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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/
LOCATION:ME
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250806T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250806T210000
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SUMMARY:Remembrance and Reflection - 80th Anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombings
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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:20250806T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250806T150000
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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;VALUE=DATE:20250725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250728
DTSTAMP:20260425T160027
CREATED:20250516T143742Z
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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:20250602T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250602T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T160027
CREATED:20250509T195829Z
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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;TZID=UTC:20250529T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250529T201500
DTSTAMP:20260425T160027
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:20250429T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T160027
CREATED:20250428T132750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T132939Z
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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:20250424T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250424T201500
DTSTAMP:20260425T160027
CREATED:20250412T180515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T180515Z
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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:20250327T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250327T201500
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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/
LOCATION:ME
ORGANIZER;CN="Pax Christi Maine":MAILTO:memquinn@peoplepc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250316T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250316T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T160027
CREATED:20250122T124208Z
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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:20250227T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250227T201500
DTSTAMP:20260425T160027
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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:20250130T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250130T201500
DTSTAMP:20260425T160027
CREATED:20250121T224904Z
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SUMMARY:Pax Christi Maine Community Conversations
DESCRIPTION:
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:20250111T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250111T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T160027
CREATED:20241230T181003Z
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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:20241215T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241215T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T160027
CREATED:20241015T150010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T150010Z
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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;VALUE=DATE:20241130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241222
DTSTAMP:20260425T160027
CREATED:20241015T144656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T145348Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240928T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240928T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T160027
CREATED:20240703T205151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T151444Z
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SUMMARY:Living Peace\, Practicing Nonviolence
DESCRIPTION:Fr. John Dear will present on Living Peace\, Practicing Nonviolence: Lessons of Jesus\, Gandhi and King at St. Joseph’s College in Standish on Saturday\, September 28\, 2024 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.  Pax Christi Maine is a co-sponsor. For registration information\, please follow this link: https://unitygreaterportland.org/living-peace-practicing-nonviolence/ \nDownload the flyer here
URL:https://paxchristi-maine.org/event/living-peace-practicing-nonviolence/
LOCATION:St. Joseph’s College\, Standish\, ME\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Pax Christi Maine":MAILTO:memquinn@peoplepc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240921T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240921T173000
DTSTAMP:20260425T160027
CREATED:20240703T204744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T204744Z
UID:3069-1726930800-1726939800@paxchristi-maine.org
SUMMARY:Maine Peace Education Initiative
DESCRIPTION:Newly formed coalition (includes PCM) is hosting a peace education event on Saturday\, Sept. 21\, 2024 (UN International Day of Peace) at the Common Ground Fair in Unity from 3:00 – 5:30pm at the Social Action tent. This is part of Campaign Nonviolence. Speakers include Rob Shetterly – Americans Who Tell the Truth; Rivera Sun – Pace e Bene; Doug Rawlings – VFP and more.
URL:https://paxchristi-maine.org/event/maine-peace-education-initiative/
LOCATION:Common Ground Fair – Social Action Tent\, Unity\, ME\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240817T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240817T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T160027
CREATED:20240703T204418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T204418Z
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SUMMARY:Pax Christi Maine Assembly Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 17\, 2024 from 9:30am-3:30pm in St Monica’s Hall adjacent to St Augustine Church in Augusta. There will be prayer\, music\, Taize chant\, scripture reflections\, silence\, small group sharing focusing on remaining centered in the practice of Christian nonviolence in midst of global wars\, genocide\, threats to our democracy.
URL:https://paxchristi-maine.org/event/pax-christi-maine-assembly-part-2/
LOCATION:St. Monica’s Hall\, Augusta\, ME\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240806T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240806T133000
DTSTAMP:20260425T160027
CREATED:20240703T203435Z
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SUMMARY:Hiroshima Commemoration and Call for Nuclear Disarmament
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, August 6\, 2024 from 12:00-1:30pm at Peirce Park (next to library) in Bangor sponsored by Peace & Justice Center of Eastern Maine; co-sponsors include Pax Christi Maine and others. There will be speakers and music. Bring relevant signs and banners.
URL:https://paxchristi-maine.org/event/hiroshima-commemoration-and-call-for-nuclear-disarmament/
LOCATION:Peirce Park\, Augusta\, ME\, United States
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