Artists Tackling the Futility of War: May 7th Renowned Peace Activist to Speak

Dear friends,

Please consider joining Building Bridges of Brookhaven for this online event on May 7th!

Click here to register for this important free online event.

Artists Tackling the Futility of War — a presentation with Kathy Kelly

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 from 7:00pm-8:30pm on Zoom

Drawing from paintings, photography, poetry and song, this program will feature works of art depicting war's consequences. Artists steadily summon antiwar solidarity. They help people focus on the crimes committed by war profiteers. Living alongside people trapped in various war zones reinforced Kathy Kelly's belief that “the means you use determines the end you get.” Artists and writers provide us with the means to imagine a better world, a world beyond war.

Kathy Kelly is board president of World BEYOND War and a co- coordinator of the Merchants of Death War Crimes Tribunal. Her protests against militarism have led her to war zones and prisons, and she believes children of war and those who are victims of violence have been her most important teachers. Since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, she and an international network of activists have assisted over 100 young Afghans forced to flee their country. In 2024, she helped launch and develop a Global Solidarity for Peace in Palestine network.

This online event is sponsored by North Country Peace Group, South Country Peace Group, Pax Christi Long Island, Veterans for Peace Long Island, Peace Action New York State, Building Bridges in Brookhaven, and Long Island Alliance for Peaceful Alternatives.

Doves of a Feather...

Recently, I introduced readers to the Garden City NY Cathedral of the Incarnation's multifaceted offerings. I've included this image to show how they have also featured other leaders who are onboard the "Peace Train."

In the meantime, here are three videos to serve as a warm up act for the May 7 event. Included in the video’s description is information about the mission of Playing for Change and its outreach to children in under-served areas of our shared world.