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11/07 Open House at Masjid Bilal / Islam 101

WHAT:

Open House at Masjid Bilal

Get To Know Your Neighbors: Islam 101

WHEN:

2 - 5 p.m. Sunday

November 7th

WHERE:

Masjid Bilal Ibin Rabah

1545 Russel Cave Road

Lexington

Click here for map to the Mosque. 

Free.  All are welcome.

DETAILS:

"do good to those in need, neighbors who are near, neighbors who are strangers . . ." Qur'an 4:36

SPONSORS:

Masjid Bilal Ibin Rabah

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

859-233-4827

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11/4 UNA: Film: Talking Through Walls

WHAT:

Kentucky Division United Nations Association-USA

Bluegrass Chapter - United Nations Association-USA

Film: Talking Through Walls : How the Struggle to Build a Mosque Unites a Community

WHEN:

7:30 - 8:45 p.m. Thursday

November 4th

WHERE:

Kentucky Theatre

214 East Main Street

Lexington

Click here for map to the Theatre.

Free & Open to All.

Help spread the word.  Click here to view & print the event flyer.  Please post it.

DETAILS:

To commemorate United Nations Day, Talking Through Walls will be shown at the Kentucky Theatre.

This compelling  story shows some of the best and worst of the American spirit. 

The film takes viewers into the life and struggle of Zia Rahman, a determined but ailing man, who sets out to build a mosque in his suburban community. Against the backdrop of post 9/11 fears that threaten to scuttle the project, a coalition forms that includes a Catholic Priest, two Rabbis, and a Buddhist, who join Zia to support his efforts. There’s power in their union and they ultimately succeed in helping to get the mosque built, revealing the best of American ideals at one of the most difficult times in American history.

Now Zia is a tireless advocate of interreligious understanding and the mosque frequently hosts interfaith events.  For much more about this film, click here to go to the 20,000 Dialogues website.

Prior to the film we will have short presentations (three minutes each) by several religious leaders, on religious tolerance in their faith traditions and situations that have tested those views.

We think that it would be beneficial to have tabling, with information about the interfaith community, efforts for peace, and religious tolerance. You are invited to have table space and make your information available.

SPONSORS:

Kentucky Division - United Nations Association - USA

Bluegrass Chapter - United Nations Association

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Rebecca Glasscock

(859) 246-6319

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10/28 ACLU's of Kentucky's 17th Annual Bill of Rights Dinner: Anthony Romero To Speak

WHAT:

ACLU's of Kentucky's 17th Annual Bill of Rights Dinner

Featuring National ACLU Executive Director

Anthony Romero

WHEN:

6:00 Social hour with cash bar
7:00 Dinner and program with Anthony Romero

Thursday August 28

WHERE:

Downtown Hyatt
320 W. Jefferson
Louisville

COSTS: $60.  Click here to buy tickets online.

DETAILS:

Celebrate the ACLU’s 90th Birthday at the ACLU of KY’s annual Bill of Rights Dinner featuring National ACLU Executive Director, Anthony Romero.

SPONSORS:

American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky

ACLU of Kentucky

315 Guthrie Street, Suite 300

Louisville, KY 40202-3820

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

info@aclu-ky.org

502-581-9746

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10/28 TIABG Annual Dinner: Prof John Stempel on “Using Religion in Peace & Conflict”

WHAT:

The Annual Meeting & Dinner of
The Interfaith Alliance of the Bluegrass

Keynote Speaker:

Professor John Stempel

speaking on

“Using Religion in Peace & Conflict”

plus

TIABG 2010 Faith & Freedom Awardee:

Imam Ihsan Bagby

WHEN:

6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Thursday

October 28th

WHERE:

Temple Adath Israel
124 No. Ashland Ave
Lexington

Click here for a map and directions to Temple Adath Israel.

Click here to view and print the banquet flyer.  Spread the word: post it.

Tickers $20 per person; $10 for seniors and students.  Please reserve tickets by contacting Jesse Mark at tiabg@qx.net or 859-559-5943.  Checks and reservation may be mailed to The Interfaith Alliance of the Bluegrass (TIABG), P.O. Box 910336, Lexington, Ky. 40591.

