Flyers on Death Penalty, Gathering & Parish Event

The time and location has been set for the Seattle vigil on Thursday, September 9 – to mark the state’s scheduled execution of Cal Brown:

Vigil at King County Courthouse (4th Ave. entrance) from 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Please also find three flyers attached:

1. Help Stop Washington State’s September 10 Execution
2. Life, Justice & Peace Gathering – Sept. 18
3. Our Lady of the Lake speaker on Afghanistan, Sept. 12 – and see the following announcement:

“Bringing Hope to Afghanistan” by Julia Bolz on Sunday, September 12 at 7:00 PM, Our Lady of the Lake Parish Jubilee Hall, 8900 35th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Bringing Hope to Afghanistan

Our Lady of the Lake Parish Justice and Peace Committee invites you to "Bringing Hope to Afghanistan" on Sunday, September 12th at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Parish Jubilee Hall, 8900 35th Ave. NE., Seattle, WA 98115.

Julia Bolz is a nationally-recognized social justice activist. A lawyer by profession, she traded in a successful career to serve people in the world’s most impoverished regions. In 2002 she founded a grassroots project called “Journey with an Afghan School,” which, over the years, grew into a nongovernmental organization, called Ayni Education International. (http://aynieducation.com/Home_V2IB.php). With funds raised by communities across America, Julia and her colleagues have built and repaired dozens of schools, serving some 25,000Afghanstudents. In addition, they are working to strengthen the Afghan school system by equipping schools, providing teacher training, setting up libraries and computer centers, and developing parent teacher organizations. Their mission is to empower Afghans, so they can build just, sustainable and life-affirming communities.

Julia not only seeks to build schools but bridges of understanding between the United States and Afghanistan. Uniquely, 50,000 Americans are “journeying” with her and her colleagues, including students, book clubs, various religious and civic organizations, foundations, Rotary, and National Geographic. Not only have these groups participated in cultural exchanges and cross-cultural curricula, but several community members have joined her in Afghanistan. A powerful voice for women and children, Julia regularly speaks around the country, writes about her experiences, and meets with political decision-makers. She has received several national awards for her civic engagement, leadership, and passionate citizenship.

Julia will be giving an interactive presentation on the history and culture of Afghanistan, alternatives for fighting extremism, and the amazing changes that education has brought to this war-torn country. Afghan handicrafts will be for sale and refreshments will be served. Encourage students in middle school and above to join their parents at this presentation. Hosted by the Our Lady of the Lake Justice and Peace Committee.