To mark the 75th anniversary of the first use of atomic (nuclear) weapons in war, Pax Christi Maine joined with Peace Action Maine, to organize a commemorative event on August 8, 2020 in Payson Park, Portland. This important remembrance was co-sponsored by Peaceworks, the Maine Chapters of Veterans for Peace […]
Articles by: Mary Ellen Quinn
Pax Christi Maine Retreat – Sept. 26 & 27, 2020
“Widen the Space of Your Tent: Living the Christ Life in a Cosmological ~ Planetary Era” led by Sr. Gail Worcelo, SGM Co-founder of the Green Mountain Monastery and the Thomas Berry Sanctuary in Greensboro, Vermont How can our understanding of our place in the Universe Story offer guidance for […]
Pax Christi Maine members involved in nonviolent actions across our state
Pax Christi Maine members across the state have been participating in nonviolent actions in their local areas to support the Black Lives Matter movement. Large protests, mainly led by people of color (BIPOC), have risen up immediately following the murder of George Floyd on May 25th at the hands of police […]
The Great Reveal – a three part series by Tom Cordaro, PCUSA Ambassador of Peace
Part 1 – Pulling Back the Curtain Part 2 – You are on Your Own Part 3 – Necropolitics & the Racial Constructs This is a three part series on what the coronavirus pandemic is revealing to us about our nation’s interlocking social, cultural and economic systems, the author explores […]
“The assumptions of white privilege and what we can do about it”
NCR article by Fr. Bryan Massingale “Every white person in this country – I do not care what he says or what she says – knows one thing … that they would not like to be black here. If they know that, they know everything they need to know. And […]
Pax Christi USA – Statement on the death of George Floyd
PC Maine endorses this statement by PCUSA Pax Christi USA is outraged and heartbroken over the murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and so many others which reveal a complete disregard for the lives and dignity of People of Color in our nation. The racism that is at the heart of […]
PCUSA – Take Pledge to Protect Others
Washington, D.C. – Individuals across the United States are signing a new pledge to take personal responsibility for protecting others as cities and states reopen despite widespread concerns about how to do so safely and responsibly during the COVID – 19 pandemic. “The pledge functions to help people pause and […]
“COVID 19: Toward authentic security rooted in nonviolence” by Marie Dennis, PCUSA Ambassador of Peace
The coronavirus has upended communities around the world, threatening livelihoods and lives, forcing an unthinkable change in daily routines, helping everyone to recognize the fragility of life and deep injustice that leaves too many people, communities and countries vastly more vulnerable than others. At the same time, the impact of […]
Lenten Vigil for Disarmament 2020
COME and JOIN us for the Lenten Vigil hosted by Smilin’ Trees Disarmament Farm. This important witness is being held every Saturday during Lent – February 29, March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4 & 11 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at Bath Iron Works/General Dynamics Washington Street in […]
National Peace Activist coming to Maine
Rev. John Dear coming to Maine with talks & book signing scheduled for Friday evening March 27th 6-8 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Bangor 120 Park St. Bangor hosted by Pax Christi Maine and for March 28th 2-4 pm at the Unity Center for Spiritual Growth 54 River […]
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