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SUMMARY:Advent Vigil for Disarmament
DESCRIPTION:Save the date – details to come.  These vigils will take place on November 30\, December 7\, 14\, and 21.  All vigils will happen between 11:30 am and 12:30 pm.
URL:https://paxchristi-maine.org/event/advent-vigil-for-disarmament/
LOCATION:Bath Iron Works\, 580 Washington St\, Bath\, ME\, 04530\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241215T180000
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SUMMARY:Gaudete Sunday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join with Pax Christi members to celebrate the joy of Gaudete Sunday.  We will share song\, prayers\, poems\, and thoughts.  Watch for a flyer coming soon!
URL:https://paxchristi-maine.org/event/gaudete-sunday-celebration/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Pax Christi Maine":MAILTO:memquinn@peoplepc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250111T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250111T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T182711
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SUMMARY:Close Guantanamo Vigil and Rally
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to vigil and rally on Saturday\, January 11\, 2025 at 1:00 -2:00\, to mark the 23rd year anniversary of the Guantanamo Bay prison. We will vigil in front of the Augusta National Guard Armory\, at the intersection of Route 202 and Armory Street\, and then rally with speakers\, singers and more. \nContact Mary Kate Small  marykatespeace@yahoo.com for more information. \nSnow date:  Sun\, January 12\, same time and place
URL:https://paxchristi-maine.org/event/close-guantanamo-vigil-and-rally/
LOCATION:Augusta National Guard Armory\, 179 Western Ave\, Augusta\, ME\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250130T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250130T201500
DTSTAMP:20260412T182711
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SUMMARY:Pax Christi Maine Community Conversations
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URL:https://paxchristi-maine.org/event/pax-christi-maine-community-conversations/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Pax Christi Maine":MAILTO:memquinn@peoplepc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250227T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250227T201500
DTSTAMP:20260412T182711
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SUMMARY:Pax Christi Community Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Pax Christi Community Conversations \nThursday February 27\, 2025 7:00-8:15 pm (zoom) \nJoin us! \nWe will gather again this month as a faith community for sharing and discussion. Our very own\, Denny Dreher has graciously agreed to lead us this month. Denny offers the following homily for reflection by Jessica Sun\, who serves on the leadership team for the PCUSA Young Adult Caucus. \nhttps://paxchristiusa.org/2025/02/07/on-apocalypse-a-reflection/ \nJessica’s homily provides very rich content along with many references to expand our understanding. \nFor our discussion\, Denny suggests we consider the following questions … \n\nUpon reflection\, does anything resonate with your own experience of concern\, fear\, anxiety related to current events in our country\, in our world?\nWhat spiritual practices or coping strategies help you to feel centered\, elicit hopefulness and/or foster a new perspective?\n\nAs Catholic Christians\, we are called to be People of the Resurrection! How do we live that call? \nPlease contact Mary Ellen by February 26th to receive a zoom link – \nmemquinn@peoplepc.com  \n 
URL:https://paxchristi-maine.org/event/pax-christi-community-conversations/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Pax Christi Maine":MAILTO:memquinn@peoplepc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250316T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250316T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T182711
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SUMMARY:A Retreat on the Parable of the Good Samaritan
DESCRIPTION:“Do this and you shall live.” Lk10:28 \nPope Francis\, in his letter to US Bishops 2/10/25\, writes what “must be promoted is that which we discover by meditating constantly on the parable of the ‘Good Samaritan’ (cf. Lk10:25-37)\, that is\, by meditating on the love that builds a fraternity open to all\, without exception. [3]” \nWe will listen to Jesus through scripture\, prayer\, reflection\, sharing and music to better understand who is our neighbor and how to love our neighbor. \nTo register: contact Martha Brodeur:  msim.brodeur@gmail.com by March 14. \nPax Christi Lenten Retreat flier 2025 (Autosaved)
URL:https://paxchristi-maine.org/event/lenten-mini-retreat/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Pax Christi Maine":MAILTO:memquinn@peoplepc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250327T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250327T201500
DTSTAMP:20260412T182711
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SUMMARY:Pax Community Conversation #3
