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THE U.S. SOCIAL FORUM – 22-26 June, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan will provide space to build relationships, learn from each other’s experiences, share analysis of the problems our communities face, help develop leadership, vision, and strategy needed to realize another world. Register at www.ussf2010.org.

RESISTANCE FOR A NUCLEAR-FREE FUTURE – July 3-5, 2010; Maryville College, Maryville, Tennessee.  Mark the 30th anniversaries of Nukewatch and the Nuclear Resister.  Join U.S. activists to declare independence from nuclear weapons and nuclear power.  For info see www.nukewatch.com.

“WAR IS A GOD THAT DEMANDS HUMAN SACRIFICE” is a short, illustrated book of powerful poetry by CPT Reservist, Muriel T. Stackley.  Proceeds received by the author (3030 Powell, #404; Kansas City, Kansas 66106) will be forwarded to CPT, or order from the publisher (Wordsworth;  platword@southwind.net).

CPT’s 25TH ANNIVERSARY – Next year, 2011, marks the 25th anniversary of CPT’s founding gathering at Techny Towers, Illinois.  Do you have stories, memories or photos to share, especially from the early days?  Contact Tim Nafziger in the Chicago office or at timn@cpt.org.

AS RESIDENT ALIENS: CHRISTIAN PEACEMAKER TEAMS IN THE WEST BANK, 1995-2005 – by CPTer Kathleen Kern is available from CPT for a suggested donation of $35. “A gripping narrative of CPT’s attempts to transform prayer into practice as they stand with both Palestinians and Israelis in their struggles for peace.  A significant addition to understanding both the crisis in the Middle-East and the need for international accompaniment” – Ramzi Kysia  “When every person who opens this book makes an effort to get it into the hands of those perpetrating this mess, who fund and defend it, we’ll be a lot closer to peace.” – Rabbi Jeremy Milgrom

EN ESPAÑOL – CPTNet, CPT’s e-mail news service, will soon be available in Spanish.  Subscribe at peacemakers@cpt.org.

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