[mgj-discuss] Lobby Day and Vigil to Oppose War on Iraq

[Dan Beeton]

Especially note: Evening Prayer Vigil for Peace at Freedom Plaza - 6:30 PM.

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The voice and presence of the the religious community is desperately needed
in Washington as
the Congress debates and votes on a war with Iraq. NETWORK, LCWR (The
Leadership
Conference of Women Religious) and Pax Christi USA are organizing to visit
Legislators™ of-
fices and hold vigil as they make the decision about launching the U.S. into
war.

Details for coming to Washington to lobby on October 9th:

Call to make your own appointments with your Members of
Congress for Oct. 9. Capitol switchboard: 202-224-3121

Wear comfortable shoes! Bring letters from others to deliver
to Legislators.

Come to the United Methodist Building, starting at 9:00 a.m.
(100 Maryland Ave. NE.,Rm. #3). NETWORK will provide
packets for lobby visits and answer any questions.

The closest metro station is Union Station. For a map of the
area, go to http://www.senate.gov/visiting/visit_map.html.

Lobby during the day at the House and Senate office buildings.

Vigil during the day with LCWR near the House and Senate office buildings as
Members of
Congress are debating.

Evening Prayer Vigil for Peace at Freedom Plaza - 6:30 PM.

Stay, if you can, for other events planned by other groups on Oct. 10-11.
Call NETWORK at 202-547-5556 x. 12 - let us know if you are coming.
For other information, see NETWORK™s web site: www.networklobby.org

Here are some actions you can take from home if you can not travel to D.C.:

- -- -- Call your Members of Congress while others are in town lobbying on
Wednesday, Octo-
ber 9th for the NETWORK/LCWR/Pax Christi USA Lobby Day. Tell them you do not
approve
of war as a solution to conflict. Ask for every possible diplomatic means to
avert a war.The
Capitol switchboard no. is 202-224-3121. (Or call your Members local
district office.)

- -- -- Visit the district offices for your Legislators and meet with
staffers to discuss your
opposition to war on Iraq.

- -- -- Organize group actions such as a call-in day or prayer service.

- -- -- Pray - Fast for non-violent options to prevail.


"Sometimes it is better to have the people of the world on your side than
the governments of the world."

- Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, General Secretary, National League for Democracy,
Burma

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Dan Beeton
Free Burma Coalition
Washington Office
1101 Pennsylvania Ave, SE, #204
Washington, DC 20003 USA
(202) 547-5985 (ph)
(202) 544-6118 (fax)
 www.freeburmacoalition.org
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