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n \n  \nPAX Community Conversations \nThursday March 27\, 2025 7:00-8:15 pm (zoom) \nJoin us! \nWe will gather again this month as a faith community for sharing and discussion. \nWe welcome Pax Christi regulars and newcomers all! \n  \nFred Brodeur\, a long time member\, will facilitate this opportunity for sharing together \nfocused on Fr John Dear’s recent podcast “The Nonviolence of Jesus: 10 Essentials” \nThe times we are experiencing right now\, day to day\, are an urgent call to action! As Fr John explains\, “From the Sermon on the Mount to his bold civil disobedience in the Temple; from his command to ‘put down the sword’ at Gethsemane to the radical\, new covenant made at the Last Supper\, we’ll explore how Jesus wasn’t just teaching peace\, he embodied it in action.” \nHow can we put our heart and soul into following Jesus’ Way of Nonviolence? What supports do we need? Let’s explore what Jesus’ lived example means for us today! \nPlease contact Mary Ellen by March 27th to receive a zoom link – memquinn@peoplepc.com
URL:https://paxchristi-maine.org/event/pax-community-conversation-3/
ORGANIZER;CN="Pax Christi Maine":MAILTO:memquinn@peoplepc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250424T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250424T201500
DTSTAMP:20260412T182711
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SUMMARY:Pax Community Conversations #4
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nPax Christi Community Conversations \nThursday April 24\, 2025 7:00-8:15 pm (zoom) \nJoin us \nThis month\, we welcome Barbara Moss\, long time Pax Christi activist\, to lead a conversation about U.S. policies affecting immigration. Pope Francis recently proclaimed the true meaning of Ordo Amoris found in the parable of the Good Samaritan. In his letter to U.S. Catholic bishops\, our Pope wrote\, “Christian love is not a concentric  expansion of interests that little by little extend to other persons and groups.” \nConcerns about nationalism valued over human dignity were also addressed by Pope John Paul II: In Sollicitudo Rei Socialis and Centesimus Annus\, John Paul II warns against nationalism that prioritizes self-interest at the cost of global justice. His concept of solidarity critiques ideologies that distort patriotism into exclusionary policies. By linking the Ordo Amoris with global responsibility\, John Paul II challenges attempts to justify isolationist policies using Aquinas’ framework.  Suggested reading & reflection questions are in your email invitation to this event. \nAt Easter\, Jesus reminds us that we are called to be People of the Resurrection! \nPlease contact Mary Ellen by April 23rd to receive a zoom link – memquinn@peoplepc.com
URL:https://paxchristi-maine.org/event/pax-community-conversations-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250429T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T182711
CREATED:20250428T132750Z
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SUMMARY:Journey of Peace and Friendship
DESCRIPTION:Join the last day of the Journey of Peace and Friendship!  We’ll be walking 2 miles into Augusta and stopping at the State House for a closing ceremony. \nFor more details: \nJourney of Peace and Friendship Daily Schedule
URL:https://paxchristi-maine.org/event/journey-of-peace-and-friendship/
LOCATION:Viles Arboretum\, 153 Hospital St\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250529T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250529T201500
DTSTAMP:20260412T182711
CREATED:20250509T195408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T142101Z
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SUMMARY:Pax Community Conversation #5
DESCRIPTION:Pax Christi Community Conversations\nThursday May 29\, 2025 7:00-8:15 pm (zoom) \nJoin us! \nOur PAX Community Conversation this month will celebrate and honor the life and ministry of Pope Francis! As a faith community\, we look forward to gathering together to share our reflections about this faithful servant of God.\nOur Holy Father\, Pope Francis offered Catholics and the whole world a lived example of Jesus’ Way of unconditional love\, inclusion\, acceptance\, forgiveness\, mercy\, peace\, justice\, nonviolence and so much more.  We invite you to bring a favorite quote\, a reflection or simply share how Pope Francis’ life and teaching touched your heart and mind.\nThis podcast recorded by Fr. John Dear on the papacy of Pope Francis is offered as a resource. It is 33 minutes long. Many have found it to be a wonderful reflection. \nhttps://beatitudescenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Podcast-S1E17-on-Francis-the-most-radical-Pope.mp3 \nPlease contact Mary Ellen by May 28th to receive a zoom link –  memquinn@peoplepc.com
URL:https://paxchristi-maine.org/event/pax-community-conversation-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250602T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250602T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T182711
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SUMMARY:Pax Christi Maine Spring Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the PCM Spring Assembly to be held on Monday June 2nd from 6:30-8:30pm. \nGrounded in prayer\, scripture and song\, we will gather as a faith community to share a review of our past year\, elect officers and Council members for the coming year\, share opportunities for involvement and more.
