The Peace Pole Project
Dedication of Peace Pole, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, USA
July 12, 2026 At 8:45 am on Sunday morning, July 12, 2026, we gathered for a prayer service for the Peace Pole that had just been installed on the grounds of St John’s United Church of Christ, 1811 Lincoln Way E, in Chambersburg, PA. A history of the origin of the Peace Pole and the…
Read MoreThe Peace Pole Project Where Within The Universe We Become the Utopian Dreamer.
July 2, 2026 In the quiet of the rising light, we remember how the heart ignites. Every breath is a doorway wide…. The Peace Pole Project symbolizes a shared vision—a quiet but powerful reminder that across cultures, we can rise together. Each Peace Pole carries the message “May Peace Prevail On Earth” in multiple languages,…
Read MoreA Peace Pole Dedication at Christ Church honors Hiroshima, Delaware, USA.
Event Date: September 21, 2025Published: July 10, 2026 During the International Day of Peace weekend in 2025, the community of Christ Church in Delaware gathered to dedicate a Peace Pole and affirm a shared commitment to peace. Ken and Connie Matsumoto joined members of the congregation in gratitude, remembrance, and hope around the universal message:…
Read MoreEast Victoria Park Primary School, Perth, Western Australia.
Event Date: June 26, 2026Published – July 7, 2026 The Peace Pole initiative was introduced in Australia in 2021 to commemorate 100 years of Rotary in Australia. Since then, more than 300 Peace Poles have been installed in schools across the country, joining over 250,000 Peace Poles standing in communities around the world. The message…
Read MoreWe the People Plant Peace Poles: May Peace Prevail On Earth Celebrates People Planting Peace Across the United States.
July 3, 2026 As America marks its 250th birthday, we celebrate the people across the United States who make peace visible. In homes, schools, gardens, parks, sanctuaries, churches, libraries, civic spaces, and community gathering places, people have planted and dedicated Peace Poles as lasting reminders of a simple and powerful message: May Peace Prevail On…
Read MorePeace Pole to Celebrate Canada Day Peace Ceremony, Edmonton, Canada.
July 1, 2026 A fabulous Canada Day Peace Ceremony at City Hall celebrating Edmonton as an International City of Peace and dedication of a Peace Pole for our City Center! Rotary International Director Marty Helman along with our Mayor Knack, Chief of Police Warren Driechel, DG Jeanette Bancarz along with musicians, District Peace Committee members,…
Read MoreBridgehampton UFSD Students Gather for Peace Pole Ceremony, Bridgehampton, New York, USA
Event Date: May 29, 2026Published – June 29, 2026 Our school community came together to celebrate peace, unity, and service during a special Peace Pole Ceremony. Students, staff, community members, and representatives from the Southampton Rotary Club gathered for the event, which featured remarks from school and community leaders, performances by the school choir and…
Read MorePeace in the USA: Honoring America’s 250th Anniversary.
June 26, 2026 As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, May Peace Prevail On Earth International invites all who live upon this land and all who hold this nation in their hearts, to pause in reflection and contemplation. An anniversary of this magnitude offers an opportunity to remember, to listen, and to…
Read MoreHermiston Public Library, unveils Peace Pole Hermiston, Oregon, USA.
June 26, 2026 We planted a new Peace Pole in Downtown Hermiston, right across from the Hermiston Public Library. In eight languages, it affirms Rotary’s mission of a more peaceful world and our local club’s dedication to peace in our community. May Peace Pole On Earth. Rotary District 5100 Rotary International
Read MoreVeterans Memorial Shrine Museum Honors service members, Fort Wayne Indiana, USA.
June 23, 2026 The Veteran’s Memorial Shrine and Museum at Memorial Park is open every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, but Memorial Day weekend called for an extra special celebration. Saturday began with a ‘Peace Pole’ Dedication. An 8-foot Peace Pole serves as a new memorial with the inscription, “May Peace Prevail On Earth” in multiple…
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