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(2/25/19) First Podcast Features Nuclear Weapon Experts! Korea Peace Vigils

Above: Some of the 15 participants in CFPA's Feb. 25 Vigil for Real Progress in Korea Peace Negotiations

We are excited to share CFPA's first ever Podcast, in which the Rev. Robert Moore interviews two world class nuclear weapon experts on the upcoming Trump-Kim Summit and other current nuclear weapon challenges.

We are especially grateful to David Crow, who has previously helped CFPA as a volunteer photographer and videographer, for encouraging this new venture and giving the technical support to make it happen!

We certainly welcome the opportunity to try out this new means of reaching more people, and urge you to forward this Podcast link through your email and social media!

The Podcast will soon be available through streaming services like Spotify. If we get enough listeners, we plan to continue this Podcast series on Peace Matters!

One more Pre-Summit Vigil!

The Philadelphia Pre-Summit Vigil is from 4:30 to 5:30 PM at City Hall (West Plaza and 15th Street), Philadelphia at 5 PM on Tuesday, February 26. RSVP to [email protected].

These Vigils happen just before the next Summit scheduled between the US and North Korean heads of state in Vietnam.

The previous Summit last June in Singapore ended up being a Reality TV Summit with little if any diplomatic progress folloiwng it. We must convey that we insist that this Summit result in real progress!

CFPA will supply posters to hold. So all you need to do is show up!

(2/13/19) Renew by Noon on Friday, Feb. 15 so CFPA won't have to call you!

If you already contributed your 2019 CFPA Membership, you can disregard this notice!!

We’re following up on CFPA's earlier requests for your 2019 annual membership contribution to support the urgent and very challenging work of the Coalition for Peace Action (CFPA).

In mid-January, we emailed and postal mailed all members to renew, and others to join. Receiving membership dues early in the year greatly helps with our budgeting and cash flow.

If you haven't yet contributed your annual Membership, CFPA volunteers will be starting follow-up calls next Tuesday, February 19.

So please click here to renew or join by Noon this Friday, February 15, so we can remove you from the call list and save valuable organizational effort.

Your membership offers unique benefits. You’ll be sent Coalition Update, our periodic newsletter, can register for member-only events like the Annual Membership Dinner, and be eligible for substantial member discounts for CFPA events like the Annual Conference and Multifaith Service.

Renewing online by February 15 will also save postage costs!

(1/25/19) It's Two Minutes to Midnight; CFPA Needs YOU to Reduce Nuclear Danger!

Yesterday, the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists announced that their iconic Doomsday Clock is at just Two Minutes to Midnight.

This is the worst it's been since the depths of the Cold War in 1953, when the Soviets exploded their first hydrogen bomb. The last US-Russia Nuclear Reduction Treaty was in 2010.

Since President Trump took office, he has:

Withdrawn the US from the Iran Nuclear Agreement and the 1987 Treaty Banning Medium Range Nuclear Missiles

Announced plans to build new, more useable nuclear weapons and a $2 trillion program to rebuild the entire US nuclear arsenal

Initiated plans to develop Space Weapons that will almost certainly trigger an Arms Race in Space.

In my nearly 41 years, of organizing for nuclear disarmament, we've learned that such dangerous nuclear escalation CAN be reversed.

It was reversed in response to major citizen activism starting in 1981, resulting in a more than 85% reduction in nuclear warheads to date! But such progress only happens when average citizens take persistent action.

The single most important way you can support such citizen activism is by contributing your 2019 Membership in CFPA. Memberships give us the finances and political clout to take effective action.

So, click here and renew online NOW! If you aren't yet a CFPA member, this would be a great time to join!

Also, we encourage you to come to the event below to learn the latest about how you can help reverse the nuclear escalation described above and take effective action to Reduce and Globally Ban Nuclear Weapons!

Countdown to Zero Screening & Discussion 1/26 in Philly

The next major event CFPA is co-sponsoring is a Screening of Countdown to Zero, an excellent documentary that includes many of the top nuclear experts with whom CFPA works closely.

The Screening will be at 10 AM this Saturday, January 26 at Germantown Friends Meeting, and will be followed by discussion led by the Rev. Bob Moore. If you want to carpool at 9:15 AM from Princeton Shopping Center, please email [email protected]

Overflowing Martin Luther King Multifaith Service! Countdown to Zero 1/26 in Philly

Despite bitter cold, the annual Martin Luther King Multifaith Service co-sponsored by CFPA and the Princeton Clergy Association on 1/21 drew a diverse overflow crowd of 300!