URL:https://paxchristi-maine.org/event/pax-christi-maine-spring-assembly/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250728
DTSTAMP:20260412T182711
CREATED:20250516T143742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T144135Z
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SUMMARY:Pax Christi USA National Conference July 25 - 27 in Detroit
DESCRIPTION:Reclaiming the power of nonviolence in a broken world\nIn a time of global challenges\, Pax Christi USA invites you to join us in Detroit for a transformative weekend of hope and action! \nUse this link to learn more and to register to attend in person or virtually. \nScholarships are available for people who cannot pay the full cost. \nPax Christi USA holds national conference in Detroit July 25-27\, 2025
URL:https://paxchristi-maine.org/event/pax-christi-usa-national-conference-july-25-27-in-detroit/
LOCATION:Detroit Marriot\, Detroit\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250806T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250806T150000
DTSTAMP:20260412T182711
CREATED:20250710T201235Z
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SUMMARY:Bread Not Bombs
DESCRIPTION:Pax Christi Maine and the Peace and Justice Center of Eastern Maine invite you and your community to gather as people of faith and conscience to share prayers\, reflections\, music and periods of silence to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the horrific atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the United States. \nOur grave concern about the use of nuclear weapons continues today. Given the recent bombings in Iran and Israel\, the genocide in Gaza and so many other atrocities\, the threat of nuclear war currently weighs heavily on our hearts and minds. The times in which we live\, call us to raise our collective voices for peace\, for justice and for the implementation of nonviolent strategies that build a culture of life and a sustainable environment in which all living beings may flourish.
URL:https://paxchristi-maine.org/event/bread-not-bombs/
LOCATION:Davenport Park\, 245 Main Street\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250806T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250806T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T182711
CREATED:20250710T224013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T224316Z
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SUMMARY:Remembrance and Reflection - 80th Anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombings
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://paxchristi-maine.org/event/remembrance-and-reflection-80th-anniversary-of-the-hiroshima-and-nagasaki-bombings/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 1837 Forest Avenue\, Portland\, ME\, 04103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250828T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250828T201500
DTSTAMP:20260412T182711
CREATED:20250813T001408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T001408Z
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SUMMARY:Pax Community Conversations
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us to discuss current issues from the perspective of the Gospel of Peace. \nThis will be an open discussion led by long-term Pax Christi Maine member Denny Dreher. \nTopic to be announced. \nFor a copy of the Zoom link\, contact Mary Ellen at memquinn@peoplepc.com
URL:https://paxchristi-maine.org/event/pax-community-conversations/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250925T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250925T201500
DTSTAMP:20260412T182711
CREATED:20250913T142805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T185350Z
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SUMMARY:September Pax Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:“O wad some pow’r the giftie gi’e us\, tae see oorsel as ithers see us!” (original Scottish) \n“Oh would some power only give us\, the gift to see ourselves as others see us!” (English translation) \nWas it the famous poet Bobbie Burns who wrote those words? I’m not sure\, but they rose from my memory as I began to write this invitation to our upcoming PAX Community Conversation. I’ll leave those words dangling before us as you think about joining us next week. Mike Murphy will be our discussion leader as we probe the role of humility in our lives and the struggles we might each have with living in true humility. Some questions to ponder… how does humility factor into the way we look at ourselves in relationship to others? What is the role of humility in seeking empathy for others? How does humility factor into our desire or ability to judge others? What role does humility play in our ability to offer forgiveness to others? We encourage you to reflect and share your experiences\, challenges and hard earned insights. \nFor a copy of the Zoom link\, contact Mary Ellen at memquinn@peoplepc.com
URL:https://paxchristi-maine.org/event/september-pax-community-conversation/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251030T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251030T201500
DTSTAMP:20260412T182711
