Recent Events
Gun Violence Prevention Press Conference with Governor Murphy
CFPA Director Rev. Bob Moore (center) was part of a January 26 press conference in Trenton with NJ Gov. Phil Murphy and NJ Senate President Steve Sweeney announcing new initiatives on gun violence prevention. Dolores Phillips, Legislative Director of CFPA's gun violence prevention project, Ceasefire NJ, was also present.
We're pleased to report that at the press conference pictured above, Gov. Murphy and his Attorney General announced that they are taking steps to restore the "justifiable need" criteria for getting a concealed carry gun permit in NJ.
That means that to qualify for getting such a permit, a person needs to show that they are facing a specific threat that necessitates them carrying a gun, e.g. a previous attack. It can't just be a general perceived threat of danger.
Previously, former Gov. Christie, had attempted to unilaterally loosen the criteria so anyone who perceived such a general threat would qualify to get a permit. This was strongly opposed by the NJ legislature, both by bills and a court challenge.
CFPA's Ceasefire NJ Project (CFNJ) had spearheaded citizen activism to oppose Christie's changes, including coordinating testimony against it at hearings held by the NJ State Police; and supporting legislation and court challenges against it. Special thanks to Dolores Phillips, and counsel Howard Moskowitz!
MLK Multifaith Service 2018
On Monday, January 15th, 2018, approximately 300 people from all backgrounds gathered at Princeton's First Baptist Church for the annual Multifaith Service to Commemorate and Honor the Legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. The service was co-sponsored by CFPA and the Princeton Clergy Association, and the freewill offering benefited CFPA and United Negro College Fund.
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. CFPA's executive director, the Rev. Bob Moore, gave the sermon, speaking out on rejecting all forms of racism and bigotry, as well as militarism, while supporting the beloved community.
Gun Violence Prevention Meeting with Sen. Loretta Weinberg
On December 20, the Coalition for Peace Action's Ceasefire NJ Project co-led a 12 person delegation of gun violence prevention leaders from across the state with NJ State Senate Majority Leader Senator Loretta Weinberg (front, middle) to discuss gun violence prevention legislation.
Holiday Vigil, Potluck, and Program for Peace
Over 50 attended CFPA's annual Holiday Vigil, Potluck, and Program for Peace on Thursday, December 14 in Princeton.
Photos courtesy of John Lien.
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The Candlelight Vigil for Diplomacy, Not War with North Korea was from 5:00-6:00pm at Palmer Square
A wonderful potluck meal was enjoyed by attendees in the warm Assembly Room of Nassau Presbyterian Church
David Brahinsky and Friends provided outstanding peace music
Former fighter pilot and current CFPA member, Richard Moody, presents on his experience volunteering at a refugee camp for Syrian refugees
38th Annual Multifaith Service and Conference for Peace
On Sunday, November 12, the Coalition for Peace Action (CFPA) held its 38th Annual Multifaith Service and Conference for Peace. The title of the afternoon Conference was The Challenges of Peace in the Trump Era and featured religious scholar Prof. Reza Aslan, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D, NJ-12), U.N. Ambassador Elayne Whyte Gomez, Korea expert Prof. Suzy Kim, and Harvard Prof. Elaine Scarry. Over 500 people attended the morning Service and afternoon Conference. Please see photos below. Click here to read Prof. Reza Aslan's sermon from the Multifaith Service for Peace.
Photos courtesy of John Lien.
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Prof. Reza Aslan addresses the crowd at CFPA's Conference for Peace.
Hundreds gather for a Multifaith Service for Peace at the Princeton University Chapel.
Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman discusses legislation to prevent nuclear war and an attack on North Korea.
CFPA Executive Director Rev. Bob Moore discusses the organization's ongoing peace activism.
Rally for Diplomacy, Not War with North Korea and Iran
On Sunday, November 5, the Coalition for Peace Action (CFPA) held a rally for Diplomacy, Not War with North Korea and Iran in Hinds Plaza, Princeton. This rally coincided with nationally organzied events this week in support of diplomacy. Approximately 80 people attended, and speakers included:
- David Brahinsky, a Princeton-based folk singer and philosophy professor
- Kathy “Kip” Cherry, Co-Chair of CFPA’s Committee for Political Action
- Prof. Rob Goldston, Princeton University physicist who worked closely with CFPA in advocating for the Iran Nuclear Agreement
- Mike Helper, Princeton Citizen Scientists
- Jeff Laurenti, former Executive Director, UN Association of the USA
- Sharleen Leahey, a Somerset, NJ based folk singer
- The Rev. Robert Moore, Executive Director of the Coalition for Peace Action
- Romee St. John, Princeton Seminarians for a Just Peace
- Prof. Shapoor Vali, Iranian American professor from Fordham
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Photos courtesy of John Lien
Rally for Diplomacy, Not War with North Korea
On Saturday, September 23, the Coalition for Peace Action (CFPA) held a rally in Tiger Park (Palmer Square, Princeton) for Diplomacy, Not War with North Korea. The crowd of approximately 50 held signs and chanted "Diplomacy Not War!" while they listened to talks by local leaders and scientists. Speakers included: Imam Qareeb Bashir of the Islamic Center of Ewing, CFPA Board Member Kathy "Kip" Cherry, CFPA Board Chair Irene Goldman, CFPA Board Member and Unitarian Universalist Minister Rev. Carol Haag, CFPA Executive Director Rev. Bob Moore, Princeton Councilman Tim Quinn, former Assistant Director of the White House Science Advisor's Office Frank von Hippel, and Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker.
Photos courtesy of John Lien.
The crowd listens to Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker.
Princeton Councilman Tim Quinn addresses the crowd and urges our political leaders to "Make Diplomacy Great Again!"
A rally participant holds a sign on Nassau Street.
International Day of Peace Vigil
On Thursday, September 21, the Coalition for Peace Action (CFPA) co-sponsored a vigil at St. Ann's Church in Lawrenceville. This event was held in honor of International Peace Day, and included local leaders from a variety of faiths. CFPA Executive Director Rev. Bob Moore spoke at the vigil, and reflected on the importance of action in the pursuit of peace. Approximately 100 people attended the service, which concluded with a candlelighting.
CFPA Executive Director Rev. Bob Moore addresses the crowd in St. Ann's Church.
The vigil ended with a candlelit prayer for peace.
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