Eagle Harbor Congregational Church will consider the morality of state-sanctioned torture—and our proper response as people of faith, compassion and peace—in an adult education series in June.  Click here, Torture Is a Moral Issue, for more information and a schedule of events.

"Banners Accross America"

Members and friends of Eagle Harbor Congregational Church (UCC) gathered Sunday, June 22, to participate in a nationwide effort of faith communities to speak out against U.S.-sponsored torture. The “Banners Across America” initiative, organized by the National Religious Campaign Against Torture, was part of interfaith public witnessing during Torture Awareness Month in June.

"Beware the terrible simplifiers"

UCC pastor Reverend Jeremiah Wright, now retired from Trinity UCC in Chicago, has been the focus of much media attention of late.  Perhaps the most objective thing we can say about this maelstrom of coverage and commentary is that it has brought to the fore a myriad of perspectives regarding race relations in this country.  While it is inappropriate, here, to assign "helpful" or "not" to individual viewpoints, it is appropriate to call to light commentary by our own UCC member, Bill Moyers.  Please click below to view that commentary:

http://www.ucc.org/news/moyers-beware-the-terrible-s.html

Freedom 5K

Saturday, August 9th from 9am – 2pm at Winslow Green.  It will be a 5K run/walk followed by music (jubilee), food, booths, and speakers.  These speakers include Dan Allender, Scott James, Harvey Sloan (Seattle Police Dept.), and more!!

     The main purpose of this event is to raise awareness about human trafficking.  Human Trafficking is modern day slavery which is still thriving in our world today.  This issue does not affect third world countries alone, but the United States is the destination point for many of these trafficked people.  Also, traffickers come into our country and prey on our runaway youth.  Being that Washington is a transit and destination state, we need to be aware and educated on this issue.

     The event on August 9th will be raising that awareness but will not stop there.  All proceeds will be going to the Tronie Foundation (troniefoundation.org) and the Not For Sale Campaign (notforsalecampaign.org) which are two non profit organizations already engaged in the fight to end this injustice!  Come join us at 9am at Winslow Green!  There is a suggested donation of $25 to run; kids run free.  If you have thoughts or questions email us at freedom5k@live.com.

Hiroshima and Nagasaki Day 2008

On August 9, 10, and 11 the Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action will sponsor a series of events at 16159 Clear Creek Road NW in Poulsbo remembering the victims of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The Bainbridge Island Women in Black invite all other WIB in the area to join them in showing support for the work of the Ground Zero Center.  Our goal is to have fifty women in black standing shoulder to shoulder in support of the events on August 9 and 10. 

Each year Hiroshima and Nagasaki Day is recognized in remembrance and with the hope that the World will be Free of Nuclear Weapons.

Plan to participate either on Saturday, Aug. 9th for the day-long gathering (beginning at 9am) at Ground Zero and/or for the Liturgy and Vigil on Sunday, Aug. 10 beginning at the 9:30am.  Check out www.gzcenter.org for more details of what to bring and where to stay if you wish to overnight.
     

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Saturday, August 9: Building Community

9am         Gather at Ground Zero, 16159 Clear Creek Road NW, Poulsbo

                  Everyone is invited, including representatives of regional peace groups

10am       Session 1: Film festival, discussion, sharing stories of our peace work,

                 making connections

Noon        Potluck lunch

1pm         Session 2: Speaker (TBA) discussion, cooperative planning

3pm         Session 3: Film festival, discussion

4pm         Welcoming Peace Walkers

5pm         Potluck dinner

7pm         Street theater, sing-along led by Mark Kvamme, Seattle Peace Chorus

Sunday, August 10: Liturgy, Discernment, Nonviolence Training, Action Planning

8am         Breakfast provided

9am         Drive to Trigger Gate

9am         Liturgy at gate, street theater, vigil

11:30am Potluck lunch

1:30pm    Discernment, nonviolence training, designing action, making signs and

                 banners, planning for future actions, working on new GZ house

6pm        Potluck dinner

7pm        Finishing up action plans, role-playing

Monday, August 11: Traditional Vigil and Nonviolent Action

5am        Wake up, simple breakfast provided

5:30am   Assemble, vigil and action

                Closing circle at GZ

                Breakfast provided, sharing, clean-up, await return of arrestees

We will be happy to pick you up at the Bainbridge Island ferry landing if you give us advance notification. Call Donna Moore (206) 842-2170 for more information or to arrange for a ride.  

Our national Church body, the United Church of Christ, is very involved in social justice issues. The UCC encourages local churches and individuals to increase their involvement in a variety of issues. To find out more, go to www.ucc.org and click on the Big Things and/or the Change the World tabs.

 

 

 

To contact us:

EHCC

105 Winslow Way West

Bainbridge Island, WA  98110

Phone: 206-842-4657