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International Day of Peace Celebration
Mecklenburg Ministries and United Religions Initiative (URI) co-sponsor an interfaith Peace Day Celebration to recognize the U.N. International Day of Peace in September.
International Day of Peace 2009 Please enjoy a (four part) video of the 2009 Peace Day Celebration at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Guest Speakers: Pam Jefsen, CEO, American Red Cross, Carolina Piedmont Region
International Day of Peace 2008 Read the folllowing: 1st Place Winning Essay- Lucy Bierer, Myers Park High School 2nd Place Winning Essay- Adrienne Dahrouge , Harding University High School
3rd Place Winning Essay- Dan Ferguson, South Mecklenburg High School
"In a time of almost relentless "bad" news, it's encouraging to read so many fresh, enthusiastic and thoughtful essays and to have them for our future citizens." (Essay Judge) "Spreading peace is not a formal process, nor is it a proven formula. It requires relationships and great friendships. It requires love pushing itself into areas unknown." (Essay Contestant)
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