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Let Peace Be Their Memorial

November 11 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Hybrid Hybrid Event

To join the live stream, please join us at 2pm using the video below

Click here for a program of the service

Join like-hearted others to mark and mourn the ravages of war and gather inspiration and courage to continue your commitment to a better alternative.

Let Peace Be Their Memorial

Service November 11, 2024 – 2:00pm Vancouver Unitarians Sanctuary

Keynote speaker: Dr. Linda Thyer, of Canadian Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment on the Environmental Impacts of War
Opening and closing words: Rev Shawn Gautier
MC: Actor and Peace Activist Steven Aberle
The ceremony aims to broaden our Remembrance Day focus to better reflect the diversity of Canadian perspectives on war and remembrance, and the personal war experiences of many immigrant Canadians.War’s victims include the civilians who now make up an estimated 90% of conflict victims, and immense damage to the environment. We must challenge the beliefs, values and institutions that make war seem inevitable; and to urge our government to promote and fund effective non-military means of dispute resolution.
Co-Sponsored by Vancouver Peace Poppies and Vancouver Unitarians
 
PEACE BUILDING RECEPTION

Please join the Social Justice Team, Vancouver Peace Poppies,  and other peace activists in Hewett Hall immediately following the Let Peace Be Their Memorial ceremony. There will be  light refreshments, a chance to socialize, meet event hosts and wreath layers,  and display tables set up with information about peace building activities at VanU and beyond.

VanU members who have recently attended peace caravans and international events will be present to tell their personal stories.

As 2025 will mark the 10th anniversary of the White Poppy Ceremony, there will be a brief overview of what they are planning to do, and an opportunity to sign up to be involved in helping plan the November 2025 event.

Details

Date:
November 11
Time:
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Organizer

VanU
Phone
+1 (604) 261-7204
Email
info@vanu.ca
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Venue

Sanctuary
949 W 49th Ave
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2T1 Canada + Google Map
Phone
+1 (604) 261-7204
View Venue Website