Drake Park Pavilion, Bend, OR

In response to a week marked by heartbreaking violence and escalating global tensions, the Bend Action Coalition invites the public to a Candlelight Service of Lament and Hope on Sunday, January 11 at 5:30 p.m. at the Drake Park Pavilion.

This peaceful outdoor gathering will offer space for community members to grieve, reflect, and stand together against all forms of violence  -  including that perpetrated by our own government - while holding onto hope and our shared commitment to peace, dignity, and justice for all people.

Recent events that have spurred this gathering include:

• A woman fatally shot by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.

• Two individuals wounded by government agents in Portland.

• U.S. military actions in Venezuela.

• Renewed threats of aggression toward Greenland, a long-standing ally.

“In the face of unspeakable acts of violence and injustice, we cannot remain silent,” said Rev. Elizabeth Wheatley Jones of Trinity Episcopal Church. “We gather because we are all in this together. Together, our voices are louder. Together, our lights shine brighter. Together, darkness will not overcome us and hope will prevail.”

Dress warmly and bring a candle or lantern (battery-operated, no open flames permitted). All are welcome - people of all faiths or none, families, elders, teens, and anyone longing for light in these dark times.

Central Oregon 5051, Mobilize, and the Bend Action Coalition invite you to join others to protest ICE. Gather peacefully to practice non-violent resistance.

Peace Corner, 1077 NW Wall Street, Bend

Yolanda gives voice to the aspirations of her parents and the vibrant spirit of immigrant heritage.

Yolanda canta canciones que expresan las ilusiones de sus padres y los sueños del inmigrante.

YOLANDA ALICIA - yolandaalicia.com - will be accompanied by Miguel de Alonso, Michael Carney and Billy Mickelson

Watch and discuss the documentary film “Kiss the Ground. “ A panel of 3 local farmers and ranchers set to share their stories of soil building, growing and marketing food in ways that give priority to soil health and the connection between farming practices, carbon sequestration and climate resilience.