Tuesday, September 06, 2011

Welcome to Madison, Orthodox Peace Fellowship

Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission welcomes
The Orthodox Peace Fellowship  to Madison, Wisconsin

We will be hosting a lunch for the Orthodox Peace Fellowship officers, members and attendees that arrive early for the conference:

Friday, September 16, 2011 at Noon
Weini Tesfamichael's house, Madison

You will need to let us know if you are coming.  We hope you will be able to make it.
Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission
608-242-4244 ~ transfiguration@usa.com


Special notice for those in the Madison area:

The Orthodox Peace Fellowship conference's Friday evening program will be available free and open to anyone
September 16, 2011
5:00 – 6:15 pm
Opening ~ Alexander Patico, OPF-North America
Fr. John-Brian Paprock, Holy Transfiguration
“The Armenia Genocide and Forgiveness” - Erin Manian
Keynote Address: “Forgiveness”  - Bob Enright, professor of forgiveness studies, University of Wisconsin/Madison;
director, International Forgiveness Institute

6:15 - 7:15 pm Dinner (on your own unless registered for entire conference)

7:30 - 8:48 pm Film showing:
“The Power of Forgiveness”
This film features stories on the Amish, the 9/11 tragedy and peace-building in Northern Ireland, along with interviews with Thich Nhat Hanh, Elie Wiesel and others. Materials for reflection can be found at www.journeyfilms.com.

8:50 - 9:15 pm Discussion

One can also register and attend Saturday only.  Please pre-register for any or all of the conference as seating Friday night will be first come first served.

Pray for us and pray for peace.
Thank you for your considerations.

  • Holy Transfiguration Publications: books by Fr John Brian