Nonviolence on the Front Line

Michele Naar-Obed

Lecture and Slideshow

Michele Naar-Obed is from Duluth, MN, and has traveled to Iraq four times with
Christian Peacemaker Teams. ?Naar-Obed?s journeys drew national attention
recently when her letter to the judge who sentenced her husband to federal
prison for his anti-war activities was picked up by the associated press.

Saturday December 2 at 1:00 PM
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1026 State Street
Grinnell Iowa


This presentation is followed by a Workshop on Nonviolence at

3 PM
South Lounge, Forum
Grinnell College
(just off Hwy 6 east, and just tothe west of the railroad tracks)

Featuring:
Sally Frank,Professor of Law at Drake University, ?Civil Disobedience and
the Law

Shai Wise,Lilly Intern for Religious Life at Grinnell College who will talk
about ?Nonviolent Vocation: Past, Present, and Future.?

Chris GauntandMichele Naar-Obed, speaking about their experiences in
non-violent resistance

There will be a potluck dinner for attendees and speakers at 5 PM at St.
Paul's Church.

Sponsored by Grinnell Community Peace Group, Grinnell College
VoiceBox and Peace Studies

If you would like more information or to let us know you are coming:
please contact
Susan Mcintyre, Grinnell Community Peace Group
Email:

More information about
Michele Naar-Obed

Los Angeles Time article

NPR radio interview

Dispatch from Iraq

Letter to the Judge



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