the gift of peace: a play and a project What would life be like if, when you walked down the street, the people you meet would greet you with a warm smile and a welcome of acceptance, despite your appearance, racial or ethic background? What would it be like if the leaders of our country were to greet each other and the leaders of the world with that same warmth and acceptance, letting go of political, economic, and religious differences? What if our leaders pursued “The Gift of Peace” first and foremost? What if our country’s leaders and diplomats were all trained in the ways and the disciplines of peace, instead of the ways and disciplines of fear, control and war? What if our country took just one percent or two percent of what we spend on war and defense and spent it on understanding and developing programs enhancing the chances for peace? “The Gift of Peace” is a three-part project designed to educate, inspire civic action, and draw media/grassroots attention to support the establishment of a U.S. Department of Peace and Nonviolence.
"The Gift of Peace" A traveling band of accomplished actors are donating their time and passion in this presentation, striving to raise awareness, funds and media attention for legislation to initiate a Department of Peace by way of a bus tour across the country. The play opens in Los Angeles, and continues with performances in Phoenix, Albuquerque, Oklahoma City, Dallas, New Orleans, Atlanta and Lynchburg, with a final performance on Feb. 2 at the U.S. Department Of Peace Conference in Washington D.C. The play is directed by Valentino Ferrira and is being offered on a love-offering basis. For more information or ways to participate please contact Lydia Polley, lydiapolley@cox.net or by phone 206.6061. Gifts supporting this project can be sent to Gift of Peace Fund (c/o Adrianne Ferree), P.O. Box 6324, San Pedro, CA 90734. Donations are not tax deductible as these funds are used to support the campaign for legislation. A wish list can be viewed at www.thepeacealliance.org. |
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