Bo Lozoff to speak at the Sharon Unitarian Church on Friday, August 24th at 7:30

The Sharon Unitarian Church is sponsoring an ‘Evening with Bo Lozoff’ on Friday, August 24, at 7:30 PM in Sharon. Bo is a well know inspirational speaker recognized by the Dalai Lama among others. It’s a great opportunity to have Bo Lozoff speak in our area and we thought people would be interested.

“Bo Lozoff has been doing remarkable work in prisons for 30 years helping prisoners transform their lives and find meaning in that most impossible of situations. He has helped tens of thousands of prisoners through his Human Kindness Foundation and its Prison-Ashram Project which he began in collaboration with Ram Dass over 30 years ago. His wisdom and experience speak just as clearly outside of prison walls. He respects all religious traditions. He stresses simple living, a dedication to service, and a commitment to personal spiritual practice”

Please see the attached document for more details.

Philip Czachorowski
For the Walpole Peace and Justice Group

Walpole Peace Group Update

Thank you to all who walked in the One World Peace Walk. We had over 40 people walk the 4.6 miles between Norwood and Walpole on what was an extremely hot day. We were honored to have Dr. Bacevich speak at the closing ceremony with over 80 people in attendance. Rev. Kostulias gave an inspirational prayer and Barry and Lois lead songs. It was heartening to see so many people come out for the walk and to call on our government to take bold steps to bring peace to the Middle East through non-violent means. We thank all who supported the walk, especially the Blessed Sacrament Social Justice Committee, the United Church Outreach Committee, and the Peace Abbey.

The next peace vigil will be on Saturday, August 18, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM on the Walpole Common across from the post office. Please join us as we stand in witness against the continuing Iraq war.

Philip Czachorowski
For the Walpole Peace and Justice Group

One World Peace Walk Saturday on Norwood Common

One World Peace Walk on Saturday, August 4, starting at 1:45 at Norwood Common

Please join us on Saturday for the One World Peace Walk as we walk to demonstrate our commitment to peace and to call on our government to take bold steps to bring peace to the Middle East through non-violent means. The walk will start at the Norwood Common and proceed 4.6 miles along Route 1A to the Walpole Common. Dr. Andrew J. Bacevich, Professor of International Relations and History at Boston University will speak at the closing ceremony in Walpole at 4:30 PM.

1:45 PM - Walkers convene at Norwood Common

2:00 PM - Open ceremony and start of walk

4:15 PM - Walk reaches Walpole Common

4:30 PM - Closing ceremony

The walk will be held rain or shine. Water and a mid-way rest stop will be provided for walkers as well as a support car. The walk will end at approximately 4:30 with Dr. Bacevich’s talk, prayers, and a group sing led by local musicians. Refreshments will be served. Members of the public are invited to participate in the walk or may join for the closing ceremonies.

We will have signs in Norwood if you would like to carry one. To get to Norwood, we recommend parking cars in Walpole and taking the MBTA bus to Norwood. Buses leave in front of the Walpole police station at 1:10 and 1:40 PM.

If you would like to help out we are asking volunteers to bring food for the closing ceremony. We will be serving finger food: cookies, brownies, potato chips, pretzels, watermelon and cantaloupe cubes. Please bring any food you would like to contribute to United Church between 12 and 12:30 pm.

It looks like we will great weather on Saturday. Hope you can come on the walk!