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SUMMARY:October PAX Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:PAX COMMUNITY CONVERSATION\nThursday\, October 30\, 2025\n7:00-8:15 p.m. (Zoom) \nJOIN US! \n       We are very pleased to be welcoming Jessica Sun to our next community conversation!\nJessica serves in a leadership role with the Pax Christi Young Adult Caucus and is an\nactive member with Christians for a Free Palestine.\nThis is an excellent opportunity to hear about Jessica’s faith journey and to deepen our\nunderstanding of some of the challenges that today’s world pose for young people.\nJessica will share her experience with the Pax Christi Young Adult Caucus (PCYAC)\, an\nactive faith community dedicated to Jesus’ way of love\, compassion and nonviolence.\nWe will explore the following questions and more… what are young adult spiritual\nseekers looking for? How do young adults view our Catholic Church and the growing\ntraditionalist movement? What factors draw young adults to be interested in the Catholic\npeace and justice movement?\nPlease bring your own questions and reflections to this exciting opportunity for dialogue.\nThis is just the beginning of our efforts to engage more effectively with young adults. \n  \n       Jessica Sun (she/they) is a 2nd generation Chinese U.S.- a zillennial from Virginia with a passion for community organizing. An adult convert to Christianity\, she is an experienced local volunteer community advocate. Christians for a Free Palestine and Pax Christi USA are her organizing homes\, and served two terms on the leadership team for the Pax Christi Young Adult Caucus. She is currently in the discernment process with the Sisters of Providence of St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Prior to her religious formation\, she was a full-time backend software engineer for years as a Computer Science graduate of the Virginia Tech College of Engineering. \nThis will be an open discussion led by Pax Christi Maine co-coordinator Mary Ellen Quinn. \nPlease rsvp to Mary Ellen at memquinn@peoplepc.com by October 29th to receive the zoom link. We look forward to your participation in this important dialogue! \n 
URL:https://paxchristi-maine.org/event/october-pax-community-conversation/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251113T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260412T182711
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SUMMARY:One Church One Family - Catholic Public Witness for Migrants
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a public witness in support of our immigrant sisters and brothers! \nPax Christi Maine is organizing a prayer vigil as part of a nationwide campaign titled “One Church One Family – Catholic Public Witness for Migrants”\, initiated by the Ignatian Solidarity Network. The vigil will held on Thursday November 13\, 2025 at 2:00pm outside of the Cumberland County Jail in Portland. Under a contract with the U.S. Marshal’s Service\, this facility continues to be used by I.C.E. for immigrant detention in Maine. \nThe One Church One Family campaign invites Catholics across our country to participate in a public witness on November13th\, to stand in solidarity with our immigrant sisters and brothers who are currently experiencing increasing levels of fear\, cruelty\, displacement and incarceration at the hands of government agents in our cities and towns. \nYou can find more details on this campaign at this link https://1family.us/\nYour support and participation is very much needed! \nIn accord with Jesus’ teachings and Catholic Social Teaching\, we know we are called to treat all people with dignity and respect; to welcome the stranger; to lift up those suffering; to speak up for the most vulnerable among us. \nThese are unprecedented times of great turmoil in our country. As followers of the nonviolent Jesus\, we are called to stand with our migrant sisters and brothers as they experience so much violence due to mass deportations and are forced to endure the crisis of displacement and family separation. \nPope Leo XIV has been outspoken about the Catholic Church’s obligation to pray and to act in support of the immigrant community. His Holiness has sent a clear message\, “The Church cannot stay silent before injustice. You stand with me\, and I stand with you.” \nPlease join us on Thursday November 13th at 2:00pm. We will pray together. Signs that reflect Jesus’ teachings\, express solidarity with our immigrant sisters and brothers and concern for their mistreatment are welcome. Contact Mary Ellen if any questions.  memquinn@peoplepc.com \nIf you are unable to be present with us in Portland on November 13th\, we urge you to join us in prayer for our immigrant sisters and brothers; to pray for an end to violence and all cruel and unjust systems that inflict harm. \nBlessings of hope and possibility\, \nMary Ellen Quinn and Denise Dreher\nCo-Coordinators\, Pax Christi Maine
URL:https://paxchristi-maine.org/event/one-church-one-family-catholic-public-witness-for-migrants/
LOCATION:Cumberland County Jail\, 50 County Way\, Portland\, ME\, 04102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251120T201500
DTSTAMP:20260412T182711
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SUMMARY:PAX Community Conversation - November
DESCRIPTION:“To Walk in Humility-Lessons Learned in Indian Country” \n  \n‘Critical encounters’ in education and health care are experiences that drop from the head to the heart and change us. They can result from an encounter with a book (as in scripture) \, a significant event\, or another most importantly\, a person different from ourselves. This evening Pax Christi Maine member John Yasenchak will share a few such encounters I had over twenty years that deepened my conviction that mental health and social justice are two sides of the same coin. \nJohn’s sharing will lead us into discussion of our own experiences in learning about humility. John suggests we read the attached articles in preparation for our discussion.  Feel free to invite others who may be interested. \nPLEASE RSVP to receive the zoom link and suggested articles which will be sent Thursday morning. \nTHANK YOU! \nBlessings of hope and possibility\, Mary Ellen memquinn@peoplepc.com
URL:https://paxchristi-maine.org/event/pax-community-conversation-november/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260111T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T182711
CREATED:20251229T220227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T215123Z
