more from the peace parade

as you can imagine, it is challenging to photograph a whole parade in session, but this image gives you some sense of our peace parading from sunday.

oh, and did you see that the parade was front page news in the pasadena star?

palm sunday peace parade

this year's version of the palm sunday peace parade (which has been happening in pasadena since the start of the iraq war - 8 years ago!) was quite possibly the largest and most interesting of all.  those in attendance had created large peace doves, hundreds of posters and banners, as well as noisemakers of all kinds.  we were privilidged to hear from james loney (the peace activist, not the dodgers firstbasemen) who shared about his experience as a non-violent peacemaker in iraq.  it was an incredible and meaningful event and made me proud to be a participant, and proud to live in a city where something like this can take place.

update: photos that a friend of mine took can be found right here.

palm sunday peace parade

we made a joyful noise, and had quite a good time celebrating as part of the palm sunday peace parade. over 120 people came out to make a public statement about peace on the streets of pasadena. if you didn't make it, we'll see you next year!

palm sunday peace parade

i had the pleasure of participating in the 5th annual palm sunday peace parade here in pasadena. this event has been taking place since the invasion of iraq. it grows larger every year, stretching for at least a full block this time. The plan is to continue this action until war is no more (so chances are it will be happening next year if you want to join in). not to get too political, or religious, but if you are interested in learning more about what you can do as a passionate christian for peace, check out the matthew 5 project.