From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH)
September 28, 2010
"Nonviolence is not some exalted regimen that can be practiced only by a monk or a master…One need not wait until war is declared and bullets are flying to work for peace…A more constant and equally urgent battle must be waged each day against the forces of one's own anger, carelessness, and self-absorption." … Kenneth Kraft, professor of religious studies at Lehigh University and a scholar of Japanese Zen and socially engaged Buddhism.
Herb and Ann
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TONIGHT, Tues, Sept 28, 6:45 pm: Celebration of 90th anniversary of League of Women Voters and the ratification of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote. Local women who have been politically active will be honored, including ACEH member Becky Arenas, for her work in educating and registering voters and her early candidacies for city council and state representative. At Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland.
Thurs, Sept 30, 7 pm: "Palestine and Israel: A Christian Peacemaking Perspective," by Dr. Tom and Rev. Dr. Sharon Arendshorst. Free. In memory of local Peace With Justice Advocate Philip E. Beal. Sponsored by Peace With Justice group of First United Methodist Church and some 20 other churches and groups, including ACEH. At First United Methodist Church, 57 West 10th St, Holland. (See follow-up event below, Oct. 11.)
Thurs, Sept 30, through Oct. 9, 8 pm: Play: "Lines: The Lived Experience of Race." The "story of race, discrimination, and diversity in West Michigan," produced by Actors' Theatre and based on interviews with more than 150 area residents. Ticket sales begin Sept. 20: Adults, $24; seniors and students, $20. (616) 234-3817 or www.atgr.org Performances Thurs-Sat, followed by discussion. At Spectrum Theatre, 160 Fountain St, NE, Grand Rapids.
Fri, Oct 1, 7:30 pm: Documentary, "For the Bible Tells Me So": award-winning film that looks at how five "very normal, very Christian families handle the realization of having a gay child." Part of 2010-11 film series sponsored by Holland is Ready. At Park Theatre, River Ave between 10th and 11th Sts, Holland.
Wed, Oct 6, 11:30 am until 1:30 pm: Upstream 2010: A program to provide domestic violence prevention information to pastors, faith leaders, social workers, and others. Leslie Coghill, LMSW, is the presenter. Part of Alliance Against Domestic and Sexual Violence speaker series. Bring your own lunch. Register at (616) 331-2748. At GVSU Meijer Campus, 515 S. Waverly, Holland.
Thurs, Oct 7, various times: Academic Consortium Conference: "Islam Beyond the Headlines." Morning keynote, 10:30 am: "Where is the Love? Where is the Justice? Muslim Reflections for Today," by Omid Safi, Ph.D., chair for the Study of Islam at the American Academy of Religion and professor of Islamic studies at the University of North Carolina. Evening keynote, 7 pm: "Memories of Muhammad: The Prophet We Never Knew," by Dr. Safi. Day includes breakout sessions. Open to the public; register at www.interfaith-mi.org Sponsored by West Michigan Academic Consortium and the Kaufman Interfaith Institute. At Calvin College, Prince Conference Center, 1800 East Beltline, SE, Grand Rapids.
Fri, Oct 8, 7 pm: Meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) to honor Hispanic Heritage Month. Everyone is welcome. Documentary: "Viva La Causa: The Story of César Chávez and a Great Movement for Social Justice," about farmworkers who went on strike against California grape growers for better wages and working conditions. Discussion facilitated by Rev. Andrés Fierro, pastor of Crossroad Chapel in Holland. NOTE New Location: At 2nd floor training room, Holland City Hall, 270 South River, Holland.
Mon, Oct 11, 7 pm: Forum on issues of peace with justice, related to Palestine and Israel. This open, moderated discussion is a follow-up to the Sept 30 event (see above). Moderators are Rev. John Kleinheksel, Sr., Dr. Tom Arendshorst, and Rev. Dr. Sharon Arendshorst. At Hope Church, 77 West 11th St, Holland.