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SUMMARY:The Way to Peace Mini-Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Pope Leo XIV wrote to Pax Christi USA for their 2025 National assembly saying\, “…efforts to promote nonviolence are all the more necessary.”  In that spirit\, Pax Christi Maine is developing a series of mini retreats\, to promote living the nonviolent life\, based on John Dear’s book The Nonviolent Life\, with scripture reading\, reflection\, sharing our stories and song. \nThe Way to Peace\, the first mini retreat on the Nonviolent Life will be offered by Pax Christi Maine Sunday January 11\, 2026\, from  2 -5 PM on ZOOM. \nOur  retreat will focus on the participants developing a closer connection to God\, to help us know who we are\, more fully\, as beloved children of God. \nemail Mary Ellen Quinn for more details and to receive a link to the retreat. memquinn@peoplepc.com
URL:https://paxchristi-maine.org/event/the-way-to-peace-mini-retreat/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260129T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260129T201500
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SUMMARY:January Pax Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:PAX COMMUNIT Y CONVERSATION \nThursday\, January 29\, 2026 \n7:00-8:15 p.m. (Zoom) \nJOIN US! \n  \nWe are very pleased to be welcoming Michelle Sherman and Camila Perez to our next community conversation! Both Michelle and Camila are an integral part of the PCUSA staff and active members of the Pax Christi Young Adult Caucus (PCYAC). \nSince one of our primary goals for this year is to increase our connection with young adults\, this is an excellent opportunity to learn more from two young women who are committed to following Jesus’ way of nonviolence. We will learn about their spiritual journeys and what attracts young people to our Catholic peace and justice movement. \nAs part of their mission and ministry\, both Michelle and Camila provide outreach and engagement to young adults on high school and college campuses. \nThey will share some of their insights related to their outreach efforts and help to deepen our understanding of the challenges that today’s world poses for young people. \nAs a community\, we will discuss ideas for outreach to young adults here in Maine and outline next steps to address our goal. Hope you will participate with us in this important conversation! \nPlease RSVP to Mary Ellen at memquinn@peoplepc.com by January 28th to receive the zoom link.
URL:https://paxchristi-maine.org/event/january-pax-community-conversation/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260226T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T201500
DTSTAMP:20260412T182711
CREATED:20260218T162249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T125536Z
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SUMMARY:PAX Community Conversation - February 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n\n  \n  \n \nPAX COMMUNITY CONVERSATION \nThursday\, February 26\, 2025 \n7:00-8:15 p.m. (Zoom) \nJOIN US! \nBUILDING COMMUNITY WITH SONGS OF PRAISE AND PROTEST \nJoin us for a time to explore our memories\, thoughts and personal connections \nabout and through music as inspiration and expression of our personal and \ncollective efforts toward peace and justice in our world. \nI am not a musician\, no longer much of a singer\, but the music\, the songs\, still \nevoke something deep within my spirit that reaches out to connect and resonate \nwith my response to what is happening in our world today. \nDoes this strike a familiar chord for you? Is music still an important way for you \nto participate in working for peace and justice? \nHoping you will share in this conversation\, \nDenny \nPlease rsvp to Mary Ellen Quinn memquinn@peoplepc.com by February 25th to receive the Zoom link
URL:https://paxchristi-maine.org/event/pax-community-conversation-february-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Singing Our Solidarity
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URL:https://paxchristi-maine.org/event/singing-our-solidarity/
LOCATION:St John’s Episcopal Church\, 225 French St\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mini-Retreat:  Nonviolence Towards Self and Others
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the second retreat in our series on Living the Nonviolent Life\, inspired by Fr. John Dear’s book. This retreat will focus on “Practicing Nonviolence Toward Ourselves”. \nThrough prayer\, scripture (Luke 4:1-13)\, meditation\, reflection\, music and sharing\, we will take the time to explore how we cope with all the thoughts and feelings that can draw us away from remembering our true identity\, that we are beloved daughters and sons of our God of Peace. \nPlease register before March 20th by contacting Martha Brodeur. Zoom link will be sent on March 20th.
URL:https://paxchristi-maine.org/event/mini-retreat-nonviolence-towards-self-and-others/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Pax Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:  \nPax Community Conversation \nThursday\, March 26  7:00 – 8:15 \n  \nFor Zoom link\, contact Fred Brodeur at fredsnonviolencework@myfairpoint.net
URL:https://paxchristi-maine.org/event/pax-community-conversation/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTAMP:20260412T182711
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SUMMARY:Pax Christi Maine Retreat - Living the Nonviolent Life #3
DESCRIPTION:We will meet again on Sunday\, May 17 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm on Zoom to learn\, pray\, and share about living the nonviolent life.  We continue to base these retreats on Fr John Dear’s book\, Living the Nonviolent Life. \nWatch this space for more details.
URL:https://paxchristi-maine.org/event/pax-christi-maine-retreat-living-the-nonviolent-life-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
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