Community Peace and Justice Network

09/10/2024

We’re excited to invite you back to "A New World Seminar" as we resume after the summer break! 🌿 Join us on September 17th at 7:00 PM in the Peace Lounge or online via Zoom for a timely discussion: Democracy for All?

Before the seminar, enjoy a pasta dinner with dessert at 5:30 PM in Heritage Hall (lower level). A $5 donation is appreciated.

Come for dinner, the seminar, or both! Register at www.cpjnetwork.org. We look forward to reconnecting and exploring this important topic with you.

05/29/2024

📣Notice: A New World Seminar Will Resume in the Fall

The Community Peace and Justice Network's "A New World Seminar" will be taking a summer break. Our seminars will pause during the summer months and will resume in the fall.

During this break, we encourage you to visit our website at (http://cpjnetwork.org) for details on seminar recordings and further updates. The recording for our recent seminar, "Problems, Promises, and Public Activism," is now available here: (https://youtu.be/4Qo3Bzus94w). Catch up on past topics and stay informed about our plans for the upcoming season.

We appreciate your continued support and engagement with our community initiatives. Wishing everyone a wonderful and restful summer. We look forward to reconnecting with you in the fall! 🍂

--The Community Peace and Justice Network Team

12/21/2023

📣 Announcement

As we wrap up this segment of our seminar, we express our gratitude to each of you for contributing to its engaging and insightful nature.

A New World seminar will be on a short break until January 23rd, 2024, allowing everyone the opportunity to recharge before we resume our discussions.

During this hiatus, we encourage you to take time for relaxation and enjoyment of the holiday season. May it bring you moments of peace and reflection. We look forward to reconvening with you, refreshed and ready to continue exploring our chosen topic.

Wishing you a pleasant New Year filled with joy, positivity, and peace!

03/01/2023

Reminder: Community Read Discussion (Tomorrow) & Panel 3/7) - https://mailchi.mp/emmanuelridgewood/community-read-discussion-panel

01/24/2023

“Helping people grow and develop is at the center of my life’s work. I’ve always had the privilege of working in diverse settings. Emmanuel provides me with another opportunity to collaborate with others as we evolve towards a community that welcomes everyone, a ‘Beloved Community’ where love guides our diversity and inclusivity.” Rev. Dr. Arturo Pierre Lewis, Emmanuel Church's new Senior Pastor

Click for more details: https://emmanuelridgewood.org/new-senior-pastor/

06/14/2022

05/31/2022

https://www.njspotlightnews.org/video/nj-students-stage-walkout-to-protest-school-shootings/

The protest at Ridgewood High was one of many across the country

05/31/2022

https://www.njspotlightnews.org/video/rutgers-study-finds-inequalities-in-njs-delivery-of-remote-learning-during-pandemic/

Rebecca Reynolds, the study's lead author, discusses how the shift to remote instruction created a digital divide

02/23/2022

“A New World” joins “Community Read 2022” – reading CASTE by Pulitzer Prize winning author Isabel Wilkerson, with virtual events and discussions from March 15th through March 31st.

Please begin by reading CASTE for our regular March Seminar on March 15, 7:00 PM. Our Seminar Leader, Rev. Dr. Arturo Pierre Lewis will be joined by Rabbi Ronald Roth, Rabbi Emeritus of the Fair Lawn Jewish Center//Congregation B’nai Israel in a discussion of the book. If you registered once for the seminars, you do not need to do so again.

You are invited to join one of the six "Small Group Discussions" of CASTE (called Midway Moments). If you are already a member of a Midway Moment Group, you do not need to sign up again.

Please take the opportunity to join in the "Panel Discussion on CASTE with African-American, Asian-American and Jewish speakers on Thursday March 31, 7:30 PM (EST) - 8:30 PM.

The links for the three opportunities are live below - click on the links to sign up:

Seminar on CASTE (virtual) with Rev. Dr. Arturo P. Lewis & Rabbi Ronald Roth on MARCH 15, 7:00 PM (EST) - 8: 30 PM (note: no need to register for the March 15th event if already registered for "A New World")
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpf-GpqT4pGdH0JYsxsAT86PzyZX6UpG7a

Choose 1 of 6 small virtual discussion groups (note: only register if you are not already part of "Midway Moment")
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2ys7D0a5jaNyQmDtChd5TP-pzzF9f9DwiQQmJIo-DESI0oQ/viewform

Virtual Panel discussion on CASTE with African-American,
Asian-American and Jewish speakers on MARCH 31, 7:30 PM (EST) – 8:30 PM
https://bccls.libcal.com/event/8667967

If you have any questions, please reach out to Donald Wheeler at drdwheeler201@gmail.com