Join Subscribe Volunteer

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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
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)
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, "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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!

Take Action

Trump Vetoed the Yemen War Powers Resolution. Now What?

Millions of Yemenis teeter on the brink of famine because of US support for the illegal Saudi-led war in Yemen. A bipartisan majority of Congress supported invoking the War Powers Act to end our support for the Yemen crisis, but Trump vetoed the resolution. We [ ... ]

More Actions

Upcoming Events

April Demonstration Against Horsham Drone Center

Join the Coalition for Peace Action (CFPA) on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 12:00 PM for our Monthly Protest Against the Horsham Drone Command Center in Horsham, PA. We will once again be gathered in protest at the northern tip of the base (at the intersection of County Line & Easton Road) in Horsham PA.

New Jersey Council of Churches - Issues & Action 2019

NEW JERSEY COUNCIL OF CHURCHES ISSUES & ACTION 2019 - “Where the Action OUGHT to Be” Saturday, May 4 8:30 – 2:00 Trinity Cathedral801 West State StreetTrenton, NJ Keynote Speaker:…

Unitarian Universalist Sale Benefiting CFPA

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton's Giant Annual Rummage Sale is Saturday, May 4, from 9AM-2PM. ALL proceeds go to their Social Justice Ministry, which includes…

Ceasefire NJ & Guns Down America - New Ways to Reduce Gun Violence!

Join Ceasefire New Jersey for a discussion with Igor Volsky of Guns Down America (bio below) on bold new strategies to take on the NRA and the gun industry (followed by a Q+A)! We will…

RSVP: May Peace Education Committee

This month, we are meeting on the first Tuesday, to avoid having two committee meetings in one week. The Coalition for Peace Action's Peace Education Committee will meet on Tuesday,…

39th Annual Membership Dinner and Program

CFPA will hold its 39th Annual Membership Dinner on June 2, 2019, at the Princeton Theological Seminary (MacKay Campus Center - see "M" on this map) 1:00 - 2:00 Sponsor Reception2:00 -…

40th Anniversary Multifaith Service & Conference for Peace

The Coalition for Peace Action will hold its 40th Anniversary Multifaith Service and Conference for Peace on Sunday, November 10, 2019. Jim Wallis will be the preacher for the morning…

Search Our Site

Click here to listen to our most recent podcast!

Coalition Update Newsletter

Our Mission

The Coalition for Peace Action (CFPA) is a grassroots citizens' organization bringing together people of all ages, backgrounds, professions and political persuasions around three goals: global abolition of nuclear weapons, a peace economy and a halt to weapons trafficking at home and abroad.

Contribute to Peace

40 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542
(609) 924-5022 | Send an Email

Gun Violence Prevention

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

Gun Safety Activists

Princeton March for Our Lives

Trenton Unity Rally

Celebration and Thank You Event

Orlando Shooting Gathering and Vigil June 21, 2016

Rally for Charleston, S.C. Shooting

2018 MLK Multifaith Service

Delegation thanks Sen. Bob Casey (PA)

Reception for Peace, November 2012

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

2019 MLK Multifaith Service

6 New Gun Safety Bills Signed Into Law!

No Wars, No Warming

July 24, 2016 March for a Clean Energy Revolution

No Wars, No Warming Support of Standing Rock

Annual Conference for Peace, 2018

Peace and Planet Mobilization