Network for Peace

In 1916 the Military Service Act first introduced conscription to Britain. Throughout the First World War, about 16,000 men conscientiously objected to military service, many with religious motives, including the Quakers.

Cyril Pearce, author of Comrade in Conscience will talk about Halifax conscientious objectors.

Glasgow's Great War, a music hall show dedicated to the centenary of World War I, covering all aspects of how it affected the common man, from the recruitment drives to the objectors to the war.

An event on the occasion of the 4th anniversary of the Fukushima disaster and its impact on Europe. In particular, in view of the recent illegal decision to give permission for massive government subsidy of Hinkley Point - highlighting subsequent environmental and economic consequences as well as creating a precedent across the EU.

A public meeting organised by Bristol Stop The War Coalition
Speakers include: Hassan Mahandallie, Co Director of the Muslim Institute and deputy editor of Critical Muslim.

30th Annual Celebration of the London Peace Pagoda.

A talk with Q&A led by Dr Krastu Banaev.

Krastu is a lecturer in the Department of Theology and Religion, Durham. His research is on Orthodox spirituality and culture, with recent work looking at theological responses to the Balkan Wars and WW1.

A talk with Q&A led by Dr Krastu Banaev.

Krastu is a lecturer in the Department of Theology and Religion, Durham. His research is on Orthodox spirituality and culture, with recent work looking at theological responses to the Balkan Wars and WW1.

We welcome you to our empowered silent Labyrinth walk as we hold messages for Love, Peace and Oneness. Knowing that we can only create peace around us as and when we are willing to look within and create inner peace as the essence of our way in life. This walk is here for all and allows for inner reflection, contemplation and a meeting with like minded Peace Walkers.
Blessings and love

More details to follow on our website WILPF.org.uk

More details tba.
www.mkpeaceandjustice.org.uk

Just Supper at 7.30pm. At 8.15 there will be a presentation by Vicky Banda of STaSS (Shika Tamaa Support Service), the Milton Keynes based HIV/AIDS support and education charity.
To reserve a place at Open Table, please contact bookings@thewellatwillen.org.uk or ring 01908 242 190 giving 24 hours notice.

An inter faith activity, which everyone, of all faith traditions or none, to take part.
The Week of Prayer for World Peace always precedes One World Week, which is the week in which 24th October, UN Day, falls.

This year, for the first time, we’re combining our Young Peacemakers Network weekend away with our annual council, so that members can all get together. It will be in the Midlands, so that it’s easy for as many people as possible to get to.
Workshops include Liberation Theology & Peace, Peace & Ecology and Anti-militarism in the Old Testament and lots more.

We’re focusing on a few core commodities – cocoa, sugar, and tea – in new materials, case studies and a brand new 15 minute film that will be available for Fairtrade Fortnight.

Whether you’re an individual or part of a Fairtrade group, there will be opportunities to take action – including asking businesses directly to switch to Fairtrade in a stock it challenge.

Speaker: Dr Mark Hayes, a fellow and director of studies in Economics at Robinson College, Cambridge.
Also: Fairtrade quiz, stalls, food and drink.

Londoners from various religious and philosophical traditions are joining together in solidarity with others worldwide. We are meeting at different venues in London on the first day of each month until UN COP 21 in Paris, December 2015.

National Justice & Peace Network 37th Annual Conference.

Founder of Transparency International, Laurence Cockcroft, will lead a talk and discussion on the links between corruption and violence.
3-5pm.
He will also give an evening lecture on Corruption, Governance and Business at 7.30pm.

Peace talks at Leeds Beckett University. Speaker Professor Paul Rogers.