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SAN FRANCISCO FOR PEACE 2016-2026
in PIAZZA SAINT FRANCIS, THE POETS PLAZA
An International Gathering of Peacemakers
for Dialogue, Debate & Decision Sponsored by the Knights of Saint Francis of Assisi
Who is it about?
An Interfaith and interdisciplinary meeting and gathering of International, National and Local Peacemakers across the sectors of Faith, Science, Arts, Government, Universities, Research, Medicine, Entertainment etc…
What will happen? The program will involve seven meetings in seven "Piazzas” (atria) at different locations around the City of Saint Francis. Each general topic will comprise a number of questions to be presented, discussed and debated. We propose a new global conversation to World Peace using the Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi—
Lord Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace The Seven Meetings are designed to thematically reflect this Prayer of San Francisco’s Patron. The four days will include Dialogue Plenary Sessions with opportunities for break out dyads, triads and small groups with the intentionality of creating a conversation between all people, including believers from World Religions and non-believers in Secular Institutions, on areas on mutual concern focused on the common good.
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When will it take place? September 27, 2016 –September 30, 2016
Where will it take place? San Francisco, California
Why will it happen? To Advance World Peace Using A New Organizing Principle
Proposed Outcome: ê Signing Of The Call To Oneness Charter
For Building World Peace
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OPENING EVENT
INTERFAITH DAY OF PRAYER FOR WORLD PEACE:
POPE FRANCIS
International Interfaith Institutions Delegates
o American Jewish Committee (AJC) Department of Interreligious Affairs o Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs at Georgetown University o Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions o European Council of Religious Leaders o Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR) o Focolare Movement o Institute for Interreligious Dialogue o The Interfaith Encounter Association o Interfaith Worker Justice o The International Association for Religious Freedom (IARF) o International Council of Christians and Jews (ICCJ) o Interreligious and International Federation for World Peace o International Humanist and Ethical Union o North American Interfaith Network (NAIN) o The Religious Institute on Sexual Morality, Justice, and Healing o Temple of Understanding (ToU), established o United Religions Initiative (URI), o The Vatican’s Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue o The World Conference of Religions for Peace o World Council of Churches Team on Interreligious Relations o The Elijah Interfaith Institute
Tuesday, September 27, 2016 10:00AM
At the National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi
& Piazza Saint Francis, The Poets Plaza
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Including delegates from the top ten organized world religions
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
Sikhism
Judaism
Baha'ism
Confucianism
Jainism
Shintoism
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Theme: Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Sample questions for discussion:
1. “Freedom: Food, education, and freedom for everyone in the world.” Who besides the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. believes this is possible? 2. Could the world function without murder/killing, or does it somehow play a needed role, such as war, capital punishment or preemptive defense? 3. How do pacifists think governments should react to acts of terrorism perpetrated by ISIS and Islamic Extremists? How do Believers and Non- Believers think governments should react to acts of terrorism? Moderator: Tenzin Priyadarshi, Director of The Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Presenters: • His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet • Robert Barron, S.T.D Rector of Mundelein Seminary
Tuesday, September 27, 2016 2:00PM
PAPAL MASS AT AT & T PARK
Tuesday, September 27, 2016 2:00PM TITLE 1: World Peace-‐A Universal Call to Peace
Piazza Saint Francis, The Poets Plaza
Tuesday, September 27, 2016 7:00PM INTERFAITH MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR VICTIMS OF WAR AND
VIOLENCE The Table of Silence Project Live streamed around the world
Knights of Saint Francis of Assisi-‐Rosella Vasta
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Theme: Where there is hatred, let me sow love.
