Olympia Fellowship of Reconciliation

The Fellowship of Reconciliation is a group composed of people from many faiths, and no particular faith— all coming together to support nonviolence and justice.

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    "Individuals have international duties which transcend the national obligations of obedience… Therefore [individual citizens] have the duty to violate domestic laws to prevent crimes against peace and humanity from occurring."

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June-July 2008 Olympia FOR’s “Big Picture” Documentary Series on TCTV

Posted by Web Editor on 13th June 2008

In addition to the Olympia FOR’s TV series of locally produced interview programs, we also air thought-provoking documentaries that you’re not likely to see elsewhere on TV. Under the series title “The Big Picture,” Carol Burns finds suitable documentaries and arranges to show them on Thurston Community Television (TCTV channel 22) for cable subscribers in Thurston County. Thanks to Carol for continuing to inform the people! You can watch these programs at 10 p.m. every Sunday evening and 3:30 a.m. every Wednesday and Friday morning for a full month. Info: Carol 866-7645 carolburns98@comcast.net

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Wednesday Peace Vigil

Posted by Web Editor on 5th June 2008

11 June 2008
12:00 pmto1:00 pm

FOR: Wed June 11 – and every Wednesday – from 12:00 to 1:00 pm: Peace Vigil in NW corner of Sylvester Park (corner of Legion & Capitol Way). Please come for all or part of the hour to witness in a very friendly way for peace and nonviolence. We provide plenty of signs, or you may bring your own. Info: 491-9093 info@olyfor.org

“Women in Black” Silent Vigil

Posted by Web Editor on 5th June 2008

6 June 2008
5:00 pmto6:00 pm

Fri June 6 – and every Friday – from 5:00 to 6:00 pm: “Women in Black” Silent Vigil for Peace on the south side of W. 4th Ave. near the fountain. Women only. Please wear black. Some signs are provided. “Women in Black” is a loose network of women worldwide committed to peace with justice and actively opposed to war and violence since 1988. Info: Karin Kraft 754-5352 kraftkf@comcast.net

Peace Vigil

Posted by Web Editor on 5th June 2008

Fri June 6 – and every Friday – from 4:30 to 6:00 pm: Peace Vigil at south end of Percival Landing near W 4th Ave. We need more participants! Please join us for whatever length of time you can. We provide plenty of signs, or you may bring your own. Sponsor: Olympia FOR. Info: 491-9093 info@olyfor.org

Wednesday Peace Vigil

Posted by Web Editor on 5th June 2008

4 June 2008
1:00 am

FOR: Wed June 4 – and every Wednesday – from 12:00 to 1:00 pm: Peace Vigil in NW corner of Sylvester Park (corner of Legion & Capitol Way). Please come for all or part of the hour to witness in a very friendly way for peace and nonviolence. We provide plenty of signs, or you may bring your own. Info: 491-9093 info@olyfor.org

Sundays: The “Big Picture” videos on TCTV

Posted by Web Editor on 20th October 2007

Sponsored by the Fellowship of ReconciliationSunday evenings at 10 pm (and every Monday and Wednesday morning at 3:30 am) the Olympia FOR airs interesting documentaries on TCTV at 10 pm every Sunday during the month. OCT: The Closure Myth.” NOV:30 Frames a Second: The WTO in Seattle.” See our TV section. Info: Carol 866-7645 or carolburns98@comcast.net.

Weekdays on TCTV: “Democracy Now” with Amy Goodman

Posted by Web Editor on 20th October 2007

Monday through Friday from 5:00 to 6:00 am AND from 4:00 to 5:00 pm: “Democracy Now” with Amy Goodman on TCTV.

Weekdays on KAOS 89.3 FM: “Democracy Now” with Amy Goodman

Posted by Web Editor on 20th October 2007

Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 10:00 am: “Democracy Now” with Amy Goodman on KAOS 89.3 FM.

Weekdays on KAOS: Free Speech Radio News

Posted by Web Editor on 20th October 2007

Monday through Friday from 5:00 to 5:30 pm: Free Speech Radio News on KAOS 89.3 FM.

