Here is the schedule for the walk:
Thursday Sept. 11 we walk from Westerly to Charlestown.
Friday, Sept. 12 from Charlestown to Kingstown.
Saturday, Sept. 13 from Kingstown to North Kingstown.
Sunday, Sept. 14 from North Kingstown to Warwick.
Saturday, Sept. 20 from Warwick to Providence, where we join the mediation walk from Memorial Park (South Main st.) to the Wall of Hope (near Water Place Park).
Accodring to the organizers, “The walkers will be accompanied by a support vehicle that will carry backpacks, bed rolls, water and food. Each day we will walk about 10-12 miles. There will be plenty of rest stops along the way and folks can always climb in the support vehicle for a bit if needed. Each night we will gather for a dinner or potluck in a host church and have time in the evening for a program or for sharing with the local community about our walk. The host church will also offer sleeping space for those who want it.”
I was at the park this morning to witness the start of the peace walk. The mood was optimistic and meditative. I felt the weight of President Obama’s words the night before as the United States prepares to plunge once more into war.
There are better options.
]]>The goal is peaceful relationships on all levels.
Our focus is on how we live with our families, friends, and community members; what kind of citizens, coworkers and colleagues we are; and, how we educate our children and work for social justice.
It is about being able to live a healthy life with meaningful work, good housing and safe neighborhoods.
It is about affirming our need for artistic expression and appreciation for culture in all its diversity.
It is about how we live on this planet and use its resources.
It is about appreciating the connection of all life physically and spiritually.
Peace Flag Workshops: Providence Community Libraries, 9 Locations. https://www.provcomlib.org/
Peace Art Exhibit: 9/4-9/30, M-F 9:00-5:00. Atrium Gallery, First Unitarian Church of Providence, 1 Benevolent St, Providence. https://www.facebook.com/
Monks of Gaden Shartse Dokhang Monastery World Peace Tour 2014-15 in RI: 9/5, 7:00PM, Talk: World Peace & Unity and 9/6, 9:00-3:30PM, Sand Mandala, Singing Bowl Meditation & More. Contact janetlarsonyoga@gmail.com for details.
Walk Across RI for Peace & Justice: 9/11-9/14, All Day. Walk from Westerly to Providence. contact myager@afsc.org, karinalutz@hotmail.com or call 508-399-66-99 for details.
Peace Art Exhibit Opening: 9/12, 5:00-6:30PM. Atrium Gallery, First Unitarian Church of Providence, 1 Benevolent St, Providence. https://www.facebook.com/
RiverFest by Day: 9/13, 12:00-4:00PM. Peace Flag Workshop. River Island Park, Woonsocket. https://www.facebook.com/
Slater Park Fall Festival: 9/13-9/14, 11:00-5:00PM. 9/14-Peace Flag Workshop. www.pawtucketartsfestival.
Day of Honor: 9/14, 10:00-5:00PM. Peace Flag Workshop. Free Admission for Civil & Military Service, ID required. Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence. http://rwpzoo.org/
URI Kingston Celebration of UN Day of Peace: 9/18, 11:00-3:00PM. Peace Flag Workshop. URI Kingston Campus Quad, 45 Upper College Rd, Kingston. http://web.uri.edu/
Peace Art Exhibit: Gallery Night Providence Tour: 9/18, 5:00-9:00PM. Atrium Gallery, First Unitarian Church of Providence, 1 Benevolent St, Providence. https://www.facebook.com/
PARK(ing) Day Providence: 9/19, 8:00-4:00PM. Peace Flag Workshop. Parking Space at 347 Broadway, Providence at the intersection of Broadway and Knight St. https://www.facebook.com/
Voices for Peace Concert: 9/19, 7:00PM. The Avenue Concept, 304 Lockwood St, Providence. https://www.facebook.com/
37th Annual Heritage Day Festival: 9/20, 12:00-6:00PM. Peace Flag Workshop. Roger Williams National Memorial, 282 N Main St, Providence. http://www.preservation.ri.
Peace Walk: 9/20, 3:00-6:00PM. Walk from Memorial Park, 121 S Main St to Union Station Plaza, Providence. https://www.facebook.com/
First Works Urban Carnivale: 9/20, 6:00PM. The Providence Rink at the Bank of America City Center, 2 Kennedy Plaza, Providence. http://bit.ly/1jKB2MD
United Nations International Day of Peace: 9/21, All Day. http://www.un.org/en/events/
Interfaith Peace Gathering: 9/21, 12:00PM. Unitarian Congregation of South County, 27 North Rd, Peace Dale.
Aurea Presents Not About Heroes: 9/21, 7:30PM. Slater Mill, Pawtucket. http://www.
RI for Community and Justice Peace Festival: 9/23, 6:00-7:30PM. URI Providence, Paff Auditorium, 80 Washington St, Providence. www.ricj.org
More information about all of the RI Month of Peace events: http://thepeaceflagproject.