Lutheran Peace Fellowship of the Great Plains Google Group

more peace thoughts from Jean Vanier

2008-10-08T03:33:02Z

So many in our world today are suffering from isolation, war and
oppression. So much money is spent on the construction of armaments.
Many, many young people are in despair because of the danger of nuclear
war. Today as never before, we need communities of welcome; communities
that are a sign of peace in a world of war. There is no point in praying

Peace thoughts

2008-10-08T03:29:28Z

Following are some peace thoughts from Jean Vanier:
[Prophets of peace] have lived and proclaimed a path of non-violence.
They have been
able to do this because they received support and lived with a
community of men
and women of like minds and hearts. "When I despair," said Mahatma
Gandhi, "I remember

Litany

2008-09-09T04:07:31Z

Here is the litany again. I guess attachments don't work.
Ron
International Day of Prayer for Peace
Litany for Peace
One: From words and deeds that provoke discord, prejudice and hatred,
All: O God, deliver us.
One: From suspicions and fears that stand in the way of reconciliation,
All: O God, deliver us.

Peace Litany

2008-09-08T03:59:57Z

Attached is a Peace litany for the International Day of Peace, September
21. It also has useful links.
Ron E.

moere thoughts from Jean Vanier

2008-04-29T03:18:41Z

Peace in the World
If we are to work for unity and peace in the world, we must begin at
home. How can we help to make peace in distant countries if we are
waging wars at home, with our family or neighbors, at work, at school or
in our own particular human community? Working for peace in distant
places can be a way of running away from ourselves and refusing to look

Peace

2008-04-29T03:15:08Z

Peace
The awareness that we need to change grows out of an awareness of the
gravity of the conflicts in the world, in society, at work and in our
families. Are human beings condemned to continual conflict, to hatred
and war? Is peace possible? How can we renounce the spirit of
competition and criticism that leads to the use of force and looks on

CHANGED: Today's Lutheran Peace Fellowship Meeing location changed

2008-04-13T17:56:18Z

I'm embarassed to say that I received some interesting news only this
morning (when I went to ask for a key to the church for this afternoons
meeting - Hope Lutheran is NOT available for any events on Sundays and
nobody thought to call me to inform me as such.
We'll meet at my parent's home, which is only 2 blocks north of Hope

Winter Soldier Begins Tomorrow

2008-03-12T13:51:35Z

LPFGP Friends,

As a veteran myself, the events that will transpire in Washington this
weekend are very meaningful to me. Brave men and women who stood up
for our country are now standing up for their fellow soldiers, seamen
and airmen who are still facing combat overseas. This is the ultimate

View this page "LPF Agreements and Commitments"

2008-02-22T23:56:57Z

We have published the Lutheran Peace Fellowship Agreements and
Commitments on our Google Group. Please read the document and be
prepared to discuss and approve it at our upcoming meeting.

Click on [link]
- or copy & paste it into your browser's address bar if that doesn't

Meeting this Sunday at St. John Lutheran

2008-02-01T18:34:03Z

Meeting this Sunday at St. John Lutheran 1710 5th Street South in
Fargo. 3:00 - 4:30

Yes, I know it's Super Bowl Sunday -- the game starts later -- Peace
is important too!

These are important items to be discussed.

(random order)

March 7-8 Nobel Peace Prize Forum
displays
schedule workers

March 19th Event Plans

2008-01-30T15:12:14Z

As I'm sure we all know, March 19th marks the beginning of the sixth
year of war in Iraq. United for Peace & Justice is planning a number
of events nationally and have launched a website at [link].
UFPJ is calling for and supporting a set of activities on and around
the 5th anniversary that will manifest the intensifying opposition to

Using the LPFGP Discussion System

2008-01-26T17:24:24Z

LPFGP Members and Friends,
Welcome to the Lutheran Peace Fellowship of the Great Plains Email
Discussion List. We launched our website earlier this week at
[link]. Don't forget to stop by and check it out
and add it to your 'Favorites' in your browser. You'll notice the articles

View this page "ELCA Social Statement: For Peace in God's World"

2008-01-22T01:22:21Z

Click on [link]
- or copy & paste it into your browser's address bar if that doesn't
work.

Welcome to our Google Groups Discussion Area

2008-01-20T22:31:50Z

Welcome to the Lutheran Peace Fellowship of the Great Plains Google
Groups Discussion Area. Members may send messages to
greatplainspeace@googlegroups. com to reach all members with one email
address and the discussions will be tracked here as well.

John J