Mondays: “Reclaiming Democracy”

Posted by Web Editor on 20th October 2007

6:00 to 7:00 am: “Reclaiming Democracy,” a locally produced program on TCTV, addresses issues related to big business, public policy, democratic values, etc. Info: www.sounddemocracy.org or Rus Geh 705-0862 email rusgeh@yahoo.com.

Mondays: Olympia FOR’s TCTV Program

Posted by Web Editor on 20th October 2007

Sponsored by the Fellowship of Reconciliation1:30 to 2:30 pm: Olympia FOR’s TCTV Program: OCT:Restore America. Impeach Bush & Cheney.” NOV:Korea: A History of U.S. Interventions.”

Tuesdays: Nonviolent Communication Practice Group

Posted by Web Editor on 20th October 2007

7:00 to 9:00 pm: Liv Monroe facilitates a weekly NVC practice group for anyone who has attended an NVC introductory session or read the book Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg, Ph.D. (No charge, but donations are appreciated.) Definitely phone Liv at (360) 357-4503 first to make sure it’s happening at the normal time and place, the Olympia UU Church, 2200 East End St. NW, Olympia.

Tuesdays: Progressive Roundtable Forum

Posted by Web Editor on 20th October 2007

8:00 to 9:00 pm: Progressive Roundtable Forum on TCTV features guests discussing public issues.

Wednesdays: Noon Peace Vigil downtown Olympia

Posted by Web Editor on 20th October 2007

Sponsored by the Fellowship of Reconciliation12:00 to 1:00 pm: Peace Vigil in NW corner of Sylvester Park (corner of Legion & Capitol Way). Please come for all or part of the hour to witness in a very friendly way for peace and nonviolence. We provide plenty of signs, or you may bring your own. Info: 360‑491‑9093 info@olyfor.org.

Wednesdays: Progressive Roundtable Forum

Posted by Web Editor on 20th October 2007

2:00 to 3:00 pm: Progressive Roundtable Forum on TCTV features guests discussing public issues.

Thursdays: “Parallel University”

Posted by Web Editor on 20th October 2007

Noon to 1:00 pm on KAOS 89.3 FM, featuring interesting, informative programs about peace, social justice, the environment, progressive politics, and other alternative viewpoints. Info: parralleluniversity@yahoo.com.

Thursdays: Olympia FOR’s TCTV Program

Posted by Web Editor on 20th October 2007

Sponsored by the Fellowship of Reconciliation9:00 to 10:00 pm: Olympia FOR’s TCTV Program: OCT:Restore America. Impeach Bush & Cheney.” NOV:Korea: A History of U.S. Interventions.”

Fridays: Peace Vigil at south end of Percival Landing

Posted by Web Editor on 20th October 2007

Sponsored by the Fellowship of Reconciliation4:30 to 6:00 pm: Peace Vigil at south end of Percival Landing near W 4th Ave. (Note: When Daylight Saving Time ends, the vigil will last only until 5:30.) Please join us for whatever length of time you can. We provide plenty of signs, or you may bring your own. Sponsor: Olympia FOR. Info: 491-9093 email info@olyfor.org

Fridays: “Women in Black” Silent Vigil for Peace

Posted by Web Editor on 20th October 2007

5:00 to 6:00 pm: Silent Vigil for Peace on the south side of W. 4th Ave. (near the fountain). Women only. Please wear black. Some signs are provided. “Women in Black” is a loose network of women worldwide committed to peace with justice and actively opposed to war and violence since 1988. Info: Karin Kraft 754-5352 or kraftkf@comcast.net.

Fridays: “Reclaiming Democracy”

Posted by Web Editor on 20th October 2007

6:00 to 6:30 pm: “Reclaiming Democracy,” a locally produced program on TCTV, cable channel 22, addresses issues related to big business, public policy, democratic values, etc. Info: www.sounddemocracy.org or Rus Geh 705-0862, email: rusgeh@yahoo.com.