The preacher was Dr. Ruha Benjamin, an Associate Professor in Princeton University’s Department of African American Studies and Chairperson of the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Princeton. She presented an outstanding message.

Diverse faith leaders co-led the liturgy, and area choirs and musicians also participated. Click to see a front page article in the January 23 Town Topics!

Countdown to Zero Screening & Discussion 1/26 in Philly

The next major event CFPA is co-sponsoring is a Screening of Countdown to Zero, an excellent documentary that includes many of the top nuclear experts with whom CFPA works closely.

The Screening will be at 10 AM this Saturday, January 26 at Germantown Friends Meeting, and will be followed by discussion led by Rev. Bob Moore. If you want to carpool at 9:15 AM from Princeton Shopping Center, please email [email protected].

Reminder to Make Your 2019 Commitment to Empowering Peace!

The postal mailed 2019 Membership Renewal Notices have started arriving. You can still save postage, click here and renew online NOW! If you aren't yet a CFPA member, this would be a great time to join!

1/21 Martin Luther King Multifaith Service

JANUARY 21 MULTIFAITH SERVICE PLANNED IN PRINCETON TO COMMEMORATE MARTIN LUTHER KING; DR. RUHA BENJAMIN TO PREACH

The Princeton Clergy Association is hosting the annual Multifaith Service in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King at 7:00 PM on Monday, January 21, the federal holiday designated to honor his birthday.

The Service will be at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Road (just up the hill and to the left from light at intersection with Route 206) in Princeton, NJ. There is ample free parking.

The preacher will be Dr. Ruha Benjamin. Dr. Benjamin is an Associate Professor in Princeton University’s Department of African American Studies and Chairperson of the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Princeton.

Diverse faith leaders listed below will co-lead the liturgy, and area choirs and musicians will also participate.

The Rev. Carlton Branscomb, Pastor of First Baptist Church in Princeton

The Rev. Laura Craig, Fellowship in Prayer

The Rev. Dave Davis, Pastor of Nassau Presbyterian Church and President of the Princeton Clergy Association

Steve Drake and Avis Hofstad, First Church of Christ, Scientist in Princeton

The Rev. Donald Locklear, Music Minister, First Baptist Church

The Rev. Lukata Mjumbe, Pastor of Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church

The Rev. Robert Moore, Executive Director, Coalition for Peace Action and Chair, MLK Planning Committee

The Rev. Bill Neely, Pastor of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton

Imam Sohaib Sultan, Muslim Chaplain at Princeton University

The Rev. Jenny Smith Walz, Lead Pastor, First United Methodist Church, Princeton

Cantor Jeff Warschauer, Jewish Center of Princeton

Dr. Eberhard Wunderlich, Princeton Bah’ai Community

During the Service, a freewill offering will be received, which will be split equally between the United Negro College Fund and the Princeton-based Coalition for Peace Action.

The Service is free and open to the public and is co-sponsored by Coalition for Peace Action (CFPA). For further information, visit CFPA’s web site, www.peacecoalition.org or call its office at 609-924-5022.

Support Universal Background Checks on ALL gun sales NOW!

Yesterday, January 8, a new bill for Universal Background Checks on ALL gun sales was introduced into the US House of Representatives.

This bill would close two giant loopholes--Online sales and Gun Shows--that have allowed an estimated 40% of guns sales to proceed with no background check.

Enacting this law would be life-saving. About 80% of all guns acquired for crimes are bought from private parties, especially online and at gun shows.

Public support for universal background checks is at least 90%! However, the NRA will fight this progress tooth-and-nail.

Email your Congressperson today! Click here to send a quick email. It takes less than a minute!

This bill will face an uphill battle on its way to becoming law. We have to show that the power of the people is stronger than the power of the NRA.

Click here to send your message to Congress today.

CFPA Generates 68 Media Hits in 2018! Support Continuing our High Profile!

12/27/18

CFPA just got its 68th Press "Hit" of 2018 with the photo above and the summary paragraph below starting on the front page of the December 27 edition of Town Topics.

In the forefront of political activity in Princeton, the Coalition for Peace Action (CFPA) and its executive director, the Rev. Bob Moore, were constantly in the news. From spearheading gun-control initiatives with its Ceasefire NJ Project to advocating for abolition of nuclear weapons and urging “diplomacy not war” in negotiations with North Korea and Iran; to its leadership in promoting conferences, multifaith services, candlelight vigils, and the March for Our Lives, the CFPA is experiencing perhaps the busiest period in its more than 35-year history.