Sample questions for discussion:
1. Should religious leaders and communities have an obligation to take an active role in leading social-change efforts? 2. Should religious leaders and communities retreat into their places of worship and stay out of the public square? 3. What can unify the diversity of belief and non-belief communities through the creation of the Fourth Order? Moderator: Rabbi Abraham Skorka Presenters: • His Eminence Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, President of The Pontifical Council for Culture • Angela Alioto, Esq., SFO International Director of the Arch confraternity of Saint Francis of Assisi • Imam El-Amin, Imam at San Francisco Muslim Center International Interfaith Institutions Delegates (named but not limited to) o Communion et Liberation o Focolare o San’t Egidio o Save Tibet California State Interfaith Institutions Delegates
Wednesday, September 28, 2016 10:00AM TITLE 2: Moving from Interfaith Dialogue to Interfaith
Action: The 4th Order Piazza: War Memorial Piazza
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o The Berkeley Area Interfaith Council o California Faith for Equality coalition o The Chaplaincy Institute o Common Ground Corona o The Ecumenical Peace Institute o Faith in Action o Greater Long Beach Interfaith Community Organization o Greater Richmond Interfaith Program o Interfaith Alliance of Central California Interfaith Communities United for Peace and Justice o Interfaith Community Services o The Interfaith Initiative of Santa Barbara o Interfaith Service Bureau o The Interfaith Shelter Network o The Interfaith Youth Alliance o Jericho o Jewish-Palestinian Living Room Dialogue Group o Newport-Mesa-Irvine Interfaith Council o Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter o Orange County Interfaith Coalition for the Environment (OCICE) o The Orange County Interfaith Network (OCIN) o Pacific & Asian American Center for Theology and Strategies (PACTS) o Peninsula Interfaith Action o Poway Interfaith Council o The Presidio Interfaith Center o The Regeneration Project o San Fernando Valley Interfaith Council (VIC) o The Spiritual and Religious Alliance for Hope, known as SARAH o The Southern California Interfaith Network (SCIN) o Southern Coast Interfaith Council
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Theme: Where there is injury, pardon.
Much of the world has grown dissatisfied with institutional religion; increasingly, younger people identify themselves as “Spiritual but not religious.” Many regard religion as a major factor of war and conflict. With human trafficking, guns, violence and war, is peace possible? When will girls globally receive an education? The earth and the environment are suffering too. What can be done!
Sample questions for discussion:
1. Is Forgiveness possible in a world where Jihad or Holy Wars are conducted in the name of God? 2. Can the Law of Retaliation of an Eye for an Eye be reconciled the notion of Restorative Justice that emphasizes repairing the harm caused by Hate Crimes through cooperative processes that include all stakeholders. 3. Forgiveness a Journey for Healing Ourselves and our world? 4. What does conflict do to communities of learning when all one wants is an education? 5. How can people of peace put an end to human trafficking? 6. Will guns ever be put into plowshares? Moderators: San Francisco Mayor, Ed Lee Beth Singer, Senior Rabbi Presenters: • Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town Desmond Tutu
Wednesday, September 28, 2016 2:00PM TITLE 3: Forgiveness in the Age of Apartheid, Genocide and Jihad
PIAZZA: Temple Emanu-‐El Courtyard
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• Malala Yousafzai , Nobel Prize Laureate • Sister Susan Vickers, Mercy Sister
Theme: Where there is doubt, faith. Eighty-nine percent of Americans say they distrust government to do the right thing (cite source); while at the same time, millions of dollars are spent by lobbyists on negative campaigning and on spinning the facts.
Sample questions for discussion:
1. Can faith institutions help People to restore their faith in Democracy as a way of life? 2. Can faith institutions advocate for the Non-believers as well as the Believers in their cities? 3. How can Non-believers support Faith communities? Moderator: Madeleine Albright, Former United States Secretary of State Presenters: • Jerry Brown, Governor of the State of California • Diana L. Eck, Director of The Pluralism Project at Harvard University and Professor of Comparative Religion and Indian Studies • Mitt Romney, Management Consultant, private equity, venture capitalist, politician • President Jimmy Carter
Wednesday, September 28, 2016 7:00PM CANDLELIGHT PROCESSION FOR WORLD PEACE FROM UNITED NATIONS PLAZA TO UNION SQUARE
Thursday, September 29, 2016 10:00AM
TITLE 4: Co-‐creating a Creed of the Common Good PIAZZA: Joseph L. Alioto Performing Arts Piazza/Civic Center Plaza
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San Francisco Based Interfaith Institutions Delegates o San Francisco Interfaith Council o Interfaith Center at the Presidio o URI (United Religions Initiative) o Clergy & Laity United for Economic Justice of San Francisco (CLUE-SF) o California Institute for Integral Studies o Global AIDS Interfaith Alliance o Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights - ICIR-CLUE-CA o United Muslims of America Interfaith Alliance (UMAIA) o Western Association of Interfaith Councils o Interfaith Millennium Development Goals Coalition
Theme: Where there is despair, hope.
