In this Issue:

Equality Coalition:	Early Voting is Under Way
Register Today:	Creating Cultures of Peace
Support H4PJ:	You will make the difference
Upcoming Event:	Every Prayer Counts
H4PJ:	New Website brings more information, insight.

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Equality Coalition: Early Voting is Under Way!

Early Voting has started in Texas. It is going to be a very close election and every vote counts! H4PJ has provided resources for the past several months and thousands of you have used them to talk to your friends and family about voting against Proposition 2. Now is the time to take action. Go Vote! And bring 10 friends along too! Below is important information about how and where to vote.

Why Should You Vote?
Click here for more information

Texans: Early Voting through November 4
Don’t know where to vote, call 1-800-252-VOTE

Have you Experienced Trouble Voting?
Call 1-800-252-VOTE to voice your concern

Make your Voice Heard
Write a Letter to the Editor

Getting You to the Polls
If you need transportation to the polls on or before November 8 th, please contact H4PJ at mack.campbell@h4pj.org.

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Creating Cultures of Peace
Program Series

H4PJ launched its first programming adventure on October 23rd. The movie, A Walk of Wisdom, tells the moving story of a Buddhist nun in Thailand. Brother Chi-Sing introduced the film and facilitated a lengthy Q&A time. Chi-Sing also provided a delicious assortment of Thai food which a large crowd enjoyed while socializing. The soft, melodious sound of a reed flute being played by a Buddhist monk in the background brought a spirit of authenticity and warmth to the evening that was delightful.

This night was Part I of a three part educational series H4PJ is sponsoring entitled Creating Cultures of Peace. Part II, What is a Culture of Peace? will be Nov. 12th, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., an all day workshop facilitated by Rev. Shelley A. Hamilton and Duane Trammel. The focus of the workshop will be on methodologies that can guide us in the creation of “cultures of peace”. Save $15 for registering by October 31. Regular Registration is $50. The registration fee includes all materials and lunch. Click here to sign up to attend.

The following weekend, Nov. 19th, will be an all day Mindfulness Retreat facilitated by Bro. Chi-Sing. Anyone interested in learning about peace and other cultures and/or religions will benefit by all these events.

Sign up to attend these very important events!

What is a Culture of Peace? – November 12
Mindfulness Retreat – November 19

Hope for Peace & Justice needs your financial support to continue our mission. You will make the difference. Donate to H4PJ today! Click here to donate to Hope for Peace & Justice.

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Every Prayer Counts: Marriage Equality Interfaith Prayer Vigil
Friday, November 4, 6 p.m. through Saturday, November 5, 7 p.m.

Just like every vote will count, every prayer will count this November. Join us for Every Prayer Counts, our prayer vigil for the November 8 election. You may pray where ever you are. Click here for more information and to sign up to pray.

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H4PJ: New Website brings more information, insight

Hope for Peace & Justice has launched a new website with more news and information, commentary from Rev. Michael Piazza, President of H4PJ, among others, and more accessibly to action alerts that empower you to spread hope, peace and justice throughout your community, nation and world. Visit the new site at www.h4pj.org today!