Re-visioning our DoP Group

Our last meeting on January 13th was dedicated to considering new goals for our local group. We are searching to energize ourselves for the future. Please read the following minutes carefully.

We created three mission statements which come after the minutes. We would like to adopt one of these (or a combination thereof) at our next meeting. We need your input!!!

Proposed Mission Statements:

1. Our mission is to introduce a passion for peace to people of all ages and beliefs, since peace is essential for the survival of the planet and all living things. Our passion for peace is carried

2. As a local Department of Peace, striving to build a culture of peace through our personal and cooperative actions, our mission is to be a community resource for conflict resolution and non-violence.

3. To function as a local department of peace, a resource for strategies of non-violent conflict resolution (Vision statement?)

Could you please make our next meeting on February 10th an important part of your agenda? We need your energy in revitalizing our group. Thank you!

News from KNOW

Movie: Little Town of Bethlehem

Documentary film examines the struggle to promote equality in Palestine/Israel through nonviolent engagement through the true stories of three men from different sides coming together.

Film info: www.littletownofbethlehem.org

Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 7 pm

First Presbyterian Church

321 W. South St., Kalamazoo

Admission is free, and open to the public.

Donations accepted. Park and enter in rear.

Sponsored by KNOW films committee: www.KNOWfilms.org

Concert: Don't miss this chance to hear...

emma's revolution

Sunday, January 30th at 7pm

People's Church

1758 N. 10th St, Kalamazoo

Tickets $12 in advance/$15 at the door

Available online

and at People's Church

With hauntingly beautiful harmonies and powerful acoustic instrumentals that deliver the energy and strength of their convictions, emma's revolution creates new standards in the art of social justice.

Their songs have been sung for the Dalai Lama, praised by Pete Seeger and recorded by Holly Near.

emma's revolution is the duo of activist musicians, Pat Humphries & Sandy O.

MMMMMMMMMMM.....CHOCOLATE!!!!!!

Dale Anderson has spent the past several years working on a plan to start a chocolate shop in Kalamazoo, with the intention of using the business to provide employment and mentoring for court-involved youth.

The plan has finally come to reality:

Confections With Convictions 116 W. Crosstown Parkway, Suite 101, Kalamazoo, MI 49001.

The shop is just west of the South Burdick intersection. Regular business hours will be Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Our next DoP meeting is February 10th at 6:30 at Skyridge Church. See you there!!