FIRST ANNUAL MIDWEST REGIONAL RESISTANCE GATHERING
Many of us have been diligently focusing our attention upon exposing particular aspects of the war machine in our backyards, which seems to be everywhere if one looks close enough. The aim of the annual gathering is to support each other in this resistance work and to create a midwest network to educate each other on what we are doing within our communities and to create larger regional community. We will come together to give witness that “The Heartland is Not Taking This War-Making Lying Down!”
We will welcome “a new season of change” the weekend of March 21st- 24th - celebrating the spring equinox, a season of new life. Those of the Christian persuasion can share with others Lenten reflections of Jesus’ life and their implications for these harrowing times.
*Welcome dinner hosted by St. Louis Catholic Worker at 5 pm
Saturday March 22nd
*Teach-ins, Roundtable Discussions and Nonviolence Training
Sunday March 23rd
*Interfaith/ Interactive Service and Gathering at Boeing’s “smart bomb” facility 10 am
Monday March 24th
(Anniversary of the assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero)
All of the teach-ins, breakout sessions & most of the housing will be at Christ Church Cathedral located in downtown St. Louis. If you have any questions, you may contact Chrissy Kirchhoefer at chrissykone@yahoo.com or 314-660-2300 or Elizabeth Madden at elizabeth@ifcla.net or Steve Jacobs at sfhcw913@aol.com or 573-443-0096
Friday March 21st
in concert Sat. Mar 29 2003 8:00 PM
First Unitarian Church, Des Moines IA
*Saco & Vanzetti workshop by Charlie King and Karen Brandow- 7:30 pm - Free.
*Kathy Kelly, long time Catholic Worker and co-founder of Voices in the Wilderness, will be speaking about her recent extended stays in Iraq and reflections on the building movement.
*Charlie King and Karen Brandow Benefit Concert for the Peace Economy Project at St. Louis University at 8 pm. Tickets $15 or donation.
*Teach-ins presented by the Colombia Mobilization, specifically addressing the role of Monsanto’s Ultra Round-up in the arial fumigation of life forms throughout Colombia. 2-5 pm
*Nonviolence training and affinity group formation for Monsanto action 6-9 pm
*Gathering and Nonviolent Direct Action at Monsanto at 10:00 am.
*Monday evening celebration and “Victory Party” 