CFPA's efforts generated 67 other "hits"--averaging more than 6.5 per month--during 2018. That included front page coverage in the Star Ledger, Trenton Times, Princeton Packet, and--repeatedly--in Town Topics. It included TV and radio coverage as well. Click and scroll down to see CFPA's 2018 press coverage.

If you haven't yet done so, we’re urging you to make your year-end Holiday Gift of Peace, so we can continue to get extensive press coverage to spread our message via the mass media! Click to donate NOW!

For tax deduction, make your donation by December 31. If you prefer to postal mail a check,make payable to Peace Action Education Fund and send to 40 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.

CFPA Meets Two New Congressmen! Two More 2018 Peace Events!

12/26/18

As the Holidays approached last week, CFPA met with two new Congressmen! Rep-Elect Tom Malinowski keynoted our December 18 Holiday Peace Event, and we did a New Member Welcome briefing with Rep-Elect Andy Kim (see photo above) on December 21!

This was part of our vigorous follow-up to CFPA's intensive and highly successful Peace Voter 2018 Campaign, in which we especially targeted newly elected Representatives in our region for New Member welcomes. More are being scheduled for early 2019!

We’re especially proud of the world class delegation we put together for briefing Rep-Elect Kim. It included top experts on Korea, nuclear weapons, gun safety, and Yemen. Rep. Kim responded that he was very impressed with the 90 minute in-depth briefing.

If you haven't yet done so, we’re urging you to make your year-end Holiday Gift of Peace, so we can continue to do such high impact, targeted organizing. Click below to donate NOW!

Two More 2018 Peace Events!

Our sustained peace organizing will be continued with two more Peace Events in 2018!

This Saturday, December 29, CFPA is co-sponsoring the Monthly Demonstration at the Drone Command Center in Horsham, PA. If you want to carpool for the one hour trip at 11 AM from Princeton Shopping Center, please email [email protected]!

On New Year's Eve, CFPA is again co-sponsoring a New Year's Eve Quaker style Peace Vigil at the Trenton Friends Meeting from 5:00-6:00, followed by a free light supper. If you want to carpool at 4:30 from Princeton Shopping Center, please email [email protected]!

Help sustain CFPA's peace organizing in the New Year. Make your generous year-end holiday gift by clicking here or below to make your 2018 year-end tax deductible gift for peace NOW!

For tax deduction, make your donation by December 31. If you prefer to postal mail a check, make payable to Peace Action Education Fund and send to 40 Witherspoon St, Princeton, NJ 08542.

With CFPA Spearheading, NJ Passed Most Gun Safety Laws in 2018!

Above - NJ Gov. Phil Murphy with CFPA's Ceasefire NJ Project leaders at signing of six new gun safety bills on June 13 in Trenton

Spearheaded by CFPA's Ceasefire NJ (CFNJ) Project, New Jersey passed more gun safety laws--eight--than any other state this year!

This major success was achieved with sustained organizing for a full year, starting with CFNJ coordinating meetings with the Majority Leaders of the NJ Assembly and Senate last December. Then we met with Gov. Murphy at a Round Table in February.

In late February, CFNJ leaders were the first to testify for the package at a NJ Assembly hearing, and were featured in front page photos in the Star Ledger and Trenton Times.

Click and scroll down to sixth item to see a slideshow with photos and descriptions of CFNJ's leadership in the many steps that led to this impressive accomplishment!

Click here to help continue this momentum for NJ as the top state in leading sensible gun violence prevention laws!

On October 29, CFNJ joined Gov. Murphy and Assembly Majority Leader Greenwald in announcing four more gun safety bills beginning to be worked on for passage in 2019!

Full House for CFPA's Holiday Peace Event with Rep-Elect Tom Malinowski

Above - full house of 75 listen to Rep-Elect Tom Malinowski answer a question at CFPA's Holiday Peace Program on Dec. 18 in Princeton.

More photos can be found at Recent Events.

RSVP: Rep-Elect Tom Malinowski to Keynote Holiday Peace Event 12/18 in Princeton

The Coalition for Peace Action (CFPA) will hold a Candlelight Vigil for Peace in Yemen on Tuesday, December 18 from 5:00-6:00 PM on the sidewalk adjacent to Nassau Street in the front of Palmer Square in Princeton.

