The Storefront - Anti War Crisis Center

The Anti-War Storefront neighborhood "Crisis Center" 658 Monroe Ave. (near Oxford) is an expression of the collective passion and sense of outrage among the many peace and anti-war organizations in the Rochester metropolitan area who are deeply concerned about the continuing war in Iraq, and the potential for conflict with Iran.

The storefront is a ground-breaking collaborative effort which will host a number of peace actions, gallery exhibitions, information/education and arts events, with the goal of keeping the cause of peace and anti-war issues constantly before our government representatives, the media, and our community.

This unique initiative is completely staffed and funded by volunteers and free-will public contributions. The storefront's multi-use space, created to honor and uplift the principles of peace, runs for 2-1/2 months from April 15, 2007 to June 30, 2007.

The Storefront is sponsored by Peace Action & Education (a taskforce of Metro Justice), and is endorsed (to date) by Rochester Against War, Veterans for Peace, Rochester Declaration of Peace, Rochester Truth in Military Recruitment, ISO, 911 Truth Commission, PSPI, Rochester Student Anti-War Caucus, Colgate Divinity School Social Justice Committee, Rochester Poets, Poets Against War & Occupation, Genesee Valley Citizens for Peace, PeaceWorks, The World Can't Wait, Sisters of Mercy, Pax Christi, Poor People United, RAW Street Theater, Lake Affect Magazine, Street Level Media & ACLU

EVENTS in April
Friday, April 20th, 7pm-9pm Poetry Reading & Open Mic. Frank Judge, president of Rochester Poets, featured reader. Sponsored by Rochester Poets, Poets Against War & Occupation, Rochester Truth in Recruitment

Saturday, April 21st, 12-2pm RAW - Rochester Against War bi-monthly meeting. Break out groups: Rochester Student Anti-War Caucus, Truth in Recruitment, and RAW Street Theater Sponsored by RAW

Saturday, April 21st, 2-5pm War, Warming, and a Future that Works a drop-in discussion about the interlinking issues facing our country and the world, hosted by local activist Hank Stone, author of Joyful Activism.

Sunday, April 22nd, 7pm Iran first response discussion and ongoing discernment towards non-violent civil action. Sponsored by Rochester Declaration of Peace.

Wednesday, April 25thth, 3-8pm After School Coffee House. Sponsored by Rochester Against War, Rochester Student Anti-war Caucus, and Rochester Truth in Recruitment

Thursday, April 26th, 4-8pm
Cell Phone "Phone Bank." Sponsored by Peace Action& Education of Metro Justice

Friday, April 27th, 3-8pm
After School Coffee House. Sponsored by Rochester Against War, Rochester Student Anti-war Caucus, and Rochester Truth in Recruitment

Friday, April 27th, 7pm-10pm
Music by Christopher Robin & At Kyle's Feet. Sponsored by Rochester Against War, Rochester Student Anti-War Caucus, and Rochester Truth in Recruitment

Sunday, April 29th, 7pm
Iran first response discussion and ongoing discernment towards non-violent civil action. Sponsored by Rochester Declaration of Peace.

Coming in May

Photo Exhibition "The Raging Grannies"
Featuring the work of Todd Carlson, RIT BFA in Photo Journalism. Opening TBA

Thursday, May 31st, 12-2pm
Clergy Day Mini-Conference "Care of Congregations in Wartime." For clergy and religious leaders. Speakers include The Rev. Scott Tayler (how to live with divergent views on war and peace in your congregation), Pete Ziarnowski of the Rochester VA (caring for vets and their families in the church/synagogue/mosque), and Afghanistan Veteran Denique Conner (conscientious objection and the church). Nominal registration fee/informal lunch will be served. Register at wu2004@frontiernet.net