DETAILS:

Our keynote speaker is Professor John Stempel, Senior Professor at the University of Kentucky Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce.  He will give a talk entitled “Using Religion in Peace & Conflict.” In addition TIABG will present the 2010 Faith and Freedom Award to Dr. Ihsan Bagby, Associate Professor of Islamic Studies at the University of Kentucky. The Faith and Freedom Award is given in recognition of steadfast devotion to the promotion of religious understanding between peoples of different faith.

About John Stempel

Dr. Stempel spent 4 years at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, Iran, among many postings during a 24 year career with the U.S. Foreign Service, after which he came to the Patterson School as Associate Director in 1988. He served as Director from 1993 to 2003. He has consulted on the Middle East for various media, and is a member of the New York Council on Foreign Relations. He received his A.B. from Princeton and an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley. He is the author of Inside the Iranian Revolution, now in a second edition, and Common Sense and Foreign Policy, published in 2008.

About Ihsan Bagby

Dr. Bagby has been active in both local and national Islamic and interfaith organizations, and was influential in the formation of The Interfaith Alliance of the Bluegrass. Recently elected to the Majlis of the Islamic Society of North America, he is also a Fellow with the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, in Detroit, and on the Advisory Board of the Hartford Institute for Religious Research, Hartford Seminary. Dr. Bagby holds a PhD. in Near Eastern Studies from the University of Michigan (1985).

About Dinner

Dinner will be catered by Sav’s Grill and West African Cuisine, serving Mafen vegetarian sauce over wheat couscous, Peanut chicken over rice, and Tilapia vegetable stew over rice. Entertainment will be provided by Sogo Drums.

About TIABG

The Interfaith Alliance of the Bluegrass is an organization of adults and youth which fosters relationships among a diversity of religious traditions and organizations, in order to discover and celebrate shared values in an atmosphere of mutual respect. We advocate for actions which promote the greater dignity and well-being of all people in our community through respectful dialogue and by modeling successful interfaith cooperation.

The Interfaith Alliance is equally committed to protecting the integrity of both religion and democracy in America.  We champion religious freedom by respecting individual rights, promoting policies that protect both religion and democracy and uniting diverse voices to challenge extremism and build common ground.

SPONSORS:

The Interfaith Alliance of the Bluegrass

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Jesse Mark
tiabg@qx.net

(859) 559-5943

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10/21 Homeless Connection - 3rd Annual Resource Fair

WHAT:

Homeless Connection - 3rd Annual Resource Fair

WHEN:

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday

October 21

WHERE:

Central Christian Church
205 E Short Street

Lexington

Free & open to the public. 

Parking is behind the church.  Heading north on M.L. King, turn right into the parking lot immediately after passing the Church.

Click here for map

DETAILS:

The third annual resource fair will provide information, referrals, and resource materials related to issues facing the homeless, marginally housed and veteran populations. These issues include housing, shelter, feeding programs, medical and mental health services.

 

Last year, 250 people participated and dozens of providers attended. The event was initiated during our 2008 25th anniversary celebrations by board member Billie Mallory, who is requesting assistance to help serve Council-sponsored coffee to the participants and lunch to the resource providers.

 

Volunteers are needed to help serve at the following shifts: 9-11, 11-1, 1-3. Contact Billie Mallory at mallory.billie @yahoo.com or call 859.285.5211 to let her know when you can help.

2010 Voices

This event is also part of 2010 Voices event series of the Central Kentucky Council for Peace and Justice, which is running from September through November.  For a complete schedule of "Voices" events click here. 

SPONSORS:

Central Kentucky Homeless and Housing Initiative

U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs - Stand Down

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Billie Mallory

(859) 285-5211

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10/31 Transylvania Univ & Sayre School present: Paul K Chappell

WHAT:

Transylvania University & Sayre School present

Empowering Peacemakers

with

Paul K Chappell

Peace Leadership Director for the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation

WHEN:

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sunday

October 31

WHERE:

Transylvania University Library

3rd & North Broadway

Lexington

Click here for a map to the J. Douglas Gay Jr. / Frances Carrick Thomas Library

Free & open to the public.  Free, but pre-registration is appreciated.  Contact Gail Koehler at peaceandjusticeky@gmail.com or call 859-338-2418.

Click here to view & print the event flyer.

DETAILS:

The Central Kentucky Council for Peace & Justice's Voices 2010 event series is pleased to present Peace Leadership Director and Educator Paul K. Chappell.  Paul brings a new vision for what must be done if we must do if we are to end war. 