Some battery powered candles will be available, but attendees are free to bring their own, as well as posters about Peace in Yemen.

A Potluck for Peace will follow the Vigil from 6:00-7:00 PM in the Assembly Room of Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street in Princeton (directly across the street from Palmer Square).

Those bringing dishes may drop them off at the church starting at 4:30. However, attendees are asked not to stay parked at the church afterwards, so it is available for the church’s programs.

Following the Potluck there will be a Peace Program from 7:00-8:30 PM including a Talk by Representative-Elect Tom Malinowski (D-7) successor to outgoing Rep. Leonard Lance, who Malinowski beat in the November 6 Election. Malinowski’s talk will be followed by Q and A.

Those wanting to guarantee seats at this special Program must click here to reserve in advance.

The Program will also include Music for Peace presented by David Brahinsky and Friends; as well as Sharleen Leahey. Both are expected to be a real treat for all who want to experience peaceful music in this Season of Peace.

Peace items such as children’s peace books, rainbow caps, T-shirts, and bumper stickers will be for sale as holiday gifts.

All three events—the Vigil, Potluck, and Program—are free and open to the public. Those interested are encouraged to come to any one or combination of the three events.

We warmly welcome all those wanting to share in this three-part Holiday Event, whether or not they are CFPA members or have previously attended our events. We are excited that Rep.-Elect Malinowski, who was shown on CFPA’s Peace Voter Guide to be significantly better on gun safety and peace issues than his opponent, will be the keynote speaker. We also are pleased that such talented musicians will present peaceful music, and encourage all interested people to join us.

P.S. There is no better time to contribute to peace than during this Season of Peace. If you haven't yet made your year-end Contribution to Peace, we urge click here to do so NOW..

#malinowskifornj #tommalinowksi #flip it blue #njd7 #peace #yemencantwait #peacemovement

Tell Congress: Don't Let Trump Bring Back Banned Nukes

Donald Trump announced in October his intention to back out of the INF Treaty, a 30-year-old nuclear treaty that banned a new kind of dangerous nuclear bomb and ended the Cold War.

On December 4, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issued an ultimatium that the United States would withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty unless Russia fixes its violations within 60 days.

This is terrifying. Trump is already building new nukes he thinks are “usable.” And there is already nothing stopping Trump from launching a nuclear bomb. Earlier, Trump withdrew from the Iran Nuclear Agreement. Now, Trump and his war cabinet are trampling the few remaining nuclear agreements we have, and increasing the likelihood of a horrifying nuclear war. But we have one massive piece of leverage. Trump can’t get the money to build his terribly dangerous new nukes without a thumbs-up from Congress. So it’s up to us to make sure that when Trump comes asking for money from Congress to restart a Cold War-style arms race, your members of Congress don’t even consider saying yes. That means we’ve got to get loud — NOW.

Click here to email Congress: Don’t let Trump bring back banned nukes.

The treaty Trump is scrapping was signed by Ronald Reagan. That’s right — the new nukes Trump is after were too dangerous for Reagan. We simply cannot let a thin-skinned, short-tempered president who makes Twitter threats of nuclear annihilation actually get his hands on these horrible new nukes. There’s no two ways around it: Ditching this treaty makes a nuclear war way more likely. And the only way to change that is by drawing a hard line against giving Trump the incredibly dangerous new nuclear weapons he is after. That’s where we come in.

Tell Congress: Do not fund Trump’s new nukes.

P.S. Click to see an update from CFPA's Pennsylvania Director, Ed Aguilar, on our No Wars, No Warming Campaign.

#no wars no warming #nonukes #INF treaty #resistance #email congress #peacemovement #peace #justice

URGENT ACTION on Senate Yemen Vote

On 11/28, the Senate voted 63-37 to bring to the floor a resolution to stop US support of the Saudi-led war in Yemen, which so far has caused over 85,000 children to starve to death with 14 million Yemenis now on the verge of starvation.

Just last March, this same effort had gotten only 44 votes, and was tabled.

CFPA mobilized strongly, especially targeting Senators Menedez and Toomey in our region, as they had voted against the bill last March. Both changed to Yes votes this time!

Thanks to everyone who sent emails, made phone calls, or supported this effort in any way! There are still more steps ahead for Congress to counter Pres. Trump's shameful alliance with the brutal Saudi leadership

Now, this resolution needs to clear a second Senate vote very soon. And it’s going to be down to the wire.

