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Ukraine and the Anti-War Movement with Ariel Gold, Executive Director of FOR-USA
Third Thursday Lunch, April 20, 2023, 12-1pm Held online via Zoom video conference: REGISTRATION HERE https://louisvillefor.org/third-thursday-lunch/
Who Are the Women and Men Behind Bars in Kentucky?
THIRD THURSDAY LUNCH March 16, 2023, 12-1pm Going Beyond the Statistics with Gail Chandler Drawing on her twenty-seven years of experience as counselor, supervisor and administrator in Kentucky correctional facilities as well as at a Dismas halfway house Gail Chandler will introduce us to the life stories of some of the imprisoned individuals she worked … Continue reading Who Are the Women and Men Behind Bars in Kentucky?
Hannah Drake recording available.
On a Kentucky Riverbank, a Path to Remembrancewith Hannah Drake THIRD THURSDAY LUNCH SERIESpresented by Fellowship of Reconciliation andSowers of Justice NetworkFebruary 16, 2023CLICK HERE to view the recording.OUR SPEAKER: Hannah Drake, is chief creative officer of IDEAS xLab, an artist-run nonprofit based in Louisville (https://ideasxlab.com)In recognition of Black History Month, writer, historian and Louisvillian Hannah … Continue reading Hannah Drake recording available.
Third Thursday Lunch, Feb. 16, 2023, 12-1pm
On a Kentucky Riverbank, a Path to Remembrancewith Hannah Drake THIRD THURSDAY LUNCH SERIESpresented by Fellowship of Reconciliation andSowers of Justice NetworkFebruary 16, 2023: Noon—1 PMREGISTRATION LINKRegister in advance for this meeting:After registering, you will receive a confirmation emailcontaining information about joining the meeting.OUR SPEAKER: Hannah Drake, is chief creative officer of IDEAS xLab, an artist-run … Continue reading Third Thursday Lunch, Feb. 16, 2023, 12-1pm
Third Thursday Lunch, Jan. 19, 2023, 12-1pm
presented by Fellowship of Reconciliation and Sowers of Justice Network GUN VIOLENCE: PREVENTION AND PROTECTIONwith Cathy Mekus and Kemal Wells REGISTRATION LINK: Register in advance for this meeting:After registering, you will receive a confirmation emailcontaining information about joining the meeting. Cathy Mekus is the Standard Kentucky Lead for Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a … Continue reading Third Thursday Lunch, Jan. 19, 2023, 12-1pm
Third Thursday Lunch, Nov. 17, 2022, 12-1pm
Rescue and refuge in the desert:Voices from the Borderlands REGISTER NOW or see information below to watch live or listen on the radio.OUR SPEAKERS: Bob Kee and Dora Rodriquez will be zooming to us from Tucson and will describe their life sustaining work for the migrants on both sides of the Arizona/Mexico border. Bob Kee’s photographs will illustrate … Continue reading Third Thursday Lunch, Nov. 17, 2022, 12-1pm
THE “WELCOME IMMIGRANTS” GROUP ADVOCATES FOR ADMITTING IMMIGRANTS INTO THE U.S. (Immgrantes Y Refugiados Bienvenidos)
October 16,th 2022 the group known as “Welcome Immigrants,” led by Father Jim Flynn, displayed their advocacy for welcoming Immigrants into the United States. The October 16th demonstration occurred in front of St. Edwards Church. If you are interested in joining the group, please call Jim Johnson (502-262-0148).
OCTOBER THIRD THURSDAY LUNCH
Voting rights under attack: The current situation, locally and nationallyTHIRD THURSDAY LUNCH SERIESpresented by Fellowship of Reconciliationand Sowers of Justice NetworkOctober 20, 2022: Noon—1 PMZoom Video Conference: REGISTER in advance or see below to join live OUR SPEAKER: Dee Pregliasco, First Vice-President of the Kentucky League of Women VotersAccording to the League’s website (lwvky.org) “Many … Continue reading OCTOBER THIRD THURSDAY LUNCH
New executive director of FOR-USA
"After an extensive national search, the Fellowship of Reconciliation-USA (FOR-USA) is proud to welcome our next executive director, Ariel Gold. Ms. Gold, a veteran peace and justice advocate, is taking the helm as the organization’s first Jewish executive director. Prior to this groundbreaking appointment, for the past seven years Ms. Gold worked at CODEPINK Women … Continue reading New executive director of FOR-USA