create Earth-community.

The workshop will be May 11th, 7-9pm, Unitarian Universalist Church of the Palouse sanctuary, corner of 2nd and Van Buren, Moscow, Idaho. Everyone is invited and the event is free and open to the public, with donations gladly accepted to cover expenses.

As we turn from money to life as our defining value, and as we turn from domination to partnership, we will create the conditions necessary for vibrant health for our planet and all living things.

The Great Turning Workshop is sponsored by the Compassionate Communication Network of the Palouse and the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Palouse Social Action Committee.

For more information, contact Veronica Lassen. She is in the UUCP 2007 Directory. And see http://www.thegreatturning.net

The Unitarian Universalist Church of the Palouse Social Action Committee met Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.

1. The Climate Control Group is looking into the feasibility of selling two-wheeled shopping carts at the Farmers Market, to encourage people to walk to the market.

2. The UUCP-SAC booth at Ren Fair done good. Proceeds this year go evenly to Backyard Harvest; Darfur relief via UUSC; Alternatives to Violence on the Palouse, and Planned Parenthood International.

3. There was a Hunger Issues report that touched on the need of local food banks for more volunteers in order to be open more hours, on ways to get excess produce to the food banks, and ways to help Meals On Wheels.

4. Plans were made for the Mother's Day peace rally Saturday.

friends event:

Palouse Peace Coalition will meet Sunday, May 6, 2007, at 6 p.m. in One World Cafe, Moscow.

The 2007 Renaissance Fair will happen Saturday and Sunday, May 5 and 6 at East Side Park. The main stage welcoming ceremony will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday. For details about the fair in general, go to:
http://www.moscowrenfair.org/

The Unitarian Universalist Church of the Palouse Social Action Committee will be selling their homemade pizzas and burritos at the fair. This year proceeds from sales will go to: Backyard Harvest via the Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute (PCEI); Darfur relief via the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee; Alternatives to Violence on the Palouse, and Planned Parenthood International.

Among other groups fundraising at the fair one might find the Purple Paisley Quilters, the Palouse Peace Coalition, Sister Cities, Radio Free Moscow KRFP, and more. That's besides the food, crafts, games, and entertainment.

The 2007 Renaissance Fair will happen Saturday and Sunday, May 5 and 6 at East Side Park. The main stage welcoming ceremony will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday. For details about the fair in general, go to:
http://www.moscowrenfair.org/

The Unitarian Universalist Church of the Palouse Social Action Committee will be selling their homemade pizzas and burritos at the fair. This year proceeds from sales will go to: Backyard Harvest via the Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute (PCEI); Darfur relief via the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee; Alternatives to Violence on the Palouse, and Planned Parenthood International.

Among other groups fundraising at the fair one might find the Purple Paisley Quilters, the Palouse Peace Coalition, Sister Cities, Radio Free Moscow KRFP, and more. That's besides the food, crafts, games, and entertainment.