If we don’t keep our pressure on full blast, the powerful Saudi lobby and their buddies in Congress could flip key senators’ votes and scuttle our huge chance to stop enabling Saudi Arabia’s deliberate starvation of 14 million Yemenis. We can’t let that happen.

Call now: Tell your two US Senators to vote YES on S.J.Res.54 as soon as Wednesday and finally cut off U.S. support for Saudi Arabia’s brutal war in Yemen.

You can reach your Senators via the Capitol Switchboard 202-224-3121, or click here and use the pulldown menu at the top left to find their direct numbers.

Over 1,000 attend Nov. 11 Peace Event in Princeton! Next Steps

We’re pleased to report that there were over 1,000 attendees at CFPA's 39th Annual Conference and Multifaith Service for Peace last Sunday, November 11 in Princeton!

An estimated 800 attended the Multifaith Service at Princeton University Chapel. Faith leaders from many traditions co-led, and the Rev. Jesse Jackson preached.

Despite our best efforts, many said they couldn't hear part or all of Jackson's sermon, click here for the manuscript.

Rev. Jackson also was the closing speaker at the afternoon Conference for Peace with 250 attendees, and appeared at a post-conference Sponsor Reception.

There are photos and short reports on the entire day on our Recent Events page. Our volunteer videographer will soon be posting videos of each of the afternoon speakers (including Rev. Jackson), and we will email you a link as soon as possible.

In the meantime, I recommend reading the excellent article here by Dr. Leon Sigal, a top Korea expert who was among the outstanding speakers we had at the afternoon Conference.

Support CFPA's Work through the Remainder of 2018!

CFPA has five more events planned through the remainder of the year, starting with our Committee for Political Action meeting on Thursday, November 15. We will be planning lobby visits with new Members of Congress in our region, and other important advocacy work. Due to the inclement weather in the forecast, we will be meeting by conference call, click here for details.

Please mark your calendar for as many events as you can make, and stay involved to help continue the peace momentum!

Be a Peace Voter on Tuesday, November 6, and Empower Your Contacts to As Well!

It's just four days until next Tuesday's critical November 6 Mid-term Election! We urge you to be a Peace Voter, even if you've already voted early!

You, our members and supporters, are our most valuable asset in maximizing the impact of peace issues on the Election! So your response to the urgent requests below can make the difference for Election results in our region!

We suggest three urgent steps to take, as a number of House races in our region remain very close and every single vote counts! For more background, read to the end of this E-alert.

First, and foremost, click here to read our Peace Voter Guides so you are an informed Peace Voter on November 6!

Second, share the Guides with others you know, especially those in the targeted districts covered in the Guides. You can forward electronically or print hard copies of the Guides to distribute in person.

Third, share your plan to vote (social media would be a good way) and encourage your contacts to share their plan. Studies show that voters are more likely to vote when they have a plan, and know their contacts are planning to vote too!

Now, here's the background of the intensive organizing we've been doing, with your support, throughout this Election cycle. We've done Candidate Briefings (click & scroll down to see photos) for ten major party candidates!

We sent out Peace Voter Questionnaires and researched the positions of incumbents on our issues, and have published and distributed Peace Voter Guides for four Congressional Districts, two each in NJ and PA!

Finally, we raised funds to publish the Peace Voter Guide for NJ District 7, still rated as a toss-up, and it is running as half page ads in newspapers with a circulation of almost 25,000 before Election Day!

P.S. Click here to see a front page article about the Multifaith Prayer Vigil CFPA supported after the October 27 mass shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh.

#Midterm Elections #midterms2018 #tree of life

Rev. Jesse Jackson to Speak at Multifaith Service AND Afternoon Conference Nov. 11 in Princeton!

Less than two weeks from today is CFPA's 39th Annual Conference and Multifaith Service for Peace on Sunday, November 11 in Princeton, headlined by the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Amb. Wendy Sherman!

We just have confirmed that in addition to preaching at the 11 AM Multifaith Service for Peace at Princeton University Chapel, Rev. Jackson will be the closing speaker for our Conference for Peace from 1:30-5:00 at Nassau Presbyterian Church!

The Multifaith Serivce for Peace is free and open to the public. A free will offering will be received to support CFPA.

The afternoon conference has a registration fee to attend, but is free for students--though they also should register to ensure seating. So if you haven't previously, click here to reserve NOW to ensure your seat(s)!

