War and Peace Discussion Group: The Christmas Truce of 1914

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The Christmas truce was a temporary ceasefire along the Western Front of World War I, occurring five months after hostilities had begun, around Christmas 1914. To view a clip featuring a dramatic reenactment of this event (from the film “Joyeux Noel”), click here.

Viewing of Documentary “Why We Fight” | Part 2

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This Peabody Award-winning film reviews the political, economic, and ideological forces that drive the U.S. military-industrial-congressional complex. Trailer: Click here Full film: Click here

Viewing of the Documentary Sir, No Sir!

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Sir, No Sir! is a historical study of the anti-war movement in the American military during the Vietnam War To view the full documentary, click here.

War & Peace Discussion Group: Rise of the Drones

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We will view and discuss the PBS documentary Rise of the Drones (link to documentary). About the documentary: Drones. These unmanned flying robots do things straight out of science fiction. Much of what it takes to get these robotic airplanes to fly, sense, and kill has remained secret.

Meeting Christ in Prayer Information

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If you are interested in joining Meeting Christ in Prayer (MCIP) but would like to know more, MCIP is hosting an in-person information session. The basics of the retreat will be covered, and you will also have the opportunity to meet several people who have made the retreat and ask questions informally.