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"Religious communities must stop blessing war and violence." https://linktr.ee/icujp Visit our website: https://www.icujp.org

Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace was founded in Los Angeles after 9/11 to support faith leaders from Buddhist, Christian, Muslim, Jewish and other traditions who believe "Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence." ICUJP's activities promote critical examination of the costs of violence and war at home and in the world from the Faith perspective. We insist on res

pect for human rights, international law and the use of peaceful means in the resolution of conflicts. Since September 2001, a committed group has combined with newcomers almost every Friday morning at 7:00 am. While in-person meetings have been on hold due to Covid, we've continued meeting online during the pandemic. At these meetings, you might hear about issues from ACLU attorneys, local racial and economic justice activists, Palestinian/Israeli nonviolent advocates, or Colombian labor organizers, often with a faith-based orientation.

06/17/2026

RSVP: https://www.icujp.org/06_19_26friday_forum
June 19th ICUJP Forum, 7:30 - 9:30 Pacific
"Venezuela Took Our Oil” And Other Lies of Empire: United States Imperialism and Latin American Resistance

Join Professor Enrique Ochoa as he examines the "Donroe Doctrine" in Latin America within the broad sweep of the history of U.S. imperialism in Latin America. We will also examine the connection between U.S. empire and Latin American migration to the U.S. and the history of anti-imperialist resistance.

ICUJP Board:
Stephen Rohde
Anthony Manousos
Carolfrances Likens
Jasmine Hailey
Louis Chase
Communications Director: Rick Banales
Los Angeles Catholic Worker
Jewish Voice for Peace
Harriet Tubman Center for Social Justice - L.A.
ANSWER Los Angeles
Pax Christi Southern California
CAIR - Greater Los Angeles
Muslim Public Affairs Council - MPAC

Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice
National Day Laborer Organizing Network
Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights
ICUJP Linktree: https://linktr.ee/icujp

06/13/2026

RSVP: https://bit.ly/Peoples_Independence_Day_2026
People's Independence Day
Saturday, July 4th, 10:00 am - noon
Orange Grove Friends Meeting
520 E Orange Grove Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91104

Join us for People's Independence Day, our program commemorating the efforts to build a true democracy in this country, and striving towards a government of, for, and by the people. Join us for readings, music, community, and strength for the road ahead.

Sponsored by:
Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace
LA Progressive
Left Coast Forum
Interfaith Solidarity Network
Harriet Tubman Center for Social Justice - L.A.
Turning the Tide
CAIR - Greater Los Angeles
Muslim Public Affairs Council - MPAC
American Friends Service Committee
Jewish Voice for Peace

06/10/2026

RSVP: https://www.icujp.org/06_12_26friday_forum
06.12.26 Friday Forum - Documentary - "Seeds for Liberation": From Palestine to the Rest Of The Globe
Join director Matthew Solomon as he speaks on his documentary Seeds for Liberation highlights the Free Palestine movement and its connections to Black, Chicano, and collective liberation from Gaza to Stop Cop City and ICE.
website: https://www.seedsforliberationmovie.com/

ICUJP Board:
Stephen Rohde
Anthony Manousos
Carolfrances Likens
Jasmine Hailey
Louis Chase
Communications Director: Rick Banales
Los Angeles Catholic Worker
Jewish Voice for Peace
Harriet Tubman Center for Social Justice - L.A.
ANSWER Los Angeles
Pax Christi Southern California
CAIR - Greater Los Angeles
Muslim Public Affairs Council - MPAC

Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice
ICUJP Linktree: https://linktr.ee/icujp

06/03/2026

RSVP: https://www.icujp.org/06_05_26friday_forum
ICUJP Friday Forum June 5th 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Jodie Evans - CODEPINK: Summer of Love, Summer of Peace

Join us as Jodie Evans from CODEPINK: Women For Peace speaks to us on the organization's efforts to educate, activate, and inspire peace in your community and around the world.

ICUJP Board:
Stephen Rohde
Anthony Manousos
Carolfrances Likens
Jasmine Hailey
Louis Chase
Communications Director: Rick Banales
Los Angeles Catholic Worker
Jewish Voice for Peace
Harriet Tubman Center for Social Justice - L.A.
ANSWER Los Angeles
Pax Christi Southern California
CAIR - Greater Los Angeles

Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice
ICUJP Linktree: https://linktr.ee/icujp

05/27/2026

RSVP: https://www.icujp.org/05_29_26friday_forum
ICUJP Friday Forum
May 29th 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
American Muslims’ Unique Role Against Anti-U.S. Sentiment and Islamophobia

Last week, the country was shaken by an attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Three people were killed - two congregants and one security guard, and the two perpetrators died as well.

Salam al-Marayati of the Muslim Public Affairs Council - MPAC will join us in discussion on the current administration-fueled attack on Islam and how US Muslims are in a unique position and occupy an indispensable space in the conversation.

ICUJP Board:
Stephen Rohde
Anthony Manousos
Carolfrances Likens
Jasmine Hailey
Louis Chase
Communications Director: RRick Banales Los Angeles Catholic Worker Jewish Voice for Peace Harriet Tubman Center for Social Justice - L.A. ANSWER Los Angeles Pax Christi Southern California CAIR - Greater Los Angeles
Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice
ICUJP Linktree: https://linktr.ee/icujp

05/21/2026

I just signed a petition urging Governor Gavin Newsom to commute every death sentence in California.

There is a lot happening in the world, and one of the things that is not getting a lot of coverage is how governors across the country are greenlighting executions. Gov. Newsom has already paused executions in California. Now he can take a stand for human dignity by granting something called universal clemency.
Universal clemency commutes every death sentence across the board, so that the governor does not have to consider cases one by one. It utilizes the governor's executive authority to correct the injustice of the death penalty across the board.

