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  • Gun Violence Prevention

    Gun Violence Prevention

    The Rev. Bob Moore, CFPA and CeasefireNJ Executive Director, speaks to the press and crowd of at the Gun Violence Prevention Press Conference joined by NJ State Senate President Stephen Sweeney and other NJ Elected Officials on Monday, October 12, 2015 outside of the Princeton Public Library on Hinds Plaza.
  • Peace and Planet Mobilization

    Peace and Planet Mobilization

    The Coalition for Peace Action joins thousands at the Peace and Planet Mobilization on April 26 for a Nuclear-free, Peaceful, Just, & Sustainable World before the 2015 Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference at the United Nations in NYC!
  • Reception for Peace, November 2012

    Reception for Peace, November 2012

    120 individuals attended a Coalition for Peace Action (CFPA) reception with Noam Chomsky, following a Conference for Peace in which over 600 were in attendance. Pictured in the front center, from left to right: Juan Cole, Amy Goodman, Irene Goldman-CFPA Chair, Noam Chomsky, The Rev. Robert Moore-CFPA Executive Director. (Photo courtesy of CFPA Volunteer Photographer, David Crow)
  • Annual Conference for Peace, 2018

    Annual Conference for Peace, 2018

    Ambassador Wendy Sherman speaks to a crowd of 250 at Nassau Presbyterian Church in Princeton, for CFPA's 39th Annual Conference for Peace. Other speakers included the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Ray Acheson, Dr. Leon Sigal, and Bill Hartung.
  • Celebration and Thank You Event

    Celebration and Thank You Event

    Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) giving her remarks to a crowd at the Coalition for Peace Action’s (CFPA) Celebration and Thank You Event for Success of Diplomacy with Iran on October 17, 2015. (Photos courtesy of CFPA Volunteer Photographer, John Lien)
  • Princeton March for Our Lives

    Princeton March for Our Lives

    On March 24, 2018, over 4,000 showed up for Princeton's March for Our Lives local event, demanding gun safety reform after the Parkland, Florida school shooting. The rally was co-sponsored by Coalition for Peace Action, and initiated by Princeton High School senior Dziyana Zubialevich.
  • 2018 MLK Multifaith Service

    2018 MLK Multifaith Service

    Approximately 300 people from all backgrounds gathered for the annual Multifaith Service to Commemorate and Honor the Legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. Leaders from a range of faiths participated, including Baptist, Presbyterian, Episcopal, United Methodist, African Methodist Episcopal, Baha'i, Christian Science, Unitarian Universalist, United Church of Christ, Jewish, and Muslim
  • 6 New Gun Safety Bills Signed Into Law!

    6 New Gun Safety Bills Signed Into Law!

    Ceasefire NJ leaders stand with NJ Gov. Phil Murphy at bill signing event for package of 6 new gun violence prevention laws on June 13, 2018.
  • July 24, 2016 March for a Clean Energy Revolution

    July 24, 2016 March for a Clean Energy Revolution

    The Coalition for Peace Action (CFPA) co-led the Peace and Climate Justice contingent at the March for a Clean Energy Revolution, attended by 10,000 on Sunday, July 24 in Philadelphia on the eve of the Democratic National Convention!
  • Annual Conference for Peace,

    Annual Conference for Peace, "The Challenges of Peace in the Trump Era" November 12, 2017

    Over 500 people attended CFPA's Annual Multifaith Service and Conference for Peace featuring Prof. Reza Aslan as well as an Ambassador, Congresswoman, and scholars.
  • No Wars, No Warming

    No Wars, No Warming

    Over 70 people gathered for the Coalition for Peace Action’s (CFPA) Annual Holiday Gathering at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton on December 5, 2015 during the Paris Climate Summit. This year's topic was focused on CFPA's "No Wars, No Warming" campaign. Dr. Timothy Snyder, Professor of History, Yale University was the featured speaker, along with Professor Cymie Payne J.D., Professor of Ecology and Law, Rutgers University.
  • Trenton Unity Rally

    Trenton Unity Rally

    On February 6, 2017 the Coalition for Peace Action (CFPA) co-sponsored a Rally Against Islamophobia and Bigotry with the United Mercer Interfaith Organization (UMIO). Over 250 people rallied on the steps of Trenton City Hall. Trenton Mayor Eric Jackson and CFPA Executive Director Rev. Bob Moore were among the speakers.
  • Annual Conference for Peace,

    Annual Conference for Peace, "Preventing a New Nuclear Arms Race!" November 13, 2016

    On Sunday November 13, the Coalition for Peace Action held its 37th Annual Multifaith Service and Conference for Peace, attended by over 400 people. Five expert speakers discussed the future of nuclear weapons, and Princeton students presented an original film on nuclear weapons knowledge. Special guest Sr. Megan Rice was honored for her anti-nuclear activism.