If you prefer to postal mail your reservation, click for our Fall 2018 newsletter and use the coupon on page 4. If you register by mail, you need to postal mail it by Monday, November 5 to ensure it arrives in time.

If you are not yet a member, or haven't renewed for 2018, first click here to contribute your 2018 membership to register at the deeply discounted member rates.

Besides Rev. Jackson and Amb. Sherman, other confirmed speakers include:

Ms. Ray Acheson, a Steering Committee Member of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, which won the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize

William D. Hartung, an internationally recognized expert on the issues of Pentagon spending and the global arms trade, who runs the Arms and Security Project at the Center for International Policy.

Dr. Leon Sigal, a top expert on Korea Nuclear Diplomacy whose book on the subject won several awards.

Tree of Life Synagogue Mass Shooting Response

Like you, I was deeply shaken by the hateful, horrific mass shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh on October 27. I'm writing to let you know some of the steps CFPA has taken in response.

We helped promote a Prayer Vigil co-sponsored by the Jewish Center, Nassau Presbyterian Church, and the Princeton Clergy Association which was attended by over 600 on October 28.

Yesterday, Ceasefire NJ Legislative Director Dolores Phillips and I attended a press conference with NJ Gov. Phil Murphy, in which he announced a new package of gun safety initiatives he is working with activists and the NJ legislature to pass ASAP.

For that press conference, I issued this statement in response to the shooting.

Upcoming Events Supporting Gun Violence Prevention

CFPA is co-sponsoring several upcoming events in support of gun violence prevention.

First, we are co-sponsoring a Concert of Remembrance for Victims of Gun Violence at 5 PM this Saturday, November 3 at Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church, 124 Witherspoon Street in Princeton.

We have been co-sponsoring this Concert each fall since the killing of Trayvon Martin. It includes outstanding music, poetry, and talks by several clergy. It is free, including a light meal afterwards, so I urge you to attend and help spread the word!

Second, I will be on a panel following a screening of the documentary Armor of Light, about the experience of an evangelical pastor who speaks out against gun violence, at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, December 4 in Asbury Park.

I would welcome those who want to carpool with me from Princeton to this event. Note that each attendee is responsible to buy their own ticket, click here to do so. If you want to carpool with me, please reply to this email as well.

Sincerely,

The Rev. Robert Moore

Executive Director

Coalition for Peace Action (CFPA) &

Peace Action Education Fund (PAEF)

Don't Miss Urgent Peace News: Open CFPA's Fall Newsletter!

We are mailing CFPA's Fall Newsletter with urgent updates about our peace efforts. We worked hard to get this postal mailed to CFPA members and organizational contacts as quickly as possible. But today was the soonest we could mail it.

Whether or not you are on the list to receive the postal mailed newsletter, we urge you to click to read it NOW, so you don't miss urgent deadlines to support our peacemaking efforts.

First and most urgent, click to add your name(s) to CFPA's Peace Voter Signature Ads to run in newspapers in the toss-up race in NJ District 7 and maximize our impact on the Election. We need to receive donations within the next 10 days to pay for these ads, so please click to contribute NOW!

Second is reserving for CFPA's 39th Annual Conference and Multifaith Service for Peace on Sunday, November 11 in Princeton, headlined by the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Amb. Wendy Sherman!

The reservation form on the back of the newsletter needs to be postal mailed by October 30, just two weeks from today! Even better, click here to reserve NOW to ensure your seat(s)!

Support is growing for this major event, and new co-sponsors since the fall newsletter (see list on page 3) went to press include: NJ Council of Churches; NAACP NJ State Conference & Trenton Chapter; Nassau Presbyterian Church; Monmouth Reform Temple; Medford Friends Meeting.

If you are not yet a CFPA member, or haven't renewed for 2018, first click here to contribute your 2018 membership to register at the deeply discounted member rates. Students are free, but should register to ensure seating.

Besides Rev. Jackson and Amb. Sherman, other confirmed speakers include:

Ms. Ray Acheson, a Steering Committee Member of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, which won the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize

William D. Hartung, an internationally recognized expert on the issues of Pentagon spending and the global arms trade, who runs the Arms and Security Project at the Center for International Policy.

Dr. Leon Sigal, a top expert on Korea Nuclear Diplomacy whose book on the subject won several awards.

P.S. By joining or renewing your membership now, you will be postal mailed future CFPA newsletters, to ensure you are fully informed of CFPA's ongoing peacemaking efforts.

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