Bloomington Normal Citizens for Peace and Justice meet the first Sunday of every month from 4:00pm until 5:30pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church at 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington.

We invite everyone to arrive early to have time to chat with other members. At these general meetings, we have speakers, activities, and discussions regarding our focus of peace and justice. If you have any further questions about meetings, please contact us.

Also, various smaller groups focused on more specific interests meet independently. If you're interested in attending a small group meeting, please contact us and we'll gladly put you in contact with a group that matches your interests.

Our Next Meeting: August 1, 2010 -

Bloomington-Normal Citizens for Peace &  Justice is showing "Gods of Metal" and "Disarmament: a Public Opionion Poll" -- short videos as we reflect on the 65th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki -- what has been done to stop nuclear proliferation and what still needs to be done.





UPCOMING EVENTS

Monthly End War and Occupation Rally
Date: Thursday, August 5, 2010 -- 5: 30 p.m.
Cultural Center Plaza on East St between Douglas and Locust

The theme of this month's rally is a memorial for the 65th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

August 6th and 9th are the 65th anniversaries of the U.S. atomic bombings of the Japanese cities Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This year's events in remembrance will range in size, but not in significance. In upstate New York, a mother and daughter will light candles at dusk to reflect on their lives and pray for those lost sixty-five years ago. On Seattle's Green Lake, over a thousand people will listen to storytelling and music before floating lanterns out on the water.

From Hiroshima to Hope


Several Peace Action staff and over a hundred youth will remember the two days by engaging in nonviolent direct action outside of Los Alamos nuclear weapons base in solidarity with those peoples affected by radiation and bomb testing around the world. Others including our Political Director, Paul Kawika Martin and NPT Organizer, Judith Le Blanc, will journey to the Japanese cities to organize with other internationals for peace and justice.


Last year, we asked Peace Action members and the greater abolition community to host and register events on our website. We registered over 175 commemorative events proving to our elected officials that there is political support not just for non-proliferation, but for a world free of nuclear weapons within our lifetimes.
On the 65 year anniversary of the attacks, we hope even more people will be moved to host or attend a local event. If you are the host of a commemorative event or action, please register at Registration Link Otherwise, I hope you will attend an event in your community Search for an Event







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Previous Meeting Minutes:

• August 6, 2006 Hiroshima Memorial Event
• July 2, 2006 Meeting
• May 7, 2006 Meeting
• April 2, 2006 Meeting
• November 6, 2005 Meeting
• June 5, 2005 Meeting
• May 16, 2005 Board Meeting
• May 1, 2005 Meeting
• April 3, 2005 Meeting
• March 6, 2005 Meeting
• February 6, 2005 Meeting
• January 20, 2005 Event
• January 9, 2005 Meeting
• December 5, 2004 Meeting
• November 7, 2004 Meeting
• October 2, 2004 Board Meeting
• October 2, 2004 Meeting
• August 1, 2004 Meeting
• July 11, 2004 Board Meeting
• July 11, 2004 Meeting
• June 6, 2004 Meeting
• BNCPJ Future Search (March 27-28, 2004)
• February 1, 2004 Meeting
• January 4, 2004 Meeting
• September 7, 2003 Meeting
• August 3, 2003 Meeting
• July 6, 2003 Meeting
• June 1, 2003 Meeting
• May 6, 2003 Meeting
• March 26, 2003 Planning Meeting
• March 2003 Meeting
• February 2003 Meeting
• October 26, 2002