  • Orlando Shooting Gathering and Vigil June 21, 2016

    Orlando Shooting Gathering and Vigil June 21, 2016

    On June 21, 2016 the Coalition for Peace Action held a Multifaith Gathering for Orlando and Beyond at Nassau Presbyterian Church. The gathering was followed by a rally and candlelight vigil in Tiger Park, Palmer Square.
  • 2019 MLK Multifaith Service

    2019 MLK Multifaith Service

    Approximately 300 people from all backgrounds gathered for the annual Multifaith Service to Commemorate and Honor the Legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King.
  • No Wars, No Warming Support of Standing Rock

    No Wars, No Warming Support of Standing Rock

    The Coalition for Peace Action's No Wars, No Warming campaign and Pennsylvania Chapters were active in supporting the Standing Rock Water Protectors throughout the fall of 2016. Several vigils and rallies were held in Bucks County, PA, and CFPA members attended the #noDAPL March in Washington, D.C.
  • Delegation thanks Sen. Bob Casey (PA)

    Delegation thanks Sen. Bob Casey (PA)

    On October 29, 2015, the Coalition for Peace Action (CFPA) led a delegation of 15 to Washington DC to thank Sen. Bob Casey (PA) in person for his support of the Iran Nuclear Agreement. (Photo courtesy of the Friends Committee on National Legislation)
  • Gun Safety Activists

    Gun Safety Activists

    Bucks County, PA Coalition for Peace Action joined other gun safety activists at a rally marking the introduction of legislation that would establish universal-background checks for gun purchases in the Commonwealth, on the Montgomery County Courthouse steps in Norristown on Thursday, October 15. State Sen. Vince Hughes as well as other legislators, law-enforcement officials, domestic-violence agencies and gun-safety advocates attended.
  • Rally for Charleston, S.C. Shooting

    Rally for Charleston, S.C. Shooting

    Over 400 people gathered in Princeton on June 24, 2015 to commemorate the nine people gunned down in the historic Mother Emanuel AME Church in South Carolina.
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  • Orlando Shooting Gathering and Vigil June 21, 2016
  • July 24, 2016 March for a Clean Energy Revolution
  • Gun Safety Activists
  • Charleston Shooting Rally and Vigil
  • Conference for Peace
  • New Horizons for Peacemaking
  • No Wars, No Warming
  • Give Peace a Chance
  • Delegation thanks Sen. Bob Casey (PA)
  • Commemoration for the victims gunned down at the Mother Emanuel AME Church, SC.
  • Gun Violence Prevention
  • Celebration and Thank You Event
  • Peace and Planet Mobilization
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As we all face the COVID-19 situation with uncertainty, please know that the Coalition for Peace Action will continue with its vigorous peacemaking. But, we need to be creative, stay safe, and help slow the spread of this virus by practicing as much social distancing as possible, so many of our upcoming events will be taking place via conference call or webinar. Other events are subject to change -- we ask that you check the website often, and sign up for e-Alerts, to stay updated. Please click on individual event pages for details.

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Dr. Bonne for 2020 Membership Renewal Gathering

CANCELED ** Virtual Event!! ** Membership Renewal & New Member Welcome Gathering

Update on 3/30/2020 -- Dr. Bonne has been called into work at the hospital due to demand from the surge in coronavirus cases. We will not be holding this event. Our speaker below has agreed to give her presentation to us online! Please mark your calendar to participate in this virtual event 3:30-5:00 PM on Sunday, April 5. We are very excited to transform our event in this way, given the circumstances, so that we…

** Zoom Call ** April Peace Education Committee

Tuesday, April 7, at 7:30 PM All welcome, whether or not you've previously attended a meeting! Please RSVP to nikivanaller@peacecoalition.org or 570-536-5140 to indicate your…

Lobby Day!

This is still our tentative date for the lobby day, but that may change due to developments with the COVID-19 pandemic. We will re-assess the date come mid-April. CFPA is planning to…

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