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| The Universal Peace Federation USA and its network of Ambassadors for Peace across America are supporting the UN's International Day of Peace with a wide variety of events and activities. Following are some of the reports from those events. | |
| Note: If you would like to report an IDP event or activity in your area, please use the IDP Report Form. | |
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International Day of Peace rally at the
"The warm, bright autumn day at the state capitol was a perfect setting for this year’s International Day of Peace Rally in Madison, Wisconsin." |
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International Day of Peace celebrated in Chicago UPF Volunteers join in Chicago's annual Jericho Walk to commemorate the International Day of Peace. |
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American Clergy Leadership Conference in Chicago
joins with UPF to celebrate "Pastors Unite in Their Commitment for Peace During Interfaith Prayer Breakfast in Chicago" |
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International Day of Peace marked at the
Diverse faith leaders gathered to pray for peace, and many joined together for music and inspiration on the steps of the State Capitol in Denver. |
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Women' Federation for World Peace Celebrates the International Day of Peace in 12 US cities. Women's Federation for World Peace USA, an affiliated organization of the Universal Peace Federation, celebrated the International Day of Peace in 12 cities across America. |
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Arizona International Day of Peace 2008 Faithful participants gathered at 6:00 am for a Sunday sunrise service to celebrate the UN International Day of Peace, September 21, 2008. This was the fourth annual sunrise celebration organized by Arizona Department of Peace Campaign. Report on Arizona Sunrise Service
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"Peace Boat" Brings
Prayers for Peace In a unique gesture to commemorate the UN's International Day of Peace, faith leaders from New Jersey embarked on a "Peace Boat" to offer prayers and a peace ceremony in front of both the Statue of Liberty and the United Nations. |
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Day of Peace Celebrated in Los Angeles Ambassadors for Peace and UPF volunteers in Los Angeles marked the International Day of Peace with interfaith prayers, an art contest and speech contest for youth, and support of a local blood drive. |
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An Artistic Celebration
of the International In order to connect to the global initiative of Peace Day, the young people gathered at Monrovia Coffee House to create an artistic celebration to show their support. The result was music, poetry, and art all in the name of peace. |
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Vigil for International Peace in Brooklyn The 2008 Vigil for International Peace was held in the Prospect Park BandShell, Brooklyn, New York on September 14th, 2008. This special program included musical presentations, song, dance, interactive art and peace meditations. Report: Day of Peace Marked in Brooklyn
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International Day of
Peace Celebrated in Volunteers from various faith communities in Little Rock, AR celebrated the Day of Peace through a special service project plus an interfaith prayer meeting at the Arkansas State Capitol. |
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"Honk for Peace" in Anchorage, Alaska Youth volunteers in Anchorage, Alaska decided to do a "Honk for Peace" demonstration to bring awareness of the International Day of Peace to their community of Anchorage. |
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International Day of Peace in Omaha, NE The Omaha, Nebraska Chapter of the American Clergy Leadership Conference sponsored an interfaith Peace Prayer breakfast in recognition of The UN International Day of Peace. |
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International Day of Peace in Salt Lake City Ambassadors for Peace and UPF USA volunteers organized a "Prayer for Peace" at the Utah Capitol to mark the International Day of Peace. They also participated in the annual PeaceFest in downtown Salt Lake City. |
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Family Peace Festival - Richmond, VA On September 21, UPF joined 50 other organizations at St. Joseph’s Villa in Richmond, VA to promote the International Day of Peace. 1,000 participants created a festive and friendly spirit in the “Family Peace Festival and Interfaith Celebration.” |
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Day of Peace Service in the Bay Area The volunteers in the Bay Area of northern California gathered in the early morning at the Burbank Community Garden, starting the day with recognizing the International Day of Peace. Their objective was to show support for this day of peace through serving the local community. |
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