March 19, 2011, on the eighth anniversary of the start of the US-led Iraq War and the day when the US, France, and Britain launched attacks on Libya, about 200 people representing many different faith-traditions assembled in a light rain at 10:30 am in San Francisco’s Civic Center to express their opposition to the wars.
The vigil was organized by Rev. Israel Alvaran, a Methodist minister and Local 2 labor leader, and endorsed by a large number of churches, synagogues, and other houses of worship throughout SF.
Program
- Gathering Music: Rick Phillips
- Welcome: Dolores Perez-Priem, First Unitarian Universalist Society of SF
- Centering Prayer: Rev. Jana Drakka, the Zenkei Sangha
- Moment of Remembrance: Natasha Kanhai, Park Presidio United Methodist Church
- Opening Song: “We Are a Gentle, Angry People”, Rick Phillips
- An Invitation to Peace and Justice: Biship Otis Charles, Episcopal Church, Diocese of California
- Passing Greetings of Peace
- Centering Poem: Emerald O’Leary, City of Refuge, United Church of Christ, SF
- A Responsive Litany for Peace: Rev. Donna Wood, Park Presidio United Methodist Church
- Reflections on Peace and Justice: Rev. Jeremiah Kalandae, First Unitarian Universalist Society
- The Word in Music: Ubi caritas et amor, Dues ibi est (Where charity and love are, God is present.)
- Prayers for Peace and Justice:
- Imam Khaled Hamoui, Occidentalists for the vicitims of the City of Hama
- Peter Gabel, Network for Spiritual Progressives / Tikkun
- Rev. Norman Fong, Minister, Presbyterian Church-USA
- Tho Thi Do, St Boniface Roman Catholic Church
- The Challenge of Peace and Justice: Rev. Fr. Kirk Ullery, Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church
- Closing Song: “Let There Be Peace on Earth”
- Closing Prayer and Blessing: Rev. Dr. Dorsey Blake, The Church for the Fellowship of All Peoples
- Sung Response: “Dona NobisPacem” (Grant us peace)
Below are photos from the vigil. Click on photos to see them larger.
Photos from the Anti-War rally and march that was held later the same day will be posted here in a few days.
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- Emerald O’Leary, City of Refuge, United Church of Christ
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- Elizabeth Boardman, Friends Meeting
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- Peace Buttons and Patches
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- Unitarian Universalist of SF Sign
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- Rev. Donna Wood, Park Presidio United Methodist Church
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- St. John of God Catholic sign
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- Peacock Umbrella
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- Rev. Jeremaih Kalandae, First Unitarian Universalist Society, SF
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- Peace Wreath
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- Peter Gabel, Network for Spiritual Progressives / Tikkun
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- Music by Millie and Rick Phillips
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- Rev. Norman Fong, Presbyterian Minister and Chinatown Activist
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- Tho Thi Do, St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church
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- Umbrella and peace sign
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- Rev. Fr. Kirk Ullery, Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church
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- Dr. Dorsey Blake, Church for the Fellowship of All Peoples
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- Peace Patch
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- Peace patch wearer, w/rep from Code Pink
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- Member of Code Pink with peace sign
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- Temple United Methodist Church contingent
Related Previous Peace Pundit Posts
- Photos from SF Afghan War Ninth Anniversary Panel 10/6/10
- Photos: Die-In for Peace, San Francisco, 12/16/10
- Photos from San Francisco Anti-war Rally 3/20/10
- Report and Photos of SF Iraq War Moratorium Demonstration 3/19/09
- Ten Reasons a Troop Surge in Afghanistan is a Mistake
- Ideas for More Effective Anti-War Action
- Dialog with a Non-Marching Cynic