About Paul Chappell 

A graduate of West Point, Paul was deployed to Baghdad during part of his seven years of military service.  He left active duty last November as a Captain and now serves as Peace Leadership Director for the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation .  He is the author of two books, Will War Ever End?: A Soldier's Vision of Peace for the 21st Century and The End of War: How Waging Peace Can Save Humanity, Our Planet and Our Future.  Click here to learn more about Paul Chappell.

Paul’s time in Central Kentucky is made possible by the generous support of Sayre School,  Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Transylvania University,  the University of Kentucky, Berea College, Berea's Friends Community,  and the financial contributions of many individuals. 

2010 Voices

This event is also part of 2010 Voices event series of the Central Kentucky Council for Peace and Justice, which is running from September through November.  For a complete schedule of "Voices" events click here. 

SPONSORS:

Transylvania University

Sayre School

Central Kentucky Council for Peace & Justice

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Gail Koehler

peaceandjusticeky@gmail.com

859-338-2418

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10/30 CKCPJ: Paul Chappell - Peace Leadership Training

WHAT:

BCTC's Students for Peace & Earth Justice &

CKCPJ's Voices 2010 event series

Peace Leadership Training

with

Paul K Chappell

Peace Leadership Director for the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation

WHEN:

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturday

October 30

WHERE:

Bluegrass Community & Technical College - Cooper Campus

Directly North of Commonwealth Stadium

Academic Technical Building’s Lobby

470 Cooper Drive

Lexington

BCTC Campus Map: Click here.

Free & open to the public.  Lunch served.  Free, but pre-registration is required.  Contact Gail Koehler at peaceandjusticeky@gmail.com or call 859-338-2418.  Completion certificates will be presented to participants, and CEU credit is available — please inquire when registering.

Click here to view & print the event flyer.

DETAILS:

The Central Kentucky Council for Peace & Justice's Voices 2010 event series is pleased to present Peace Leadership Director and Educator Paul K. Chappell’s full day peace leadership course. 

Training Includes:

• Introduction to Peace Leadership

• Persuasion for Peace Leadership

• Peace Strategy and Tactics

• Dissolving Hostility

• Conflict Resolution for Peace Leadership

• Identifying and Preventing Manipulation

About Paul Chappell 

A graduate of West Point, Paul was deployed to Baghdad during part of his seven years of military service.  He left active duty last November as a Captain and now serves as Peace Leadership Director for the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation .  He is the author of two books, Will War Ever End?: A Soldier's Vision of Peace for the 21st Century and The End of War: How Waging Peace Can Save Humanity, Our Planet and Our Future.  Click here to learn more about Paul Chappell.

Paul’s time in Central Kentucky is made possible by the generous support of Sayre School,  Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Transylvania University,  the University of Kentucky, Berea College, Berea's Friends Community,  and the financial contributions of many individuals. 

2010 Voices

This event is also part of 2010 Voices event series of the Central Kentucky Council for Peace and Justice, which is running from September through November.  For a complete schedule of "Voices" events click here. 

SPONSORS:

BCTC's Students for Peace & Earth Justice

Central Kentucky Council for Peace & Justice

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Gail Koehler

peaceandjusticeky@gmail.com

859-338-2418

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PLEASE NOTE: We limit postings on Justicelist to legislative alerts and announcements of events. The CKCPJ seeks to promote dialogue as a path to peace and justice. Consequently, we may announce events that reflect points of view not necessarily endorsed by the Council.

 

10/30 CMD Al-Ghananeem speaking on "Islam: Religion of Peace and Moderation"

WHAT:

Christian-Muslim Dialogue Group invites you to hear:

Dr. Abeer Al-Ghananeem

speaking on

"Islam: Religion of Peace and Moderation"

WHEN:

10 a.m. - noon Saturday

October 30

WHERE:

Hunter Presbyterian Church
109 Rosemont Garden
Lexington

Free & open to the public.

DETAILS:

The speaker will be Dr. Abeer Al-Ghananeem. Dr Abeer will speak on "Islam: Religion of Peace and Moderation" Dr Bagby, originally scheduled to speak, was called out of town, and Dr. Abeer agreed to speak on the positive note Islam offers to violence.

