Campaign Nonviolence NC Week

Campaign Nonviolence NC invites everyone to connect the dots between individuals, campaigns and movements that have often been working separately for peace, economic equality, and eco-justice. In the lead up to the U.N. International Day of Peace on September 21, a series of events has been planned to help build a community that stresses nonviolence in the Triangle. Join the Council at one, or all, of the following events:

Speak No Evil: Creating the U.S. Constitution–CANCELED
Monday, September 17, 7-9 p.m.
Community United Church of Christ
814 Dixie Trail, Raleigh

A screening of the film A More Perfect Union, portraying the events of the 1787 Constitutional Convention, followed by a discussion.

Happiness is Homemade Forum: Affordable Housing Promotes Nonviolent Living
Tuesday, September 18, 7-9 p.m.
Highland United Methodist Church
1909 Ridge Road, Raleigh

Learn about how the lack of affordable housing violates the dignity of people and contributes to violence in our society. Panelists will include Rachel Zeitler, Advocacy and Social Impact Manager for Wake Habitat; Joe Rappl, Chair of Affordable Housing Task Force with Congregations for Social Justice; The Rev. Paul Anderson, The Fountain of Raleigh Fellowship.

Toward Wholeness: Prayer Vigil for Nonviolence
Thursday, September 20, 7-9 p.m.
Sacred Heart Church
200 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh

Join other people from across the Triangle in praying for nonviolence in our communities.