MISSION 2003

GLNAWI connects groups and individuals opposing war in Iraq through non-violent action. GLNAWI seeks to promote a peaceful nonmilitary resolution to the current conflict in Iraq with actions including nonviolent protest, educational activities, petitioning our elected officials and coalition building.

READ HOURLY AT 24 HOUR PEACE VIGIL

MARCH 19, 2003 THE PEACE PRAYER Lead me from death to life, from falsehood to truth. Lead me from despair to hope, from fear to trust. Lead me from hate to love, from war to peace. Let peace fill our heart, our world, our universe. Peace. Peace. Peace. (Adopted from the Upinishads by Satish Kumar)

A CITIZENS' DECLARATION

As a US-led invasion of Iraq begins, we, the undersigned citizens of many countries, reaffirm our commitment to addressing international conflicts through the rule of law and the United Nations.

By joining together across countries and continents, we have emerged as a new force for peace. As we grieve for the victims of this war, we pledge to redouble our efforts to put an end to the Bush Administration's doctrine of pre-emptive attack and the reckless use of military power

MISSION 2004

The Greater Lansing Network Against War & Injustice promotes nonviolent solutions to international conflicts and advocates policies that promote human rights and civil liberties to ensure a just and democratic world.

November 11, 2002 First gathering of about 40 people; group could only agree totally that they were against a war in Iraq; 9:10 pm officially agreed on the group name of the Greater Lansing Network Against War in Iraq.

December 13, 2002 First press conference at Central Methodist Church announcing the formation of GLNAWI.

January 17, 2003 Sponsored four buses from Lansing to Washington, DC. ANSWER March to Stop the War. Joined in noon press conference GLYPAJ send off with their Mural, Collateral Damage, to Washington, DC. Send off of four buses later that evening at UU Church in East Lansing.

January 18, 2003 Organized and sponsored a Solidarity Walk and Teach In. Peace march from the St. Stephens Church to the Capitol. Provided lunch at Teach In at Central United Methodist Church following the march.

January 21, 2003 Participated in a MoveOn visit with Mike Rogers.

January27 , 2003 Lansing City Council Resolution sponsored by GLNAWI urging the US government to pursue all peaceful diplomatic alternatives to disarm Iraq passes 7-0.

February- March 19, 2003 A Daily Peace Vigil began at Orchard St. Pump House Neighborhood Center from 7-8 a.m.

February 15, 2003 Organized Michigan's March for Peace In Iraq. Rallyat Beaumont Tower and then march from MSU to the Capitol. Several thousand joined the march and voiced their opposition to War in Iraq.

March 15, 2003 Organized a Peace rally at the Capitol.

March 20, 2003 Held a 24 hour vigil at the Capitol when attacks began on Iraq.

April 2, 2003 Began Sunday night peace vigils in East Lansing. Keeping the Flame of Peace Alive.

April 24, 2003 Co-sponsored talk, Preventing A Bigger Human Catastrophe in Iraq by Dr. Al-Jumailyof Life for Relief and Development in B102 Wells Hall, MSU.

April 25, 2003 Co-sponsored talk, The US & Post-Invasion Iraq: Is the World More Secore by Dr. Stephen Zunes, International Center Library, MSU.

April 28, 2003 Changed the group name to Greater Lansing Network Against War & Injustice.

March 23, 2003 Peacemakers party (in gratitude) for our work hosted by Red Cedar Friends, Church of Brethren, MSU Mennonite Fellowship at Cristo Rey Church.

May 14, 2003 GLNAWI contingent met with staff at Mike Rogers' office.

June, 2003 Began meeting biweekly after meeting on a weekly basis since December, 2002.

June 6, 2003 Co-sponsored with Peace Education Center and Michigan Peace Team noon vigil press conference, talk Real World Security Through Nuclear Disarmament with Ardeth Platte & Carol Gilbert, Sacred Space and Plowshares II Project.

June 12, 2003 GLNAWI contingent met with Jim Turner of Carl Levin's office.

August 7, 2003 GLNAWI contingent met with Sue Glynn and DC office staff (by phone) of Debbie Stabenow's office.

August 8, 2003 Organized the 100th Peace Vigil at the Capitol

September, 2003 Began circulating End the Occupation, Rescind the Patriot Act Petition.

October 22, 2003 Juan Cole's presentation on Iraq on MSU campus organized and sponsred by GLNAWI.

January 24, 2004 GLNAWI co-sponsor Courage Under Fire: Exposing the Occupation stories of Palestinian peace work of Craig & Cindy Corrie, Adam Shapiro, Brian Avery and Liz Walters, MSU Parlors

March 11, 2004 GLNAWI PRESS CONFERENCE Michigan Still Says No to War Press Room - State Capitol Bldg, Lansing, Michigan

March 20, 2004 GLNAWI sponsors march, rally, workshops Michigan Still Says No to War.

May 7, 2004 Coalition Un-Welcoming Condoleeza Rice at MSU graduation

May 26, 2004 CARAVAN TO PROTEST TORTURE & ABUSE- a caravan of cars and bikes, similar to a funeral procession, went to Sen. Stabenow, Rep. Rogers and Sen. Levin's offices and hand delivered letters asking them to speak out against the torture of Iraqis and all forms of torture.

Aug.6-7 & Sept. 17-18 Outreach Tables at Jazz and Blues Fest

Saturday, October 2, 2004 A Conference on Youth, Conscience & the Military sponsored by People for Postive Social Chance, Peace Education Center andd GLNAWI

October 30, 2004 "All Hallow's Jazz: Benefit Concert for the People of Sudan". Central Methodist Chruch, Lansing. $1400 is raised.

November 19, 2004 Fallujah Protest Walk to Mike Roger's Office 1:00 PM

December 6, 2004 GLNAWI considers past actions and future activities.

January 5, 2005 GLNAWI contigent visited Senators Stabenow and Levin's Office to ask each of them to refuse to certify the vote until the Ohio Election irregularities investigations were complete

January 17, 2005 GLNAWI marched with others at MSU to celebrate the life & legacy of Martin Luther King. GLNAWI banner read, "Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal." Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Greater Lansing Network Against War & Injustice

February 5, 2005 GLNAWI has information table at Mid-Winter sing at Hannah Center. Signatures collected on 2005 Withdraw the Troops Immediately peition.

February 23 & 24,2005 GLNAWI organized Interfaith Lobby Groups in conjunction with Friends Committee on National Legislation Lobby Day. Two delegations , 5 people each visited Senators Levin and Stabenow offices. The message sponsor an amendment "It is the policy of the United States to withdraw all military troops and bases from Iraq."

March 18. 2005 SAY NO TO SWEATSHOPS! Demonstration for Workers' Rights 2PM MSU Administration Building Organized by MEXA & SEJ . GLNAWI one of sponsors.