Archive for September 2022
What does it mean to be an International Peace City? Explaining Norwich’s Peace Poles-Norwich, Connecticut – USA
September 26, 2022 NORWICH — Originally erected in 2017, Norwich’s Peace Poles are tucked away in Howard T. Brown Memorial Park, past the old ice cream stand and across the water from the marina. All four of them read “May Peace Prevail On Earth” in 30 languages, from English to Japanese, from Polish to Punjabi, representing all the…
Read MoreThree Peace Poles planted at The First United Methodist Church of Turlock, California – USA
Dedicated: September 25, 2022 Attached is a photograph taken during our Peace Pole dedication which was held following our morning service on Sept 25th, 2022. The Peace Poles were installed in the garden at the front of the church surrounding a stone bench. Under the bench is a stone with a dove, an olive branch…
Read MorePeace Pole In Quaker Cemetery in Prospect Park, Brooklyn New York – USA
September 24, 2022 Refurbishing and rededication of a Peace Pole in Prospect Park took place this year. A new Russian language plaque was replaced. Thanks, it arrived just in time for a friendly gathering on Saturday 9/24.
Read MorePeace Pole Dedication Ceremonies in Santa Rosa City School District—Santa Rosa, California – USA
Dedication Ceremonies took place on September 23rd, 2022 Here are more pictures to share from the Peace Pole Dedication Ceremonies that took place at Comstock Middle School, Slater Middle School and Albert Biella Elementary School in Santa Rosa, California. The dedications were all unique and special. Peace, Fred Ptucha, Founder for Climbers for…
Read MorePEACE DAY CHICAGO, Chicago Illinois – USA
September 21, 2022 Penning this on 9/21/2022, the 41st International Day of Peace; also officially known as World Peace Day as a United Nations-sanctioned holiday, I am honored to contribute my I humbled experiences as a volunteer in the 44th Peace Day Chicago events on 9/19/2022. The non-profit I work for, Greenheart International, embraced the opportunity to volunteer…
Read MoreThe Penington Friends House Peace Pole, Stuyvesant Park, New York City – USA
September 21, 2022 During the Covid Pandemic, artist Todd Drake found and restored this Peace Pole at the Penington Friends House. It is shared now as a witness for peace prevailing in our community, city and the world. Submitted by:Sally Q. Campbell
Read MoreRotary Club of Milwaukie, Oregon planted a Peace Pole, Milwaukie, Oregon – USA
September 21, 2022 Greetings— On September 21, 2022, the Rotary Club of Milwaukie, Oregon planted a Peace Pole at Willamette View, 13145 SE River Road, Milwaukie, OR 97222. The Peace Pole was planted and dedicated, and is located to the Northeast entrance to the [Willamette View] Health Center, between the parking lot and the sidewalk [along…
Read More2022 United Nations International Day of Peace Celebration in Nigeria
September 8-21, 2022 The 2022 United Nations International Day of Peace celebration in Nigeria by Peace Representative of May Peace Prevail On Earth International. A twelve member steering committee was set up in Nigeria by the Nigerian Peace Representative, Mr. Mojima Etokudo, along with Mr. Aniebiet Abraham as the Chairperson. A week full of activities-from…
Read MoreAlbert F. Biella Elementary School-Sonoma County Peace Pole project, Sonoma, California-USA
September 21st, 2022 Hello Biella Friends, “Thank you for joining us today for our Peace Pole Dedication ceremony. It’s friends like you that continue to help bring peace on earth.” “Thank you for your support with all things Biella.” Vinh Tran, School Principal
Read MorePeace Pole inaugurated in front of the townhouse in Marl, North Rhine – Westphalia, GERMANY
September 21st, 2022 On the International Day of Peace, a Peace Pole has marked the square in front of the Marler Stadthaus on Carl-Duisberg-Straße in Marl. It reminds us to constantly keep peace in mind, serves as a silent prayer – 250,000 such Peace Poles exist worldwide. It can be found in the Pentagon as well…
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