Sample questions for discussion:
1. How might spirituality affect the way global executives and entrepreneurs do business? 2. Is giving back important to the 21st century CEO toward building peace or profit? 3. What is the bottom line-Wall Street or The Highway to Heaven? 4. How can companies make a global difference? 5. Is social philanthropy succeeding? 6. How is profit affecting the spirit of peace? 7. Does faith guide giving?
Thursday, September 29, 2016 2:00PM TITLE 5: World Economic Crisis-‐Enlightened Leaders
PIAZZA: Palace of Legion of Honor
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Moderator: Oprah Winfrey Presenters: • Marc Benioff, CEO and Founder SALESFORCE • Bill and Melinda Gates, Microsoft and The Gates Foundation • Blake Mycloskie, TOMS Shoes and the TOMS: One for One • Adam Braun, American businessman, author and philanthropist; Founder and CEO of Pencils for Promise
Thursday, September 29, 2016 7:00PM
KOSF GALA RECEPTION HONORING ANGELINA JOLIE Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga Charity Performance
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Theme: Where there is despair, hope.
Sample questions for discussion:
1. Is homelessness masking an epidemic of mental illness? 2. How can Believers and Non-believers collaborate to stem the influx of veterans who are becoming homeless? 3. An estimated 85,000 families experience homelessness each night...should churches come together to offer a room at the inn to address this problem? 4. What are the models of Spiritual Care for the Dying Destitute? 5. How do we create a global initiative on Spiritual Care for the Dying? 6. How do we support the Survivors of Sudden Death within our biological and extended families and communities? Moderator: Bernita McTernan, Dignity Health Presenters:
Friday, September 30, 2016 10:00AM TITLE 6: A Plan for Homelessness & The Dying Destitute PIAZZA: Public Plaza at Mission Bay Medical Center
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• Phillip Mangano, Former Federal Homeless Policy Czar under Presidents George Bush and Barack Obama • Rev. Mr. Christoph Sandoval: Deacon and Chaplain for the Arch confraternity of the Knights of Saint Francis of Assisi • Malcolm Gladwell, Canadian Author and Speaker • Jeffrey Sachs, Professor at Columbia University and Author of The End of Poverty: Economic Possibilities for our Times • Amal Clooney, International and Criminal, Human Rights and Extradition Lawyer
Theme: Where there is sadness, joy.
Sample questions for discussion: 1. Can art bring us from sadness to joy and bring healing to our world? 2. Can we build World Peace Through Technology? 3. Is there a link between Art and Technology in building World Peace? Moderator: Dede Wilsey, President of the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco Presenters: • Fr. Mark Haydu, L.C. International Director, Patron of the Arts Vatican Museums • Brad Olsen, Executive Director, World Peace Through Technology Organization, San Francisco
Friday, September 30, 2016 2:00PM TITLE 7: The Arts & Technology-‐Healing for the Planet
PIAZZA: Spreckels Temple of Music “Bandshell” at Golden Gate Park
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• Dr. Elisa Stephens, President of The Academy of Art University • David Hockney, Artist and the Ipad
CLOSING CEREMONIES
Friday, September 30, 2016 7:00PM
HERBST THEATER STAGE:
Where a group of 50 Founding Nations signed the United Nations Charter in 1945
• Signing of the Call to Oneness Charter for building World Peace. • Concert for World Peace—Friar Alesandro • Closing Global Blessing for World Peace
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Addendum of Speakers and Sites: • Malcolm Gladwell • Gerasimos: Metropolitan Archbishop of San Francisco, Metropolitan Bishop of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco • Sister Mary Prema Pierick, M.C.: Superior General of the Missionaries of Charity • Curran Theater