There are more than 500 individuals on California’s death row! This is the biggest death row in the nation and one of the largest death rows in the world. Universal clemency would not only save hundreds of lives but also set California on a path to confront the failures of its death penalty process. The hundreds of millions of dollars spent on the death penalty every year would be far better used on programs that support crime victims and prevent crime in our communities.

Can you join me and take action?

https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/i-support-universal-clemency-for-every-person-on-californias-death-row/?source=direct_link&

U.S. Campaign to End the Death Penalty

05/20/2026

RSVP: https://www.icujp.org/05_22_26friday_forum
ICUJP Friday Forum May 22nd 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
Political Repression Under Trump: The Prairieland Trial And Why It Matters To You.

A legal case in North Texas is a chilling example of the new and extreme face of political repression under the Trump regime. A total of 19 people have received legal charges stemming from a July 4th 2025 noise demonstration held at the Prairieland Detention Center in solidarity with the migrant detainees inside.

Nine of those defendants were found guilty in federal court this spring of numerous charges including "Material Support for Terrorists," despite the facts revealed at trial making it plain this was a normal demonstration with no plans for violence.

Amber Lowrey of the Prairieland Defense Committee will join us to speak on the trial and its implications on stifling legal dissent in this country.

ICUJP Board:
Stephen Rohde
Anthony Manousos
Carolfrances Likens
Jasmine Hailey
Louis Chase
Communications Director: Rick Banales
Los Angeles Catholic Worker
Jewish Voice for Peace
Harriet Tubman Center for Social Justice - L.A.
ANSWER Los Angeles
Muslim Public Affairs Council - MPAC
Pax Christi Southern California
CAIR - Greater Los Angeles
National Lawyers Guild

Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice
Bend the Arc Jewish Action
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05/14/2026

Democracy is under attack at its very foundations of ONE VOTE, ONE PERSON. Results are already coming in following the obliteration of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 as states rush to redraw legislative districts BEFORE the midterms.

Meanwhile, back at the ranch, the California Voter ID initiative will be on the November ballot. At Holy Faith Episcopal we are hosting a free public meeting to raise community awareness of VOTER SUPPRESSION through presentations from invited ACLU advocates following a screening of the short acclaimed documentary "Suppressed and Sabotaged: the Fight to Vote"(2022-2024). Please plan to attend, register, and post widely.

Community Forum

MAY 16, Saturday, 10 AM, at Holy Faith Episcopal, Inglewood

You are encouraged to register now at: https://forms.gle/ZAFsaUY9ms6zyV7L7.

https://www.bravenewfilms.org/suppressed
Brave New Films

05/13/2026

RSVP: https://www.icujp.org/05_15_26friday_forum
05.15.26 Fri. Forum - Peace Protests at Vandenberg: Stop ICBM Tests

Peace protests have occurred at Vandenberg during Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) test launches that occur every 3 months. These hydrogen bomb delivery missiles land in the target areas in the Marshall Islands. These ICBMs carry one or sometimes three dummy hydrogen bombs. Peace protests against the night ICBM tests began in 2006 and continued until February 2012.

In 2012 Daniel Ellsberg, Fr. Louie Vitale and 13 others were arrested protesting a Minuteman III ICBM test launch at Vandenberg. After the publicity about those arrests, Vandenberg stopped announcing the test launches in advance. Since 2012 there have been small protests at the night launches.

The recent US threats to use nuclear weapons, and the plan to develop and test new hydrogen bombs have triggered a renewed interest in abolishing nuclear weapons. MacGregor "Greg" Eddy of World BEYOND War, Cherrill Spencer of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, U.S. Section (WILPF) and Leah Yananton from CODEPINK: Women For Peace will speak about the night protests at Vandenberg.

ICUJP Board:
Stephen Rohde
Anthony Manousos
Carolfrances Likens
Jasmine Hailey
Louis Chase
Communications Director: Rick Banales
Los Angeles Catholic Worker
Jewish Voice for Peace
Harriet Tubman Center for Social Justice - L.A.
ANSWER Los Angeles
Physicians for Social Responsibility Los Angeles
Pax Christi Southern California
Campaign Nonviolence
Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action
RootsAction

ICUJP Linktree: https://linktr.ee/icujp

05/06/2026

RSVP: https://www.icujp.org/05_08_26friday_forum
ICUJP Forum Fri., May 8th 7:30 - 9:30 am Pacific - A Report From Cuba: La Lucha Continúa

Cuban leaders expect imminent military operation by Washington against their country. International solidarity conference representing 38 countries calls for urgent international protests and actions.

Join members of the US Hands Off Cuba Committee for an eyewitness report from the Cuba trade union meeting, and the Havana "Defend the Homeland" May Day marches of 5 million people, and the international solidarity conference.

There will also be proposals for actions in Los Angeles for May 10.

ICUJP Board:
Stephen Rohde
Anthony Manousos
Carolfrances Likens
Jasmine Hailey
Louis Chase
Communications Director: Rick Banales
Los Angeles Catholic Worker
Jewish Voice for Peace
Muslim Public Affairs Council - MPAC
Harriet Tubman Center for Social Justice - L.A.
CAIR - Greater Los Angeles
CODEPINK: Women For Peace
ANSWER Los Angeles
All Saints Church
US HANDS OFF CUBA: https://www.instagram.com/ushandsoffcuba/
National Day Laborer Organizing Network
Close Guantanamo
Struggle - La Lucha for Socialism

ICUJP Linktree: https://linktr.ee/icujp

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