- That was the PeaceWeek that was
Another PeaceWeek has come and gone. We’re tired but encouraged by how well it has gone. Starting with a great Launch Event, through the week with various other events and activities, plus assemblies, workshops and classes in around 30 schools across Manchester and Old Trafford, finishing on Friday afternoon with a fantastic Schools Showcase, and [...]
Posted on Mar 18.09 to Community, Hulme, Longsight, Manchester, Moss Side, Old Trafford, Peace, Uncategorized
- An Urban Miracle
[ March 10, 2009; 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] An Urban Miracle is a regular prayer group, primarily for the Gun knife and Gang culture we currently live in.
A place for faith and non faith-based people to come together and pray, focus and visualise together for the young people, families, friends and community members who have been or are affected. Also community leaders and other outside agencies that are involved within this remit.
An evening of prayer stations so that you can either light a candle, write an affirmation/words, say a prayer, meditate, have a quiet moment.
Venue: St Bride’s Church, Blair [...]
Posted on Mar 09.09 to Community, Events, Old Trafford, Peace, Prayer, Reflect
- Old Trafford Lantern Parade
This year we are delighted to welcome the Old Trafford area into PeaceWeek. Even though this is a separate borough of Greater Manchester, it’s actually right next door to Moss Side and has also had its share of problems with gun, gang and knife crime. So, as well as other activities and assemblies in local [...]
Posted on Mar 09.09 to Community, Family, Old Trafford, Peace, Uncategorized
- PeaceWeek Netball Tournament
[ March 7, 2009; 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] International Women’s Peace Week Netball Tournament at the Power House.
Women don’t need to be in teams can just turn up on the day as teams will be mixed to incorporate working and playing together in Peace.
• Players must arrive by 1.00 to register.
• There will be a presentation at the end of the day.
• [...]
Posted on Feb 26.09 to Community, Events, Peace, Sport, Women
- imagine
[ March 9, 2009; 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. March 10, 2009; 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. March 11, 2009; 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. March 12, 2009; 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. March 13, 2009; 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] this Peace Week why not drop in to sacred space and add your hopes, dreams and prayers to our vision for a peaceful city. St Agnes Parish Church, Slade Lane, Longsight
Posted on Feb 23.09 to Community, Events, Longsight, Peace, Prayer, Reflect
- Final PeaceWeek planning meetings
The final PeaceWeek planning meetings will be as follows:
Tuesday February 24, 12noon to 1pm.
Monday March 2, 12noon to 1pm. (Please note: Monday, not Tuesday!) Followed by a meeting for all interested in taking school assemblies during PeaceWeek.
Tuesday March 31, 12noon to 1pm. PeaceWeek debrief.
All meetings at the Millennium Powerhouse, Raby Street, Moss Side.
Posted on Feb 17.09 to Community, Meeting, Peace, Planning
- The OSBAs
[ March 14, 2009; 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] This year’s OSBAs presentation and dinner will again be at the City of Manchester Stadium. The evening includes drinks on arrival, a 3 course meal and coffee and presentation of the Peace Awards. A number of the Limited Manchester Peace Coins made from recycled gun metal will also be available for purchase.
Come along and applaud [...]
Posted on Jan 16.09 to Community, Events, Peace, Peace Awards, Peace Coins
- Peace. What is it good for?
[ March 12, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Starbucks, Oxford Road.
Everybody wants it, but beyond the absence of something else, like war or noise, nobody seems to be clear about what peace actually is. As followers of Jesus (a.k.a. the Prince of Peace, who said: “Blessed are the Peacemakers”) how can Christians be distinctive bringers of peace into our culture, society and world?
With [...]
Posted on Jan 16.09 to Events, Forum, Meeting, Peace, Reflect
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