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Organized by a friend of Rachel's and fellow activist in Palestine in 2003, an event to celebrate the life of Rachel Corrie will be held on Thursday, March 16th in Glasgow, UK. From the organizer: I want to celebrate her life with something she would have loved - building community and celebrating the diversity and richness of […]
Pastor Peter Perry at First United Methodist Church of Olympia has a weekly film series, Movies That Matter, as part of his efforts around the theme of social justice. On Wednesday, April 5th, the documentary Occupation 101 will be showing at 6:30pm. "...Bring a dessert to share and come for the movie and discussion that follows." - […]
"I continue to believe that my home, Olympia, could gain a lot and offer a lot by deciding to make a commitment to Rafah..." Rachel Corrie, February 7, 2003 On Monday, April 10th, as the people of Gaza continue their struggle for freedom, we will mark Rachel's 38th birthday and the 14th anniversary of her journey […]
Indigenous Defender from Colombia: For the Earth, For Life, For Our Existence Colombian activist Carmenza Tex-Juagibioy, an environmental defender from the Kamentsa' indigenous community in Colombia, and Steven Bray, former engineer of Caterpillar Corp. and member of the MRSCP (Madison-Rafah Sister City Project) and also Friends of Colombia Support Network-Madison, will be traveling to PNW […]
The First United Methodist Church of Olympia, WA will be hosting Alex Awad, a remarkable pastor who has served the Christian community for many years in the troubled Palestinian territories. Rev. Alex Awad, a native of Bethlehem, will share a Christian perspective on the Arab-Israeli conflict and discuss the challenges and opportunities for peacemaking in the Middle […]
