Peace
Interfaith Peace Service and Discussion
by Dominican Center at Marywood (DominicanCenter...)
Submitted 09-16-2011 under NONPROFITS
On September 18, 2011, Dominican Center at Marywood will host an Interfaith Peace Service at Dominican Chapel Marywood from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Present at this Peace Service will be representatives of the Hindu, Buddhist,...Interfaith Peace Service and Discussion
by Dominican Center at Marywood (DominicanCenter...)
Submitted 09-16-2011 under
Prayer Service at Dominican Chapel Marywood - 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.Faith cultures represented: Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Muslim, Unitarian, Reformed, Catholic and Native American.Refreshments will be served.Panel discussion following from 3:40 - 4:30 p.m...
Peace pole installation at Wealthy Theatre in honor of Dirk Koning
by Denise Cheng (dennetmint)
Submitted 04-22-2011 under NEWS
On a gray noon, the beats of Badenya caromed through Wealthy Theatre as a small crowd gathered for the Earth Day peace pole dedication ceremony. The peace pole was the closing chapter of a memorial to Dirk Koning, the first executive director of the...
The Peace of Cake
by Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids (grdominicans)
Submitted 12-02-2010 under NONPROFITS
Her first job was in a bakery and fifty years later she is a serious baker. Marie Celeste Miller, a native of Grand Rapids, an art historian and Grand Rapids Dominican Sister, has launched a new business called The Peace of Cake: Confections by...
Song sharing planned at Marywood Chapel
by Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids (grdominicans)
Submitted 10-22-2010 under NONPROFITS
On Sunday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m., the Marywood Chapel Choir will be sharing a concert with the Grand Rapids Women's Chorus. Each group of singers will perform a few pieces separately and the combined choirs will perform one piece together. The...
Events planned for Afghan War anniversary
by Nick Manes (nickmanes)
Submitted 10-06-2010 under NEWS
This week marks the nine-year anniversary of the United States' occupation of Afghanistan. A group of concerned citizens called Grand Rapids for Justice and Peace in Afghanistan has a series of events planned to commemorate the anniversary as...
Don't be a stranger
by Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids (grdominicans)
Submitted 09-29-2010 under NONPROFITS
Mary Navarre -- Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids In the movie "Eat, Pray, Love", Elizabeth Gilbert describes her first attempt at prayer something like this: “Hello God, how are you? I’m Liz. It’s nice to meet you. I’...
[MIDTOWN] Midtown Green sculpture and meditation garden proposal meeting
by Midtown Neighborhood Association (MidtownGR)
Submitted 07-08-2010 under NONPROFITS
Midtown Green Park, at the corner of Eastern and Fountain, has long been a favorite neighborhood fun spot. Whether it’s flying a kite, throwing a frisbee or playing catch with Fido, many Midtown neighbors use this park as an extension of their...
Seven Grand Rapids Dominicans Among Thousands in Manhattan Peace Activities
by Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids (grdominicans)
Submitted 05-10-2010 under NONPROFITS
Seven Grand Rapids Dominicans--Mary Pat Beatty, Carol Gilbert, Barbara Hansen, Ardeth Platte, Jean Reimer, Alice Wittenbach and Lucianne Siers--gathered in Manhattan's uptown during rush hour on April 30th to begin three days of activities...
Women in Black
by Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids (grdominicans)
Submitted 04-21-2010 under NONPROFITS
According to the Women in Black international website, the organization is a "world-wide network of women committed to peace with justice and actively opposed to injustice, war, militarism and other forms of violence. As women experiencing these...- 1 of 2
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