Abeer Al-Ghananeem is an Associate Professor at the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky and Vice-President for Scientific Affairs at US World Meds, a Louisville based pharmaceutical company. She is also an adjunct faculty at Sullivan University College of Pharmacy. Dr. Al-Ghananeem is engaged in several innovative projects that connects science with global health and poverty.

Dr. Al-Ghananeem is a community activist in the areas of civic education, coalition building, media outreach, and civil and human rights protection. She has lectured on health care, interfaith, and diversity subjects. She has served in several local and national committees and organizations.

After the formal program, we will have our traditional pot-luck luncheon where we can continue our discussions over a meal.  Please bring a dish, drinks, breads, or deserts. Bring an interested friend.

SPONSORS:

Christian-Muslim Dialogue Group

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

John Parks
Coordinator of the C-M Dialogue

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10/19 BCTC SPEJ: Daira Quinones on Displaced Afro-Columbians

WHAT:

Students for Peace & Earth Justice

at Bluegrass Community & Technical College presents:

Daira Quinones Preciado

Afro-Columbian Leader, Storyteller & Musician

"Facing the Displaced"

WHEN:

5:00 - 6:00 pm Tuesday

October 19th

WHERE:

Bluegrass Community & Technical College - Cooper Campus

Directly North of Commonwealth Stadium

Oswald Auditorium (OB 230)

470 Cooper Drive

Lexington

BCTC Campus Map: Click here.

Free & open to the public

Click here to view & print the event flyer.

DETAILS:

Daira Quinones Preciado is a leader in the Afro Columbian displaced movement, who will share her community's story of displacement due to the drug-war-fueled conflict in Columbia.  Daira is a musician, storyteller and community organizer who was forced from her home by gunmen.  This is an excellent opportunity to bring light to Columbia's internally displaced and connect the dots between military policy and the filed drug war in the U.S. and Latin America. 

Click here to see and hear Daira.  She sings beautifully.  She speaks about how a misguided U.S. foreign policy has affected her and those she loved. 

Fall 2010 Voices for Peace and Justice

This event is also part of 'Fall 2010 Voices for Peace & Justice' 0f the Central Kentucky Council for Peace and Justice's September through November event series.  For a complete schedule of "Voices" events click here. 

SPONSOR:

BCTC's Students for Peace & Earth Justice

Central Kentucky Council for Peace & Justice

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Rebecca Glasscock

(859) 246-6319

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Four Job Openings at MACED!

WHAT:

Four Job Openings at MACED!

MACED works so that Appalachian communities are better places to live. We partner with local people to build upon the strengths of the region and assist businesses that grow local economies and create opportunities for low-income people.

DETAILS:

The Mountain Association for Community Economic Development (MACED), whose core purpose is to stimulate economic, social and environmental change that strengthens communities in Appalachia, has four openings: three in enterprise development and a fourth job opening for a research and policy position.

Enterprise Development Director, Berea

Seeking entrepreneurial and seasoned manager able to embrace sustainable development, grow local economies and motivate people. Must have a broad base of knowledge and experience in business and program development, commercial financing and community economic development; ability to manage staff in a fast, team centered environment; passionate about a better future for Appalachia.

Consulting Services Manager, Berea

Seeking an enterprise development expert to deliver and coordinate technical assistance services to small businesses and nonprofits. Must have the ability to conduct organizational assessments, build relationships, and apply a broad range of core business development tools. Strong financial management and strategic planning experience are essential; effective written, interpersonal and presentation-based communication skills a must.

Project Specialist, Hazard

Seeking a project specialist for new office in Hazard, Ky. Must have ability to conduct business assessments, underwrite loans, market to partners, build local relationships, present potential deals to committee. Experience evaluating financial information, strong written and interpersonal communications; knowledge of and commitment to Appalachian region and sustainability.

Research & Policy Associate, Berea

Seeking a highly motivated individual to help promote public policy change on issues important to eastern Kentucky and Central Appalachia. The position will carry out research, policy analysis, communications, coalition building and advocacy on a range of issues related to sustainable development. Successful applicants will bring experience, education and interest in analyzing public policy; communicating clearly and compellingly about policy issues; and working for positive change in the region.

For information about MACED and complete announcements for the 4 positions visit www.MACED.org. Excellent benefits, competitive pay. EOE/AA.

SPONSORS:

MACED (Mountain Association for Community Economic Development)

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

info@maced.org

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